Indoor or outdoor group training - 5 Essential set up steps.
With PT Mate you have different options when connecting your fitness community.
Get everyone connected at once with client import and email invite, create individual member profiles also with an email invite or use your unique connection link or virtual business card that your tribe can access to connect directly with your fitness business.
From you Account details page under the affiliate program tab you can access your unique url and QR code that you can embed into your website or add to your social media.
Through your business app you can access your virtual business card that has your unique QR code for new members to scan from their phone and connect with you.
No matter how you connect your fitness community, PT Mate has created the option that gets the job done quickly and easily and helps your business stand out!
Member Connection & In-App Forms
With our in-app forms you can create all of your onboarding questionnaires for your tribe to access and fill in as soon as they connect. Create onboarding questionnaires and documents.
This is your clients page. Her's a direct link https://ptmate.app/clients
Add a new client
On your clients page find the 'add a new client' button option.
Here's a direct link - https://ptmate.app/clients/new
Select your member's profile image
Select the image from the gallery, upload your own image or opt out and select no image.
Note: An image will automatically be selected from the PT Mate image gallery if left.
Add name
Phone
Email
Do you want to send your member an email invite? You can choose to do this now or at a later stage from their profile page.
Show more options -
D.O.B
Height
Training focus]
Note: Your members will add all of their own info in when they connect so you can skip past adding these details.
Once you have added their details - hit the 'add client' button.
If you set the option to send your member an invite, the invite will be sent as soon as you create their member profile.
Import client list
On your clients page find the 'import clients list' button option.
Here's a direct page link - https://ptmate.app/clients/import
Select the 'import your existing client list' button option and find the free CSV file resource that you can download to add your client lists to.
The CSV file has already been formatted for PT Mate to read so you just need to copy and paste your clients' info.
Note: Your clients will add in all of their personal details when they connect so you only need to add their name, email address and phone number.
Manage your members!!
Active/ Inactive Client lists
Whether they're actively training with you or taking a break, you can set their ,e,ner profiles to your active and inactive lists;
With the active clients option you also have the option to send an invite to them to connect.
Inactive clients will not be notified of the import.
Note: You will still be able to send and receive direct messages to your inactive member that are connected through their member app.
Upload client lists
When you've filled the CSV file with your clients details and you're ready to import them, simply select the 'choose file' button and find your 'client imports list'.
For active clients you will also have the option to send out an email invite at the same time you add them to your active clients list (this is optional). Alternatively, you can do this at a later stage from your clients page.
For inactive clients create a separate CSV file. When uploading it turn off the 'ACTIVE CLIENTS' option, then your inactive clients will be uploaded to your inactive clients list where you can store them and still communicate with them through your in app direct messaging and group chat (when they're connected).
Note: Inactive clients won't be able to view your community page if set to inactive.
Once you send the connection invite this is the email your tribe will receive;
The connection invite email will help walk your members through downloading their member app or accessing the member web portal, creating their member accounts then automatically connecting with your business.
The email also has your connection pin details incase they require them to connect.
Note: You can update your member app connection pin in your Admin page > Settings tab.
Here's a direct link - https://ptmate.app/admin/settings
In-app pre exercise questionnaires and forms
Create in-app pre exercise questionnaires so as soon as your clients connect they'll automatically receive their onboarding questionnaire to fill out.
You're notified once they've completed it and you can access them from your business web portal.
Create consent forms, training agreements, business policy and T&Cs. Payment forms, etc. The list goes on.
From your Admin page in the Forms & Documents tab is where you can create your business forms and questionnaires.
Here's a direct page link - https://ptmate.app/admin/documents
Under the Forms & Documents tab find 'Create a form'.
Pre exercise questionnaire ON/OFF
'ON' - will prompt form to be sent automatically when your clients connect.
'OFF' - no form will be sent when client list is uploaded.
Clients can edit their response ON/OFF
'ON' - Allows your clients to edit their form responses.
'OFF' - Locks answers so they cannot be changed. Great for Agreements!
ADD:
Section header: Title
Info paragraph: This is static text. Add in the information you would like your clients to read through.
Free text question: Ask questions your clients can answer in sentence form.
YES/NO question: Write yes / no questions with options to provide more details.
Selection question: Write questions with a selection of answer options.
Single answer or multiple answers.
Rating question: Ask questions with a rating (1-10 button option).
'Create form' to save to your forms list.
Manage to edit, update, send duplicate or view responses.
Send to my clients, duplicate, edit and delete forms.
Prefer hard copy documents for your business?
Upload your PDF documents and store them in your business web portal.
Set up your billing
PT Mate has Stripe integrated into the platform helping to keep more aspects of your business in one place. Set up session pack products or recurring direct debit membership products and take full control of your billing. Also with the option to email invoices to clients to pay directly through their PT Mate members app and member web portal.
Connect your existing stripe account
Create your direct debit products ready to set your clients up with recurring payments and create your pack products with the option to allow your clients to purchase through their members app or members web portal.
Adding your clients card details is simple too!
You can add them in from the billing tab of their client profile.
Better yet have your clients add them in themselves through the member platform in their Account Settings.
To set up your billing you're going to need a Stripe Account.
Head to https://dashboard.stripe.com/ and create your account. Once created, send us a message through the in-platform chat and we can provide you a connection link to allow you to connect your Stripe account to PT Mate.
Already have a Stripe account?
Reach out using the chat box in the bottom right hand corner of your business web portal and let us know.
Once connected and verified you can begin creating your business products and direct debit membership products.
Pack product
Product name
Session type (1:1 / group)
Number of sessions assigned to product
Price
Product description
Expiry on session credits with time frame options
Option to 'Make available for client purchase' so your tribe can purchase their session packs through their member app and web portal.
Membership product
Membership/ direct debit name
Billing cycle - weekly/ Fortnightly (bi-weekly)/ monthly (calendar month)
Note: Credits are reset each billing cycle.Price per debit
Session type - (1:1 group / both)
Limit session - assign a number of session credits to billing cycle.
Make available This will allow your tribe to access the membership product from their members app and member web portal to set up anytime.
Note: Once memberships are set up we are handing the control back to you to manage and cancel. Thus keeping your in control of hoe your business flows.
'Other' product
Product name
Price
Product description
Option to 'Make available for client purchase' so your tribe can purchase their session packs through their member app and web portal.
Send an invoice
You have options! You can manage all of your billing from within PT Mate also with the option to send out invoices to your clients to pay through their member app and member web portal. Invoices are also sent via email (optional) to allow your tribe to pay your most preferred method.
Set up in your business settings
ABN / ITIN (Australian Business Number / Individual Taxpayer Identification Number (USA))
Additional information, i.e; business or tax codes or NDIS number, etc.
Invoice footer information, e.g; bank account details, or instructions on your preferred method of payment.
Select client
Product type
Select product
Option to add GST
Due date
'Sent to' option where you can type in the email address
Note: You will send the invoice directly to their member app to access and you can choose to send via email.
New leads / prospect clients page
Grow your fitness business easily with your leads page! Add your public booking pages to your website and social media platforms and make it easy for new members to access and connect with you.
From your admin page in your leads tab, add your page details and set your page to active.
Embed your unique url to your website and social media platforms.
New prospective members can request to book into any public group session or available 1:1 session, or they can send a direct request contact form.
Once you receive their request you can manage them from your leads page, then you can work through the onboarding flow to get them connected.
First - Convert them to your clients list
Once they've been added to your clients list you can send them an email invite to connect.
Again, the email will walk them through downloading their member app or accessing the member web portal, creating their member accounts then automatically connect with your business training space. It really is that simple!
Community Page & Group Chat
Community is everything!
Keep your fitness community connected even better with PT Mate's in-platform community social media page.
Promote upcoming fitness challenges, community events, seminars or celebrate your community's achievements and birthdays. Get creative and stay connected!
Enable your Community Page from your Admin page in the settings tab under the 'Community page' drop down.
Access your community page from your web portal overview page and your business app home screen.
Create a new post - Select the 'Create a new post' button option on the right of the page. Write your post with the option to add an image then post it for your fitness community to view, react to and comment on through their PT Mate Members App and Member Web Portals.
Group Chat
On your business web portal and through your PT Mate business app stay connected to your fitness community with group messaging.
From your business web portal you can access your messages from the top right corner of any page.
From your business app you can find your members list and group chats in your clients screen under the messaging tab using the + icon in the top right corner of the screen to can create a new group chat.
To create a chat group - Open your messaging icon and select 'New group chat'. Add a name for the chat then add your staff and members. 'Create chat' to save.
Once your group chat is created your members and staff in the chat will be able to view and reply to all messages.
A push notification will also pop up when new messages come through to your business app so you won't miss a thing!
Complete booking system
Everything you need in one place. With the integration of Stripe for all billing and the capacity to take full control of your training schedule with public, exclusive and private group training sessions, booking settings that allow you to set book in limits with automatic session waitlists.
From set up to book ins and session reminders - with push notification and the option to enable email reminder notifications, also with the capacity to track training performance when adding in session programs, annnd attendance tracking - Your business admin will be cut in half!!!
From your calendar page in your business web portal, open your recurring session templates tab.
Here's a direct page link - https://ptmate.app/calendar/new-recurring-group
Select the 'New Group Template' option.
Here you have 'Public', 'Exclusive' and 'Private' group sessions you can choose from.
Public Group Sessions
Available to all of your members to book in and accessible to the public through your public trial session page (leads and new prospects).
Session Access (Public)
Session Repeat - weekly / Fortnightly (Bi-weekly)
Weekday - Monday - Sunday
Time
Start date for recurring template - (plan ahead up to 12 weeks)
Session duration - 30, 40, 45, 60, 90 minutes or set a custom time frame
Trainer running session
Option to make session virtual - add a virtual session link (zoom, hangouts, etc)
Session description
Allow preview - allow your members to see the session programs added to the session
Limit available spots - with automatic waitlists.
Session booking opening times and book in cut off / lock in times
Set end date - Set a date for session series to end.
Exclusive Group Sessions
Exclusive group sessions allow you to give access to specific groups, allowing only those members in the selected group to have access to those calendar sessions you create.
Select member group for session access
Select client group
Repeats - weekly / Fortnightly (Bi-weekly)
Weekday - Monday - Sunday
Time
Start date for recurring template - (plan ahead up to 12 weeks)
Session duration - 30, 40, 45, 60, 90 minutes or set a custom time frame
Training running session
Option to make session virtual - add a virtual session link
Session description
Allow preview - allow your members to see the session programs added to the session
Limit available spots - with automatic waitlists.
Session booking opening times and book in cut off / lock in times
Set end date - Set a date for session series to end.
Private Group Sessions
Perfect option for Semi private personal training sessions!
Select members for session access
Select clients
Repeats - weekly / Fortnightly (Bi-weekly)
Weekday - Monday - Sunday
Time
Start date for recurring template - (plan ahead up to 12 weeks)
Session duration - 30, 40, 45, 60, 90 minutes or set a custom time frame
Training running session
Option to make session virtual - add a virtual session link
Session description
Allow preview - allow your members to see the session programs added to the session
Limit available spots - with automatic waitlists.
Session booking opening times and book in cut off / lock in times
Set end date - Set a date for session series to end.
Session reminders
From your admin page in your settings tab, find the session setting drop down box.
Under the 'Send automated session reminders'. By default it's set to 24 hours, however you can set it according to your desired business reminder time frames.
This article is the 5 essential set up step you need to know to set up a group training business. But there is SO MUCH MORE you have access to to help you run and manage every aspect of your business!
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