A case study on what happens when you put a stop to attracting one-time freebie seekers to cultivating a dedicated community of paying customers, ready to invest in what you have to offer.
Aren't you tired of pouring your heart and soul into content that sits in someone's inbox, undownloaded and forgotten?
You've worked hard to build your expertise, and it's time that effort paid off – literally. Every free download might feel like a step towards building your audience, but if they're not moving towards a purchase, are they truly valuing what you provide?
This isn't just about making a sale; it's about attracting an audience that understands the worth of your knowledge and is ready to invest in it.
That sinking feeling? It's all too familiar. You put your heart into creating valuable content, only to watch guests come for the freebies and then vanish without a trace of engagement.
But what if you could change the guest list? Picture a gathering where every attendee truly values what you offer, engaged and ready to invest. These guests don't just show up for the party; they stay, eager to learn more and genuinely interested in the value you provide.
It’s time to shift from freebie seekers to committed, paying customers. Recognize the value of your work and move beyond giveaways to build a community that respects and invests in your expertise. Change the guest list, and you change the game.
I bet you if I looked on your Google Drive, I'd see tons of content just waiting for a price tag. It's normal to feel unsure about charging for content that used to be free. The crux of the problem? Giving away expertise for free often leads to it being undervalued.
Plus, the digital landscape has evolved. The old trade of content for emails, a staple of 2019, doesn't cut it anymore. People are more cautious about giving out their email, wanting real value in exchange. This change demands a new approach where your content's worth is undeniable and the exchange genuinely valuable.
Results from July 21, 2023- March 10, 2024*
You'll get all of this in a 38 minute pre-recorded video plus a list of resources that I mentioned during the video
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Follow my journey from launching a $1 offer to refining our upsell strategies for increased order values. Learn from the successes and adjustments for your own sales strategy.
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How my offer converted during this experiment (spoiler alert in the chart above)
What I do to sell my offer to people who already know about me + changes I made based on their actions
An explanation of my journey from offering freebies to charging for it
Let's do it!
-tiffany
I've sold 9 copies of my $2 offer in just a few days. $18 isn't groundbreaking right now, but I know more will sell as I engage more and gain new subscribers from my site. A few of the orders were from existing customers, which is good. I've not had anyone unsubscribe. Seeing the numbers break down during the teaching is great. I'll be keeping this as is and will more regularly advertise the offer and remind people it exists. The information and review deserve 5 stars. We deserve to make money in our businesses and make real steps toward doing so. This is a step.
You may be wondering why should I learn from you? After turning my lead magnet into a $1 offer, I generated over $4,000, moving from a high-volume, low-engagement subscriber list to a smaller, more profitable audience.
My experience highlights a crucial lesson: the number of subscribers doesn’t always equate to revenue, especially when a significant portion becomes inactive over time.
I learned this the hard way when my signature freebie went viral on TikTok, ballooning my list but not my sales. Despite the initial excitement of rapid list growth, the reality of cold subscribers and sub-1% conversion rates was a stark wakeup call. It was evident that traditional freebie strategies weren’t just ineffective; they were detrimental to my business's financial health.
This pivotal moment led me to advocate against the common guru mantra of endless freebies, championing instead the principle that expertise deserves fair compensation.
By sharing my journey, I offer a different perspective that challenges the status quo, emphasizing the importance of quality engagement over mere numbers.
My approach is tailored for those ready to prioritize value creation for their audience, ensuring every subscriber contributes meaningfully to their business. Let’s move beyond outdated tactics together, embracing strategies that respect your worth and secure your revenue growth.
I had to say enough was enough
You're ready to monetize your expertise
You want easy yes buyers because you hate being "salesy"
You want to build a community of engaged, paying customers
You're frustrated with high subscriber counts but low sales conversions
Note: This is not a step by step tutorial. I'm discussing my journey and letting you know exactly what I've tried while experimenting with this micro-offer.
it's time to get paid
Let's leave the lead magnet advice from 2019 behind and step into an era of sustainable growth, where quality trumps quantity in your subscriber list.
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