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Why and how to run a challenge

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Written by Sunny Dulay
Updated over a year ago

Having a challenge in your app is a game-changer! If you already have a bunch of content, this will take your under 30 minutes to setup!! No NEW filming needed!

Here is an under 10-minute explanation!

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3 keys on running a successful challenge

Benefits

OK let's get into it! These are the benefits of running an in-app challenge

  1. It will bring your users in one place

  2. Create community

  3. Creates an "event" - but it is not live

  4. It will bring in new subscribers

What you need to do

  1. Come up with a Challenge (5 to 31 days).

    1. This challenge should be an answer to a problem that you know your users have! This is VERY IMPORTANT!

    2. Some Idea/Examples - Make it your own!

      1. 30 Day Stretch Challenge

      2. 14 Days Handstand Challenge

      3. 30 Day Beginner Yoga Challenge

      4. 14 Days of Mindfulness Challenge

      5. 7 Days of Lifting Heavy Challenge

      6. 21 Days Strength Challenge

  2. Create this challenge as a course in the portal and add existing classes & routines in the challenge.

  3. Plan the prizes

    1. This is a challenge so you have to plan some prized! Some prizes we have seen in the past:

      1. Chance to Win Lifetime access to an app - You can do this from the portal!

      2. Chance to Win Cash $$$! - Giveaway cash. This can be your own or you can partner with a brand!

      3. Chance to Win some xyz product - Partner with a branch and let them know you are running a challenge. They would be more than happy to sponsor a prize!

  4. Create the challenge rules

    1. To win you must make some rules and make them clear! This is what you want them to do. Here is what we recommend:

      1. Must download, and subscribe to the app

      2. Must complete the challenge and email with the screenshots!

      3. Write 2-3 sentences about what the challenge did for them!

      4. Tag coach/teacher account on Social Media and mention they are doing the challenge

      5. Bonus

        1. Write a review on the app store for the app!

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Examples Of Challenges

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