The DM Sales Gal: Close Sales in DMs with Instagram Stories, Lead Generation & High-Ticket Sales Strategies

10: Instagram Stories Q&A: How I Turn Stories Into $16K High Ticket Sales

Instagram Stories are where sales happen.Period. In this episode, I'm answering 8 rapid-fire questions about Instagram Stories, DM sales, lead generation, and why your stories might not be converting the way you want them to. We're talking about everything from viewer drop-off rates to why nobody is DMing you, what to actually say in your stories, and the biggest mistake I see business owners making when they're trying to use Instagram marketing to attract clients. In This Episode: * Why Instagram Stories are still my #1 tool for generating high-ticket sales * The difference between Instagram Reels and Instagram Stories (and why you need both) * What to do when nobody watches your stories * How to get more inbound DM sales conversations * Why your story viewers dropping off isn't actually a bad thing * The exact mindset shift that makes selling through stories easier * Where my best Instagram content ideas come from * How to turn Instagram Stories into a lead generation system * The storybook framework I use to create stories that convert * Why showing up imperfectly will make you more money than waiting for perfect 🎙️ Go listen to next: * Episode 2: How to Get More People Viewing Your Instagram Stories [https://open.spotify.com/episode/2YtPHlhGdB5LruQ0S15xaW?si=d93f16831eb040dc] * Episode 3: How to Turn Instagram Stories Into DM Sales Conversations [https://open.spotify.com/episode/4uwLiuFJXQzmIy7AhTkq5g?si=b852ec5f679d48e6] * Episode 9: Lead Tracking for More Sales [https://open.spotify.com/episode/5UXpIqDJk6MihMfpkG7tZ7?si=23c6a38282954494] 📲 DM me "3 please" on IG Want 3 IG Stories ideas? DM me "3 please" on Instagram — I'll ask you to make one that week, tag me, and I'll give you personal feedback on it. * 🍹 Join Cocktails & Close: Watch "5-Step DM Sales to $24K Months" — Join with my Affiliate Link [https://yourgirlmedia.com/cocktails-and-close/] * ☕ Join The Breakroom Attend "How to Find Your Hidden Buyers in Your IG Stories" on June 23rd: Join HERE  [https://www.joandlyndon.com/the-breakroom?affiliate_code=077142] * 🎥 Do IG Stories with me — Book a Collab for July [https://calendly.com/alyssamoorhead/ig-stories-collab] Book your spot HERE  [https://calendly.com/alyssamoorhead/ig-stories-collab] * See examples HERE  [https://www.instagram.com/stories/highlights/17940777696194382/] * 🙋 AMA — Ask Me Anything Got questions about IG Stories, lead gen, DM sales, or sales calls? Send them to me in the IG DMs and I'll answer on our next June episode! This podcast was produced by Your Girl Media [https://yourgirlmedia.com/].  Follow on Instagram: @yourgirlmedia [https://www.instagram.com/yourgirlmedia/?hl=en] Want to be pulled into my world?  👉 Come hang with me on Instagram: @alyssalmoorhead [https://www.instagram.com/alyssalmoorhead/?hl=en] “DM me the word SALES GAL ” to talk about your sales strategy or let me know you came from the podcast!  💸 Curious for more? Head to: www.alyssamoorhead.com [https://alyssamoorhead.com/?utm_source=ig&utm_medium=social&utm_content=link_in_bio&fbclid=PAZXh0bgNhZW0CMTEAc3J0YwZhcHBfaWQMMjU2MjgxMDQwNTU4AAGniJqmL0110JkUxy6VONBn0vE0wDfz3rseH2FH2ppwZh3Trgs_LlzUOmHVdJA_aem_LyyS7Jja1hWC61aueTUOwQ] Check out our Sales Content Plan + Sales Content Recipe [https://docs.google.com/document/d/12h4Qe8TiAMYzFLsvU2CKqwqXj85KUCi4/edit?usp=sharing&ouid=115834802463690288569&rtpof=true&sd=true&utm_source=chatgpt.com] Check out the 5-Step DM Sales to $20K+ Months Masterclass Deck [https://canva.link/69k36um6g5986mf?utm_source=chatgpt.com] Join My Email List + Get the Free Lead Tracker [https://alyssamoorhead.myflodesk.com/emailsignup?utm_source=chatgpt.com]

09: Why Your Ratchet Lead Tracker is Losing You Leads and Haunting My Dreams

Use my FREE and (not ratchet) Lead Tracker Here [https://alyssamoorhead.myflodesk.com/emailsignup?utm_source=chatgpt.com] If you hate losing using your lead tracker or God forbid think Honeybook is a lead tracker? I am here dragging you lovingly into the world of lead tracking, high ticket sales, and actually following up with the people who already want to buy from you.  We’re talking about why your lead tracker matters, why Dubsado and HoneyBook are NOT your lead tracker, and how to stop losing money because your sales process lives in 14 different places. I’m also walking you through my daily sales routine, how I organize hot leads, and the exact places you should be looking for new clients right now. Spoiler alert: your next client is probably already watching your Instagram Stories. In This Episode We Talk About: *  Why most business owners already have more leads than they think  *  The biggest mistakes people make with lead tracking  *  Why lead generation gets messy (and why that’s normal)  *  How to organize your leads for high ticket sales  *  Why your DMs are one of your best sales tools  *  My favorite sales tips for following up without sounding weird  *  The exact lead tracker fields I use  *  How to get my clients using Instagram, referrals, story viewers, and networking  *  Why your Instagram Stories matter way more than you think  *  The difference between warm leads and hot leads  *  My daily sales routine for lead generation and client follow-up  *  How I “clean house” every Thursday or Friday to close more sales  Places You’re Probably Ignoring Leads: *  Instagram story viewers  *  Instagram DMs  *  Ghosted proposals  *  Past sales calls  *  Former clients  *  Referrals  *  Networking groups  *  LinkedIn DMs  *  Email subscribers  *  People liking your content  *  New followers  If you liked this episode, check out these next:  *  Episode 7: How I Closed $9k in the DM's Without Sales Calls  [https://open.spotify.com/episode/7kzeno1u5LjkeihJonvqZb?si=607da35c9b934796] *  Episode 8: My 5-Step DM Sales Flow  [https://open.spotify.com/episode/34MmdFlm0zcj8QczaMhFeO?si=0c07605ca9e541f3] Listen to my Episode on The Sustainable Creator: How to Find Your Hidden Buyers on your Instagram Story Views  [https://open.spotify.com/episode/0RyjPQIDZa2MdpSn79QUTt?si=1b7317d6979e432d] This podcast was produced by Your Girl Media [https://yourgirlmedia.com/].  Follow on Instagram: @yourgirlmedia [https://www.instagram.com/yourgirlmedia/?hl=en] Want to be pulled into my world?  👉 Come hang with me on Instagram: @alyssalmoorhead [https://www.instagram.com/alyssalmoorhead/?hl=en] “DM me the word SALES GAL ” to talk about your sales strategy or let me know you came from the podcast!  💸 Curious for more? Head to: www.alyssamoorhead.com [https://alyssamoorhead.com/?utm_source=ig&utm_medium=social&utm_content=link_in_bio&fbclid=PAZXh0bgNhZW0CMTEAc3J0YwZhcHBfaWQMMjU2MjgxMDQwNTU4AAGniJqmL0110JkUxy6VONBn0vE0wDfz3rseH2FH2ppwZh3Trgs_LlzUOmHVdJA_aem_LyyS7Jja1hWC61aueTUOwQ] Check out our Sales Content Plan + Sales Content Recipe [https://docs.google.com/document/d/12h4Qe8TiAMYzFLsvU2CKqwqXj85KUCi4/edit?usp=sharing&ouid=115834802463690288569&rtpof=true&sd=true&utm_source=chatgpt.com] Check out the 5-Step DM Sales to $20K+ Months Masterclass Deck [https://canva.link/69k36um6g5986mf?utm_source=chatgpt.com] Join My Email List + Get the Free Lead Tracker [https://alyssamoorhead.myflodesk.com/emailsignup?utm_source=chatgpt.com]

08: The 5-Step Instagram DM Sales Flow to $16K Clients

Today I’m breaking down the exact 5-step Instagram DM sales flow I use to close $16K+ clients and no, it’s not my reels doing the heavy lifting. I’m walking you through exactly how I use Instagram DM sales to start conversations, nurture leads, build trust, and close high ticket sales without sounding scripted or weird in the DMs. We’re talking real conversations, real strategy, and the systems that actually help you sell on Instagram consistently. I’m also sharing the biggest mistakes I see business owners making when it comes to DM sales, why most of you already have leads sitting right in front of you, and how to stop overcomplicating sales content. If you want to make more money from your audience, improve your DM sales process, and learn how to actually convert followers into paying clients — this episode is for you. In This Episode: *  Why reels are not your Instagram sales strategy  *  The real reason your Instagram DM sales aren’t converting  *  My exact 5-step DM sales process for high ticket sales  *  Where to find warm leads you’re probably ignoring  *  How I use Instagram Stories to sell on Instagram daily  *  What to say in the DMs without using scripts  *  How to build trust and rapport naturally  *  Why consistency matters more than perfection  *  The sales systems and lead tracking process I use behind the scenes  *  How I qualify leads for high ticket offers  Free Resources Mentioned: * Sales Content Plan + Sales Content Recipe [https://docs.google.com/document/d/12h4Qe8TiAMYzFLsvU2CKqwqXj85KUCi4/edit?usp=sharing&ouid=115834802463690288569&rtpof=true&sd=true&utm_source=chatgpt.com] * 5-Step DM Sales to $20K+ Months Masterclass Deck [https://canva.link/69k36um6g5986mf?utm_source=chatgpt.com] * Join My Email List + Get the Free Lead Tracker [https://alyssamoorhead.myflodesk.com/emailsignup?utm_source=chatgpt.com] Mentioned In This Episode: * Come join my podcast producers networking community: Cocktails and Close [https://yourgirlmedia.com/cocktails-and-close/] where she hosts more workshops like this.  instagram dm sales, dm sales, high ticket sales, sell on instagram, instagram sales strategy, instagram stories sales, sales in the dms, high ticket clients, instagram lead generation, closing sales in dms This podcast was produced by Your Girl Media [https://yourgirlmedia.com/].  Follow on Instagram: @yourgirlmedia [https://www.instagram.com/yourgirlmedia/?hl=en] Want to be pulled into my world?  👉 Come hang with me on Instagram: @alyssalmoorhead [https://www.instagram.com/alyssalmoorhead/?hl=en] “DM me the word SALES GAL ” to talk about your sales strategy or let me know you came from the podcast!  💸 Curious for more? Head to: www.alyssamoorhead.com [https://alyssamoorhead.com/?utm_source=ig&utm_medium=social&utm_content=link_in_bio&fbclid=PAZXh0bgNhZW0CMTEAc3J0YwZhcHBfaWQMMjU2MjgxMDQwNTU4AAGniJqmL0110JkUxy6VONBn0vE0wDfz3rseH2FH2ppwZh3Trgs_LlzUOmHVdJA_aem_LyyS7Jja1hWC61aueTUOwQ] Check out our Sales Content Plan + Sales Content Recipe [https://docs.google.com/document/d/12h4Qe8TiAMYzFLsvU2CKqwqXj85KUCi4/edit?usp=sharing&ouid=115834802463690288569&rtpof=true&sd=true&utm_source=chatgpt.com] Check out the 5-Step DM Sales to $20K+ Months Masterclass Deck [https://canva.link/69k36um6g5986mf?utm_source=chatgpt.com] Join My Email List + Get the Free Lead Tracker [https://alyssamoorhead.myflodesk.com/emailsignup?utm_source=chatgpt.com]

07: How I Closed $9K in the DMs Without Sales Calls ( Stop Wasting Time on Sales Calls! )

What if I told you I closed $9,000 in high ticket sales in five weeks… without a single sales call? Today, I’m breaking down exactly why I got completely fed up with sales calls, how I pivoted my offer strategy, and the simple DM sales flow that helped me close six clients straight through Instagram DMs. And honestly? I’m never looking at close sales calls the same way again. Inside This Episode: * Why I stopped relying on sales calls for lower-ticket high ticket offers * The exhausting reality of doing 70 sales calls in six months * What finally made me say “absolutely not” to wasting more time * How I structured a $1,500 lead gen sprint that sold entirely in the DMs * The exact process I use to close high ticket sales without calls * Why Instagram stories and carousels became my highest-converting sales tools * The 5-step DM sales framework I use with clients * How to create sales content that actually moves people toward buying * Why asynchronous selling works so damn well for high ticket service providers * The truth about buyers who say they’re “ready to invest” but absolutely are not My Simple DM Sales Process Here’s the framework I use for DM sales: 1. Build rapport 2. Identify goals 3. Understand where they’re stuck 4. Ask for consent to offer 5. Present the offer Check out my Carousel that I use as my Sales Page 👉 HERE  [https://www.instagram.com/p/DWuJ0GRFiNw/?img_index=1] Ready to Sell More in the DMs? Come hang out with me on Instagram @alyssalmoorhead [https://www.instagram.com/alyssalmoorhead/?hl=en]  and send me a DM. I’ll give you honest sales feedback and help you figure out how to simplify your sales process without relying on endless calls. And if this episode helped you rethink your sales strategy, screenshot it, share it to your stories, and tag me so I can hype you up. This podcast was produced by Your Girl Media [https://yourgirlmedia.com/].  Follow on Instagram: @yourgirlmedia [https://www.instagram.com/yourgirlmedia/?hl=en] Want to be pulled into my world?  👉 Come hang with me on Instagram: @alyssalmoorhead [https://www.instagram.com/alyssalmoorhead/?hl=en] “DM me the word SALES GAL ” to talk about your sales strategy or let me know you came from the podcast!  💸 Curious for more? Head to: www.alyssamoorhead.com [https://alyssamoorhead.com/?utm_source=ig&utm_medium=social&utm_content=link_in_bio&fbclid=PAZXh0bgNhZW0CMTEAc3J0YwZhcHBfaWQMMjU2MjgxMDQwNTU4AAGniJqmL0110JkUxy6VONBn0vE0wDfz3rseH2FH2ppwZh3Trgs_LlzUOmHVdJA_aem_LyyS7Jja1hWC61aueTUOwQ] Check out our Sales Content Plan + Sales Content Recipe [https://docs.google.com/document/d/12h4Qe8TiAMYzFLsvU2CKqwqXj85KUCi4/edit?usp=sharing&ouid=115834802463690288569&rtpof=true&sd=true&utm_source=chatgpt.com] Check out the 5-Step DM Sales to $20K+ Months Masterclass Deck [https://canva.link/69k36um6g5986mf?utm_source=chatgpt.com] Join My Email List + Get the Free Lead Tracker [https://alyssamoorhead.myflodesk.com/emailsignup?utm_source=chatgpt.com]

06: Why Your “Warm Leads” in High Ticket Sales Keep Ghosting You (5 Steps to Fix It)

If you’re tired of getting ghosted in your DMs, chasing leads who never make a decision, and wondering why your high ticket sales aren’t closing… this is the perfect episode for you. Because here’s the truth: It’s not that people don’t want to buy — it’s that you’re not giving them what they need to decide. In this episode, I’m walking you through exactly how to go from ghosted to closed in just 3 days using ethical, no-BS Instagram DM sales strategies. We’re talking: *  Why getting ghosted is NOT a personal attack  *  How to stop wasting time on “maybe” leads  *  And the 5-step framework I use to close high ticket sales fast  There are hundreds of people who will pay you. Why are you stuck on the one who won’t? * 🔗 Links & Resources Mentioned *  📲 Follow me on Instagram  [https://www.instagram.com/alyssalmoorhead/?hl=en] *  🔥 Watch my “When leads piss me off, I move them down my lead tracker” reel:  https://www.instagram.com/p/DXaAsY-DQHq/ [https://www.instagram.com/p/DXaAsY-DQHq/] *  📊 Grab your FREE lead tracker HERE [https://alyssamoorhead.myflodesk.com/emailsignup] Audit your Instagram DM sales process today. Fix your pricing visibility, stop chasing, and start closing. Then come find me on Instagram and DM me your biggest takeaway — I wanna hear it 🔥 high ticket sales, sales tips, instagram dm sales This podcast was produced by Your Girl Media [https://yourgirlmedia.com/].  Follow on Instagram: @yourgirlmedia [https://www.instagram.com/yourgirlmedia/?hl=en] Want to be pulled into my world?  👉 Come hang with me on Instagram: @alyssalmoorhead [https://www.instagram.com/alyssalmoorhead/?hl=en] “DM me the word SALES GAL ” to talk about your sales strategy or let me know you came from the podcast!  💸 Curious for more? Head to: www.alyssamoorhead.com [https://alyssamoorhead.com/?utm_source=ig&utm_medium=social&utm_content=link_in_bio&fbclid=PAZXh0bgNhZW0CMTEAc3J0YwZhcHBfaWQMMjU2MjgxMDQwNTU4AAGniJqmL0110JkUxy6VONBn0vE0wDfz3rseH2FH2ppwZh3Trgs_LlzUOmHVdJA_aem_LyyS7Jja1hWC61aueTUOwQ] Check out our Sales Content Plan + Sales Content Recipe [https://docs.google.com/document/d/12h4Qe8TiAMYzFLsvU2CKqwqXj85KUCi4/edit?usp=sharing&ouid=115834802463690288569&rtpof=true&sd=true&utm_source=chatgpt.com] Check out the 5-Step DM Sales to $20K+ Months Masterclass Deck [https://canva.link/69k36um6g5986mf?utm_source=chatgpt.com] Join My Email List + Get the Free Lead Tracker [https://alyssamoorhead.myflodesk.com/emailsignup?utm_source=chatgpt.com]