There has been some debate in this community about lead magnets and their utility. Well, I’ve been running a test in the background. Last week, I posted this podcast release form to Ko-fi and linked it to a relevant Reddit thread. I set the price to pay what you want with a minimum of $0. Of course, no one paid for it. But it seems they were so happy about getting it for free that they were less reluctant to give me their email addresses. Each one of them gave their email address and I just followed up with this email. What do you think? Will it convert?

You have to show up every day when success isn't guaranteed. If you put in enough days, eventually you'll get there. How many days do you think you've been working on your podcast?

Just a reminder that tomorrow there is a live session at 7pm CT. All premium members are welcome to join. The next Mastermind for all members will be in May. This is a great opportunity to ask questions and get instant feedback!

One of the best ways to turn social media followers into listeners is the “self-call-out + follow-up” method. When you are small, you can still reach people individually so you should use that to your advantage. Start by asking people to self-identify with a simple prompt or poll. For example: “Leave a 👍 if you are excited for [upcoming niche event].” Once someone reacts, they have signaled interest. That becomes your opening to follow up, either in the comments or via DM. The most effective approach is a short, personalized voice note. “Hey @Username123, I saw you have been into [niche] for a while. I run a podcast on this and would love to hear your thoughts on [Episode #X]. Thanks for connecting!” From there, you can ask for a rating, invite them to an email list, or point them to Patreon depending on how direct you want to be.