Kieran O’Dwyer, a gym owner and marketing expert from Australia, shares his insights on lead generation strategies. He emphasizes the importance of trust in attracting potential clients through organic content. Discover his simple four-post content cycle that includes technique videos, client success stories, and community engagement. Kieran explains how authenticity and consistent posting can enhance your online presence. Plus, he introduces the 'Golden Hour' concept for maximizing marketing efforts and achieving better conversion rates!
Using organic content effectively builds trust with potential leads, making them more likely to engage and convert into clients.
Identifying and managing bad leads is essential, as they can drain resources and divert focus from more viable opportunities.
Deep dives
Understanding Bad Leads
Not all leads are beneficial, and it's essential to recognize the types of bad leads that can consume valuable time. Four main categories are identified: ghosters, who never respond after an initial contact; price hoppers, who only inquire about costs and then vanish; mismatched expectations, where leads expect services not offered; and free trial seekers, who want complimentary sessions without genuine interest. These types of leads can significantly drain resources, leading to frustration and an ineffective sales process. Ultimately, businesses must focus on discerning which leads are worth pursuing to avoid falling into a pattern of chasing unqualified prospects.
The Cost of Bad Leads
Dealing with bad leads imposes costs in terms of wasted time, burnout, and a scarcity mindset among salespeople. Time spent on leads unlikely to convert detracts from more viable opportunities, heightening the risk of staff exhaustion and disillusionment with the sales process. This cycle can lead business owners to offer discounts or promotions to entice leads, which diminishes their brand's value and integrity. To break this cycle, it's advised to seek referrals from satisfied clients to regain confidence and increase conversion rates with leads more likely to say yes.
Building Trust Through Organic Content
Establishing relationships with leads requires utilizing organic content to build familiarity and trust before any direct interaction takes place. By showcasing success stories and quality coaching through social media platforms, leads can understand the value of the services offered. Profiles should clearly define who the business serves and display testimonials and mission statements prominently. Engaging content can include technique videos, member success stories, and community moments that resonate with potential clients’ identities and aspirations, leading to more meaningful connections.
Engagement Strategies for Better Connections
Creating consistent touchpoints with followers is crucial for transforming leads into clients who feel connected to the business. Strategies include personally messaging new followers to foster interactions and encouraging them to join an email list for additional value. Posting engaging Instagram stories that showcase daily gym activities further enhances connections by allowing potential clients to see relatable members and real experiences. By implementing these engagement tactics, businesses can encourage prospects to reach out with a genuine interest in the services offered, rather than just price inquiries.
If your leads are “bad” but you aren’t publishing solid organic content regularly, you're missing a key part of your marketing plan.
Why should complete strangers give you the time of day? They don’t know you, like you or trust you.
The solution: Use organic content to build trust before your conversation starts. Leads who have already seen your face, your business and your happy clients will be much more inclined to respond when you reach out and offer help. And when they need help, they’ll come to you first.
In this episode of "Run a Profitable Gym," gym owner and marketing expert Kieran O’Dwyer joins host Mike Warkentin to present a simple but incredibly effective four-post content cycle fitness entrepreneurs can use over and over to warm leads fast.
If you follow Kieran’s detailed instructions, you’ll build trust, earn better leads and dramatically improve conversion rates in the sales office.