We all know the drill. You’re sitting there, phone in hand, thinking, I really should make a reel today. But before you know it, you’ve reorganized your desktop files and scrolled through three months of posts, yet—no reels. Sound familiar? Well, I’m about to save you from another round of procrastination. With a little help from AI and Canva, you’ll have 20 reels ready in just 20 minutes. Let’s get to it, shall we?

Step 1: Get AI to Do the Heavy Lifting

First up, let’s let AI handle the brainstorming (because who has time for that?). Whether you’re using Gemini or ChatGPT, enter this magic prompt:

“Create 20 sets of real estate home buying, selling, or ownership facts formatted in a table with columns for headline, part 1 (hook), and part 2 (explanation). Focus on topics like home buying, selling, market trends, homeownership, and mortgage info. Keep the facts engaging, out-of-the-box, and relatable to potential home buyers and sellers. Write in a friendly, conversational tone, and number the sets.”

Sit back as AI pulls together 20 juicy, engaging facts that are reel-worthy. Now, take a minute to go through them. Don’t love all 20? That’s okay. Keep what fits, toss what doesn’t, and ask AI to give you more of the good stuff.

 

Step 2: Google Sheets Is Your New Best Friend

Now that AI has done the hard part, it’s time to get organized. Export those reel ideas to Google Sheets, clean up any unnecessary columns (no one needs the numbered list), and save it as a CSV file. You’re about to be seriously productive.

 

Step 3: It’s Canva Time

Hop over to Canva and start a new Instagram Reel design. This is where the real (or reel?) fun begins. Here’s the setup:

1. Drop in some B-roll as your background. It could be you working your magic or a simple stock video—whatever fits your brand.
2. Lower the transparency just a bit to give it that sleek, polished look.
3. Press T for text and add your headline—make it bold and eye-catching. This is your scroll-stopping moment.
4. Add two more text boxes—one for Part 1 (the hook) and one for Part 2 (the explanation).
5. Align everything like a design pro, because that’s what you are now.

Step 4: Bulk Create 

Here’s where Canva makes you feel like you’ve got a secret superpower. Go to Apps on the left toolbar, type in Bulk Create, and upload that glorious CSV file you saved earlier. Now, assign your data:

• Headline goes to the first text box.
• Part 1 (Hook) goes to the second.
• Part 2 (Explanation) goes to the third.

Hit Generate Designs and watch as Canva instantly whips up 20 perfectly formatted reels. It’s like Canva read your mind—but better.

 

Step 5: Fine-Tune 

Now that Canva has done the bulk of the work, it’s time to add your personal touch. Swap out the B-roll, tweak your text, or adjust the colors to fit your brand vibe. Honestly, you can edit 5-10 reels at a time and be done before you even finish your second cup of coffee.

Step 6: Save, Post, and Revel in Your Easy Reels! 

You did it. You’ve got 20 reels locked and loaded, and the best part? No last-minute scramble when Instagram demands your attention. Save them to your phone for when you need a quick post, or schedule them and take a breather. You’ve earned it.

Bonus Tip: Reel Covers That Look as Good as They Perform

Want to take things up a notch? I’ve got a tutorial for creating matching reel covers that’ll keep your Instagram grid looking seamless and on point. Check it out HERE.

So there you have it—20 reels in 20 minutes, without breaking a sweat. Ready to get started? Click HERE to watch the full tutorial and let the reel magic begin.

Happy designing!