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Automated local business lead generator with AI, social media & WhatsApp links

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1. Workflow Overview

Automated Local Business Lead Generator with AI, Social Media & WhatsApp Links This workflow automates the process of generating and managing local business leads by scraping Google Maps data, anal...

Best for

  • Lead Generation automation workflows
  • Multimodal AI automation workflows
  • advanced n8n builders looking for reusable templates

Tools used

n8n-nodes-base.httprequest, @n8n/n8n-nodes-langchain.chainllm, n8n-nodes-base.googlesheets, n8n-nodes-base.telegram, n8n-nodes-base.scheduletrigger, @n8n/n8n-nodes-langchain.lmchatopenrouter, n8n-nodes-base.if, n8n-nodes-base.splitout

Source and attribution

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

Original n8n.io source

1.1 Workflow description

Title
Automated local business lead generator with AI, social media & WhatsApp links
Workflow name
Automated local business lead generator with AI, social media & WhatsApp links

Automated Local Business Lead Generator with AI, Social Media & WhatsApp Links

This workflow automates the process of generating and managing local business leads by scraping Google Maps data, analyzing business information with AI, and creating personalized outreach messages. The system searches for local businesses based on keywords and locations, extracts their contact information and reviews, then generates professional outreach messages tailored to each business. Results are stored in Google Sheets and notifications are sent via Telegram.

📊 Google Sheets Template Use this template: Local Business Lead Generator

🔑 Key Features

  • 🔍 Searches Google Maps for local businesses using SerpAPI based on keywords and location parameters
  • 📋 Collects comprehensive business information including name, address, rating, reviews, phone numbers, and websites
  • 🤖 Uses OpenRouter's LLM to analyze business data and generate personalized outreach messages
  • 🌐 Analyzes business websites to provide targeted improvement suggestions
  • 📱 Automatically detects Instagram and TikTok profiles from business websites
  • 🗣️ Generates messages in the local language based on country code settings
  • 📊 Organizes and stores all collected data in Google Sheets with proper categorization
  • 🚀 Sends real-time updates and lead summaries via Telegram bot
  • 💬 Automatically creates WhatsApp links for easy business communication

🔧 Requirements

  • SerpAPI Account + API Key – For Google Maps business data extraction
  • OpenRouter Account + API Key – For AI-powered message generation and analysis
  • Telegram Bot + API Token – For notifications and bot interactions
  • Google Sheets – Connected to n8n for data storage
  • Google Sheets Template – Pre-configured with proper column structure

🎁 Benefits

  • Fully automated lead generation and outreach system
  • Saves time and increases efficiency for local business marketing
  • High personalization improves engagement and response rate
  • Scalable for any niche or location

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 - HTTP Request

Type / Role
n8n-nodes-base.httpRequest - httpRequest
Config choices
Version 4.2

Block 2 - Basic LLM Chain

Type / Role
@n8n/n8n-nodes-langchain.chainLlm - chainLlm
Config choices
Version 1.7

Block 3 - Append or update row in sheet

Type / Role
n8n-nodes-base.googleSheets - googleSheets
Config choices
Version 4.6

Block 4 - Send a text message

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

Block 5 - Schedule Trigger

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

Block 6 - Get row(s) in sheet

Type / Role
n8n-nodes-base.googleSheets - googleSheets
Config choices
Version 4.6

Block 7 - OpenRouter Chat Model

Type / Role
@n8n/n8n-nodes-langchain.lmChatOpenRouter - lmChatOpenRouter
Config choices
Version 1

Block 8 - If has a web

Type / Role
n8n-nodes-base.if - if
Config choices
Version 2.2

Block 9 - Append or update row in sheet1

Type / Role
n8n-nodes-base.googleSheets - googleSheets
Config choices
Version 4.6

Block 10 - Basic LLM Chain1

Type / Role
@n8n/n8n-nodes-langchain.chainLlm - chainLlm
Config choices
Version 1.7

Block 11 - Append or update row in sheet2

Type / Role
n8n-nodes-base.googleSheets - googleSheets
Config choices
Version 4.6

Block 12 - Send a text message1

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

Block 13 - Split Out

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

Block 14 - Get row(s) in sheet1

Type / Role
n8n-nodes-base.googleSheets - googleSheets
Config choices
Version 4.6

Block 15 - If

Type / Role
n8n-nodes-base.if - if
Config choices
Version 2.2

Block 16 - Limit

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

Block 17 - Append or update row in sheet3

Type / Role
n8n-nodes-base.googleSheets - googleSheets
Config choices
Version 4.6

Block 18 - HTTP Request1

Type / Role
n8n-nodes-base.httpRequest - httpRequest
Config choices
Version 4.2

Block 19 - Code

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

Block 20 - OpenRouter Chat Model1

Type / Role
@n8n/n8n-nodes-langchain.lmChatOpenRouter - lmChatOpenRouter
Config choices
Version 1

Block 21 - No Operation, do nothing

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

Block 22 - Code1

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

Block 23 - Sticky Note

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

Block 24 - Sticky Note1

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

Showing the first 24 of 29 workflow blocks. Download the JSON for the full node graph.

3. Summary Table

Workflow Automated local business lead generator with AI, social media & WhatsApp links
Complexity advanced
Nodes 29
Categories Lead Generation, Multimodal AI
Author Budi SJ
Published 03 Aug 2025

4. Reproducing the Workflow from Scratch

  1. 1. Download the workflow JSON

    Use the JSON export at /data/workflows/6925/6925.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 Automated local business lead generator with AI, social media & WhatsApp links do?

Automated Local Business Lead Generator with AI, Social Media & WhatsApp Links This workflow automates the process of generating and managing local business leads by scraping Google Maps data, anal...

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 Generation, Multimodal AI use case.