Rebecca Wardlow from Highlands Marketing presented on how to create an effective lead magnet for local businesses. She outlined a 7 step process: 1) target your audience, 2) gather resources, 3) choose content like guides, checklists or videos, 4) define the scope, 5) create the lead magnet, 6) continue optimizing it, and 7) experiment with distribution to see what works best for attracting leads. The presentation emphasized testing different types of lead magnet content and distribution channels to engage customers.