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10) Free Tool + Video Onboarding → Lead Magnet That Qualifies

Give value first; conversions follow.

Updated over a month ago

Launch a simple tool (audit, grader, calculator) with a crisp video guide - so prospects get instant value and you get qualified pipeline.

Who it’s for

  • Demand Gen & Growth teams building lead magnets

  • Product Marketing & Enablement packaging self-serve value

  • SDR/AE teams qualifying and routing high-intent leads

Why it matters

Utility earns trust; video ensures completion. A free tool proves value in minutes, while a short onboarding video removes friction - boosting starts, completions, and meetings with prospects who already “get it.”

How it works (TOF → MOF → BOF)

TOF (30s demo clips):

Post 20–30s clips that show the tool, the input, and the “aha” output (before/after on screen). Add captions and pin a link to the on-site tool page (not YouTube). Variants by persona/industry increase pull.

MOF (On-site “Tool” page):

A Replay page that includes:

  • Chapters: How to use → Interpreting results → Next steps

  • Transcript + searchable timeline for quick scanning

  • Inline tool widget (audit/grader/calculator) with sensible defaults

  • Artifacts: sample report, scoring rubric, benchmark explainer, privacy note

BOF (Conversion & handoff):

Primary CTAs: “Get full report” (email-gated PDF) · “Book a 15-min results review.”
Secondary: “See it on your data” · “Start trial.”


KPIs: Tool starts/completions · MQLs generated · Meetings booked · Report downloads · Time-to-meeting

Automation tips:
Completed tool → email the PDF report + calendar link and notify AE with key scores.
Partial completion → nudge with a 45s tip clip (deep link to the “How to use” chapter).
High score or red-flag result → route to SDR with tailored outreach template; repeat visits from same domain → raise account score.


Give value first; conversions follow. Pair a useful tool with a watchable guide and let qualification happen on autopilot.

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