Nov 21, 2024
In this episode, Stephanie Clairmont, CEO and founder of The Leveraged Practice, shares valuable lessons learned from her extensive experience with free opt-in resources, known as lead magnets in the health and wellness industry. Stephanie was a registered dietitian, specializing in digestive health who built a successful online business and used lead magnets to grow her email list by over 1,000 subscribers per month.
What you'll learn:
What is a lead magnet? Stephanie defines lead magnets (also known as freebies or opt-ins) and explains their crucial role in online marketing for health and wellness professionals.
Why is a lead magnet important? Stephanie will illustrate how lead magnets help you take potential clients from casual online interactions to a deeper level of engagement.
Mistakes to avoid: Stephanie shares her early missteps, emphasizing the importance of understanding the strategy behind a lead magnet and avoiding simply copying what others are doing.
Types of lead magnets: Stephanie discusses various types of lead magnets she's experimented with, including guides, recipe downloads, webinars, and multi-day series and which ones work best.
The importance of follow-up: Stephanie highlights the critical role of follow-up communication in nurturing leads and building trust, emphasizing that a lead magnet is just the first step in the client acquisition process.
The long game: Stephanie reveals insights from her data, showing how long it takes to purchase after downloading a lead magnet.
Connection marketing: Stephanie introduces the concept of connection marketing, which involves building genuine relationships with potential clients through lead magnets and email marketing.
Key takeaways:
Don't copy blindly: Understand the strategy behind any marketing tactic before implementing it.
Quality over quantity: Avoid giving away too much for free in your lead magnet.
Follow-up is essential: Nurture your leads with consistent and valuable communication.
Be patient: Clients may take time to make a purchase, so focus on building long-term relationships.
Resources mentioned:
Free class: Register for “From Clicks to Clients” to learn more about Stephanie's client attraction system using lead magnets https://training.theleveragedpractice.com/c2c
Connect with Stephanie:
Send Stephanie a message on Instagram here: @theleveragedpractice
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