{"id":79946,"date":"2026-04-23T08:00:00","date_gmt":"2026-04-23T12:00:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/memberpress.com\/?p=79946"},"modified":"2026-04-22T16:54:36","modified_gmt":"2026-04-22T20:54:36","slug":"clubconnect-direct-messaging","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/memberpress.com\/pt\/blog\/clubconnect-direct-messaging\/","title":{"rendered":"NEW ClubConnect\u2122: Real-Time Messaging, Right Inside Your Membership Site"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p><strong><em>ClubConnect\u2122 brings real-time group chat and private messaging directly into MemberPress, with no third-party apps or workarounds required. <br><br>Now your members can now talk to each other, message their coach, and connect with their community from one unified inbox, built right into your site.<\/em><\/strong><\/p><div id=\"ez-toc-container\" class=\"ez-toc-v2_0_82_2 ez-toc-wrap-center counter-hierarchy ez-toc-counter ez-toc-custom ez-toc-container-direction\">\n<label for=\"ez-toc-cssicon-toggle-item-69ea0cac0d1ea\" class=\"ez-toc-cssicon-toggle-label\"><p class=\"ez-toc-title\" style=\"cursor:inherit\">WHAT'S INSIDE<\/p>\n<span class=\"ez-toc-cssicon\"><span class=\"eztoc-hide\" style=\"display:none;\">Toggle<\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-icon-toggle-span\"><svg style=\"fill: #000000;color:#000000\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" class=\"list-377408\" width=\"20px\" height=\"20px\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" fill=\"none\"><path d=\"M6 6H4v2h2V6zm14 0H8v2h12V6zM4 11h2v2H4v-2zm16 0H8v2h12v-2zM4 16h2v2H4v-2zm16 0H8v2h12v-2z\" fill=\"currentColor\"><\/path><\/svg><svg style=\"fill: #000000;color:#000000\" class=\"arrow-unsorted-368013\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" width=\"10px\" height=\"10px\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" version=\"1.2\" baseProfile=\"tiny\"><path d=\"M18.2 9.3l-6.2-6.3-6.2 6.3c-.2.2-.3.4-.3.7s.1.5.3.7c.2.2.4.3.7.3h11c.3 0 .5-.1.7-.3.2-.2.3-.5.3-.7s-.1-.5-.3-.7zM5.8 14.7l6.2 6.3 6.2-6.3c.2-.2.3-.5.3-.7s-.1-.5-.3-.7c-.2-.2-.4-.3-.7-.3h-11c-.3 0-.5.1-.7.3-.2.2-.3.5-.3.7s.1.5.3.7z\"\/><\/svg><\/span><\/span><\/label><input type=\"checkbox\"  id=\"ez-toc-cssicon-toggle-item-69ea0cac0d1ea\"  \/><nav><ul class='ez-toc-list ez-toc-list-level-1 ' ><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-1\" href=\"https:\/\/memberpress.com\/pt\/blog\/clubconnect-direct-messaging\/#Why_Add_Chat\" >Why Add Chat?<\/a><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-3' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-2\" href=\"https:\/\/memberpress.com\/pt\/blog\/clubconnect-direct-messaging\/#1_Another_Dimension_of_Interaction\" >1. Another Dimension of Interaction<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-3\" href=\"https:\/\/memberpress.com\/pt\/blog\/clubconnect-direct-messaging\/#2_Collaborate_with_File_Sharing\" >2. Collaborate with File Sharing<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-4\" href=\"https:\/\/memberpress.com\/pt\/blog\/clubconnect-direct-messaging\/#3_The_Immediacy_Factor\" >3. The Immediacy Factor<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-5\" href=\"https:\/\/memberpress.com\/pt\/blog\/clubconnect-direct-messaging\/#4_Monetize_Your_Most_Connected_Members\" >4. Monetize Your Most Connected Members<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-6\" href=\"https:\/\/memberpress.com\/pt\/blog\/clubconnect-direct-messaging\/#ClubConnect%E2%84%A2_Feature_Tour\" >ClubConnect\u2122 Feature Tour<\/a><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-3' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-7\" href=\"https:\/\/memberpress.com\/pt\/blog\/clubconnect-direct-messaging\/#1_Rooms_Group_Conversations_That_Run_Themselves\" >1. Rooms Group Conversations That Run Themselves<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-8\" href=\"https:\/\/memberpress.com\/pt\/blog\/clubconnect-direct-messaging\/#2_Private_Messages_One-on-One_On_Your_Site\" >2. Private Messages One-on-One, On Your Site<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-9\" href=\"https:\/\/memberpress.com\/pt\/blog\/clubconnect-direct-messaging\/#3_File_Sharing_Mentions_and_Emoji_Reactions\" >3. File Sharing, @ Mentions, and Emoji Reactions<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-10\" href=\"https:\/\/memberpress.com\/pt\/blog\/clubconnect-direct-messaging\/#4_Search_Labels_and_Email_Notifications\" >4. Search, Labels, and Email Notifications<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-11\" href=\"https:\/\/memberpress.com\/pt\/blog\/clubconnect-direct-messaging\/#How_YOU_Can_Use_ClubConnect%E2%84%A2\" >How YOU Can Use ClubConnect\u2122<\/a><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-3' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-12\" href=\"https:\/\/memberpress.com\/pt\/blog\/clubconnect-direct-messaging\/#Online_Course_Creators_and_Educators\" >Online Course Creators and Educators<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-13\" href=\"https:\/\/memberpress.com\/pt\/blog\/clubconnect-direct-messaging\/#Professional_Associations_and_Industry_Networks\" >Professional Associations and Industry Networks<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-14\" href=\"https:\/\/memberpress.com\/pt\/blog\/clubconnect-direct-messaging\/#Fitness_and_Wellness_Communities\" >Fitness and Wellness Communities<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-15\" href=\"https:\/\/memberpress.com\/pt\/blog\/clubconnect-direct-messaging\/#Conference_and_Event_Organizers\" >Conference and Event Organizers<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-16\" href=\"https:\/\/memberpress.com\/pt\/blog\/clubconnect-direct-messaging\/#Podcast_Communities\" >Podcast Communities<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-17\" href=\"https:\/\/memberpress.com\/pt\/blog\/clubconnect-direct-messaging\/#Get_Your_Members_Talking\" >Get Your Members Talking<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-18\" href=\"https:\/\/memberpress.com\/pt\/blog\/clubconnect-direct-messaging\/#Setting_Up_ClubConnect%E2%84%A2\" >Setting Up ClubConnect\u2122<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-19\" href=\"https:\/\/memberpress.com\/pt\/blog\/clubconnect-direct-messaging\/#Frequently_Asked_Questions_About_ClubConnect%E2%84%A2\" >Frequently Asked Questions About ClubConnect\u2122<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/nav><\/div>\n\n\n\n\n<p>We're so excited to bring you <strong>ClubConnect\u2122<\/strong>, the newest add-on in the ClubSuite\u2122 family. It gives your members a <strong>full messaging experience<\/strong> right inside MemberPress, connected to the tools you're already using.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>In this walkthrough, we'll cover every feature ClubConnect\u2122 brings to the table, show you how it plugs into CoachKit\u2122, ClubCircles\u2122, and ClubDirectory\u2122, and share real-world ways you can put it to work in your membership community.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Your members are probably already talking in DMs on apps you don't control. ClubConnect\u2122 brings those conversations home.<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity\"\/>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Why_Add_Chat\"><\/span>Why Add Chat?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Adding real time messaging to your community is a no-brainer \u2013 and here are a few reasons why.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"1_Another_Dimension_of_Interaction\"><\/span>1. Another Dimension of Interaction<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>There's a mode of conversation that forum-style threads don't cover: the sidebar. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Sometimes a member reads a post and wants to send a quick reaction to one specific person, not the whole group. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Sometimes two people want to follow up privately on something that came up in a Circle. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>ClubConnect\u2122 makes that possible with one-on-one direct messaging, the same way Instagram DMs sit alongside public comments, or Facebook Messenger sits alongside a group post. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"1038\" height=\"687\" src=\"https:\/\/memberpress.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/ClubConnect-Private-Messaging-example.svg\" alt=\"ClubConnect Private Messaging example\" class=\"wp-image-80240\"\/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>Your members get both layers: the open conversation <em>and<\/em> the private one.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"2_Collaborate_with_File_Sharing\"><\/span>2. Collaborate with File Sharing<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Chat opens up a whole category of interactions that text-only threads can't really support. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>A client messages you about a specific problem and you can respond directly <em>and<\/em> drop in a PDF, a video walkthrough, or a document right in the same conversation.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"1038\" height=\"687\" src=\"https:\/\/memberpress.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/ClubConnect-File-Sharing-example.svg\" alt=\"ClubConnect File Sharing example\" class=\"wp-image-80242\"\/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>Students working through an assignment together can share their drafts or resources without ever leaving your site. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>ClubConnect\u2122 supports MP3s, MP4s, PDFs, and common document formats, with drag-and-drop upload built in.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"3_The_Immediacy_Factor\"><\/span>3. The Immediacy Factor<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>There's something about real-time chat that just<em> feels<\/em> different from a forum.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Posting in a ClubCircle requires a bit of brain power: you think, write, edit, post, and wait. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Chat is the opposite: it's a shorter, more spontaneous back-and-forth. <strong>That lower friction changes how (and how often) members interact.<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>They pop in to say something quickly, someone replies, and suddenly there's an exchange happening that wouldn't have started in a forum thread at all. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"1038\" height=\"687\" src=\"https:\/\/memberpress.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/ClubConnect-Group-Messaging-example.svg\" alt=\"ClubConnect Group Messaging example\" class=\"wp-image-80243\"\/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>@ mentions and emoji reactions keep the energy going without requiring anyone to write a full response. The pressure is off, and people are more likely to engage.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"4_Monetize_Your_Most_Connected_Members\"><\/span>4. Monetize Your Most Connected Members<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>A membership site where people actively talk to each other is worth more, and that means you can charge more for it. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Use ClubConnect\u2122 as the anchor for a premium tier. Offer real-time coaching chat as a high-value upsell. Bundle it with ClubDirectory\u2122 so your highest-level members can find and message each other directly.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity\"\/>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"ClubConnect%E2%84%A2_Feature_Tour\"><\/span>ClubConnect\u2122 Feature Tour<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"1_Rooms_Group_Conversations_That_Run_Themselves\"><\/span>1. Rooms: Group Conversations That Run Themselves<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Rooms<\/strong> are group chat spaces where multiple members communicate in real time. ClubConnect\u2122 creates them automatically based on the structure you've already built.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Set up a new CoachKit\u2122 group? <\/strong>A room appears. <br><strong>Publish a new Circle?<\/strong> A room appears. <br><strong>Add a ClubDirectory\u2122 and enable auto-create?<\/strong> Rooms appear for that too. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Every room is labeled with its source (\u201cGroup,\u201d \u201cCircle,\u201d or \u201cDirectory\u201d) so members always know the context they're in.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>For sites that were already running before ClubConnect\u2122 was installed, there's a one-click <strong>Sync Rooms<\/strong> button that creates rooms for all your existing Circles and Directories without touching any existing messages.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"2_Private_Messages_One-on-One_On_Your_Site\"><\/span>2. Private Messages: One-on-One, On Your Site<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Alongside group Rooms, members can send <strong>private messages<\/strong> directly to each other. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Members can start private messages with anyone in a Circle, Directory or Coaching Cohort that they're a part of. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>When they visit [yoursite.com]\/connect\/, they'll automatically see all the rooms they have access to. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>To message someone directly, click on one of the rooms, click <strong># Participants<\/strong> at the top of the chat <a href=\"https:\/\/memberpress.com\/go\/box\" title=\"Box affiliate link\" class=\"pretty-link-keyword\"rel=\"nofollow \" target=\"_blank\">box<\/a>, and click on the name of the person you want to start a conversation with.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"1068\" height=\"488\" src=\"https:\/\/memberpress.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/ClubConnect-Participants.svg\" alt=\"ClubConnect List of Participants for starting a direct message\" class=\"wp-image-80250\"\/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>You control whether direct messages are available at all from <strong>Dashboard > ClubSuite\u2122 > Settings > Connect tab<\/strong>. If you want to keep things group-only, turn the setting off and the participant list becomes view-only.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"3_File_Sharing_Mentions_and_Emoji_Reactions\"><\/span>3. File Sharing, @ Mentions, and Emoji Reactions<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>We built ClubConnect\u2122 to create a rich interactive experience for your community. Here's what you can do from the chat window besides sending text:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>File sharing:<\/strong> Attach MP3s, MP4s, PDFs, and common document formats directly to messages. Drag-and-drop upload works out of the box, and file size displays alongside every attachment.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>@ Mentions:<\/strong> Tag any participant in a room to surface your message and send them a notification. Useful for coaching check-ins, community announcements, or just making sure the right person sees something.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Emoji reactions:<\/strong> Members can react to messages without cluttering the thread with reply messages.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"4_Search_Labels_and_Email_Notifications\"><\/span>4. Search, Labels, and Email Notifications<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>As your community grows, finding the right conversation gets harder. ClubConnect\u2122 includes a <strong>search box<\/strong> that filters across all rooms and direct message threads at once.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>And for members who don't want to check the <strong>Connect<\/strong> page constantly, <strong>email notifications<\/strong> alert them to new messages. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>You can configure which notification types are enabled, edit the email templates, and send test emails all from the same settings screen.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity\"\/>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"How_YOU_Can_Use_ClubConnect%E2%84%A2\"><\/span>How YOU Can Use ClubConnect\u2122<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>There's a ton of creative potential with this new add-on. Here are a few starting points to get you thinking about how you can use it on your site.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Online_Course_Creators_and_Educators\"><\/span>Online Course Creators and Educators<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"800\" height=\"408\" src=\"https:\/\/memberpress.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/12\/NoCodeUniversity.jpg\" alt=\"NoCodeUniversity landing page\" class=\"wp-image-59183\" srcset=\"https:\/\/memberpress.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/12\/NoCodeUniversity.jpg 800w, https:\/\/memberpress.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/12\/NoCodeUniversity-300x153.jpg 300w, https:\/\/memberpress.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/12\/NoCodeUniversity-768x392.jpg 768w, https:\/\/memberpress.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/12\/NoCodeUniversity-50x26.jpg 50w, https:\/\/memberpress.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/12\/NoCodeUniversity-333x170.jpg 333w, https:\/\/memberpress.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/12\/NoCodeUniversity-700x357.jpg 700w, https:\/\/memberpress.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/12\/NoCodeUniversity-156x80.jpg 156w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 800px) 100vw, 800px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Create a circle or directory for every course so a corresponding room is created and students can ask questions and share wins in real time.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Use file sharing so students can submit work samples or share resources with each other.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Let students @ mention course instructors for quick support without forum delays.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Run your office hours in the Room instead of Zoom. This lowers the barrier and provides the same value. Plus the transcript stays on your platform.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity\"\/>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Professional_Associations_and_Industry_Networks\"><\/span>Professional Associations and Industry Networks<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"580\" src=\"https:\/\/memberpress.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/08\/healthcare-business-intl-1024x580.png\" alt=\"healthcare business international homepage\" class=\"wp-image-28558\" srcset=\"https:\/\/memberpress.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/08\/healthcare-business-intl-1024x580.png 1024w, https:\/\/memberpress.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/08\/healthcare-business-intl-300x170.png 300w, https:\/\/memberpress.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/08\/healthcare-business-intl-768x435.png 768w, https:\/\/memberpress.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/08\/healthcare-business-intl.png 1435w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Create Circles for different specializations, then activate ClubConnect\u2122 so members can chat in real time within their peer group.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Use ClubDirectory\u2122 + ClubConnect\u2122 together so members can find and message colleagues directly from the directory.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Archive inactive rooms to keep the inbox clean while preserving past conversations.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity\"\/>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Fitness_and_Wellness_Communities\"><\/span>Fitness and Wellness Communities<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"498\" src=\"https:\/\/memberpress.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/05\/Paul-Sklar-HomePage-1024x498.png\" alt=\"Paul Sklar Homepage\" class=\"wp-image-53722\" srcset=\"https:\/\/memberpress.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/05\/Paul-Sklar-HomePage-1024x498.png 1024w, https:\/\/memberpress.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/05\/Paul-Sklar-HomePage-300x146.png 300w, https:\/\/memberpress.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/05\/Paul-Sklar-HomePage-768x374.png 768w, https:\/\/memberpress.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/05\/Paul-Sklar-HomePage-349x170.png 349w, https:\/\/memberpress.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/05\/Paul-Sklar-HomePage-840x409.png 840w, https:\/\/memberpress.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/05\/Paul-Sklar-HomePage-1216x591.png 1216w, https:\/\/memberpress.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/05\/Paul-Sklar-HomePage-700x341.png 700w, https:\/\/memberpress.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/05\/Paul-Sklar-HomePage-156x76.png 156w, https:\/\/memberpress.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/05\/Paul-Sklar-HomePage-1080x525.png 1080w, https:\/\/memberpress.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/05\/Paul-Sklar-HomePage.png 1437w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Build challenge-specific chat rooms through ClubCircles\u2122 so participants stay accountable in real time.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Coaches can send motivational messages with file attachments (workout PDFs, nutrition guides) directly in the room.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Offer that your clients can reach out to you directly in a private message for specialized or tailored advice.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Use @ mentions to highlight member milestones to the group.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity\"\/>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Conference_and_Event_Organizers\"><\/span>Conference and Event Organizers<span 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