Note: This feature is exclusive to Elite Plan on Fitbudd. www.fitbudd.com/pricing
Step 1: Access Live Connect
Navigate to your Fitbudd dashboard and click on "Appointments" in the sidebar. Select "Live Connect" to view the dashboard with three tabs: Active, Draft, and Ended for managing all your sessions.
Step 2: Create New Session
Click the plus icon at the top of the screen to open the session setup window. Enter a reference name for your identification and add a display name that will be visible to your clients on their app's home page.
Step 3: Configure Session Details
Choose the trainer who will host the session and select your session type from six options: webinar, panel discussion, group session, ask me anything, Q&A session, or workshop. Upload an eye-catching cover image and add a brief description explaining what clients can expect.
Step 4: Schedule Your Session
Set the promotion date (when the session becomes visible for booking) and select the actual date, time, and duration for your live session. This determines when clients can discover and attend your session.
Step 5: Set Pricing and Visibility
Choose your session's accessibility: selected plans only, available with all plans, free for all clients, or not included in any plan. Set custom pricing if using plan-based options, and decide whether to hide free sessions from paying customers.
Step 6: Enable Interactive Features
Configure the Feature Setup section by toggling "Enable Live Chat" and "Allow Audience to Request to Join Live" to make your sessions more interactive and enhance client engagement during the live experience.
Step 7: Save and Review
Add any additional necessary details, then click "Save" to store your session in draft mode. Review all entered information and use the "Edit" function to make adjustments to any section as needed.
Step 8: Activate Your Session
Once you're satisfied with all settings, click "Activate" to make your session live and available for client bookings. After the session concludes, you'll have access to detailed analytics including attendance and duration data.
By following these simple steps you’ll be able to set up a live connect session offering an excellent opportunity to connect, engage, and monetize your coaching in real time.
New capability: Session Recording for Coaches
You can now record your live sessions so you can save and reuse them whenever needed. Once you are inside the live connect window, just tap the Start Recording button at the top. The moment the recording begins, this button shifts to Stop Recording. When you are ready to wrap up the recording, simply tap Stop Recording and your session gets saved automatically.
You can find all your saved recordings inside the Sessions section and tap on View recordings to download and access them.
Coach App Experience
As a coach, you'll also have access to manage and join your Live Connect sessions directly from your coach app:
Step 1: Live Sessions Overview Navigate to the "Live" tab in your coach app to view all your upcoming Live Connect sessions. This centralized view shows session details including date, time, duration, and current status, making it easy to track and manage all your live sessions in one place.
Step 2: Pre-Session Management Before your session starts, you'll see the session listed with a "Live" status indicator and can access the session details. The interface shows participant count, session duration, and booking management options including the ability to cancel bookings if needed.
Step 3: Session Status Updates When your scheduled session time arrives, the status automatically changes from "Live" to "Started" with a blue indicator. This visual cue lets you know exactly when your session is ready to begin and clients can start joining.
Step 4: Joining Your Live Session Once the session shows "Started" status, tap "Join Now" to enter your live session. You'll access the full live streaming interface with interactive features like live chat and real-time engagement tools to deliver an excellent coaching experience.
Client App Experience
Once your session is activated, here's what your clients will experience:
Step 1: Session Visibility: Your live connect session will appear prominently on your clients' app home screen with an attractive card displaying the session title, cover image, date, and time. The session card shows essential information at a glance, making it easy for clients to discover and engage with your content.
Step 2: Session Details & Booking
When clients tap on your session card, they'll see a detailed view with the full description, session type (like "AMA - Ask Me Anything"), duration, and any additional details you've added. A clear "Book Now" button allows them to easily reserve their spot in the session.
Step 3: Booking Confirmation
After booking, clients receive immediate confirmation with a "Class Booked" message and can see their booking status change to "Join Now" with an option to cancel if needed. The session remains visible in their app with the updated booking status.
Step 4: Live Session Access
At the scheduled time, the session status changes to "Started" and clients can tap "Join Now" to enter the live session. They'll see participant count, interactive features like live chat, and all the engaging elements you've configured during setup.
Congratulations! You’ve just unlocked one of the most powerful tools to grow your coaching. Live Connect makes it simple to engage, inspire, and monetize in real time while giving your clients a smooth journey from discovery to participation. This is where real connections turn into real results.Keep building, Coach!