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Weekly client re-engagement system with GoHighLevel, Gmail, Sheets, and Slack

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1. Workflow Overview

Description Automatically identify clients who haven’t been contacted in 14+ days and re engage them with personalized Gmail follow up emails, Google Sheets tracking, and Slack notifications for ac...

Best for

  • Lead Nurturing automation workflows
  • advanced n8n builders looking for reusable templates

Tools used

n8n-nodes-base.stickynote, n8n-nodes-base.scheduletrigger, n8n-nodes-base.highlevel, n8n-nodes-base.code, n8n-nodes-base.splitout, n8n-nodes-base.if, n8n-nodes-base.gmail, n8n-nodes-base.googlesheets

Source and attribution

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

Original n8n.io source

1.1 Workflow description

Title
Weekly client re-engagement system with GoHighLevel, Gmail, Sheets, and Slack
Workflow name
Weekly client re-engagement system with GoHighLevel, Gmail, Sheets, and Slack

Description

Automatically identify clients who haven’t been contacted in 14+ days and re-engage them with personalized Gmail follow-up emails, Google Sheets tracking, and Slack notifications for account managers. Prevents churn by ensuring no client goes unnoticed. 💌📊💬

What This Template Does

  • Triggers every Monday at 9:00 AM to check client activity. ⏰
  • Fetches all contacts from GoHighLevel CRM. 🔗
  • Filters clients with no updates in the last 14+ days. 🔍
  • Sends personalized Gmail re-engagement emails. 📧
  • Logs all inactive clients in Google Sheets for tracking. 📊
  • Sends Slack notifications summarizing inactive clients for account managers. 💬
  • Handles workflow errors and alerts the team via Slack. 🚨

Key Benefits

✅ Automated client re-engagement — no more missed follow-ups. ✅ Reduces churn by maintaining regular touchpoints. ✅ Centralized Google Sheets audit trail for visibility. ✅ Real-time Slack alerts keep teams informed. ✅ Fully customizable inactivity threshold (default: 14 days). ✅ Built-in error handling with instant Slack error alerts.

Features

  • Weekly cron trigger (default: Monday 9 AM). ⏰
  • GoHighLevel CRM integration to fetch contacts. 🔗
  • Dynamic filter for “inactive 14+ days” clients. 🕒
  • Personalized HTML re-engagement email via Gmail. 💌
  • Automatic Google Sheets logging with client metadata. 📊
  • Slack notification summarizing inactive clients. 💬
  • Error Trigger node for reliable monitoring. 🚨

Requirements

  • n8n instance (cloud or self-hosted)
  • Gmail OAuth2 credentials for sending emails
  • Slack API credentials with chat:write and channels:read
  • GoHighLevel OAuth2 credentials for CRM data access
  • Google Sheets OAuth2 credentials for logging

Target Audience

  • Agencies and consultants managing multiple client relationships. 👩‍💼
  • Account managers preventing client churn. 🔄
  • Service businesses needing systematic client check-ins. 🏢
  • Remote teams requiring Slack alerts for client engagement. 🌐

Step-by-Step Setup Instructions

  • Connect Gmail, Slack, Google Sheets, and HighLevel credentials in n8n. 🔑
  • Replace placeholder values (YOUR_GOOGLE_SHEET_ID, YOUR_SLACK_CHANNEL_ID) with environment variables. ⚙️
  • Customize inactivity threshold (default: 14 days). 🕒
  • Import the workflow JSON into n8n. 📦
  • Test manually with sample client records. ✅
  • Enable the workflow for weekly automated execution. 🚀

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 - Workflow Overview

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

Block 2 - Note: Schedule Trigger

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

Block 3 - Note: HighLevel Fetch

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

Block 4 - Note: Filter Logic

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

Block 5 - Note: Split Array

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

Block 6 - Note: Condition Check

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

Block 7 - Note: Email Sender

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

Block 8 - Note: Google Sheets Logger

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

Block 9 - Note: Message Formatter

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

Block 10 - Note: Slack Notifier

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

Block 11 - Note: Error Trigger

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

Block 12 - Note: Error Alerting

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

Block 13 - Trigger: Weekly Scheduler

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

Block 14 - Fetch HighLevel Contacts

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

Block 15 - Filter Inactive Contacts (14+ days)

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

Block 16 - Split Clients Array

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

Block 17 - IF: Needs Attention

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

Block 18 - Send Re-engagement Email

Type / Role
n8n-nodes-base.gmail - gmail
Config choices
Version 2.1

Block 19 - Log Inactive Client in Google Sheets

Type / Role
n8n-nodes-base.googleSheets - googleSheets
Config choices
Version 4

Block 20 - Format Slack Message

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

Block 21 - Send Slack Notification to Account Manager

Type / Role
n8n-nodes-base.slack - slack
Config choices
Version 2.1

Block 22 - Error Trigger

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

Block 23 - Send Error Alert to Slack

Type / Role
n8n-nodes-base.slack - slack
Config choices
Version 2.1

3. Summary Table

Workflow Weekly client re-engagement system with GoHighLevel, Gmail, Sheets, and Slack
Complexity advanced
Nodes 23
Categories Lead Nurturing
Author Rahul Joshi
Published 03 Oct 2025

4. Reproducing the Workflow from Scratch

  1. 1. Download the workflow JSON

    Use the JSON export at /data/workflows/9237/9237.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 Weekly client re-engagement system with GoHighLevel, Gmail, Sheets, and Slack do?

Description Automatically identify clients who haven’t been contacted in 14+ days and re engage them with personalized Gmail follow up emails, Google Sheets tracking, and Slack notifications for ac...

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 use case.