Lead Magnet Skill

Overview

A Lead Magnet is a free offer that attracts your ideal customer in exchange for their email. This skill teaches you how to create lead magnets that convert.

Keywords: lead magnet, lead generation, free offer, email list building, conversion optimization, customer acquisition

Core Methodology

A great lead magnet has three qualities:

Specific — Solves one specific problem, not everything
Valuable — Worth more than just an email address
Deliverable — Can be delivered immediately

Lead Magnet Hooks

Use these hooks to create compelling lead magnets:

Hook 1: Quick Win

Provide a quick, immediate win.

Example: "The 5-Minute Positioning Audit"

Why it works: People want results fast.

Hook 2: Forbidden Knowledge

Position as insider or secret information.

Example: "The Positioning Secrets Top Agencies Don't Want You to Know"

Why it works: Curiosity drives action.

Hook 3: Shortcut

Provide a shortcut or faster way.

Example: "The 30-Day Positioning Framework (Instead of 90 Days)"

Why it works: People value time-saving.

Hook 4: Social Proof

Lead with results others achieved.

Example: "How 500+ Founders Found Their Positioning in 30 Days"

Why it works: Social proof builds trust.

Hook 5: Diagnosis

Help them diagnose their problem.

Example: "The Positioning Diagnostic: Discover Your Blind Spots"

Why it works: Self-awareness drives action.

Lead Magnet Formats

Format 1: Checklist

A simple checklist they can use immediately.

Best for: Quick wins, actionable items

Example: "The 10-Point Positioning Checklist"

Format 2: Template

A template they can customize and use.

Best for: Frameworks, processes, systems

Example: "The Positioning Statement Template"

Format 3: Guide/Workbook

A short guide (5-20 pages) with frameworks and examples.

Best for: Education, in-depth content

Example: "The Positioning Guide: Find Your Unique Angle"

Format 4: Audit/Assessment

A diagnostic tool that reveals insights.

Best for: Diagnosis, personalization

Example: "The Positioning Audit: Discover Your Blind Spots"

Format 5: Video Course

A short video course (3-5 videos).

Best for: Complex topics, visual learners

Example: "The 5-Day Positioning Video Course"

Format 6: Spreadsheet/Calculator

An interactive tool they can use.

Best for: Analysis, calculations

Example: "The Positioning ROI Calculator"

Lead Magnet Validation

Before creating, validate your lead magnet:

Solves a specific problem — Does it solve one clear problem?
Your ideal customer wants it — Would your target customer want this?
You can deliver it — Can you create this in 1-2 weeks?
It's better than competitors — Is it better than similar offers?
It builds your list — Does it attract your ideal customer?

How to Use This Skill

Identify Your Problem — What problem does your ideal customer have?
Choose Your Hook — Which hook resonates most?
Select Your Format — What format works best?
Create Your Offer — Build your lead magnet
Build Your Landing Page — Create a page to promote it
Validate — Test with your audience

Integration with Other Skills

Lead Magnet works with:

Direct Response Copy — Your landing page copy drives conversions
Email Sequences — Your welcome sequence delivers on the promise
Positioning Angles — Your positioning shapes your offer

Common Pitfalls

Too Generic — Your lead magnet could help anyone.
Too Valuable — You're giving away your paid offer.
Not Valuable Enough — People don't see the value.
Wrong Audience — You're attracting the wrong customers.
Hard to Deliver — You can't deliver it immediately.

Next Steps

Once you've created your lead magnet, move to Skill 05: Direct Response Copy to write the landing page that sells it.

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