Are free lead magnets the best way to attract customers? Usually no, but sometimes yes. There are a few occasions when offering a freebie before asking for the sale is a smart strategy. But it has to be the right kind of freebie, meaning, one that attracts the right people and nurtures them toward a conversion. In this episode of The Inspired Business podcast, you’ll learn when you should use a freebie and when you shouldn’t—and why. Plus we’ll touch on what makes a freebie valuable (for you as well as for the customer) and why giving stuff away for free is still not my favorite strategy in most situations. Highlights:One thing that makes me different from other digital marketing coachesWhen to use a freebie vs. direct to sale depends on two factors: price and marketing strategyIn general, low-ticket can skip the freebie and go direct to sale UNLESS you’re using partner marketing. And high-ticket needs a warm-up offer… which may or may not be a freebie. Low-ticket through ads = direct to saleLow-ticket through email marketing = direct to sale for your own subscribersLow-ticket through partner marketing = lead magnetLead magnet rules for partner marketingHigh-ticket = offering a warm-up / buffer experience is wiseResources mentioned in this episode:Episode 6 - Why Freebies Are Hurting Your Email List, and How to Attract Subscribers Who Will Actually Buy From YouPodcast series on email marketingEpisode 16 - How to get new email subscribersEpisode 17 - How to communicate with your email subscribersEpisode 18 - How to turn email subscribers into paying customersPodcast series on partner marketingEpisode 47 - What is partner marketing and how does it work?Episode 48 - Seven partner activities to grow your email list and your salesEpisode 49 - How to find great marketing partnersIs your dream doable? Take our quiz to find out!Plus watch our FREE masterclass: How to Create and Sell Digital Products Without Feeling Stupid, Salesy, or Sacrilegious

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