Fitness club team using Daxko Engage Pro software to manage member journeys and improve retention

Build member journeys that drive retention with Daxko Engage Pro

By Khang Pham
Published On Oct 17, 2025

Every January, fitness clubs experience a surge of new leads and memberships. The clubs that succeed are not just focused on sign-ups. They are focused on building complete member journeys that take a person from first contact to long-term membership.

Engage Pro makes this possible with automated workflows, personalized communication, and full lifecycle engagement with communication tracks.

Capture leads and respond faster 

The member journey starts when someone shows interest in your club. With Engage Pro, you can:

  • Capture every digital lead automatically
  • Assign leads to the right sales staff based on interest or location
  • Send personalized outreach emails and texts that reflect each lead’s goals

Quick response time improves conversion rate and give your club an advantage during the busy January season.

Convert interest into action 

Converting interest into action is the next step in your member journey. Engage Pro communication tracks help you:

  • Reduce no-shows with automated SMS and email reminders
  • Create follow-up campaigns if a lead has not scheduled yet

By removing friction, you increase the chances of a prospect walking through your doors.

Welcome new members with confidence 

The transition from lead to member is critical. A strong onboarding process improves retention. Engage Pro communication tracks support this by:

  • Sending personalized welcome sequences
  • Introducing new members to programs, classes, and services
  • Automating staff introductions to trainers or coaches

This builds trust and ensures new members see value from day one.

Retain members through ongoing engagement 

Retention drives long-term revenue. Engage Pro communication tracks keep members active with:

  • Automated milestone check-ins at 30, 60, and 90 days
  • Usage triggers that send encouragement when a member has not visited recently
  • Upsell offers for personal training, nutrition coaching, or premium services

Consistent communication helps prevent silent cancellations and strengthens loyalty.

Win back former members in January 

The January rush is not only for new members. It is also the best time to bring back lapsed ones. Engage Pro communication tracks allow you to:

  • Build segmented lists of former members
  • Send targeted win-back campaigns such as zero enrollment offers
  • Automate follow-ups with guest passes or special promotions

Win back strategies cost lower than new acquisitions and keep your club top of mind.

Act now to be ready for January

Setting up these journeys before January gives your staff time to focus on people, not processes. With Engage Pro:

  • Sales teams spend more time building relationships
  • New members receive consistent onboarding
  • Retention and win-back campaigns run automatically in the background

You will be ready to maximize the January rush and carry that momentum into the rest of the year.

Take the next step with Daxko Engage Pro 

Building full member journeys is the difference between short-term sign-ups and long-term retention. Engage Pro provides the tools to automate workflows, personalize engagement, and grow your club with less manual effort.

If you have questions about setting up any part of your customer journey, reach out to the support team or book a demo to see how Engage Pro can help your club build stronger member relationships.