• Producing a credible lead-magnet book takes months of coordination across writers, editors, and designers.
• Hiring pros is expensive: $2,000–$8,000 per asset plus recurring update costs.
• Inconsistent brand voice across chapters, especially when multiple freelancers contribute.
✓ 80%-90% cost reduction: replace $3,500 agency builds with <$500 per lead magnet (plans from $29/month).
✓ Save 20-40 hours per asset: 15-minute books free founders to sell, ship, and fundraise.
✓ 2-5x lift in sign-ups from high-value gated assets vs scattered blog posts.