NBC 821: Tom Poland: Generating Prospects Predictably
Jun 12, 2023
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Tom Poland, marketing mentor, discusses lead generation for coaches. He shares the power of webinars, generating leads with free book funnels, and marketing strategies such as creating scarcity. The importance of confident projection, engaged webinar attendees, and avoiding manipulative tactics is emphasized.
Webinars serve as a powerful tool to attract warm leads due to their ability to showcase solutions and establish serious intent from potential clients.
Utilizing Other People's Networks (OPN) by offering valuable content, such as free books or webinars, increases the likelihood of converting leads into clients by reaching an audience already interested in the offered solution.
Deep dives
Generating Prospects Predictably
Tom Poland, the chief leadsologist at Leadsology, discusses the importance of generating prospects predictably in order to grow a coaching business. His company helps small business owners, particularly coaches, trainers, and consultants, set up systems to generate a steady flow of high-quality and new client inquiries. Webinars and books are identified as effective mediums for attracting potential clients. Webinars, which serve as a first date with prospective clients, allow them to invest their time and establish serious intent. In comparison, social media and one-page downloads are considered less effective due to the low commitment level of potential clients.
The Power of Other People's Networks (OPN)
Tom Poland explains the concept of Other People's Networks (OPN) and how it can be leveraged to attract potential clients. OPN refers to utilizing someone else's email list or network to promote a product or service. By offering valuable content, such as free books or webinars, to the network's subscribers, individuals who are genuinely interested in solving a problem or fulfilling an opportunity are invited to engage further. OPN provides a more targeted approach, as it reaches an audience that is already interested in the offered solution, increasing the likelihood of converting leads into clients.
The Role of Webinars and Books in Lead Generation
Webinars and books are highlighted as effective tools in generating leads and establishing credibility. Webinars allow potential clients to invest their time and engage in a live demonstration or presentation, showcasing the solutions provided by the coach or consultant. By creating a webinar that aligns with the interests and pain points of the target audience, a coach can attract serious prospects who are more likely to convert into paying clients. Additionally, offering free books provides an opportunity for potential clients to get a taste of the coach's expertise, values, and methods. Books act as a honeypot, attracting individuals who are genuinely interested in the subject matter and increasing the chances of converting them into webinar attendees and eventually, clients.
Lead generation is (and should be!) a major focus for coaches today, which is why I’m bringing back guest Tom Poland of Leadsology to share his thoughts and expertise on this topic. Tom is a marketing mentor who started his first business at the age of 24 and has gone on to start and sell four others, taking two of them international, and in this episode, he reveals what happens when you can begin generating prospects predictably. You’ll also hear why webinars are such a powerful tool to bring in warm leads, how Tom generates leads with his free book funnel, and so much more!