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Automate 30-day coach training with SMS, Twilio & Google Sheets

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Important notice

This workflow is provided as-is. Please review and test before using in production.

1. Workflow Overview

Coach Onboarding & Training Automation Setup Guide Prerequisites n8n instance (self hosted or cloud) Google Sheets account Twilio account with SMS enabled phone number Setup Steps 1. Configure Sett...

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  • Lead Nurturing automation workflows
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Tools used

n8n-nodes-base.stickynote, n8n-nodes-base.set, n8n-nodes-base.webhook, n8n-nodes-base.code, n8n-nodes-base.googlesheets, n8n-nodes-base.twilio, n8n-nodes-base.wait, n8n-nodes-base.if

Source and attribution

This workflow is cataloged by N8N Workflows and links back to its original n8n.io source page by Ronnie Craig.

Original n8n.io source

1.1 Workflow description

Title
Automate 30-day coach training with SMS, Twilio & Google Sheets
Workflow name
Automate 30-day coach training with SMS, Twilio & Google Sheets

Coach Onboarding & Training Automation - Setup Guide

Prerequisites

  • n8n instance (self-hosted or cloud)
  • Google Sheets account
  • Twilio account with SMS-enabled phone number

Setup Steps

1. Configure Settings Node

Update the "Configuration Settings" node with:

  • GOOGLE_SHEET_ID: Your Google Sheets ID from the URL
  • TWILIO_PHONE_NUMBER: Your Twilio number (format: +1XXXXXXXXXX)
  • BUSINESS_NAME: Your company name
  • TRAINING_PROGRAM_NAME: Your program name
  • MAIN_PRODUCT_NAME: Your main product/service

2. Create Google Sheets Database

Create a new Google Sheet with 2 tabs:

Sheet1 (Coaches) - Column headers:

Name | Phone | Email | Goals | Status | Start Date | Current Day | Last Contact

Sheet2 (Training Content) - Column headers:

Day | Topic | Message | Audio_URL

Add your 30-day training content to Sheet2 (rows 1-30).

3. Setup Credentials in n8n

Google Sheets OAuth2 API:

  • Name: "Google Sheets account"
  • Follow Google OAuth setup in n8n

Twilio API:

  • Name: "Twilio account"
  • Account SID: Your Twilio SID
  • Auth Token: Your Twilio Auth Token

4. Configure Webhooks

Registration Webhook: /webhook/coach-registration

  • Accepts POST with: name, phone, email, goals

Response Webhook: /webhook/coach-response

  • Configure in Twilio for incoming SMS

5. Activate Workflow

Enable the workflow and test with sample data.

Testing

Test registration:

curl -X POST https://your-n8n-url/webhook/coach-registration \
  -H "Content-Type: application/json" \
  -d '{"name":"Test Coach","phone":"5551234567","email":"[email protected]","goals":"Test goals"}'

Troubleshooting
SMS not sending:

Verify Twilio credentials
Check phone number format (+1XXXXXXXXXX)
Confirm Twilio account has balance

Google Sheets errors:

Verify OAuth permissions
Check column names match exactly
Ensure Sheet ID is correct

Daily automation not running:

Check cron schedule is active
Verify timezone settings
Confirm coaches have "active" status

### 3. **description.md** - Marketplace Description
(Use the marketplace description from artifact #2, or create a shorter version):
```markdown
# Coach Onboarding & Training Automation

Automate coaching business onboarding with SMS-based 30-day training programs.

## Features
- Automated coach registration via webhook
- Daily training SMS delivery (9 AM)
- Smart keyword auto-responses
- Progress tracking in Google Sheets
- Weekly motivation messages
- Audio lesson support
- SMS compliance (STOP handling)

## Use Cases
- Business coaches scaling onboarding
- Sales trainers automating team development
- Course creators with SMS follow-up
- Network marketing team training

## Requirements
- Google Sheets account
- Twilio account with SMS number

4. OPTIONAL: Screenshots
If possible, include:

Workflow overview screenshot
Sample Google Sheets structure
Example SMS messages received

1.2 Logical Blocks

This catalog entry is organized from the workflow JSON. The node-level section below shows the executable blocks available for review before importing the template.

2. Block-by-Block Analysis

Block 1 - Sticky Note

Type / Role
n8n-nodes-base.stickyNote - stickyNote
Config choices
Version 1

Block 2 - Sticky Note 2

Type / Role
n8n-nodes-base.stickyNote - stickyNote
Config choices
Version 1

Block 3 - Sticky Note 3

Type / Role
n8n-nodes-base.stickyNote - stickyNote
Config choices
Version 1

Block 4 - Sticky Note 4

Type / Role
n8n-nodes-base.stickyNote - stickyNote
Config choices
Version 1

Block 5 - Sticky Note 5

Type / Role
n8n-nodes-base.stickyNote - stickyNote
Config choices
Version 1

Block 6 - Sticky Note 6

Type / Role
n8n-nodes-base.stickyNote - stickyNote
Config choices
Version 1

Block 7 - Sticky Note 7

Type / Role
n8n-nodes-base.stickyNote - stickyNote
Config choices
Version 1

Block 8 - Sticky Note 8

Type / Role
n8n-nodes-base.stickyNote - stickyNote
Config choices
Version 1

Block 9 - Configuration Settings

Type / Role
n8n-nodes-base.set - set
Config choices
Version 3.3

Block 10 - Coach Registration Webhook

Type / Role
n8n-nodes-base.webhook - webhook
Config choices
Version 2

Block 11 - Process Coach Registration

Type / Role
n8n-nodes-base.code - code
Config choices
Version 2

Block 12 - Save Coach to Database

Type / Role
n8n-nodes-base.googleSheets - googleSheets
Config choices
Version 4.4

Block 13 - Get Day 1 Training Content

Type / Role
n8n-nodes-base.googleSheets - googleSheets
Config choices
Version 4.4

Block 14 - Combine Registration Data

Type / Role
n8n-nodes-base.code - code
Config choices
Version 2

Block 15 - Send Day 1 Training SMS

Type / Role
n8n-nodes-base.twilio - twilio
Config choices
Version 2

Block 16 - Wait 2 Minutes

Type / Role
n8n-nodes-base.wait - wait
Config choices
Version 1.1

Block 17 - Check Audio Available

Type / Role
n8n-nodes-base.if - if
Config choices
Version 2

Block 18 - Send Audio SMS

Type / Role
n8n-nodes-base.twilio - twilio
Config choices
Version 2

Block 19 - Update to Day 2

Type / Role
n8n-nodes-base.googleSheets - googleSheets
Config choices
Version 4.4

Block 20 - Registration Response

Type / Role
n8n-nodes-base.respondToWebhook - respondToWebhook
Config choices
Version 1.1

Block 21 - Daily 9AM Scheduler

Type / Role
n8n-nodes-base.scheduleTrigger - scheduleTrigger
Config choices
Version 1.2

Block 22 - Get Active Coaches

Type / Role
n8n-nodes-base.googleSheets - googleSheets
Config choices
Version 4.4

Block 23 - Get All Training Content

Type / Role
n8n-nodes-base.googleSheets - googleSheets
Config choices
Version 4.4

Block 24 - Process Daily Training

Type / Role
n8n-nodes-base.code - code
Config choices
Version 2

Showing the first 24 of 36 workflow blocks. Download the JSON for the full node graph.

3. Summary Table

Workflow Automate 30-day coach training with SMS, Twilio & Google Sheets
Complexity advanced
Nodes 36
Categories Lead Nurturing, AI Chatbot
Author Ronnie Craig
Published 18 Sept 2025

4. Reproducing the Workflow from Scratch

  1. 1. Download the workflow JSON

    Use the JSON export at /data/workflows/8723/8723.json as the source template for this automation.

  2. 2. Import the template into n8n

    Open n8n, import the downloaded JSON, and review each node before activating the workflow.

  3. 3. Configure credentials and variables

    Replace placeholder credentials, API keys, webhook URLs, account IDs, and environment-specific values with your own settings.

  4. 4. Test with sample data

    Run the workflow manually or in a staging workspace, inspect node output, and confirm downstream systems receive the expected data.

  5. 5. Activate and monitor

    Enable the workflow only after testing, then monitor executions, errors, and rate limits during the first production runs.

5. General Notes & Resources

Review imported nodes carefully before activation. This catalog entry is intended to help you inspect the workflow structure, understand required services, and find related templates faster.

Node names, credentials, schedules, webhook paths, and external service limits may need adjustment for your workspace.

Frequently asked questions

What does Automate 30-day coach training with SMS, Twilio & Google Sheets do?

Coach Onboarding & Training Automation Setup Guide Prerequisites n8n instance (self hosted or cloud) Google Sheets account Twilio account with SMS enabled phone number Setup Steps 1. Configure Sett...

What do I need before importing this workflow?

Review the workflow JSON, configure any required credentials in n8n, and test the automation in a safe workspace before using it in production.

Can I customize this workflow?

Yes. Use the block-by-block analysis and the downloadable JSON to inspect each node, then adjust credentials, prompts, schedules, filters, or destinations for your Lead Nurturing, AI Chatbot use case.