How I Created a Simple Lead Magnet That Made Me $4,972

I generated $4,972 in profits from just one simple lead magnet.

❌ No paid traffic.
❌ No email list.
❌ No followers.

Just one guide that solved a real problem — and turned 87 leads into 23 sales.

The best part?

This strategy still works perfectly even if you’re starting from zero.

Because it doesn’t rely on algorithms or ad spend — it relies on timing and problem-solving.

And once you nail that combo, the conversions don’t stop.

So how did I do it?

Let me walk you through it, step by step — so you can use the same approach to get more buyers for your offers.

💡 The Opportunity I Spotted (and How You Can Find Yours Too)

In 2022, ClickFunnels launched ClickFunnels 2.0 — a rebuilt version of their funnel-building platform.

It was faster, cleaner, and packed with new features.

But it came with a major problem: users couldn’t easily move their funnels from ClickFunnels Classic to the new system.

At that time, ClickFunnels hadn’t released any official migration feature. (Later, they launched BarnumPT, which now handles this.)

Since I’d been actively participating in the ClickFunnels community, I quickly noticed one major problem people were facing:

How to move ClickFunnels Classic to ClickFunnels 2.0?

The groups were full of frustration.

People were trying to rebuild everything manually, only to lose hours of work.

That’s when it hit me. 💡

When hundreds of people ask the same question, that’s not noise — that’s demand waiting to be solved.

So I did some digging.

And sure enough, I found a brand-new tool called Move My Funnels that automated the entire migration process.

⚙️ The Product That Solved the Problem

Move My Funnels was the missing link for ClickFunnels users stuck during migration.

It offered a simple, automated way to move entire funnels — and it worked reliably.

✅ It moved funnels from Classic → 2.0 in minutes
✅ Kept pages and automations intact
✅ Saved users hours of rebuilding

I reached out to Senaid and  Gusten Sun, the founders of Move My Funnels, and joined as an affiliate.

Later on, we agreed on a 40% commission.

And since the product had two pricing plans — $497 and $997 — that meant each sale could bring in $200–$400 in commissions.

And the best part?

Almost nobody knew it existed.

That’s when I knew I was onto something.

So, here’s what I did:

That gave me a clean window to test a simple yet powerful idea: create a small educational lead magnet that shows users how to fix their problem and features Move My Funnels as the natural solution.

🧩 The Lead Magnet That Did the Selling for Me

The lead magnet was a short guide called “How to Move Your Funnels from ClickFunnels Classic to 2.0 (Step-by-Step).”

It explained the migration process, included screenshots, simple tips, and a clear path to the solution—and, of course, a link to the Move My Funnels product for those who wanted the fastest way to get it done.

Inside the guide, I showed:

1. Why has ClickFunnels not yet added migration features?
2. What manual options existed for rebuilding.
3. How Move My Funnels saved time and worked automatically.

Since people saw how to fix their problem, the product wasn’t a hard sell anymore — it was simply what comes next.

That’s why I call it The Bridge Funnel Technique — it naturally connects a pain point to a product.

💰 The Results: 87 Leads → 23 Sales → $4,972.50 Profit

Here’s how the numbers looked:

In total, I got 87 leads who got my guide, and 23 bought the Move My Funnels tool via my affiliate link.

That’s a 26% conversion rate, which is unusually high for affiliate traffic.

At $497 and $997 price points, and a 40% commission rate, that single campaign generated $12,431 in sales, resulting in $4,972.50 in commissions.

All from one short guide and a simple email automation.

🚀 How I Got My First 87 Leads — Without Spending a Dime on Traffic

All 87 leads came directly from ClickFunnels Facebook groups — without ads, cold DMs, or spammy tactics.

Instead of chasing random traffic, I focused on people who were already asking how to move their funnels from Classic to 2.0.

Here’s how it happened:

Since those questions were popping up every day, I saw a chance to help.

But there was one catch — ClickFunnels groups have strict rules against self-promotion.

That’s why I didn’t put links in the comments.

However, here’s what I did instead 👇

Whenever someone posted asking how to move their funnels, I sent a private message — but only after they showed interest.

I never sent links out of the blue.

I just messeged them:

“Hey, I saw you were looking for a way to move your funnels from ClickFunnels Classic to 2.0.

I found a simple solution that explains exactly how to do it.

If this is still relevant for you, let me know and I’ll send it over.”

If they replied “Yes,” I sent them the link to my lead magnet.

That’s it.

And you know what?

It worked better than any ad could.

Each person who replied was highly qualified — they had the problem right now and were ready to fix it.

I’m pretty sure I could’ve made even more sales if I’d dropped direct links in the group, but I didn’t want to cross the line.

I’ve built strong relationships with ClickFunnels over the years, and keeping that trust was worth far more than a few extra sign-ups.

💡 Why This Worked (and Why Most Lead Magnets Don’t)

This lead magnet worked because it solved a specific, time-sensitive problem: ClickFunnels customers who needed to migrate their funnels from Classic to 2.0.

Most lead magnets fail because they focus on collecting emails rather than solving real problems.

1. It Solved a Real, Urgent Problem

When ClickFunnels 2.0 launched, thousands of users were stuck.

They couldn’t easily migrate their funnels, and no official solution existed yet.

My guide fixed that pain fast.

2. It Made the Product the Logical Next Step

The guide first explained how to move funnels manually.

Then it introduced Move My Funnels as the faster alternative.

By the time readers reached the end, buying the tool wasn’t a “sales pitch.”

It was the next logical step in solving their problem.

3. It Attracted Qualified Leads

Every lead came from people who were already using ClickFunnels and asking for help.

That’s why 87 downloads turned into 23 purchases — a 26% conversion rate without ads or cold traffic.

4. It Built Trust Instead of Pressure

The entire funnel was built on conversation, not promotion.

No spammy posts. No forced urgency.

Just genuine help shared privately.

That approach builds trust fast — and trust converts better than any headline ever could.

🧭 How You Can Replicate This (Even If You Have 0 Followers)

You don’t need a big audience, fancy ads, or paid traffic to make this work.

You just need a problem people are already talking about — and a product that fixes it.

Here’s exactly how to do it:

1. Find a Hot Problem in Your Niche

Go where your audience hangs out — Facebook groups, Reddit threads, or niche communities.

Look for repeated questions or frustrations that keep popping up.

If 10+ people are asking the same thing, that’s your signal.

You’ve just found a problem worth solving.

2. Create a Simple “Bridge” Lead Magnet

Just create a short, straightforward guide that:

3. Go Where the Problem Already Exists

Instead of running ads, go straight to the source.

Find people already asking for a fix.

Offer genuine help. Start a conversation.

If they say yes, send them your lead magnet.

4. Track, Learn, and Repeat

See how many people opt in and how many buy.

Then repeat the process with the next problem you spot.

Each small funnel like this builds your list, trust, and revenue — even without followers.

🧩 Key Takeaways

Let’s wrap this up with what really matters — what you can take from this and use today.

💡 The Big Lesson

Most people try to push their lead magnets.

I didn’t.

I pulled people in by solving the exact problem they were already trying to fix.

That’s the difference.

Your lead magnet shouldn’t ask for attention — it should earn it by being the most helpful thing in the room.

🔍 What This Case Proved

Here’s what I learned from that small campaign:

That simple mindset shift turned 87 leads into $4,972.50 in affiliate commissions.

💬 Final Thought

Most people overcomplicate funnels.

But every great funnel starts the same way — by helping one person solve one problem.

Do that consistently, and the followers, sales, and traffic all come naturally.