Instagram quietly released one of its most powerful growth tools and most creators still aren’t using it.

In this episode, Reggie and Vitaly break down Instagram Trial Reels and how posting to non-followers first can give your content a second life without impacting your existing audience.

They explain how trial reels use a separate algorithm, why this allows faster A/B testing of hooks and CTAs, and how even creators with a single video can leverage this feature for more reach, more engagement, and smarter posting.

The episode also covers bulk scheduling via Vista Social, common mistakes that reduce reach, and practical tips to maximize performance.

If you want to grow your Instagram audience, test content faster, and get more views without guesswork, this is your episode.

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Reggie and Vitaly have built Vista Social as a fully remote company and along the way, they’ve learned what actually drives performance, trust, and growth when no one is watching. From enforcing presence in meetings to rejecting multitasking culture, they explain why discipline still matters even in flexible work environments.

The conversation expands beyond work into parenting in the digital age. They talk honestly about raising kids surrounded by social media, why banning technology doesn’t work, and how values, boundaries, and balance matter more than control. They also unpack the realities of business partnerships - why most fail, how equity creates tension, and why choosing a partner is closer to choosing a spouse than hiring an employee.

Vitaly and Reggie break down:

• What it really takes to run effective remote teams
• Why presence and focus matter more than flexibility
• Parenting in a world shaped by TikTok, YouTube, and algorithms
• Why most business partnerships fail and how to avoid it
• How competition is won through consistent extra effort, not talent
• The work ethic lesson behind Kobe Bryant’s legendary mindset

If you’re building remotely, raising kids in a digital world, or trying to stand out in a competitive career, this is your episode.

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Reggie grew up in Brazil, moved to the U.S. at age seven with no English, watched his father deliver newspapers and clean offices at night, and learned early that no job is beneath you when you’re building something. He went from making websites at 12, to rental car counter work, to landing a customer support job and suddenly being asked to lead product strategy without any formal product background.

Vitaly and Reggie break down:

• The immigrant work mindset and why it produces results
• How curiosity is the most valuable skill in business
• Why you must provide value beyond your job description to grow
• Handling imposter syndrome at every level
• Real career advice: "Don’t wait until you're ready — you get ready while you’re doing it.

If you're starting from zero, want a career in SaaS, or feel “unqualified,” this is your episode.

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