Lead Magnet Delivery Template
A 4-email sequence to deliver a free guide or checklist, add immediate value, and invite leads into a coaching conversation — without a hard sell.
Use this sequence when a contact opts in to receive a free resource — a PDF guide, checklist, mini-training, or swipe file — via a FlowNurture landing page or embedded form. The goal is to deliver the resource, add immediate value, and warm the lead toward a coaching conversation.
When to use this template
- A contact submits a form on your landing page to receive a free resource
- You want to follow up without feeling pushy
- You have a discovery call or consultation you'd like to offer within the next 7–10 days
The sequence
Email 1 — Resource delivery
Timing: Immediately on form submission
Subject options:
- Here's your [resource name], [First name]
- Your [guide/checklist] is inside
- [First name], your free [resource name] is ready
Body:
Hi [First name],
Here's the [resource name] you asked for:
[Button: Download now] or [Direct link]
I made this because [one sentence on why you created the resource — the problem it solves].
Over the next few days I'll share a couple of things that go deeper on [topic] — practical, no fluff. Reply to this any time if you have questions.
[Your name]
[Title / tagline]
Goal: Deliver the resource immediately and set the expectation for follow-up emails. Keep this email short — they came for the resource, not the copy.
Email 2 — Value-add insight
Timing: Day 2
Subject options:
- The thing most people miss about [topic]
- One idea worth adding to [resource name]
- [First name], a quick thought on [topic]
Body:
Hi [First name],
Yesterday I sent over [resource name]. Here's something that often comes up when people start applying it:
[Share one specific insight, mistake to avoid, or deeper tip that isn't in the resource. 2–3 short paragraphs max.]
If you're working through [topic] right now, this is usually the part where it gets tricky.
Let me know how it's going — I read every reply.
[Your name]
Goal: Establish credibility and create a two-way conversation. This email gets the most replies in the sequence when the insight is genuinely useful.
Email 3 — Social proof or client story
Timing: Day 4
Subject options:
- How [Client first name] went from [problem] to [result]
- A quick story about [outcome]
- What changed for [client/audience type]
Body:
Hi [First name],
I want to share a quick story.
[Client name or "One of my clients"] came to me [describe the situation — their problem or goal in 1–2 sentences].
We worked together on [high-level description of what you did]. [Specific result or outcome].
The thing that made the difference: [one clear takeaway].
If you're in a similar situation, I'd love to help. I have [number] spots open for [month] — if a conversation makes sense, here's how to grab a time:
[Button: Book a free discovery call]
[Your name]
Goal: Make the outcome real with a story and introduce the discovery call offer naturally. The CTA should feel like an invitation, not a pitch.
Email 4 — Soft close
Timing: Day 7
Subject options:
- Still here if you need me, [First name]
- One last thought on [topic]
- Quick question before I go quiet
Body:
Hi [First name],
This is the last email in this short series.
I hope [resource name] gave you something useful to work with. If you've had a chance to apply any of it, I'd genuinely love to hear how it went — just reply.
If you're at the stage where you'd like some support on [topic/goal], I have a few discovery calls available this month. No pitch — just a conversation to see whether working together makes sense.
[Button: Book a free call]
Either way, you'll keep hearing from me through [newsletter/regular emails] — [one sentence on what you share and how often].
Thanks for being here.
[Your name]
Goal: Close the lead magnet sequence gracefully, reinforce the relationship, and leave the door open for a call without pressure.
Implementation in FlowNurture
Setting up the workflow trigger
- Create a Landing Page or embed a FlowNurture form with an opt-in field for the resource
- In Workflows, add a Form Submitted trigger — select your lead magnet form
- Add each email as a Send Email step, with Time Delay steps between them:
- Email 1: immediately (no delay)
- Email 2: delay 2 days
- Email 3: delay 4 days
- Email 4: delay 7 days from the start (3 days after Email 3)
Tagging and segmentation
Tag the contact when they opt in:
lead-magnet-[resource-name]— tracks which resource they requestedlead-source-organicorlead-source-paid— useful for attribution
In FlowNurture, add a Tag Contact action immediately after the trigger, before the first email. This lets you segment leads by resource and exclude them from unrelated campaigns.
Personalization variables
| Placeholder | Replace with |
|---|---|
[First name] | {{contact.firstName}} |
[resource name] | Your guide, checklist, or resource title |
[topic] | The subject area your resource covers |
[Your name] | Your first name |
[number] | How many discovery call spots you have open |
[month] | Current or next calendar month |
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