Before you start using Agent CRM to generate leads and book appointments, there’s one critical setup step you can’t skip:
✅ Updating your Essential Automations

These automations are the brains of your CRM. They:

  • Route new leads to the right workflows

  • Send texts and emails automatically

  • Move contacts through the Branning Bundle campaigns

  • Help you follow up faster—without doing everything manually

Spending 15–20 minutes on setup now will save you hours later.


🧠 Why Automations Matter

Without updated automations:

  • Leads won’t get assigned

  • Messages may not send

  • Follow-ups could be missed

  • Campaigns might stall

That’s why your Essential Automations need to be configured as soon as your account is active.


✅ Step-by-Step: How to Update Your Essential Automations

• 1. Assign New Leads to Yourself or a Team Member

Go to:
Automations > Default Workflows > Needs to Update

Find the automations that handle new lead routing, and:
👉 Assign new contacts to yourself or a staff member
This ensures your name shows up in every communication and builds familiarity.


• 2. Update Lead Generation Triggers

Make sure new leads enter your system the right way.
Link your:

  • Facebook Lead Forms

  • Website forms

  • Third-party lead vendors

This connects the source to the right workflow—so every lead is followed up with automatically.


• 3. Personalize the 2.0 🟣 New Lead Campaign

Add your selfie, logo, or headshot to the text and email templates.
This small touch:

  • Makes your outreach feel more human

  • Increases open and reply rates

  • Builds trust with cold leads

✅ It’s one of the highest-converting tweaks you can make.


• 4. Review Core Campaigns

You don’t have to write anything from scratch—Agent CRM includes:

  • Appointment reminders

  • Onboarding workflows

  • Cross-sell campaigns

  • Renewal reminders

Just review the timing, message tone, and adjust the language to match your voice.


🎥 Want Step-by-Step Help?

Go to your Activator Tab > Phase 1
Watch:
👉 “Update Essential Automations”
This video walks you through exactly what to check and personalize before going live.


✨ Pro Tip:

Even if you’re short on time, don’t skip this step.
Updating your automations just once:

  • Prevents leads from falling through the cracks

  • Makes your follow-up look polished

  • Saves you from hours of future troubleshooting


Ready to Automate Like a Pro?

👉 Start your 14-day free trial
Then head to your workflows and knock out this essential setup checklist—it’s the fastest way to get your system ready to sell.