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Book Funnel

Definition

A marketing funnel that uses a free or low-cost book (physical or digital) as the lead generation mechanism, attracting ideal clients who are then nurtured toward higher-ticket products or services.

Why it matters

A book positions its author as an authority and delivers genuine value before asking for anything. The people who request it self-identify as highly interested prospects, making them the warmest possible leads.

Example

A founder writes a short book on her methodology and offers it for free plus shipping cost. Readers who invest time in the book and resonate with her approach are invited to a webinar where she presents her premium coaching programme.

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