🚀 Gym Growth Engine: Automation Setup Help Guide
🔍 Overview This guide is for users setting up semi-automated lead nurture campaigns using the Gym Growth Engine system. If you're doing manual follow-ups, feel free to skip this setup and proceed to the next step in your onboarding. By following this guide, you’ll be able to: -Understand the purpose of each automation campaign -Customize and edit messages -Enable the campaigns for SMS, Email, and WhatsApp -Add personalized images to increase lead conversion -Publish only the campaigns you want to use
✅ Prerequisites
Before you begin:
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Complete the Automation Setup Checklist (linked below the video)
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Ensure your gym details and custom fields are set up in the platform
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Collect the recommended images (see image section below)
📂 Automation Channels
You have the flexibility to use one or more communication channels:
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Text (SMS)
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Email
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WhatsApp
All channels contain identical campaigns and language, so you only need to edit one version. You can mix and match channels based on your preferences.
🧩 Lead Nurture Campaign Types
Each campaign corresponds to a specific stage in the lead journey:
| Campaign Name | Purpose |
|---|---|
| Not Yet Scheduled | Lead opted in but did not schedule—begin conversation |
| Scheduled Follow-Up | Lead was interested but delayed appointment (vacation, injury, etc.) |
| Initial Appointment Confirmation | First message confirming a newly scheduled appointment |
| Unconfirmed Appointment Reminders | Request final confirmation before canceling/rescheduling |
| Confirmed Appointment Reminders | Keep the lead reminded and motivated to attend |
| Canceled Appointment Follow-Up | Automated re-engagement after appointment cancellation |
| No-Show Follow-Up | Re-engage leads who missed their appointment |
| Reactivation Campaign | Revive communication with cold or non-responsive leads |
🖼️ Recommended Images to Add
To personalize your automation and boost show-up rates, attach the following types of images to messages:
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Google Maps Location Image
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Show your gym’s location clearly (zoomed with surrounding roads/landmarks).
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Used in: Initial Appointment Confirmation
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Selfie of Appointment Host
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Personalize reminders with a photo of the coach or trainer.
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Used in: Unconfirmed Appointment Reminders
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Show Magnet (Incentive Image)
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Visual of a giveaway or item the lead receives upon showing up and joining.
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Examples: T-shirt, blender bottle, meal plan PDF.
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Used in: Confirmed Appointment Reminders
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Front Door Image
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Show the front of your facility to build familiarity and reduce anxiety.
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Used in: Confirmed Appointment Reminders
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📌 To add images:
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Go to the campaign message
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Click the green message icon
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Select Add Attachment
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Upload your image file
🛠️ How to Edit and Publish Campaigns
Step 1: Navigate to Automations
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Login to your Gym Growth Engine dashboard
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Go to the Automation section
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Click Lead Campaigns > Challenge
Step 2: Choose Your Channel
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Select one of: SMS, Email, or WhatsApp
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All campaigns will appear in that channel folder
Step 3: Edit Message Content
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Click on the campaign (e.g., "Not Yet Scheduled")
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Focus only on green icons (these are the actual outgoing messages)
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Click the green icon to:
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Edit the message text
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Remove or add emojis
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Modify language
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Attach an image
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Save changes at the bottom and top right
Step 4: Understand Placeholders
Messages contain double brackets like . These pull from your system’s custom values and are replaced automatically (no need to edit these).
Step 5: Turn On the Campaign
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Toggle the Draft switch to on
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Hit Save
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Campaign will now activate when leads begin coming in
💡 You can choose to activate only specific campaigns and leave others off. Combine automated with manual follow-up as needed.
🧪 Best Practices & Tips
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Review each campaign’s messaging carefully—make sure it aligns with your tone and brand
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Add images for personal touch and better conversions
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Don’t worry about complex logic flows—just focus on green message icons
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You can edit or update campaigns at any time before going live
📎 Quick Reference Checklist
| Task | Status |
|---|---|
| Accessed Automation → Lead Campaigns | ☐ |
| Reviewed all 8 campaign types | ☐ |
| Edited green message icons (text content) | ☐ |
| Uploaded 4 recommended image types | ☐ |
| Turned on desired campaigns | ☐ |
| Saved all changes | ☐ |
🧭 Next Steps
Once automations are published, you’re ready to go live with your ads! The system will automatically initiate nurturing as soon as a lead opts in.
You can always:
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Return and adjust content
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Add/remove images
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Pause or disable any campaign at any time