AI Readiness Score
Attendance data exists but no analysis
Studio managers are non-technical
Bootstrap budget limits scope
Retention patterns are predictable
Focused scope is achievable
Mindbody API available but complex
How This System Works
Architecture
This AI deployment creates a proactive member retention system for Peak Performance Studios, leveraging automated analysis of gym attendance patterns to identify and re-engage at-risk members before they churn. The system operates on a weekly analysis cycle, pulling member data from Mindbody's fitness management platform to identify attendance anomalies and behavioral changes that indicate potential churn risk. The architecture follows a two-agent pipeline: the Churn Risk Scanner performs weekly data analysis using Claude's AI capabilities to evaluate attendance patterns, class preferences, and engagement metrics. When at-risk members are identified, it triggers the Win-Back Campaigner which automatically crafts and sends personalized re-engagement emails through Mailchimp. This reactive-proactive model ensures timely intervention while maintaining personalized communication at scale.
Data Flow
Data flows begin each Monday at 7 AM when the Churn Risk Scanner pulls the previous week's attendance data, member profiles, and class booking history from Mindbody's API. This raw data is processed through Claude's analysis engine, which evaluates patterns such as declining visit frequency, missed class bookings, and changes in workout duration or intensity. The AI identifies behavioral markers indicating potential churn risk, scoring each member and flagging those exceeding defined risk thresholds. When members are flagged as at-risk, their profiles and specific risk factors are immediately passed to the Win-Back Campaigner. This agent enriches the member data with historical preferences and past successful engagement strategies, then generates personalized email content addressing their specific situation. The crafted campaigns are deployed through Mailchimp's automation platform, with member segmentation ensuring appropriate messaging tone and offers based on membership tier, preferred class types, and previous response history.
Implementation Phases
Establish API connections to Mindbody and Mailchimp, set up authentication flows, and create basic data pipeline for member information retrieval and email sending capabilities
Implement Claude-powered attendance analysis logic, define risk scoring algorithms, and establish weekly scanning automation with proper error handling and logging
Deploy reactive email campaign system with personalized content generation and Mailchimp integration for triggered member re-engagement
Add performance monitoring, campaign effectiveness tracking, and fine-tune churn prediction algorithms based on initial results
Prerequisites
- -Active Mindbody subscription with API access enabled
- -Mailchimp account with API key and list management permissions
- -Claude API access with sufficient token limits for weekly analysis
- -Server environment with cron job scheduling capability
- -SSL certificates for secure API communications
Assumptions
- -Mindbody contains at least 3 months of historical attendance data for pattern analysis
- -Members have provided email consent for automated marketing communications
- -Gym operates on consistent weekly class schedules for pattern recognition
- -Staff can define business rules for what constitutes 'at-risk' behavior
- -Mailchimp lists are properly segmented by membership type and preferences
Recommended Agents (2)
How It Works
- 1Data Extraction
Connect to Mindbody API and pull previous 7 days of check-in data, class bookings, cancellations, and member profile updates. Retrieve historical baseline data for comparison analysis.
Mindbody API v6 - 2Pattern Analysis
Send attendance data to Claude with structured prompts analyzing frequency changes, booking-to-attendance ratios, and engagement trends. Calculate risk scores based on deviation from member's historical patterns.
Claude API - 3Risk Classification
Apply business rules to Claude's analysis results, categorizing members as low, medium, or high churn risk based on attendance decline percentage, days since last visit, and engagement score changes.
Custom scoring algorithm - 4Alert Generation
Format at-risk member data into structured JSON payloads containing member ID, risk level, specific concerns, and recommended intervention strategies for downstream processing.
JSON formatting - 5Trigger Activation
Send formatted at-risk member data to Win-Back Campaigner through internal API call or message queue, ensuring reliable delivery and preventing duplicate processing.
HTTP POST or Redis queue
Implementation
# Churn Risk Scanner Implementation
## File Structure
```
churn_scanner/
├── main.py # Main execution script
├── data_extractor.py # Mindbody API client
├── risk_analyzer.py # Claude integration
├── config/
│ ├── settings.py # Configuration management
│ └── prompts.py # Claude analysis prompts
├── utils/
│ ├── logging.py # Structured logging
│ └── cache.py # Data caching utilities
└── tests/
├── test_extractor.py
└── test_analyzer.py
```
## Environment Variables
```bash
MINDBODY_API_KEY=your_api_key
MINDBODY_SITE_ID=your_site_id
CLAUDE_API_KEY=your_claude_key
WINBACK_WEBHOOK_URL=http://localhost:8080/trigger
LOG_LEVEL=INFO
CACHE_DURATION=3600
```
## Key Functions
### main.py
```python
def weekly_scan():
extractor = MindbodyExtractor()
analyzer = RiskAnalyzer()
# Pull weekly data
attendance_data = extractor.get_weekly_attendance()
member_profiles = extractor.get_active_members()
# Analyze patterns
risk_results = analyzer.analyze_churn_risk(attendance_data, member_profiles)
# Process at-risk members
for member in risk_results.high_risk_members:
trigger_winback_campaign(member)
log_results(risk_results)
```
## Cron Setup
```bash
# Add to crontab
0 7 * * 1 /usr/bin/python3 /opt/churn_scanner/main.py >> /var/log/churn_scanner.log 2>&1
```
## Data Processing Pipeline
1. Initialize API clients with retry logic
2. Extract attendance data with date range validation
3. Cache member baseline data for comparison
4. Send structured prompts to Claude with attendance patterns
5. Parse Claude responses into risk scores
6. Apply business rule filters
7. Trigger downstream actions for flagged membersData Flow
Inputs
- Mindbody API — Weekly check-in records, class bookings, member profiles(JSON API responses)
- Internal cache — Historical attendance baselines for comparison analysis(Redis cached data)
Outputs
- Win-Back Campaigner webhook — At-risk member profiles with risk scores and intervention recommendations(JSON payload)
- Logging system — Weekly scan results, risk statistics, processing metrics(Structured logs)
Prerequisites
- -Mindbody API credentials with read access to member and attendance data
- -Claude API key with sufficient monthly token allowance
- -Redis or similar caching system for baseline data storage
- -Cron job scheduling permissions on target server
Error Handling
Implement exponential backoff retry logic with maximum 3 attempts
Log failed analysis batch and retry with smaller data chunks
Send alert notification and skip processing cycle
Queue at-risk member data for retry delivery within 24 hours
Integrations
| Source | Target | Data Flow | Method | Complexity |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mindbody | Mailchimp | Member attendance + profile data | api | moderate |
Schedule
0 7 * * 1Recommended Models
| Task | Recommended | Alternatives | Est. Cost | Why |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Data extraction / parsing | Claude Haiku | Gemini 2.0 FlashGPT-4o-mini | $0.0002-0.001/call | Fast extraction of attendance patterns and member data from Mindbody API responses for weekly analysis. |
| Agent logic / orchestration | Claude Sonnet 4 | GPT-4oGemini 2.5 Pro | $0.003-0.015/call | Complex reasoning needed to analyze attendance patterns, calculate churn risk scores, and orchestrate win-back campaigns. |
| Classification / routing | Claude Haiku | Gemini 2.0 FlashGPT-4o-mini | $0.0002-0.001/call | Fast classification of members into risk categories and routing to appropriate win-back campaign workflows. |
| Content generation | Claude Sonnet 4 | GPT-4oClaude Opus 4 | $0.003-0.015/call | Generate personalized re-engagement email content based on individual member behavior and fitness goals. |
ROI Projection
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