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How to Build a Lead Generation Funnel with n8n (Free Template)

Fabian Brown14 Jan 20263 min read3 views
How to Build a Lead Generation Funnel with n8n (Free Template)

How to Build a Lead Generation Funnel with n8n (Free Template)

Want to capture leads automatically, nurture them with personalized emails, and route hot leads to your sales team? Let's build it with n8n.

What We're Building

An automated lead funnel that:

  • Captures leads from your website form

  • Enriches lead data automatically

  • Scores leads based on behavior

  • Sends personalized email sequences

  • Alerts sales for high-value leads

  • Syncs everything to your CRM
  • Prerequisites

  • n8n instance (self-hosted or cloud)

  • Website with a form (Typeform, Webflow, WordPress, etc.)

  • Email service (Gmail, SendGrid, Mailchimp)

  • CRM (HubSpot, Pipedrive, or Notion)
  • Step 1: Set Up the Webhook Trigger

    Create a new workflow in n8n and add a Webhook node:

  • Add Webhook node

  • Set HTTP Method to POST

  • Copy the webhook URL

  • Add this URL to your form's webhook settings
  • Step 2: Data Validation & Enrichment

    Add a Function node to validate and clean the data:

    const email = $input.item.json.email;
    const name = $input.item.json.name;

    // Basic validation
    if (!email || !email.includes('@')) {
    throw new Error('Invalid email');
    }

    return {
    email: email.toLowerCase().trim(),
    name: name || email.split('@')[0],
    source: $input.item.json.source || 'website',
    capturedAt: new Date().toISOString()
    };

    Step 3: Lead Scoring

    Add scoring logic based on:

  • Company size (from email domain)

  • Form fields completed

  • Source of lead

  • Geographic location
  • Step 4: CRM Integration

    Connect to your CRM:

  • HubSpot: Use the HubSpot node to create/update contacts

  • Pipedrive: Use Pipedrive node for deal creation

  • Notion: Use Notion node for database entries
  • Step 5: Email Sequence

    Set up automated nurture emails:

  • Immediate: Welcome email with value proposition

  • Day 2: Case study or social proof

  • Day 5: Educational content

  • Day 7: Soft CTA

  • Day 14: Direct offer
  • Step 6: Sales Alerts

    For high-scoring leads (score > 80):

  • Send Slack notification to sales channel

  • Create task in project management tool

  • Send SMS alert for urgent leads
  • Free Template Download

    Get the complete workflow template:

  • Download the JSON template

  • Import into your n8n instance

  • Configure your credentials

  • Test with a sample lead
  • Results You Can Expect

    Businesses using this funnel see:

  • 3x faster lead response time

  • 40% higher email open rates

  • 25% increase in qualified leads

  • 10+ hours saved per week
  • Need Help Implementing?

    Setting up your first automation can be tricky. Book a free consultation and I'll help you get it running.


    This template is part of TWYN's automation library. Access 50+ ready-to-use n8n templates with a TWYN subscription.

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    Ireland's leading automation specialist. Expert in n8n workflows, AI integration, and vibe coding. Helping businesses across Europe automate and scale.

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