Turn Your Ideas Into Lead Magnets That Work

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I am so happy that you are back for more AI workflows.

Let’s have fun with our new edition today, “Lead Magnets” for 2024.

You want to create a lead magnet that attracts clients, but let’s face it—it’s tough to come up with fresh ideas.

Finding inspiration takes time, and when you finally get started, the process feels too long and often leads to poor results.

Worse, you might spend hours creating a lead magnet only to realize it doesn’t resonate with your audience.

Imagine spending days or even weeks on a lead magnet, only for it to flop.

No one clicks, no one downloads, and you’re left wondering if you’ve wasted your time.

It’s frustrating, especially if you don’t have a large audience or enough trust built up for people to even bother with your lead magnet.

Without that trust or traffic, even the best lead magnets go unnoticed.

You might feel like you’re shouting into the void, hoping someone will respond.

The good news?

You can create a lead magnet that not only grabs attention but also builds trust and attracts quality leads.

The secret lies in choosing the right type of lead magnet and preparing it correctly.

But, also, don’t forget you need to build your reputation first.

When you establish your reputation, you gain trust, and with that trust, people will be excited about your lead magnets.

To succeed, you must spend at least three months experimenting with content creation, engaging, and developing your personal brand on social media platforms.

This means if you are just starting.

If you have already built your brand, start from the problems of your ICP and conduct some surveys to see your audience's current biggest problem.

Let’s break it down into 3 steps:

1. Choose the Right Type of Lead Magnet

Lead magnets come in all shapes and sizes. The trick is to pick the one that best aligns with your audience's needs.

Here are a few common types:

• Checklists: Simple, actionable lists that help solve a specific problem.

• Guides and eBooks: In-depth resources that provide value and build authority.

• Templates: Pre-made frameworks or templates that save time for your audience.

• Webinars: Interactive sessions where you share valuable insights.

• Cheat Sheets: Quick reference guides that people can use to solve a problem.

• Quizzes: Fun, interactive ways for your audience to engage while learning.

• Video Tutorials: Step-by-step instructions for solving a problem visually.

• Free Trials or Samples: A “taste” of your product or service.

• Case Studies: Showcasing how your solution has worked for others.

• Discounts or Coupons: Offering something tangible for free or at a reduced price.

• 5-Day Email Course: This could be just a quick showcase of what you can do for your audience. Your CTA after the free email course should be to book a call, buy a course, etc.

The ultimate goal is to sell implementation.

That is your trigger to close more deals.

Example:

A checklist might be your best bet if your audience is filled with solopreneurs who want fast results.

Something simple and actionable, like "5 Steps to Boost Your LinkedIn Profile Today."

This belongs in the category “ 5-Day Email Course.”

2. How to Prepare Your Lead Magnet

Once you know what type of lead magnet you want to create, it’s time to plan it out.

Here’s a simple way to structure it:

• Identify a Problem: Focus on one specific pain point your audience has.

• Offer a Solution: Clearly outline how your lead magnet solves this issue.

• Keep it Simple: The best lead magnets are easy to consume and actionable.

• Brand It: Make sure it’s visually appealing and fits your brand.

Example:

Let’s say you’re creating a template for writing high-converting emails.

Your lead magnet could be titled “The Ultimate Email Template for Landing Clients.”

The design should be clean, and the content should guide the user step-by-step through the process of writing their own email.

3. How to Create Your Lead Magnet

Now let’s get into the actual creation process. Here’s how you can build a lead magnet from scratch:

Step 1: Brainstorm Ideas

Sit down and think about your audience’s biggest challenges.

Choose one problem to focus on, and think about how you can solve it quickly.

Step 2: Pick Your Format

Decide on the type of lead magnet that best suits your content and audience. (e.g., checklist, template, guide).

Keep it simple. Your lead magnet doesn’t need to be complex—just valuable.

Step 3: Outline the Content

Create an outline of what your lead magnet will cover.

Start with the problem, then walk your audience through the solution.

Make sure each section is clear and actionable.

Step 4: Design Your Lead Magnet

Use tools like Canva, Google Docs, or PowerPoint to design your lead magnet.

Keep the design clean, professional, and on-brand.

Add visuals like icons or images to make it more engaging.

Step 5: Create a Call-to-Action (CTA)

At the end of your lead magnet, include a CTA that leads the reader to the next step.

This could be booking a call, signing up for a webinar, or accessing another resource.

Example:

If you’re creating a cheat sheet for LinkedIn content creation, it might look like this:

Title: “The Ultimate LinkedIn Content Cheat Sheet”

Sections: Headline tips, post structure, engagement hacks.

CTA: “Want more tips? Join my free LinkedIn growth webinar.”

1 Matt Lakajev

This guy is a master of lead magnets.
For the first link, he created a lead magnet on how to create a lead magnet.

Mind-blowing!!!

I generated 3,000+ leads in 100 days with my lead magnet experiment

I'm giving away my exact DM process that closed me $1.1M, for FREE

How I'd create an offer to sell on LinkedIn

2 Jake George

Every month I book 25+ calls using AI + LinkedIn

63 guides + 5 Lead Gen Tools + 6 GPTs for LinkedIn Growth

3 Michaele Torti

Stop manually sending lead magnets…

Imagine hopping on a call with all the research already done…

4 Vidhya Sharma

My second All-LinkedIn playbook.

Celeste Yamile

I’m giving away the exact strategy my client used to ⬆️ his engagement by 937% with AI 

Ryan Musselman

In June, I closed $57K in my offer event (took 4 days).

I'm looking to create a lead magnet for my online [NICHE] business to attract more 
prospects into my funnel.

My ideal subscriber is [DESCRIBE ICP. INCLUDE 2+ PAIN POINTS AND 2+ DESIRES].

To be a smashing success, this lead magnet must:

- Seamlessly flow into my paid offer(s): [LIST PAID OFFERS]

- Be quick and easy to digest

- Deliver massive value and actionable insights

- Highlight my unique approach, personality, and build my authority

- Leave people hungry for more

Please brainstorm 3-5 lead magnet concepts that hit all these key points.

For each concept, include:

An eye-catching, benefit-driven title

A brief rundown of what's included and the key takeaways

The delivery format (PDF, video, or 5-day email course)

A breakdown of why it perfectly matches the ICP's needs and wants.

Thank you for your time. Let’s recap this edition.

You don’t need to spend weeks creating a lead magnet that converts.

By choosing the right format, preparing it properly, and learning from what’s already working, you can build something that resonates with your audience.

Which lead magnet idea will you try first?

Until the next case,

Sabahudin.