How to create lead magnets that attract your ICP

Design downloadable resources, tools, or assessments that solve real problems and qualify leads effectively for your sales team.

How to create lead magnets that attract your ICP

Introduction

Most lead magnets are generic ebooks nobody wants. They're too broad, too basic, or too promotional. Strong lead magnets solve a specific, immediate problem that your ICP faces a calculator, a template, a diagnostic tool. The best lead magnets are so valuable people would pay for them. They also qualify leads by attracting the right people and repelling the wrong ones. This chapter shows you how to design lead magnets that your ICP actually wants, deliver immediate value, and naturally lead to your paid solution.

Identify problems your ICP will exchange email for

Choose the right format for your lead magnet offer

Design for immediate value and usability clearly

Position your paid solution as the logical next step

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