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Email Follow-Up Automator

Email Follow-Up Automator ships as a ready-to-import n8n automation package: load the bundled workflow JSON, connect the credentials listed on this page, and activate it on self-hosted n8n or n8n Cloud.

Polls your Airtable CRM every 5 minutes for contacts marked Follow-up Needed, generates a personalised email body with OpenAI, sends it via Gmail, and marks the record as Contacted — all without manual effort.

Trigger personalized follow-up emails automatically from form submissions or spreadsheet entries
Generate context-aware AI replies tailored to each recipient message
Send emails through SendGrid with open and click tracking enabled
Log all follow-up activity to Google Sheets for performance reporting

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How it works

Workflow summary

One workflow handles everything end-to-end.

1Polls your Airtable CRM every 5 minutes
2Fetches contacts marked as needing follow-up
3Skips if no pending contacts are found
4AI writes a personalized follow-up email for each contact
5Sends the email via Gmail
6Updates the CRM record to mark it as contacted

Why this exists

Sales reps and consultants losing warm prospects simply because follow-up emails slipped off the radar amid a busy week — no CRM discipline, no reminder system.

“Closed a big deal recently and the client said 'I was surprised you followed up, most people don't.' That told me everything about how much business I'd been losing.”

Source: Reddit r/sales

Deliverables

What's included with your purchase

Every checkout includes the same practical package so you are never hunting for missing files mid-setup.

01Workflow JSON exports ready to import into your n8n workspace (self-hosted or n8n Cloud).
02Step-by-step guide that walks credential creation, node-by-node checks, and activation.
03Credential checklist for OpenAI, Gmail, Airtable. Email support@n8ntemplatestore.com if you get stuck — replies within 24 hours (SLA).
04Perpetual (lifetime) use license Your one-time purchase includes an ongoing right to use this template package on n8n instances you control for your own automation — not for resale or public redistribution of the files as a product. Terms & conditions.
05We keep the copyright Workflow JSON, guides, screenshots, and bundled assets stay our copyrighted works (or our licensors'). Payment grants the limited license in our Terms only — it does not transfer ownership.

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Setup

Three steps to a running n8n automation

Import the workflow into n8n

Paste your API keys into the credentials panel

Press ‘activate’ — you’ll get your first report tomorrow morning

Support

Need help setting up this n8n template?

Beginner-friendly guidance is included. Our support team will help you if you get stuck — email support@n8ntemplatestore.com or visit support.

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FAQ

About this template

How long does it take to set up Email Follow-Up Automator?

Most people finish in minutes following the guide. If you’ve never used n8n before, budget an hour — the first workflow is always the slowest.

What if I get stuck?

Email support@n8ntemplatestore.com. Free basic support is included with every purchase, and you’ll get a reply from our team within 24 hours. If setup needs more than email, we can schedule a call.

Do I need to pay for OpenAI?

API costs are separate and go directly to the provider — typically a few dollars a month at most for a solo business. Full breakdown is in the setup guide.

Can I customize the workflow?

Yes, completely. You own the .json — edit nodes, swap in your own prompts, re-wire the logic. Our support team can help you plan customizations over email.

What if it doesn’t work for me?

Refunds are issued only as described in our Refund Policy (https://n8ntemplatestore.com/refund-policy). Or add Setup Service at checkout for a live install and test session — pick any tier you prefer.