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Bold growth playbook

Diagnosis

Bold reaches 12 million Medicare members through plan partners, and its open roles show where it is going: a Medicare-billed clinic (a Medical Director, nurse practitioners and therapists across California, Texas, Florida and Pennsylvania), bilingual Spanish outreach to raise enrollment and completion, and a content hire to turn a large library into search and AI-answer traffic.

The GLP-1 Bridge has made "Does Medicare cover GLP-1s?" a mass question, and Bold already has the explainer. The gaps are basic and fixable: no sitemap, no dates or topic hubs on 84+ articles, outcome numbers that differ between pages, and nothing in Spanish despite three Spanish-heavy clinic states.

Growth Score

7/10

Biggest Opportunity

Use the GLP-1 Bridge moment to bring older adults into the clinic, in English and Spanish, and keep them with Bold's strength program after the temporary $50 price ends.

Biggest Risk

Health and Medicare marketing rules (claims substantiation, beneficiary inducement, plan marketing and HIPAA tracking) can stall growth work, and members who join for a temporary drug price may leave when it ends.

01

Start here

The three moves to make first. Each one is written up in full below.

  1. 1

    A Spanish-language "Do I qualify for the $50 Medicare GLP-1?" check for Texas, Florida and California, answered by the bilingual team

    Have the bilingual associate and the Medical Director translate the three eligibility questions and the $50 copay explanation this week.

    High impact First result in 3 weeks
  2. 2

    Publish an XML sitemap and fix mobile speed so the 84+ articles can be found

    Add a generated sitemap.xml and a Sitemap line to robots.txt, then submit it in Search Console.

    High impact First result in 2-4 weeks
  3. 3

    One evidence table behind every outcome number (the site says falls fell 40% in one place and 46% in another)

    List every number on the site with where it comes from, and pick the one wording for each.

    High impact First result in 1 week

02

Your idea portfolio

21 ideas, grouped by when to run them. Open any idea for how to run it: the steps, who to approach, copy you can use, and how to measure it.

  • 7 ideas are marked Unexpected: plays you are unlikely to have tried.

    1 of these are things Programmable can build and run for you.

Every idea placed by the effort it takes against the impact it could have. Quick wins sit top left; select a number to open that idea. The filters below narrow the list by status, timing, category and what Programmable can build.

Effort vs impactEach number is an idea. Select one to open it.
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Showing 21 of 21 ideas

This week 6

Quick wins with a clear first action.

  • 01

    Bold is hiring a bilingual Spanish associate to drive enrollment by phone and text, and three of its four clinic states (Texas, Florida, California) have very large Spanish-speaking Medicare populations. The GLP-1 Bridge is the most searched-for reason to call right now, and Bold's explainer exists only in English.

    High impactLow effort First result in 3 weeks Growth Marketing Manager

    First action

    Have the bilingual associate and the Medical Director translate the three eligibility questions and the $50 copay explanation this week.

    How to measure it

    Booked first visits from the Spanish check

    Now
    –
    Target
    60
    By
    6 weeks after launch

    Steps

    1. 1

      Write the three questions

      Part D, BMI band, qualifying condition, in Bold's plain voice.

      Growth Marketing Manager (Content) 1 day

    2. 2

      Translate and adapt

      Written in Spanish by a native speaker, not machine-translated.

      Customer Experience Associate (Bilingual) 2 days

    3. 3

      Clinical and compliance review

      The Medical Director checks every health claim; counsel checks Medicare marketing, beneficiary-inducement and HIPAA rules before anything goes live.

      Medical Director 2 days

    4. 4

      Build the page and form

      One page, three questions, a callback request.

      Growth Marketing Manager (Content) 2 days

    5. 5

      Set the callback rule

      Spanish callback within one business day, logged as a source.

      Manager of Member Experience 1 day

    6. 6

      Promote it

      Spanish organic social posts and a Spanish version of the GLP-1 webinar invite.

      Growth Marketing Manager (Content) 1 week

    7. 7

      Read the funnel

      Checks, callbacks, booked visits and "not eligible" redirects to the strength program.

      Director of Member Engagement weekly

    First result
    3 weeks
    Cost
    $0, about a week of work
    Owner
    Growth Marketing Manager (Content)

    Smallest test

    Send the three questions by text to 50 Spanish-speaking members already on file and count callbacks.

    Build this page. The page built from this outline, in your voice, live on your site. Usually live within days.

    Book a working session

    Why it works

    Publish one Spanish page that explains the Bridge in plain words and asks three questions (Medicare Part D, BMI band, qualifying condition). A yes routes to "Check coverage" with a Spanish callback from the bilingual associate within one business day; a no offers the strength program instead.

    The Bridge criteria are simple enough to check in a minute, the copay is a clear $50, and the call that follows is exactly what the new bilingual role is measured on (enrollment). A page in the caller's own language converts better than a translated footer link.

    Ready to use

    Landing page outlineSpanish eligibility page outline

    H1: ¿Califica para el GLP-1 de Medicare por $50 al mes?
    Sub: Responda 3 preguntas. Un miembro de nuestro equipo le llama en español.
    1. ¿Tiene un plan de Medicare Parte D?
    2. ¿Cuál es su IMC aproximado? (calculadora incluida)
    3. ¿Tiene alguna de estas condiciones? (lista)
    Si califica: "Pida una llamada" (mañana, tarde) · Si no: "Conozca el programa de fuerza y equilibrio"
    Pie: Disponible en California, Texas, Florida y Pensilvania. Solo medicamentos aprobados por la FDA.

    Risks and how to handle them

    • Implying everyone qualifies or overstating drug results

      Show the criteria exactly as CMS sets them and link the clinic page; the Medical Director approves the copy.

    • Tracking pixels on a health page

      Keep ad pixels off the page and the form; measure with first-party analytics only (HIPAA).

    Evidence

    • HiringCustomer Experience Associate (Bilingual; Spanish): "high volume outreach to new and existing members leading to increased enrollment and program completion rates" by phone, text and email; ">80% phone answer rate"; reports to the Manager of Member Experience.Source
    • Your websiteClinic page: 45-minute virtual visits, FDA-approved GLP-1s only ("never compounded"), in-network with Medicare, "78% of Bold patients pay $0 out of pocket for virtual appointments"; the Medicare GLP-1 Bridge is a $50 monthly copay for Part D members who meet BMI and condition criteria; the clinic serves California, Texas, Florida and Pennsylvania.Source
    • Search resultsJuly 2026: Bold added Medicare-backed GLP-1s to its weight program under CMS's Medicare GLP-1 Bridge ($50 copay), paired with strength training and nutrition coaching; coverage describes the Bridge as temporary, set to expire at the end of next year.Source
    • Your websiteResources: 84+ articles and webinars, led by GLP-1 and Medicare coverage pieces ("Does Medicare Cover GLP-1s for Weight Loss? The Medicare GLP-1 Bridge Program Explained", "Medicare now covers chronic pain management"); no dates on articles and no topic hubs for falls, balance, arthritis, bone health or GLP-1.Source
    • Your websiteHomepage: "Thrive after 65 with a modern approach to aging well"; virtual doctors, personalized exercise and nutrition plans and GLP-1 prescriptions "covered by insurance for eligible members"; "Available at no cost to 12 million Medicare members nationwide"; "*Available in CA, TX, FL, and PA, with more on the way."Source
  • 02

    Bold has a large content library, and the content role is meant to put it to work, but the site has no XML sitemap, robots.txt points to none, and mobile pages take about 4.1 seconds to show their main content.

    High impactLow effort First result in 2-4 weeks Growth Marketing Manager

    First action

    Add a generated sitemap.xml and a Sitemap line to robots.txt, then submit it in Search Console.

    How to measure it

    Resources pages indexed in Google

    Now
    –
    Target
    all published articles
    By
    4 weeks

    Steps

    1. 1

      Generate the sitemap

      From the app routes, with last-modified dates.

      Growth Marketing Manager (Content) 2 hours

    2. 2

      Add it to robots.txt

      One Sitemap line; keep the existing disallow.

      Growth Marketing Manager (Content) 15 minutes

    3. 3

      Submit in Search Console

      And watch coverage errors for a week.

      Growth Marketing Manager (Content) 1 hour

    4. 4

      Find the slow parts

      Largest image and blocking scripts on the homepage and clinic page.

      Growth Marketing Manager (Content) 1 day

    5. 5

      Fix the top three

      Compress hero images, defer the chat and marketing scripts.

      Growth Marketing Manager (Content) 2 days

    6. 6

      Re-measure

      Lab test now, Chrome UX Report in 28 days.

      Growth Marketing Manager (Content) 28 days

    First result
    2 to 4 weeks
    Cost
    $0
    Owner
    Growth Marketing Manager (Content)

    Smallest test

    Submit only the resources URLs and watch how many get indexed in a week.

    Why it works

    Generate a sitemap from the Next.js routes (resources, clinic, science, free lessons), add it to robots.txt and Search Console, and cut the largest mobile images and scripts until the main content shows in under 2.5 seconds.

    Search and AI answer engines find and trust pages they can crawl and load quickly. This is the cheapest step that makes every later content idea pay off.

    Risks and how to handle them

    • A sitemap exposes pages meant to be hidden

      Exclude sign-up, member and test pages from it.

    Evidence

    • programmable.infoSite scan: no XML sitemap (agebold.com/sitemap.xml does not return one and robots.txt lists none), mobile LCP at the 75th percentile of 4.1 seconds in the Chrome UX Report, HubSpot on the site, HIPAA notice published, DMARC set to reject.Source
    • Your websiteResources: 84+ articles and webinars, led by GLP-1 and Medicare coverage pieces ("Does Medicare Cover GLP-1s for Weight Loss? The Medicare GLP-1 Bridge Program Explained", "Medicare now covers chronic pain management"); no dates on articles and no topic hubs for falls, balance, arthritis, bone health or GLP-1.Source
    • HiringGrowth Marketing Manager (Content): "Find new ways to utilize Bold's enormous content library", own SEO, "Stand up an AEO and LLM visibility practice so Bold surfaces in AI Overviews", "Build a content feedback loop between acquisition and retention", own organic social, write for "a 65+ audience"; reports to the Director of Member Engagement. The Greenhouse copy of this post now returns 404, so it may be filled.Source
  • 03

    The homepage cites a 40% reduction in falls from a 2024 health system analysis; the science page cites 46% from a 2021 JMIR study; the 2x activity claim has a source on one page and none on the other. Health plans and clinicians check numbers, and so does the FTC.

    High impactLow effort First result in 1 week Medical Director

    First action

    List every number on the site with where it comes from, and pick the one wording for each.

    How to measure it

    Claims with a linked source

    Now
    –
    Target
    every claim
    By
    2 weeks

    Steps

    1. 1

      Inventory the claims

      Every percent, multiple and count on every page.

      Growth Marketing Manager (Content) 2 hours

    2. 2

      Match each to evidence

      Study, analysis, year, sample.

      Medical Director 1 day

    3. 3

      Settle the wording

      One number per claim, stated as the study states it.

      Medical Director 2 hours

    4. 4

      Publish the table

      On the science page, with links.

      Growth Marketing Manager (Content) 1 day

    5. 5

      Fix every mention

      Homepage, partnerships, resources, ads.

      Growth Marketing Manager (Content) 1 day

    6. 6

      Set a review rule

      New claims go through the Medical Director.

      Medical Director 30 minutes

    First result
    1 week
    Cost
    $0
    Owner
    Medical Director

    Smallest test

    Fix the falls number on the homepage and science page first.

    Why it works

    Publish a single outcomes page listing each claim, its number, the study or analysis behind it, the year, the population and a link, and point every other mention on the site to it.

    Consistent, sourced numbers help with plan buyers, with doctors, and with AI answer engines that quote the clearest source. It also lowers the risk of an unsubstantiated health claim.

    Risks and how to handle them

    • A number goes down when stated precisely

      A smaller, sourced number earns more trust from plans than a larger one without a source.

    Evidence

    • Your websiteHomepage outcomes: "Bold members see a more than 2x increase in weekly physical activity levels" (cited to JMIR) and "a 40% reduction in falls and related hospitalizations" (cited to a "Health system analysis, 2024"); Bold says it helps plans "improve quality and Star Ratings, achieve stronger HOS performance, and reduce total cost of care".Source
    • Your websiteScience page: falls "reduced by 46%" after the Balance & Fall Prevention programs, citing JMIR Formative Research (2021); members "2x their amount of activity within 3 months" with no source given.Source
    • HiringClinical hires: a Medical Director (multi-state license) for telehealth prevention, weight management and chronic disease care for adults 65+, a Lifestyle Nurse Practitioner licensed in CA and TX, and Licensed Therapists for PA, TX and FL for behavioral health and lifestyle change. Every Bold post says it is "backed by leading investors, including Rethink Impact, Andreessen Horowitz, and Khosla Ventures".Source
  • 04

    "Does Medicare cover GLP-1s?" is the question of the year for people over 65, and the content role is asked to make Bold show up in AI Overviews. Bold's explainer has no date, no summary box and no citations to CMS.

    High impactLow effort First result in 3-6 weeks Growth Marketing Manager

    First action

    Write the 60-word answer and the criteria list, with the CMS source link.

    How to measure it

    Clicks from the explainer to Check coverage

    Now
    –
    Target
    2x current
    By
    6 weeks

    Steps

    1. 1

      Write the short answer

      60 words, plain language, dated.

      Growth Marketing Manager (Content) 2 hours

    2. 2

      Add criteria and cost

      Exactly as CMS states them, with the source link.

      Growth Marketing Manager (Content) 2 hours

    3. 3

      Clinical and compliance review

      The Medical Director checks every health claim; counsel checks Medicare marketing, beneficiary-inducement and HIPAA rules before anything goes live.

      Medical Director 2 days

    4. 4

      Add markup

      FAQPage and medical review markup.

      Growth Marketing Manager (Content) 2 hours

    5. 5

      Link the next step

      Check coverage, the Spanish page and the webinar.

      Growth Marketing Manager (Content) 1 hour

    6. 6

      Track AI visibility

      Ask the main assistants the question weekly and log who they cite.

      Growth Marketing Manager (Content) 30 minutes a week

    First result
    3 to 6 weeks
    Cost
    $0
    Owner
    Growth Marketing Manager (Content)

    Smallest test

    Add the answer box and date only, and compare clicks for two weeks.

    Why it works

    Add a 60-word answer at the top, the eligibility criteria as a list, the $50 copay, the Bridge end date with its source, a "last reviewed by" line with the clinician's name, FAQ markup, and links to the Spanish check and the clinic.

    AI answers and featured snippets favour short, dated, sourced answers. A reviewed-by line from a physician signals the expertise health searches are judged on.

    Risks and how to handle them

    • The Bridge rules or end date change

      Show the review date and recheck the CMS page monthly.

    Evidence

    • Your websiteResources: 84+ articles and webinars, led by GLP-1 and Medicare coverage pieces ("Does Medicare Cover GLP-1s for Weight Loss? The Medicare GLP-1 Bridge Program Explained", "Medicare now covers chronic pain management"); no dates on articles and no topic hubs for falls, balance, arthritis, bone health or GLP-1.Source
    • Search resultsJuly 2026: Bold added Medicare-backed GLP-1s to its weight program under CMS's Medicare GLP-1 Bridge ($50 copay), paired with strength training and nutrition coaching; coverage describes the Bridge as temporary, set to expire at the end of next year.Source
    • Your websiteClinic page: 45-minute virtual visits, FDA-approved GLP-1s only ("never compounded"), in-network with Medicare, "78% of Bold patients pay $0 out of pocket for virtual appointments"; the Medicare GLP-1 Bridge is a $50 monthly copay for Part D members who meet BMI and condition criteria; the clinic serves California, Texas, Florida and Pennsylvania.Source
    • HiringGrowth Marketing Manager (Content): "Find new ways to utilize Bold's enormous content library", own SEO, "Stand up an AEO and LLM visibility practice so Bold surfaces in AI Overviews", "Build a content feedback loop between acquisition and retention", own organic social, write for "a 65+ audience"; reports to the Director of Member Engagement. The Greenhouse copy of this post now returns 404, so it may be filled.Source
  • 05

    The library has 84+ pieces but no dates and no topic pages, so each article stands alone and none ranks as the authority on falls or arthritis after 65.

    Medium impactLow effort First result in 4-8 weeks Growth Marketing Manager

    First action

    Tag every article with one of the six topics in a spreadsheet.

    How to measure it

    Program sign-ups from hub pages

    Now
    –
    Target
    +30% vs articles today
    By
    8 weeks

    Steps

    1. 1

      Tag the library

      Each article to one main topic.

      Growth Marketing Manager (Content) 1 day

    2. 2

      Write six hub intros

      200 words each, plain and warm.

      Growth Marketing Manager (Content) 2 days

    3. 3

      Order the reading

      Beginner to advanced on each hub.

      Growth Marketing Manager (Content) 1 day

    4. 4

      Add dates

      Published and medically reviewed on every article.

      Growth Marketing Manager (Content) 1 day

    5. 5

      Link programs

      Each hub to its matching Bold program and free lesson.

      Growth Marketing Manager (Content) 2 hours

    6. 6

      Measure

      Sessions, time on page and sign-ups by hub.

      Growth Marketing Manager (Content) monthly

    First result
    4 to 8 weeks
    Cost
    $0
    Owner
    Growth Marketing Manager (Content)

    Smallest test

    Build the falls hub first and watch its traffic for a month.

    Why it works

    Create six hub pages, each with a short guide, the best articles in order, the matching Bold program and one free lesson, and show published and reviewed dates on every article.

    Hubs concentrate internal links on the topics plan members search for, and dates tell readers and search engines the advice is current.

    Risks and how to handle them

    • Old articles look stale once dated

      Review and update the oldest third first.

    Evidence

    • Your websiteResources: 84+ articles and webinars, led by GLP-1 and Medicare coverage pieces ("Does Medicare Cover GLP-1s for Weight Loss? The Medicare GLP-1 Bridge Program Explained", "Medicare now covers chronic pain management"); no dates on articles and no topic hubs for falls, balance, arthritis, bone health or GLP-1.Source
    • HiringGrowth Marketing Manager (Content): "Find new ways to utilize Bold's enormous content library", own SEO, "Stand up an AEO and LLM visibility practice so Bold surfaces in AI Overviews", "Build a content feedback loop between acquisition and retention", own organic social, write for "a 65+ audience"; reports to the Director of Member Engagement. The Greenhouse copy of this post now returns 404, so it may be filled.Source
    • Your websiteThe site describes Bold as "personalized, science-backed workouts shown to reduce fall risk" and offers "a free 1-minute test" of strength, mobility and balance; there are trainer, free-lessons and partnerships pages, with "Book a business demo" for plans.Source
  • 06

    The member experience team is measured on enrollment and program completion, and most drop-off in an exercise program happens in the first two weeks.

    High impactLow effort First result in 3 weeks Manager of Member Experience

    First action

    Pull the members who started in the last 14 days and have not done a second session.

    How to measure it

    Week-3 completion after the call

    Now
    –
    Target
    +15 points vs no call
    By
    6 weeks

    Steps

    1. 1

      Find the drop-off point

      Sessions per member by day since start.

      Manager of Member Experience 1 day

    2. 2

      Write the script

      Two minutes, one question, one adjustment, one booking.

      Manager of Member Experience 2 hours

    3. 3

      Write the text

      For members who do not answer.

      Manager of Member Experience 1 hour

    4. 4

      Translate

      Spanish versions for the bilingual associate.

      Customer Experience Associate (Bilingual) 2 hours

    5. 5

      Run with a holdout

      Half called, half not, for three weeks.

      Manager of Member Experience 3 weeks

    6. 6

      Read results

      Week-3 completion, called vs not.

      Director of Member Engagement 1 day

    First result
    3 weeks
    Cost
    $0, uses the existing team
    Owner
    Manager of Member Experience

    Smallest test

    Call 30 members on day 10 this week and compare with 30 who are not called.

    Why it works

    Give the outreach team a two-minute script and a text template for day 10 after a member's first session: one question about how it feels, one adjustment (shorter sessions, chair version), and a booked next session.

    A personal call that makes the program easier is the cheapest retention tool there is, and completion is what plans pay for and what Bold's outcome numbers rest on.

    Ready to use

    ScriptDay-10 call script

    Hi {name}, this is {agent} from Bold. You started your program last week. How did the first sessions feel?
    (If hard) We can switch you to the 10-minute or chair version. Want me to do that now?
    (If fine) Great. When is a good time for your next one? I can set a reminder.
    Anything stopping you? (tech, pain, time) [log the reason]
    Thanks, {name}. Call or text us anytime at 424-577-5266.

    Risks and how to handle them

    • Calls feel like pressure

      Lead with how it feels and offer an easier version, never a hard sell.

    Evidence

    • HiringCustomer Experience Associate (Bilingual; Spanish): "high volume outreach to new and existing members leading to increased enrollment and program completion rates" by phone, text and email; ">80% phone answer rate"; reports to the Manager of Member Experience.Source
    • Your websiteHomepage outcomes: "Bold members see a more than 2x increase in weekly physical activity levels" (cited to JMIR) and "a 40% reduction in falls and related hospitalizations" (cited to a "Health system analysis, 2024"); Bold says it helps plans "improve quality and Star Ratings, achieve stronger HOS performance, and reduce total cost of care".Source
    • Your websiteNamed member testimonials (Gerrie, 75; Bennett, 66; Susan, 66; Kay, 72) and a quote from Mike Cantor, MD, Chief Medical Officer at Mass Advantage: "making exercise therapy more accessible and approachable for members of all ability levels".Source

This quarter 9

The core plays for the next three months.

  • 07

    The content role is asked to build "a content feedback loop between acquisition and retention". Today an article and a workout plan never meet.

    High impactMedium effort First result in 6 weeks Growth Marketing Manager

    First action

    Map each topic hub to three lessons in the program.

    How to measure it

    Recommended lessons completed

    Now
    –
    Target
    25% of recommendations
    By
    end of quarter

    Steps

    1. 1

      Map topics to lessons

      Three lessons per hub.

      Growth Marketing Manager (Content) 2 days

    2. 2

      Capture reading

      Article views for signed-in members, first-party only.

      Growth Marketing Manager (Content) 1 week

    3. 3

      Send the recommendation

      Next-day email or in-app card.

      Growth Marketing Manager (Content) 1 week

    4. 4

      Test the timing

      Next day vs same day.

      Growth Marketing Manager (Content) 3 weeks

    5. 5

      Report

      Recommendations, opens and completions.

      Director of Member Engagement monthly

    6. 6

      Feed back to content

      Topics that drive completion get more articles.

      Growth Marketing Manager (Content) monthly

    First result
    6 weeks
    Cost
    About two weeks of engineering
    Owner
    Growth Marketing Manager (Content)

    Smallest test

    Hand-send recommendations to 100 readers of the knee pain article.

    Why it works

    When a signed-in member reads an article (knee pain, balance, bone health), recommend the matching lesson in their plan the next day by email or in the app, and track whether it gets done.

    Reading about a problem is the moment a member is most motivated to act on it. Linking the two raises completion, which is what plans pay for.

    Risks and how to handle them

    • Using health interests in marketing

      Keep it inside the member relationship and the privacy notice, with no third-party trackers (HIPAA).

    Builds on

    Evidence

    • HiringGrowth Marketing Manager (Content): "Find new ways to utilize Bold's enormous content library", own SEO, "Stand up an AEO and LLM visibility practice so Bold surfaces in AI Overviews", "Build a content feedback loop between acquisition and retention", own organic social, write for "a 65+ audience"; reports to the Director of Member Engagement. The Greenhouse copy of this post now returns 404, so it may be filled.Source
    • Your websiteResources: 84+ articles and webinars, led by GLP-1 and Medicare coverage pieces ("Does Medicare Cover GLP-1s for Weight Loss? The Medicare GLP-1 Bridge Program Explained", "Medicare now covers chronic pain management"); no dates on articles and no topic hubs for falls, balance, arthritis, bone health or GLP-1.Source
    • Your websiteHomepage outcomes: "Bold members see a more than 2x increase in weekly physical activity levels" (cited to JMIR) and "a 40% reduction in falls and related hospitalizations" (cited to a "Health system analysis, 2024"); Bold says it helps plans "improve quality and Star Ratings, achieve stronger HOS performance, and reduce total cost of care".Source
  • 08

    Bold already offers "a free 1-minute test" of strength, mobility and balance. A score with a plain meaning ("better than most people your age" or "worth working on") is something members and their families share.

    High impactMedium effort First result in 6 weeks Growth Marketing Manager

    First action

    Write the score bands with the Medical Director so the wording is accurate and not alarming.

    How to measure it

    Program starts from the public test

    Now
    –
    Target
    15% of test-takers
    By
    8 weeks

    Steps

    1. 1

      Define score bands

      Plain meaning for each band, reviewed clinically.

      Medical Director 2 days

    2. 2

      Build the public page

      Instructions, video, the three checks.

      Growth Marketing Manager (Content) 1 week

    3. 3

      Email the results

      Score, meaning, a two-week plan.

      Growth Marketing Manager (Content) 3 days

    4. 4

      Add "send to a friend"

      A link, never a contact upload.

      Growth Marketing Manager (Content) 1 day

    5. 5

      Clinical and compliance review

      The Medical Director checks every health claim; counsel checks Medicare marketing, beneficiary-inducement and HIPAA rules before anything goes live.

      Medical Director 2 days

    6. 6

      Measure

      Tests, shares, starts.

      Growth Marketing Manager (Content) weekly

    First result
    6 weeks
    Cost
    About two weeks of work
    Owner
    Growth Marketing Manager (Content)

    Smallest test

    Email the test link to 500 newsletter readers and count completions.

    Why it works

    Give the test its own page outside sign-up, show a score and what it means, email the results with a two-week plan, and let people send the test to a friend or parent.

    A free assessment answers a worry (am I at risk of falling?) before asking for anything. It also produces a reason to talk to a clinician or start a program.

    Risks and how to handle them

    • A low score scares people

      Every band ends with a gentle next step and the option to talk to a clinician.

    Evidence

    • Your websiteThe site describes Bold as "personalized, science-backed workouts shown to reduce fall risk" and offers "a free 1-minute test" of strength, mobility and balance; there are trainer, free-lessons and partnerships pages, with "Book a business demo" for plans.Source
    • Your websiteScience page: falls "reduced by 46%" after the Balance & Fall Prevention programs, citing JMIR Formative Research (2021); members "2x their amount of activity within 3 months" with no source given.Source
    • HiringGrowth Marketing Manager (Content): "Find new ways to utilize Bold's enormous content library", own SEO, "Stand up an AEO and LLM visibility practice so Bold surfaces in AI Overviews", "Build a content feedback loop between acquisition and retention", own organic social, write for "a 65+ audience"; reports to the Director of Member Engagement. The Greenhouse copy of this post now returns 404, so it may be filled.Source
  • 09

    Members over 65 often rely on family to set up technology and check insurance. Bold's site speaks only to the member.

    Medium impactMedium effort First result in 6 weeks Director of Member Engagement

    First action

    Ask the member experience team how often a family member is on the first call.

    How to measure it

    Members referred through the family path

    Now
    –
    Target
    10% of new members
    By
    end of quarter

    Steps

    1. 1

      Ask the team

      How often family is involved today.

      Manager of Member Experience 1 day

    2. 2

      Write the page

      For the adult child, with consent made clear.

      Growth Marketing Manager (Content) 3 days

    3. 3

      Printable setup guide

      Large print, step by step.

      Growth Marketing Manager (Content) 2 days

    4. 4

      Clinical and compliance review

      The Medical Director checks every health claim; counsel checks Medicare marketing, beneficiary-inducement and HIPAA rules before anything goes live.

      Medical Director 2 days

    5. 5

      Email series

      Three emails over two weeks.

      Growth Marketing Manager (Content) 2 days

    6. 6

      Measure

      Family-page visits to member sign-ups.

      Director of Member Engagement monthly

    First result
    6 weeks
    Cost
    $0 to $2,000
    Owner
    Director of Member Engagement

    Smallest test

    Add one "Signing up a parent?" section to the FAQ and count clicks.

    Why it works

    Add a page and email series for adult children: how Bold works, how to check a parent's coverage with their permission, how to set up the first session together, and a printable guide.

    Adult children search on their parents' behalf and remove the setup barrier. They also tell siblings and friends with parents in the same situation.

    Risks and how to handle them

    • Privacy of the parent

      The member consents and signs up themselves; family never gets health details.

    Evidence

    • Your websiteHomepage: "Thrive after 65 with a modern approach to aging well"; virtual doctors, personalized exercise and nutrition plans and GLP-1 prescriptions "covered by insurance for eligible members"; "Available at no cost to 12 million Medicare members nationwide"; "*Available in CA, TX, FL, and PA, with more on the way."Source
    • Your websiteClinic page: 45-minute virtual visits, FDA-approved GLP-1s only ("never compounded"), in-network with Medicare, "78% of Bold patients pay $0 out of pocket for virtual appointments"; the Medicare GLP-1 Bridge is a $50 monthly copay for Part D members who meet BMI and condition criteria; the clinic serves California, Texas, Florida and Pennsylvania.Source
    • Your websiteNamed member testimonials (Gerrie, 75; Bennett, 66; Susan, 66; Kay, 72) and a quote from Mike Cantor, MD, Chief Medical Officer at Mass Advantage: "making exercise therapy more accessible and approachable for members of all ability levels".Source
  • 10

    The clinic promises to "keep your PCP informed throughout the process". Every update reaches a doctor with dozens of patients over 65 who would benefit from the same program.

    High impactMedium effort First result in 8 weeks Medical Director

    First action

    Draft the one-page summary for PCPs with the Medical Director.

    How to measure it

    PCP referrals

    Now
    –
    Target
    50 a month
    By
    end of quarter

    Steps

    1. 1

      Write the summary

      What Bold does, outcomes with sources, how to refer.

      Medical Director 2 days

    2. 2

      Add to PCP updates

      A short footer with the referral link.

      Medical Director 1 day

    3. 3

      Build the referral form

      Secure, HIPAA-compliant intake.

      Growth Marketing Manager (Content) 1 week

    4. 4

      Pick 20 practices

      Those with the most Bold patients.

      Director of Member Engagement 1 day

    5. 5

      Call the practices

      A short intro from the clinical team.

      Medical Director 2 weeks

    6. 6

      Measure

      Referrals by practice.

      Director of Member Engagement monthly

    First result
    8 weeks
    Cost
    $1,000 to $3,000 for printed materials
    Owner
    Medical Director

    Smallest test

    Add the referral line to updates sent this month and count referrals.

    Why it works

    Add a one-page summary and a simple "refer a patient" link to the PCP updates, and give practices in the four clinic states a referral pad and a fax or e-referral option.

    Doctors trust programs whose results they see in their own patients. A referral from a PCP is the strongest reason an older adult starts.

    Risks and how to handle them

    • Referral payments or gifts

      No payments or gifts to referring doctors (anti-kickback rules); counsel reviews the kit.

    Evidence

    • Your websiteClinic page: 45-minute virtual visits, FDA-approved GLP-1s only ("never compounded"), in-network with Medicare, "78% of Bold patients pay $0 out of pocket for virtual appointments"; the Medicare GLP-1 Bridge is a $50 monthly copay for Part D members who meet BMI and condition criteria; the clinic serves California, Texas, Florida and Pennsylvania.Source
    • HiringClinical hires: a Medical Director (multi-state license) for telehealth prevention, weight management and chronic disease care for adults 65+, a Lifestyle Nurse Practitioner licensed in CA and TX, and Licensed Therapists for PA, TX and FL for behavioral health and lifestyle change. Every Bold post says it is "backed by leading investors, including Rethink Impact, Andreessen Horowitz, and Khosla Ventures".Source
    • Your websiteHomepage outcomes: "Bold members see a more than 2x increase in weekly physical activity levels" (cited to JMIR) and "a 40% reduction in falls and related hospitalizations" (cited to a "Health system analysis, 2024"); Bold says it helps plans "improve quality and Star Ratings, achieve stronger HOS performance, and reduce total cost of care".Source
  • 11

    Bold tells plans it improves "Star Ratings" and "HOS performance", but the homepage gives plans only member-level outcomes. Plan quality teams buy against specific measures.

    High impactMedium effort First result in 1 quarter CEO

    First action

    List the HOS and Star measures Bold can plausibly move and the evidence for each.

    How to measure it

    New plan pilots

    Now
    –
    Target
    3
    By
    two quarters

    Steps

    1. 1

      Map measures

      HOS questions and Star measures to Bold outcomes.

      CEO 1 week

    2. 2

      Use the evidence table

      Only sourced numbers.

      Medical Director 2 days

    3. 3

      Sample report

      What a plan sees each month.

      Director of Member Engagement 1 week

    4. 4

      Enrollment plan

      How Bold reaches a plan's eligible members.

      Director of Member Engagement 3 days

    5. 5

      Customer quote

      Mass Advantage's Chief Medical Officer, with approval.

      CEO 1 week

    6. 6

      Use in every demo

      Replace the generic deck.

      CEO ongoing

    First result
    1 quarter
    Cost
    $0 to $5,000 for design
    Owner
    CEO

    Smallest test

    Use a one-page version in the next two plan conversations.

    Why it works

    Build a short pack that maps Bold's outcomes to the Health Outcomes Survey questions on physical activity, falls risk and physical health, with the evidence table, a sample member report and an enrollment plan for a plan's eligible members.

    Plan quality leaders have budgets tied to measures. Speaking their measure language shortens the sale and helps renewals.

    Risks and how to handle them

    • Claiming an effect on Star Ratings without evidence

      Present measures Bold supports, not guaranteed rating changes.

    Builds on

    Evidence

    • Your websiteHomepage outcomes: "Bold members see a more than 2x increase in weekly physical activity levels" (cited to JMIR) and "a 40% reduction in falls and related hospitalizations" (cited to a "Health system analysis, 2024"); Bold says it helps plans "improve quality and Star Ratings, achieve stronger HOS performance, and reduce total cost of care".Source
    • Your websiteNamed member testimonials (Gerrie, 75; Bennett, 66; Susan, 66; Kay, 72) and a quote from Mike Cantor, MD, Chief Medical Officer at Mass Advantage: "making exercise therapy more accessible and approachable for members of all ability levels".Source
    • Competitor researchSilverSneakers is available through specific Medicare plans, with gym access at 11,000+ locations and an online library that includes fall-prevention videos; Renew Active comes with select UnitedHealthcare Medicare Advantage plans.Source
  • 12

    Bold already writes that "Medicare now covers chronic pain management", and its new therapists and nurse practitioners cover pain and behavior change. GLP-1 is the headline, but pain affects far more people over 65.

    High impactMedium effort First result in 6 weeks Medical Director

    First action

    Write the eligibility rules for covered chronic pain management in plain words.

    How to measure it

    Chronic pain first visits

    Now
    –
    Target
    100
    By
    end of quarter

    Steps

    1. 1

      Write the page

      Eligibility, visit, program, cost.

      Growth Marketing Manager (Content) 3 days

    2. 2

      Clinical and compliance review

      The Medical Director checks every health claim; counsel checks Medicare marketing, beneficiary-inducement and HIPAA rules before anything goes live.

      Medical Director 2 days

    3. 3

      Plan the webinar

      A clinician and a member, 30 minutes.

      Medical Director 1 week

    4. 4

      Promote

      Email, hubs and organic social.

      Growth Marketing Manager (Content) 1 week

    5. 5

      Book follow-ups

      Webinar attendees get a call.

      Manager of Member Experience ongoing

    6. 6

      Measure

      Visits booked by source.

      Director of Member Engagement monthly

    First result
    6 weeks
    Cost
    $0
    Owner
    Medical Director

    Smallest test

    Run one webinar and count bookings.

    Why it works

    A dedicated chronic pain page (who qualifies, what a visit covers, the exercise program) and a monthly webinar with a Bold clinician, linked from the arthritis and pain hubs.

    Pain is a daily reason to seek help, and covered visits remove the cost barrier. It also fills the clinic schedule when GLP-1 demand shifts.

    Risks and how to handle them

    • Pain claims

      No promise of pain relief; describe what care includes.

    Evidence

    • Your websiteResources: 84+ articles and webinars, led by GLP-1 and Medicare coverage pieces ("Does Medicare Cover GLP-1s for Weight Loss? The Medicare GLP-1 Bridge Program Explained", "Medicare now covers chronic pain management"); no dates on articles and no topic hubs for falls, balance, arthritis, bone health or GLP-1.Source
    • HiringClinical hires: a Medical Director (multi-state license) for telehealth prevention, weight management and chronic disease care for adults 65+, a Lifestyle Nurse Practitioner licensed in CA and TX, and Licensed Therapists for PA, TX and FL for behavioral health and lifestyle change. Every Bold post says it is "backed by leading investors, including Rethink Impact, Andreessen Horowitz, and Khosla Ventures".Source
    • Your websiteClinic page: 45-minute virtual visits, FDA-approved GLP-1s only ("never compounded"), in-network with Medicare, "78% of Bold patients pay $0 out of pocket for virtual appointments"; the Medicare GLP-1 Bridge is a $50 monthly copay for Part D members who meet BMI and condition criteria; the clinic serves California, Texas, Florida and Pennsylvania.Source
  • 13

    Bold runs webinars (GLP-1, weight loss after 65) and the content role owns organic social, but each webinar lives once.

    Medium impactMedium effort First result in 4 weeks Growth Marketing Manager

    First action

    Pick the eight best questions from the last GLP-1 webinar.

    How to measure it

    Coverage checks from social clips

    Now
    –
    Target
    200 a month
    By
    end of quarter

    Steps

    1. 1

      Pick questions

      Eight per webinar.

      Growth Marketing Manager (Content) 2 hours

    2. 2

      Edit clips

      Large captions, slow pace.

      Growth Marketing Manager (Content) 1 day

    3. 3

      Clinical and compliance review

      The Medical Director checks every health claim; counsel checks Medicare marketing, beneficiary-inducement and HIPAA rules before anything goes live.

      Medical Director 2 days

    4. 4

      Post on a schedule

      Two a week per platform.

      Growth Marketing Manager (Content) ongoing

    5. 5

      Answer comments

      Within a day, never medical advice in comments.

      Growth Marketing Manager (Content) daily

    6. 6

      Measure

      Views, shares, clicks.

      Growth Marketing Manager (Content) monthly

    First result
    4 weeks
    Cost
    $0 to $500 a month for editing tools
    Owner
    Growth Marketing Manager (Content)

    Smallest test

    Post four clips from one webinar and read engagement.

    Why it works

    Turn each webinar into eight 30 to 60 second clips with captions in large type, posted on Facebook, YouTube and Instagram, each ending with the free test or coverage check.

    People over 65 are heavy Facebook and YouTube users, and a clinician answering one question in a minute is the content they share.

    Risks and how to handle them

    • Medical questions in comments

      Route to the care team by private message; never diagnose in public.

    Evidence

    • Your websiteResources: 84+ articles and webinars, led by GLP-1 and Medicare coverage pieces ("Does Medicare Cover GLP-1s for Weight Loss? The Medicare GLP-1 Bridge Program Explained", "Medicare now covers chronic pain management"); no dates on articles and no topic hubs for falls, balance, arthritis, bone health or GLP-1.Source
    • HiringGrowth Marketing Manager (Content): "Find new ways to utilize Bold's enormous content library", own SEO, "Stand up an AEO and LLM visibility practice so Bold surfaces in AI Overviews", "Build a content feedback loop between acquisition and retention", own organic social, write for "a 65+ audience"; reports to the Director of Member Engagement. The Greenhouse copy of this post now returns 404, so it may be filled.Source
  • 14

    The clinic serves four states and is hiring clinicians with multi-state licenses for "more on the way". Each new state is a moment to reach every eligible member there at once.

    High impactMedium effort First result in Next state launch Director of Member Engagement

    First action

    Write the playbook from what worked in the Pennsylvania launch.

    How to measure it

    Days to full schedules in a new state

    Now
    –
    Target
    half of the last launch
    By
    next launch

    Steps

    1. 1

      Document the last launch

      What filled schedules, what did not.

      Director of Member Engagement 2 days

    2. 2

      Template the state page

      Coverage, clinicians, programs.

      Growth Marketing Manager (Content) 2 days

    3. 3

      Outreach list

      Partner plan members in the state, with plan approval.

      Manager of Member Experience 1 week

    4. 4

      Local press

      Release and local health reporters.

      Growth Marketing Manager (Content) 1 week

    5. 5

      Launch webinar

      With the state's clinicians.

      Medical Director 1 day

    6. 6

      Measure

      Bookings per clinician per week.

      Director of Member Engagement weekly

    First result
    Next state launch
    Cost
    $2,000 per launch
    Owner
    Director of Member Engagement

    Smallest test

    Use the playbook for the next state only.

    Why it works

    For each new state: a state page, local press release, outreach list from partner plans, Spanish materials where relevant, and a launch webinar, all ready before the first clinician is licensed.

    Launches concentrate attention, and a repeatable playbook means each state fills its clinicians' schedules faster than the last.

    Risks and how to handle them

    • Booking patients before a clinician is licensed

      Open booking only once licensing is confirmed.

    Evidence

    • HiringClinical hires: a Medical Director (multi-state license) for telehealth prevention, weight management and chronic disease care for adults 65+, a Lifestyle Nurse Practitioner licensed in CA and TX, and Licensed Therapists for PA, TX and FL for behavioral health and lifestyle change. Every Bold post says it is "backed by leading investors, including Rethink Impact, Andreessen Horowitz, and Khosla Ventures".Source
    • Your websiteHomepage: "Thrive after 65 with a modern approach to aging well"; virtual doctors, personalized exercise and nutrition plans and GLP-1 prescriptions "covered by insurance for eligible members"; "Available at no cost to 12 million Medicare members nationwide"; "*Available in CA, TX, FL, and PA, with more on the way."Source
    • Your websiteClinic page: 45-minute virtual visits, FDA-approved GLP-1s only ("never compounded"), in-network with Medicare, "78% of Bold patients pay $0 out of pocket for virtual appointments"; the Medicare GLP-1 Bridge is a $50 monthly copay for Part D members who meet BMI and condition criteria; the clinic serves California, Texas, Florida and Pennsylvania.Source
  • 15

    Bold has a trainers page, and members say form and fun matter ("correct form means everything", "they make it fun"). Trainers are the people members connect with.

    Medium impactLow effort First result in 4 weeks Growth Marketing Manager

    First action

    Record four moves with two trainers in one afternoon.

    How to measure it

    Free lessons started from videos

    Now
    –
    Target
    300 a month
    By
    end of quarter

    Steps

    1. 1

      Pick moves

      Safe, simple, chair options.

      Growth Marketing Manager (Content) 1 day

    2. 2

      Record a batch

      Four weeks at a time.

      Growth Marketing Manager (Content) 1 day

    3. 3

      Clinical and compliance review

      The Medical Director checks every health claim; counsel checks Medicare marketing, beneficiary-inducement and HIPAA rules before anything goes live.

      Medical Director 2 days

    4. 4

      Post weekly

      Same day each week.

      Growth Marketing Manager (Content) ongoing

    5. 5

      Embed in hubs

      Matching topic.

      Growth Marketing Manager (Content) 1 hour

    6. 6

      Measure

      Views and free-lesson starts.

      Growth Marketing Manager (Content) monthly

    First result
    4 weeks
    Cost
    $0 to $1,000
    Owner
    Growth Marketing Manager (Content)

    Smallest test

    Post four videos and compare with other content.

    Why it works

    A weekly 60-second move from a named trainer (one balance move, one strength move), posted on social and embedded in the resources hubs.

    Familiar faces build trust with older adults, and a single useful move is easy to try and share.

    Risks and how to handle them

    • Injury from a move without supervision

      Safety notes and chair versions in every video.

    Evidence

    • Your websiteNamed member testimonials (Gerrie, 75; Bennett, 66; Susan, 66; Kay, 72) and a quote from Mike Cantor, MD, Chief Medical Officer at Mass Advantage: "making exercise therapy more accessible and approachable for members of all ability levels".Source
    • Your websiteThe site describes Bold as "personalized, science-backed workouts shown to reduce fall risk" and offers "a free 1-minute test" of strength, mobility and balance; there are trainer, free-lessons and partnerships pages, with "Book a business demo" for plans.Source
    • HiringGrowth Marketing Manager (Content): "Find new ways to utilize Bold's enormous content library", own SEO, "Stand up an AEO and LLM visibility practice so Bold surfaces in AI Overviews", "Build a content feedback loop between acquisition and retention", own organic social, write for "a 65+ audience"; reports to the Director of Member Engagement. The Greenhouse copy of this post now returns 404, so it may be filled.Source

Big bets 3

Larger plays that can change the trajectory.

  • 16

    Bold is "available at no cost to 12 million Medicare members", but availability is not enrollment. Plans control member communication, and most send one mention a year.

    High impactHigh effort First result in 1 quarter CEO

    First action

    Ask the two largest partner plans what member communication they would approve.

    How to measure it

    Enrollment rate across partner plans

    Now
    –
    Target
    2x current
    By
    two quarters

    Steps

    1. 1

      Ask plans

      What they allow and how they approve it.

      CEO 2 weeks

    2. 2

      Build the campaign kit

      Mail, email, phone script, landing page.

      Director of Member Engagement 4 weeks

    3. 3

      Compliance review

      Plan and CMS marketing rules for member materials.

      CEO 2 weeks

    4. 4

      Run with one plan

      Measure against a holdout.

      Director of Member Engagement 6 weeks

    5. 5

      Report results

      Enrollment and completion to the plan.

      Director of Member Engagement monthly

    6. 6

      Roll out

      To every partner plan.

      CEO ongoing

    First result
    1 quarter
    Cost
    Outreach staff and print, paid back by enrollment
    Owner
    CEO

    Smallest test

    One mailing to 5,000 members of one plan with a holdout.

    Why it works

    Offer each partner plan a ready-made, plan-approved campaign (mail, email, phone outreach by Bold's team, a plan-branded landing page) and report enrollment back each month.

    Plans want utilization of the benefits they pay for, and Bold's team already does high-volume outreach. Turning eligibility into enrollment is the biggest lever on revenue.

    Risks and how to handle them

    • CMS rules on marketing to plan members

      Plans approve all member-facing materials; Bold does not market the plans themselves.

    Evidence

    • Your websiteHomepage: "Thrive after 65 with a modern approach to aging well"; virtual doctors, personalized exercise and nutrition plans and GLP-1 prescriptions "covered by insurance for eligible members"; "Available at no cost to 12 million Medicare members nationwide"; "*Available in CA, TX, FL, and PA, with more on the way."Source
    • HiringCustomer Experience Associate (Bilingual; Spanish): "high volume outreach to new and existing members leading to increased enrollment and program completion rates" by phone, text and email; ">80% phone answer rate"; reports to the Manager of Member Experience.Source
    • Your websiteHomepage outcomes: "Bold members see a more than 2x increase in weekly physical activity levels" (cited to JMIR) and "a 40% reduction in falls and related hospitalizations" (cited to a "Health system analysis, 2024"); Bold says it helps plans "improve quality and Star Ratings, achieve stronger HOS performance, and reduce total cost of care".Source
  • 17

    Coverage describes the $50 Bridge as temporary and set to expire at the end of next year. Members who joined for the drug will look for a reason to stay.

    High impactHigh effort First result in Before the end date Medical Director

    First action

    Confirm the Bridge end date with CMS sources and set the transition timeline.

    How to measure it

    Retention of Bridge members after it ends

    Now
    –
    Target
    60%
    By
    3 months after the end date

    Steps

    1. 1

      Confirm the date

      From CMS sources.

      Medical Director 1 day

    2. 2

      Design the track

      Strength, protein, maintenance.

      Medical Director 4 weeks

    3. 3

      Tell members early

      From the first visit.

      Manager of Member Experience ongoing

    4. 4

      Clinical and compliance review

      The Medical Director checks every health claim; counsel checks Medicare marketing, beneficiary-inducement and HIPAA rules before anything goes live.

      Medical Director 2 days

    5. 5

      Plan the transition

      Messages at 90, 60 and 30 days before.

      Growth Marketing Manager (Content) 2 weeks

    6. 6

      Measure

      Activity before and after.

      Director of Member Engagement monthly

    First result
    Before the end date
    Cost
    Program design time
    Owner
    Medical Director

    Smallest test

    Pilot the strength-after-GLP-1 track with 100 current Bridge members.

    Why it works

    Build a "strength after GLP-1" track (muscle preservation, nutrition, weight maintenance), tell members about it from their first visit, and plan the transition messaging and clinic capacity months before the end date.

    Losing muscle on weight-loss drugs is a known concern for older adults, and Bold's exercise program is the answer. Planning early keeps the members the Bridge brought in.

    Risks and how to handle them

    • Members stop the drug without guidance

      Clinicians plan each member's change in medication.

    Evidence

    • Search resultsJuly 2026: Bold added Medicare-backed GLP-1s to its weight program under CMS's Medicare GLP-1 Bridge ($50 copay), paired with strength training and nutrition coaching; coverage describes the Bridge as temporary, set to expire at the end of next year.Source
    • Your websiteClinic page: 45-minute virtual visits, FDA-approved GLP-1s only ("never compounded"), in-network with Medicare, "78% of Bold patients pay $0 out of pocket for virtual appointments"; the Medicare GLP-1 Bridge is a $50 monthly copay for Part D members who meet BMI and condition criteria; the clinic serves California, Texas, Florida and Pennsylvania.Source
    • Your websiteHomepage outcomes: "Bold members see a more than 2x increase in weekly physical activity levels" (cited to JMIR) and "a 40% reduction in falls and related hospitalizations" (cited to a "Health system analysis, 2024"); Bold says it helps plans "improve quality and Star Ratings, achieve stronger HOS performance, and reduce total cost of care".Source
  • 18

    Three of the four clinic states have large Spanish-speaking Medicare populations, and Bold is hiring bilingual outreach. A Spanish page is a start; a Spanish program is a market.

    High impactHigh effort First result in 2 quarters Director of Member Engagement

    First action

    Measure demand from the Spanish eligibility check before committing.

    How to measure it

    Spanish-language members

    Now
    –
    Target
    10% of new members
    By
    two quarters

    Steps

    1. 1

      Read the demand

      Results from the Spanish check.

      Director of Member Engagement 6 weeks

    2. 2

      Hire or contract

      Spanish-speaking trainers and clinicians.

      Medical Director 6 weeks

    3. 3

      Translate the core program

      Starting with balance and strength.

      Growth Marketing Manager (Content) 6 weeks

    4. 4

      Spanish hub

      The top 20 articles.

      Growth Marketing Manager (Content) 4 weeks

    5. 5

      Launch in Texas

      With plan partners.

      Director of Member Engagement 1 month

    6. 6

      Measure

      Enrollment and completion.

      Director of Member Engagement monthly

    First result
    2 quarters
    Cost
    Translation and bilingual staff
    Owner
    Director of Member Engagement

    Smallest test

    Offer Spanish-led live classes once a week for a month.

    Why it works

    Spanish lessons and trainers, Spanish clinic visits, a Spanish resources hub and Spanish outreach, launched state by state starting with Texas and Florida.

    Few digital health programs for older adults are fully in Spanish. It opens a large, underserved group that partner plans need to reach.

    Risks and how to handle them

    • Thin content in Spanish disappoints

      Launch only once the core program is complete in Spanish.

    Builds on

    Evidence

    • HiringCustomer Experience Associate (Bilingual; Spanish): "high volume outreach to new and existing members leading to increased enrollment and program completion rates" by phone, text and email; ">80% phone answer rate"; reports to the Manager of Member Experience.Source
    • Your websiteHomepage: "Thrive after 65 with a modern approach to aging well"; virtual doctors, personalized exercise and nutrition plans and GLP-1 prescriptions "covered by insurance for eligible members"; "Available at no cost to 12 million Medicare members nationwide"; "*Available in CA, TX, FL, and PA, with more on the way."Source
    • HiringClinical hires: a Medical Director (multi-state license) for telehealth prevention, weight management and chronic disease care for adults 65+, a Lifestyle Nurse Practitioner licensed in CA and TX, and Licensed Therapists for PA, TX and FL for behavioral health and lifestyle change. Every Bold post says it is "backed by leading investors, including Rethink Impact, Andreessen Horowitz, and Khosla Ventures".Source

Wildcards 3

Unexpected experiments, each with a cheap way to test it.

  • 19

    Many people over 65 hesitate to start online exercise alone. A trainer showing the program in person, with help to set it up, removes that barrier.

    Medium impactMedium effort First result in 6 weeks Director of Member Engagement

    First action

    Contact five senior centers in one Texas city.

    How to measure it

    Members enrolled per demo day

    Now
    –
    Target
    10
    By
    8 weeks

    Steps

    1. 1

      Pick a city

      Where Bold has clinic coverage.

      Director of Member Engagement 1 day

    2. 2

      Contact centers

      Five to start.

      Director of Member Engagement 1 week

    3. 3

      Plan the session

      Class, sign-up help, coverage check.

      Manager of Member Experience 2 days

    4. 4

      Run demos

      Monthly.

      Manager of Member Experience ongoing

    5. 5

      Clinical and compliance review

      The Medical Director checks every health claim; counsel checks Medicare marketing, beneficiary-inducement and HIPAA rules before anything goes live.

      Medical Director 2 days

    6. 6

      Measure

      Sign-ups per session.

      Director of Member Engagement monthly

    First result
    6 weeks
    Cost
    $500 per session
    Owner
    Director of Member Engagement

    Smallest test

    One demo at one center.

    Why it works

    Partner with 20 senior centers and libraries for monthly in-person demos: a short class, help signing up on a tablet, and coverage checks on the spot.

    Community spaces are trusted, free to partner with, and full of the exact audience. One demo can enroll a room.

    Risks and how to handle them

    • Free gifts to Medicare beneficiaries

      Keep giveaways nominal and reviewed under beneficiary-inducement rules.

    Evidence

    • Your websiteHomepage: "Thrive after 65 with a modern approach to aging well"; virtual doctors, personalized exercise and nutrition plans and GLP-1 prescriptions "covered by insurance for eligible members"; "Available at no cost to 12 million Medicare members nationwide"; "*Available in CA, TX, FL, and PA, with more on the way."Source
    • Your websiteNamed member testimonials (Gerrie, 75; Bennett, 66; Susan, 66; Kay, 72) and a quote from Mike Cantor, MD, Chief Medical Officer at Mass Advantage: "making exercise therapy more accessible and approachable for members of all ability levels".Source
    • Your websiteThe site describes Bold as "personalized, science-backed workouts shown to reduce fall risk" and offers "a free 1-minute test" of strength, mobility and balance; there are trainer, free-lessons and partnerships pages, with "Book a business demo" for plans.Source
  • 20

    Few data sources show how strength and balance change after 65. Bold's assessments, aggregated and anonymized, could fill that gap.

    Medium impactMedium effort First result in 1 quarter Growth Marketing Manager

    First action

    Ask counsel what de-identification standard the data must meet.

    How to measure it

    Press mentions

    Now
    –
    Target
    10
    By
    2 months after release

    Steps

    1. 1

      Set the privacy standard

      De-identification under HIPAA.

      Medical Director 2 weeks

    2. 2

      Analyze

      Aggregated, never individual.

      Medical Director 4 weeks

    3. 3

      Write the report

      Five findings, plain charts.

      Growth Marketing Manager (Content) 3 weeks

    4. 4

      Pitch reporters

      Health and aging beats.

      Growth Marketing Manager (Content) 2 weeks

    5. 5

      Publish and promote

      Site, social, partners.

      Growth Marketing Manager (Content) 1 week

    6. 6

      Measure

      Links and mentions.

      Growth Marketing Manager (Content) monthly

    First result
    1 quarter
    Cost
    $2,000 to $5,000 for design and PR
    Owner
    Growth Marketing Manager (Content)

    Smallest test

    Publish one finding as a blog post and pitch it.

    Why it works

    Publish yearly findings (how balance changes by age, what improves fastest, which habits help most) with a methodology, and pitch to health reporters.

    Original data earns press and links that ads cannot, and it positions Bold as the authority on healthy aging.

    Risks and how to handle them

    • Re-identification

      Publish only aggregates above a minimum group size.

    Evidence

    • Your websiteThe site describes Bold as "personalized, science-backed workouts shown to reduce fall risk" and offers "a free 1-minute test" of strength, mobility and balance; there are trainer, free-lessons and partnerships pages, with "Book a business demo" for plans.Source
    • Your websiteHomepage outcomes: "Bold members see a more than 2x increase in weekly physical activity levels" (cited to JMIR) and "a 40% reduction in falls and related hospitalizations" (cited to a "Health system analysis, 2024"); Bold says it helps plans "improve quality and Star Ratings, achieve stronger HOS performance, and reduce total cost of care".Source
    • HiringGrowth Marketing Manager (Content): "Find new ways to utilize Bold's enormous content library", own SEO, "Stand up an AEO and LLM visibility practice so Bold surfaces in AI Overviews", "Build a content feedback loop between acquisition and retention", own organic social, write for "a 65+ audience"; reports to the Director of Member Engagement. The Greenhouse copy of this post now returns 404, so it may be filled.Source
  • 21

    During enrollment season people compare plan extras like fitness benefits. Bold can answer whether a plan includes it without selling plans.

    Medium impactMedium effort First result in Enrollment season Growth Marketing Manager

    First action

    Ask counsel where the line is between a benefit lookup and marketing plans.

    How to measure it

    Sign-ups from the lookup

    Now
    –
    Target
    500
    By
    December 7

    Steps

    1. 1

      Check the rules

      CMS third-party marketing rules.

      CEO 1 week

    2. 2

      Build the list

      Plans that include Bold, approved by partners.

      Director of Member Engagement 1 week

    3. 3

      Build the lookup

      Plan name in, yes or no out.

      Growth Marketing Manager (Content) 1 week

    4. 4

      Clinical and compliance review

      The Medical Director checks every health claim; counsel checks Medicare marketing, beneficiary-inducement and HIPAA rules before anything goes live.

      Medical Director 2 days

    5. 5

      Promote

      Organic social and email in October.

      Growth Marketing Manager (Content) 6 weeks

    6. 6

      Measure

      Lookups to sign-ups.

      Growth Marketing Manager (Content) weekly

    First result
    Enrollment season
    Cost
    $0
    Owner
    Growth Marketing Manager (Content)

    Smallest test

    A FAQ entry listing partner plans, with plan approval.

    Why it works

    A simple lookup by plan name that says whether Bold is included and how to start, promoted in October and November, with no plan recommendations.

    It meets people at the moment they are comparing benefits and gives partner plans a reason to mention Bold in their own materials.

    Risks and how to handle them

    • Acting as a plan marketer

      Never compare or recommend plans; only state whether Bold is included.

    Evidence

    • Your websiteHomepage: "Thrive after 65 with a modern approach to aging well"; virtual doctors, personalized exercise and nutrition plans and GLP-1 prescriptions "covered by insurance for eligible members"; "Available at no cost to 12 million Medicare members nationwide"; "*Available in CA, TX, FL, and PA, with more on the way."Source
    • Competitor researchSilverSneakers is available through specific Medicare plans, with gym access at 11,000+ locations and an online library that includes fall-prevention videos; Renew Active comes with select UnitedHealthcare Medicare Advantage plans.Source
    • HiringGrowth Marketing Manager (Content): "Find new ways to utilize Bold's enormous content library", own SEO, "Stand up an AEO and LLM visibility practice so Bold surfaces in AI Overviews", "Build a content feedback loop between acquisition and retention", own organic social, write for "a 65+ audience"; reports to the Director of Member Engagement. The Greenhouse copy of this post now returns 404, so it may be filled.Source

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How Programmable can help

Where an idea in this playbook is something Programmable builds or runs, it's listed here with what we'd do. Everything else is yours to run.

Have it built

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Book a working session

Usually live within days.

Tools for the rest

ProgrammableTalk

Fill the events in this plan

These ideas are events. Talk gets registrants for them and tells you who's coming and what their company does before the day.

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Show it, don't just describe it

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30/60/90 roadmap

What to focus on in each month, and the ideas that carry it.

  1. Days 1 to 308 ideas

    Fix the foundations (sitemap, speed, one evidence table), launch the Spanish GLP-1 check, and improve completion with week-two calls.

    Programmable can ship 1 of these in days.

  2. Days 31 to 6010 ideas

    Build the channels the hires own: family path, PCP referrals, plan proof pack, chronic pain care, social clips, state launches, trainers, and community demos.

  3. Days 61 to 903 ideas

    Commit to the big bets: plan enrollment campaigns, the post-Bridge plan and a full Spanish program.

The research behind the plan

3 research areas, each summarised in a few lines. Open any of them for the full detail.

Customers

What customers say

Customers value exercising at home on their own schedule. The most cited problem: fear of falling.

  • Correct form and trainers who make it fun
  • Chronic pain and arthritis
  • In their words: “aging well”

Market

Competitive landscape

5 competitors compared: SilverSneakers, Renew Active (UnitedHealthcare), Hinge Health, Sword Health and 1 more.

  • Gap to exploit: Medicare-billed GLP-1 care paired with strength training for older adults
  • SilverSneakers: Not personalized
  • Renew Active (UnitedHealthcare): Only for that insurer's members

Hiring signals

Bold's open roles are mostly clinical: a Medical Director, a Lifestyle Nurse Practitioner and Licensed Therapists across California, Texas, Florida and Pennsylvania, which says the Medicare-billed clinic (weight…

  • Medical Director (multi-state license): A growing telehealth clinic for prevention, weight management and chronic disease in adults 65+. Ideas 3…
  • Lifestyle Nurse Practitioner (CA and TX): Clinic capacity in the largest states. Ideas 1, 14.
  • Licensed Therapist (PA, TX, FL): Behavioral health and lifestyle change join the clinic. Idea 12.

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