I've crossed $1,000,000 in revenue in just 145 days, but the question everyone keeps asking me instead is...
Yes, I have yet another platform full of hundreds of thousands of followers.
Yes, it helped my business jump from $100k/month to the $150k-$200k/month range.
Yes, I have access to a whole new group of clients.
But honestly?
What really shocked me?
Was how freaking fast the Instagram growth happened once I got everything right...
The outdated videos.
The gurus who are copying advice from other people.
The sanitized and polished AI "wisdom" that reverts to average strategy by default.
Heck, even Instagram ITSELF can't teach people how to use it.
That's right - Instagram's parent company (Meta) made a free course on Instagram growth. It's almost embarassing how little they help. Like most people, they focus on everything the platform can do, and not the 1% of activity that gets results fast.
But I'm getting ahead of myself.
Because I've been where you are.
From 2015 - 2025 I repeated the same depressing cycle...
Watch someone in my industry blow up on The Gram. They get thousands of likes. Brag about their packed DMs. Making sales regularly.
So I'd re-commit. "This time it's going to be different."
Post a few times. Try a Reel. Write a caption I actually feel good about. Check back an hour later.
Zilch.
A week goes by. Then two. The account sits there. I tell yourself I'll get back to it. Nope. Then three months later, I see another person in my space killing it... and the whole cycle starts again.
The guilt. The FOMO. The restart.
Sound familiar? Even a little?
Well... because I'm Tim Denning.
Oof.
I swore I'd never write a sentence that wank-y.
But it's true that I felt completely f*cking embarrassed at how low my Instagram engagement was when I was going viral on literally every other platform.
500,000+ on LinkedIn
350,000 on Medium
200,000 on Substack
125,000 on X
Here's what I learned in my pursuit.
There is a big difference between what gets results and what gets results FAST.
In order to crack this, I had to dig. I paid well over $24,000 in coaching and another $7,000 in courses. I auditioned 6 ghostwriters, none of who actually knew what worked on IG. They just wanted my money.
And reverse engineering didn't work because most big accounts are carried by the brand, not the tactics. And it took them years to get there, not months.
Almost everything being taught about Instagram right now is wrong...
or at least, it's old.
What worked five, four, or even two years ago isn't working today. There are many reasons for this, but the obvious one is: "artificial intelligence."
The platform has changed. The algorithm has changed. What gets attention has changed.
And if your strategy hasn't changed with it, you're going to keep spinning your wheels no matter how hard you try.
That's exactly why I'm running How to Win on Instagram.
In my new live, 90-minute workshop, I'll show you exactly what gets real attention, real clients, and makes real money today. This stuff works for me and my clients. It's not theory. It's not what used to work. It's what's actually happening on the platform right now.
You'll walk away knowing:
And because this is a live workshop, you can bring your account, your specific struggles, and your questions — and get real answers in real time. No more guessing. No more generic advice that doesn't apply to your situation.
The format Meta/Instagram refuse to recommend... in fact, it only is mentioned ONCE in their "official" Instagram course for growth. 2,100 words on the topic and ONLY ONE of them hints at the best choice for content today.
The "Dumb Automation" software that turns my new followers to subscribers at double or triple the rate of old school "lead magnet" strategies.
AI hype bros cover your ears. Gemini, ChatGPT, Claude, and Google search all have "top recommendations" for Instagram growth that I have never once used. And today, you can't afford to waste time on these pltforms with less than the best tactics.
The super cringe hack I use in 9/10 of my Instagram captions.
Bio mistakes abound in the average person's Instagram profile. If you avoid this most common one, your follower to customer rate will shoot upward.
An easy way to decide whether Reels are right for you. (I have only done 1 bad Reel in my life, and now refuse to do more. But my clients often have the opposite result. Simply copying my page doesn't work for everyone).
This workshop is for anyone looking to use their Instagram to earn money. If you've got an offer and need clients or customers, this workshop could be the difference in a $1,000 month and a $10,000 month. (For me, it was easily a $30K to $40K jump).
This includes...
Digital business owners
Coaches
Consultants
Freelancers
Total beginners with an offer
Public speakers who have other offers
Goes without saying, but this workshop is not for everyone, including...
eCommerce or Etsy shop owners.
While you could certainly pick up a few ideas from the workshop, it isn't designed with you in mind.
Authors.
There are far more effective ways to sell a book. In fact, you may not want to be writing a book at all. But that's a fight for another day...
Fame seekers
People who build an audience for the sake of building an audience wind up in a special kind of hell. Chasing clicks and algorithms forever. You need to have SOME idea of what you might sell to get the most out of this workshop.
The few other people I'd recommend as Instagram teachers are gatekeeping their secrets in their high-ticket products.
How to Win on Instagram costs only $100. Budget friendly. No refunds, guarantees, or big promises.
We'll host it June 2nd (US) at 5:00 P.M. EST.
If you buy a ticket but cannot attend, the workshop will be recorded and sent to you.
In addition to the workshop, you'll get these bonus materials to help you grow and earn from Instagram fast.
BONUS #1: The Full Workshop Replay
Can't make it live? Life happens. You'll get full access to the replay so you can watch (and rewatch) on your own schedule. Reference it anytime you need a refresher.
BONUS #2: Dedicated Live Q&A Session
In addition to questions during the workshop, registered attendees get access to a dedicated Q&A session. Bring your account, your specific situation, and your toughest questions. Get direct, personalized answers.
BONUS #3: Instagram Profile Audit Checklist
Most people lose followers the moment someone lands on their profile. This checklist walks you through every element of your bio, highlights, and profile so that new visitors convert to followers — and followers convert to leads.
BONUS #4: 30-Day Content Calendar Template
Never stare at a blank screen again. This pre-planned content calendar gives you 30 days of post ideas — mapped to the strategy taught in the workshop — so you can hit the ground running immediately after the session.
BONUS #5: DM Script Templates
Getting attention is only half the battle. These word-for-word DM scripts show you how to turn Instagram conversations into booked calls and paying clients — without being pushy, spammy, or awkward about it.
Doing this for the skeptics, cynics, and haters.
(Plus the fake “audience building” gurus).
Here are my numbers from the last 145 days. Not too shabby