You've signed up. You've created a programme. You've seen the client side. Now you're thinking about bringing your actual clients on.
And this is where most coaches stall.
Because the thought of moving all 15 or 20 or 40 clients onto a new platform — explaining it, getting them to download something, changing how you deliver programmes — feels massive. It feels like a project. And you've got enough on your plate already.
So here's the trick: **don't move everyone. Move three.**
## Why Three?
Three is small enough that it doesn't feel like a commitment. If it doesn't work, you've not disrupted your whole business. If it does work, you've got proof.
Three is also enough to see the real benefits. You'll see workouts being logged, you'll give feedback through the app instead of WhatsApp, and you'll start to feel the difference between chasing clients for updates and having everything in front of you.
## How to Pick Your Three
Not all clients are equal for a pilot. Choose clients who:
**1. Are reasonably tech-comfortable**
They don't need to be developers. They just need to be the kind of person who'd happily use a fitness tracking app. If they're already logging workouts in Apple Notes or MyFitnessPal, they'll be fine.
**2. Will actually do the workouts**
Pick clients who are consistent. You want data flowing in so you can see the dashboard working. A client who trains three times a week will give you a proper feel for the platform within days.
**3. Won't overthink the change**
Avoid the client who'll ask 47 questions about why you're switching. For your pilot, you want people who'll just say "sure, send me the link" and get on with it.
The ideal pilot client is someone who trains regularly, responds to messages, and doesn't need hand-holding. You probably know exactly who that is.
## How to Invite Them
From your dashboard, click **Add Client**. Enter their email and name. They'll get an invitation email with a link to set up their account.
Before you send it, you can set up their onboarding so everything's ready when they join:
- **Assign a programme** — they'll see it as soon as they log in
- **Add to a team** — if you've set one up (optional for now)
- **Assign a questionnaire** — if you want to collect info on their goals or training history
For your first three, I'd recommend at minimum assigning them a programme. That way, when they open the app for the first time, they see their workouts immediately. No empty screen. No confusion.
## What to Expect
Once your three clients accept the invitation and start logging workouts, you'll notice something: your dashboard changes. Instead of an onboarding checklist, you'll see:
- **Logged sessions** appearing in real time
- **Workouts awaiting your review** — you can leave feedback directly
- **Client activity** in the sidebar
This is the moment it clicks for most coaches. You go from "I'm setting up a tool" to "I'm actually running my coaching through this." It usually takes about a week with three active clients.
## What NOT to Do
- **Don't announce a big switch** to all your clients. There's no need. Your three pilot clients can use the app while everyone else stays on whatever you're using now.
- **Don't try to build every programme first.** Start with templates. Customise later.
- **Don't worry about branding yet.** Logos and banners can wait. Your clients care about their programme, not your colour scheme.
## What's Next
In the next post, I'll give you copy-paste messages you can send to your three clients — what to say, how to frame it, and how to make the switch feel effortless for them.
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*You don't need to go all-in. You just need three clients and a week.*
