Zapier: Automation

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Written By Alistair

What is Zapier and How Does It Help Sales & Marketing (for example)?

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Zapier is a no-code automation tool that connects different apps, allowing sales and marketing teams to automate repetitive tasks without coding. It acts as a middleman, moving data between apps seamlessly.

Example: Automating Lead Management for Sales & Marketers

Imagine you’re running a lead generation campaign, and every time someone fills out a form, you need to:

  • Store the lead in your CRM (e.g., HubSpot, Salesforce).

  • Send a welcome email automatically.

  • Notify the sales team via Slack.

How Zapier Automates This Process

  1. Trigger: A new lead fills out a form on your website.

  2. Action 1: Zapier adds the lead to HubSpot (or another CRM).

  3. Action 2: A welcome email is sent automatically via Gmail or Mailchimp.

  4. Action 3: A Slack message alerts the sales team.

🚀 Result: No more manual data entry—your CRM updates instantly, emails go out automatically, and sales teams get real-time alerts, saving time and improving conversion rates.

Alistair

I have built and led three businesses, generating over four million in revenue, securing investor funding, and launching two successful software products. Along the way, I have helped over 70 companies grow, become more customer- and revenue-focused, pivot, or overcome challenges. My goal is simple: to empower and support fellow entrepreneurs—those with unique inner grit and inspiration—on their journey to success.

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