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Auto-Promote Waitlisted Members When a Fitness Class Opens Up

Fill every class — when a booked member cancels, instantly offer the spot to the next person on the waitlist and confirm their booking.

difficulty Intermediatesetup 35 minresult Cancelled class spots are refilled from the waitlist automatically, keeping classes full and members happy.
  1. 1

    Detect Cancellations

    Add a Webhook node fed by your booking system when a class spot frees up.

  2. 2

    Find the Next Member

    Add an HTTP Request node fetching the top waitlisted member for that class.

  3. 3

    Offer the Spot

    Add a Twilio node texting them the opening with a reply-to-claim window.

  4. 4

    Confirm the Booking

    When they accept, add an HTTP Request booking them and removing them from the waitlist.

  5. 5

    Activate and Test

    Activate the workflow and cancel a test booking. Confirm the waitlist offer and booking work.

Frequently asked questions

What if nobody claims it?

Move to the next member after the claim window expires so the spot doesn't sit empty.

Can members set class preferences?

Capture preferred classes and times so offers only go to members who want that slot.

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