$100M Leads

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How I Got Here

I discovered that selling more memberships was a path to nowhere—it only led to more refunds and further financial strain. The real solution was to shift focus entirely.

The Fundamental Growth Framework

Success comes from mastering the lead generation process:

• Obtaining more leads

• Attracting better quality leads

• Acquiring leads at lower costs

• Establishing multiple reliable lead sources

Book Structure Overview

Section I: Foundation concepts and principles

Section II: Understanding effective advertising fundamentals and correcting common misconceptions that sabotage lead generation

Section III: Mastering the "Core Four" advertising methods essential for consistent lead acquisition

Section IV: Strategies for delegating lead generation to others (customers, employees, agencies, and affiliates)

Section V: An actionable, condensed advertising plan designed to help readers begin generating leads immediately

Section 2: Understanding Leads and Engagement

Types of Leads

• Basic Leads

  • Anyone whose contact information you've acquired

  • Examples: email addresses, phone numbers, social media followers

• Engaged Leads

  • The leads that truly matter for business growth

  • Actively demonstrate interest in your products/services

  • Identified by actions such as:

    • Providing contact information on your website

    • Following your social media accounts

    • Responding to email campaigns

• Key Principle: The ultimate objective of advertising is generating more engaged leads—they represent the authentic measure of marketing success

Lead Magnet Fundamentals

• Value Standard: A truly effective lead magnet must contain sufficient intrinsic value that it could potentially be sold as a standalone product

• Core Principle: When individuals invest their time in a valuable lead magnet, they become significantly more likely to invest their money with you later

Creating New Problems and Solutions

• Example 1: Wood Sealant Strategy

  • Offer first coat free (partial protection)

  • Highlight need for additional coats for complete protection against weather

  • Bundle additional coats for a fee

• Example 2: Financial Education Approach

  • Provide free finance courses and tools

  • Demonstrate complexity of independent financial management

  • Create opportunity to offer comprehensive financial services

Delivery Methods for Lead Magnets

• Four Main Categories:

  1. Software

     • Example: Spreadsheet for gym owners to track business statistics

  2. Information

     • Example: Mini-course on writing effective ads for gyms

  3. Services

     • Example: Running gym owners' ads free for one month

  4. Physical Products

     • Example: Book titled "Gym Launch Secrets"

• Optimization Strategy: Create multiple versions across these categories (up to 12 different magnets) targeting a single problem to enable continuous testing

Testing and Naming Lead Magnets

• Key Focus Areas:

  • Headlines (highest priority)

  • Images

  • Subheadlines

• David Ogilvy Principle: The headline is crucial for attracting attention

• Impact: Improving these elements can significantly increase engagement

• Best Practice: Test various titles and presentations to determine which garners most interest

Reasons to Act Now

• Scarcity

  • Create desirability through limited availability

  • Example: "We can only handle five new customers per week"

  • Best Practice: Use ethical scarcity by being transparent about actual limitations

• Urgency

  • Create time-sensitive situations

  • Example: "Our July 4th promotion ends Monday at midnight"

  • Implementation: Use time constraints or limited-time discounts

• Creating a Reason ("Fraternity Party Planner")

  • Even simple reasons can motivate action

  • Harvard Research: Simply providing a reason increases compliance

  • Implementation: Always include "because" in your CTAs

Seven Steps to Creating an Effective Lead Magnet

1. Identify the Problem and Audience

   • Define the specific problem you aim to solve

   • Identify precisely who you're solving it for

2. Develop a Solution

   • Create a clear, actionable solution to the identified problem

3. Decide on Delivery Method

   • Select optimal format and channel for delivery

4. Test Naming

   • Experiment with different titles and descriptions

   • Find most compelling presentation

5. Ensure Easy Consumption

   • Design to be accessible and easily digestible

6. Focus on Quality

   • Make exceptionally valuable—exceed expectations

7. Facilitate Further Engagement

   • Create clear pathway for users to express interest in additional offerings

Types of Lead Magnets

• Reveal Problems

  • Help identify issues audience may not be aware of

  • Highlight problems that worsen over time

  • Example: Website speed test revealing slow loading times and potential revenue loss

• Samples and Trials

  • Provide limited access to core offer

  • Particularly effective for recurring solutions

  • Examples:

    • Trial of faster server showing improved website performance

    • Free posture adjustment demonstrating immediate relief

• One Step of a Multi-Step Process

  • Offer one valuable step from a complex solution for free

  • Entices customers to purchase remaining steps

  • Ideal for complex problems requiring multi-faceted solutions