instagram analytics
Last Year02/21/25 - 02/21/26
Comparable Performance:
followers
121K
impressions
4.42M
likes
170K
comments
34.1K
posts
143
engagement
4%
emv
$174K
Avg. per post
43.8K

Key Metrics

Distributions

Top Content

If you’re not using Trial Reels, you’re leaving reach on the table. 📉
(Link in bio for full ep of VALUE)
972K
33.4K
585
7mo ago
calebralston
If you’re not using Trial Reels, you’re leaving reach on the table. 📉 (Link in bio for full ep of VALUE)
Most people’s brand strategy is:
Post and hope it works.

They’re loud. They’re active.
But they have no idea what they’re aiming at.

It’s Alice in Wonderland energy:
“If you don’t know where you’re going, any road’ll get you there.”

The goal isn’t just to grow.
It’s to grow toward something.

Figure out the outcome.
Reverse-engineer the brand that gets you there.

No more wandering.
No more “I’m just testing.”

You’re either building with intent or burning momentum.
506K
22.4K
215
7mo ago
calebralston
Most people’s brand strategy is: Post and hope it works. They’re loud. They’re active. But they have no idea what they’re aiming at. It’s Alice in Wonderland energy: “If you don’t know where you’re going, any road’ll get you there.” The goal isn’t just to grow. It’s to grow toward something. Figure out the outcome. Reverse-engineer the brand that gets you there. No more wandering. No more “I’m just testing.” You’re either building with intent or burning momentum.
Yeah that dude is absolutely insane. 6hr 22min course all for free on YouTube?

Something is seriously wrong with homie’s brain.

If you wanna benefit from this delusional choice, comment ‘brand’ and the robot overlords will send the YouTube link to your DMs.

ps that last slide is for y’all who are gonna binge watch this weekend 😅
425K
17K
21.8K
10mo ago
calebralston
Yeah that dude is absolutely insane. 6hr 22min course all for free on YouTube? Something is seriously wrong with homie’s brain. If you wanna benefit from this delusional choice, comment ‘brand’ and the robot overlords will send the YouTube link to your DMs. ps that last slide is for y’all who are gonna binge watch this weekend 😅
[Update] Honda changed their website and no longer uses “Buy Now”. Replace my analogy in the clip with Ford vs Ferrari.

Ford = “View Offers” + they include pricing on their site.
Ferrari = “Discover” + they do not include pricing on their site.

Neither one is inherently better than the other. Just depends on your goals.

Sure, Ford does more revenue and volume…Ferrari has much higher profit margins and deals with a different type of customer.

All comes down to your desired outcome :)

—————— 

It’s not just the exact words you use but the ideals and concepts you speak to.

In this clip when I say a lot of other people in this space speak like Honda and I’m trying to speak like Aston Martin…I mean that a lot of people are sharing short term tactics for short term results.

I almost exclusively speak in terms of principles and talk about building a brand for the long term. I speak to the individuals that are playing the long game…not looking for short term results and then dipping.

Just like Aston Martin attracts a higher value customer, I believe talking about branding principles for the long game attracts a higher value customer than say “post your reels at this time every Tuesday”.

Not saying one is better than the other (Honda does well lol)…just sharing how I’m applying this thinking based on my preferences.

But I’m curious, what do you think? Do you agree?
226K
7.67K
106
7mo ago
calebralston
[Update] Honda changed their website and no longer uses “Buy Now”. Replace my analogy in the clip with Ford vs Ferrari. Ford = “View Offers” + they include pricing on their site. Ferrari = “Discover” + they do not include pricing on their site. Neither one is inherently better than the other. Just depends on your goals. Sure, Ford does more revenue and volume…Ferrari has much higher profit margins and deals with a different type of customer. All comes down to your desired outcome :) —————— It’s not just the exact words you use but the ideals and concepts you speak to. In this clip when I say a lot of other people in this space speak like Honda and I’m trying to speak like Aston Martin…I mean that a lot of people are sharing short term tactics for short term results. I almost exclusively speak in terms of principles and talk about building a brand for the long term. I speak to the individuals that are playing the long game…not looking for short term results and then dipping. Just like Aston Martin attracts a higher value customer, I believe talking about branding principles for the long game attracts a higher value customer than say “post your reels at this time every Tuesday”. Not saying one is better than the other (Honda does well lol)…just sharing how I’m applying this thinking based on my preferences. But I’m curious, what do you think? Do you agree?
Most people’s brand strategy is:
Post and hope it works.

They’re loud. They’re active.
But they have no idea what they’re aiming at.

It’s Alice in Wonderland energy:
“If you don’t know where you’re going, any road’ll get you there.”

The goal isn’t just to grow.
It’s to grow toward something.

Figure out the outcome.
Reverse-engineer the brand that gets you there.

No more wandering.
No more “I’m just testing.”

You’re either building with intent or burning momentum.
146K
5.87K
50
7mo ago
calebralston
Most people’s brand strategy is: Post and hope it works. They’re loud. They’re active. But they have no idea what they’re aiming at. It’s Alice in Wonderland energy: “If you don’t know where you’re going, any road’ll get you there.” The goal isn’t just to grow. It’s to grow toward something. Figure out the outcome. Reverse-engineer the brand that gets you there. No more wandering. No more “I’m just testing.” You’re either building with intent or burning momentum.
Most brands have no clarity.

They post, they create, they chase trends… but they have no idea what it’s all building toward.

This is why I created the Brand Journey Framework.
It’s four simple questions that provide an immense amount of clarity:

1. What do I want to have happen?
2. What would I have to be known for in order for that goal to happen?
3. What would I have to do in order to be known for the thing that makes my goal happen?
4. What would I have to learn in order to do the thing, to be known for the thing, to make my goal happen?

If you can answer those honestly, you’ll know what you’re building toward and why it matters.
88.4K
3.69K
22
1mo ago
calebralston
Most brands have no clarity. They post, they create, they chase trends… but they have no idea what it’s all building toward. This is why I created the Brand Journey Framework. It’s four simple questions that provide an immense amount of clarity: 1. What do I want to have happen? 2. What would I have to be known for in order for that goal to happen? 3. What would I have to do in order to be known for the thing that makes my goal happen? 4. What would I have to learn in order to do the thing, to be known for the thing, to make my goal happen? If you can answer those honestly, you’ll know what you’re building toward and why it matters.
If you’re the student, share what you’re learning.

If you’re the expert, share what you know, but make it your own.
73.2K
3.28K
45
2mo ago
calebralston
If you’re the student, share what you’re learning. If you’re the expert, share what you know, but make it your own.
If you’re building a personal brand, I usually recommend that you set the monetization bar low in the beginning.
Like… really low.

I usually tell people to not expect any real monetary outcome for at least 36 months. Views too, like I mention in the video. 

That’s three years of posting without needing it to pay you back.

Because the reality of how it goes for most is:

Nothing. Nothing. Nothing.
One thing pops.
Then it’s back to what you had before.

But if you can stomach that for two to three years, you’ll actually give yourself a shot at winning.

And if you happen to be in the minority that pops within 6 months, amazing! Love that for you. I just prefer to go into things with a long term mindset, not short term.
66K
2.28K
87
6mo ago
calebralston
If you’re building a personal brand, I usually recommend that you set the monetization bar low in the beginning. Like… really low. I usually tell people to not expect any real monetary outcome for at least 36 months. Views too, like I mention in the video. That’s three years of posting without needing it to pay you back. Because the reality of how it goes for most is: Nothing. Nothing. Nothing. One thing pops. Then it’s back to what you had before. But if you can stomach that for two to three years, you’ll actually give yourself a shot at winning. And if you happen to be in the minority that pops within 6 months, amazing! Love that for you. I just prefer to go into things with a long term mindset, not short term.
Most creators get stuck doing the same thing that’s already working.
It’s safe. It’s predictable.

But it’s also where growth starts to stall.

The real breakthroughs happen in the experiments. The ones with limited data, limited proof, and no guarantee.

If you can get comfortable playing in that space, you stop chasing trends and start creating the stuff other people copy.

70% –> What you know works
20% –> Iterations on that 70%
10% –> Experimenting with entirely new shit
49K
2.3K
36
5mo ago
calebralston
Most creators get stuck doing the same thing that’s already working. It’s safe. It’s predictable. But it’s also where growth starts to stall. The real breakthroughs happen in the experiments. The ones with limited data, limited proof, and no guarantee. If you can get comfortable playing in that space, you stop chasing trends and start creating the stuff other people copy. 70% –> What you know works 20% –> Iterations on that 70% 10% –> Experimenting with entirely new shit
One clip repurposed on every platform isn’t the blueprint to blow up anymore.

It’s still a great way to get started and keep a sustainable process (like I’m doing right now).

But if you want to hit that next level, you’ve gotta think about each platform like its own room.

You talk differently with your friends than you do with your parents. Even if just the fact that you talk about different subject matter.

You tell different stories at Saturday brunch with the girls than you do at a business event.

It’s all still you, you’re just adjusting for the room you’re in.

Social works the same way.
The idea can stay the same, but how you package it has to fit the environment.

That’s how you stop blending in and start standing out.
48K
775
32
5mo ago
calebralston
One clip repurposed on every platform isn’t the blueprint to blow up anymore. It’s still a great way to get started and keep a sustainable process (like I’m doing right now). But if you want to hit that next level, you’ve gotta think about each platform like its own room. You talk differently with your friends than you do with your parents. Even if just the fact that you talk about different subject matter. You tell different stories at Saturday brunch with the girls than you do at a business event. It’s all still you, you’re just adjusting for the room you’re in. Social works the same way. The idea can stay the same, but how you package it has to fit the environment. That’s how you stop blending in and start standing out.
I learned so much from this episode. 🧠

A masterclass on frameworks and principles behind building a brand with intention. 

Ep 9 of Open Residency with @calebralston now live. 🎧
47.8K
1.58K
122
7mo ago
calebralston
I learned so much from this episode. 🧠 A masterclass on frameworks and principles behind building a brand with intention. Ep 9 of Open Residency with @calebralston now live. 🎧
Optimize for trust, not views.
46.5K
2.4K
148
1mo ago
calebralston
Optimize for trust, not views.
Everyone’s chasing “less editing” and “raw video” right now.

But less editing without something to say still falls flat.

Filmed April 2024
45.3K
1.58K
45
7mo ago
calebralston
Everyone’s chasing “less editing” and “raw video” right now. But less editing without something to say still falls flat. Filmed April 2024
Comment “free” for the YouTube link 👊

2025 has been an insane year for me...a big part of it was the free 6.5 hour course we released on my youtube channel back in April.

Turns out...it was a good decision. That crazy bet turned into over 730,000 views (as of writing this), 31,000 directly attributable subscribers of our 71,000 total, but most importantly...our email list grew from 0 to 41,000 in 8 months. 36,487 of those came directly from the course.

Comment “free” to get the link to watch my 33min 45sec video on YouTube talking about why I did it, the results we got, and how you can do your own.

Appreciate y’all big time. The support this year has been incredible, I’m grateful for each and everyone one of you.
45.3K
1.81K
1.75K
2mo ago
calebralston
Comment “free” for the YouTube link 👊 2025 has been an insane year for me...a big part of it was the free 6.5 hour course we released on my youtube channel back in April. Turns out...it was a good decision. That crazy bet turned into over 730,000 views (as of writing this), 31,000 directly attributable subscribers of our 71,000 total, but most importantly...our email list grew from 0 to 41,000 in 8 months. 36,487 of those came directly from the course. Comment “free” to get the link to watch my 33min 45sec video on YouTube talking about why I did it, the results we got, and how you can do your own. Appreciate y’all big time. The support this year has been incredible, I’m grateful for each and everyone one of you.
@calebralston knows that luck is a lie. 
Since we’ve known him, we have seen him work tirelessly to accomplish his vision. 
When he ran @_wildmedia , he was ahead of his time, putting out some of the sickest cinematic content on the scene. After having work with some major heavyweights, he is building his own company and crushing it through sheer grit, talent and hustle. 
Luck is a lie, hard work and dedication is not.

For this, @calebralston is CRSD - like the rest of us.
If this resonates with you, check out our store, grab a tshirt and join us!
.
.
.
.
. 
#crsd #forevercrsd
44.5K
1.78K
65
3mo ago
calebralston
@calebralston knows that luck is a lie. Since we’ve known him, we have seen him work tirelessly to accomplish his vision. When he ran @_wildmedia , he was ahead of his time, putting out some of the sickest cinematic content on the scene. After having work with some major heavyweights, he is building his own company and crushing it through sheer grit, talent and hustle. Luck is a lie, hard work and dedication is not. For this, @calebralston is CRSD - like the rest of us. If this resonates with you, check out our store, grab a tshirt and join us! . . . . . #crsd #forevercrsd
If your space feels crowded, that’s not a bad thing.

It means there’s already proof that people care about what you do.
And it gives you a clear view of what everyone else is doing, so you can do the opposite.

Most people in saturated markets all sound the same because they’re copying what’s “working.”
But if you look close, what’s actually working is the differentiation itself.

Study the patterns. Then break them.

If you’re wondering where to start, here’s a quick exercise for you.

Grab a sheet of paper.

On the left, write down everything people in your industry say or do that you disagree with.
On the right, write the opposite. 

That’s your playbook.
44.5K
2.51K
83
3mo ago
calebralston
If your space feels crowded, that’s not a bad thing. It means there’s already proof that people care about what you do. And it gives you a clear view of what everyone else is doing, so you can do the opposite. Most people in saturated markets all sound the same because they’re copying what’s “working.” But if you look close, what’s actually working is the differentiation itself. Study the patterns. Then break them. If you’re wondering where to start, here’s a quick exercise for you. Grab a sheet of paper. On the left, write down everything people in your industry say or do that you disagree with. On the right, write the opposite. That’s your playbook.
Comment ‘HARLEY’ for:
-More takeaways from this conversation 🧠
-access to all Open Residency learnings moving forward.⚔️
-the full Open Residency Episode with Caleb! 📹
43K
1.72K
258
4mo ago
calebralston
Comment ‘HARLEY’ for: -More takeaways from this conversation 🧠 -access to all Open Residency learnings moving forward.⚔️ -the full Open Residency Episode with Caleb! 📹
Trust is the currency that precedes the transaction.
38K
1.69K
24
1mo ago
calebralston
Trust is the currency that precedes the transaction.
Most creators don’t run out of skill.
They run out of ideas.

That’s why an “ideas person” matters.
Not the sticky-note brainstormer… the one who studies what’s working and turns it into something new.

Because if the idea’s wrong, no amount of editing can save it.
35.4K
1.71K
44
1mo ago
calebralston
Most creators don’t run out of skill. They run out of ideas. That’s why an “ideas person” matters. Not the sticky-note brainstormer… the one who studies what’s working and turns it into something new. Because if the idea’s wrong, no amount of editing can save it.
I hear so many people throw out vague definitions of what a brand is.

Branding is the act.
Brand is the outcome.

Branding is the process of intentionally pairing yourself with the right people, ideas, and values, and doing it consistently.
When you do that, your audience starts to connect those dots for you.
That’s what a brand is.

Every podcast you go on, every collab you do, every topic you speak on, are all pairings that you are making.
Those pairings become the associations that you’re known for.

The mistake most people make is they’re not intentional with it.
They think brand is what they say yes to, but it’s also what they say no to.

Make sure you’re deliberate about both.
That’s how you build a brand on purpose instead of by accident.
33.6K
452
27
2mo ago
calebralston
I hear so many people throw out vague definitions of what a brand is. Branding is the act. Brand is the outcome. Branding is the process of intentionally pairing yourself with the right people, ideas, and values, and doing it consistently. When you do that, your audience starts to connect those dots for you. That’s what a brand is. Every podcast you go on, every collab you do, every topic you speak on, are all pairings that you are making. Those pairings become the associations that you’re known for. The mistake most people make is they’re not intentional with it. They think brand is what they say yes to, but it’s also what they say no to. Make sure you’re deliberate about both. That’s how you build a brand on purpose instead of by accident.

Caleb Ralston (@calebralston) Instagram Stats & Analytics

Caleb Ralston (@calebralston) has 121K Instagram followers with a 4.00% engagement rate over the past 12 months. Across 143 posts, Caleb Ralston received 170K total likes and 3.56M impressions, averaging 1.68K likes per post. This page tracks Caleb Ralston's performance metrics, top content, and engagement trends — updated daily.

Caleb Ralston (@calebralston) Instagram Analytics FAQ

How many Instagram followers does Caleb Ralston have?+
Caleb Ralston (@calebralston) has 121K Instagram followers as of February 2026.
What is Caleb Ralston's Instagram engagement rate?+
Caleb Ralston's Instagram engagement rate is 4.00% over the last 12 months, based on 143 posts.
How many likes does Caleb Ralston get on Instagram?+
Caleb Ralston received 170K total likes across 143 posts in the last year, averaging 1.68K likes per post.
How many Instagram impressions does Caleb Ralston get?+
Caleb Ralston's Instagram content generated 3.56M total impressions over the last 12 months.