Automating Company Research: From LinkedIn to Airtable CRM - My First Contribution to the n8n Template Hub

Hey everyone! I’m excited to share my latest project with you all. I’ve created an automation that helps with company research and CRM management. It’s now available on the n8n template hub.

Here’s what it does:

  • Searches for companies on LinkedIn using different criteria
  • Gathers more info about each company
  • Adds the companies to an Airtable CRM automatically

I’m planning to add more templates in the coming weeks. There’s a big one coming up soon about LinkedIn outreach. It’s pretty cool – it’s helped me get a 35% response rate!

I’d love to hear what you think about this template. Is it easy to understand? Does it look good? Your feedback will help me make better ones in the future.

Thanks for checking it out. Hope you find it useful!

wow, this sounds awesome! i’ve been looking for something like this. quick question tho - how accurate is the linkedin data? sometimes i find it can be outdated. also, does it work for international companies or just US-based ones? cant wait to try it out and see that outreach template too!

Impressive work on the automation, Neo_Stars! Your template sounds like a real time-saver for business development teams. The LinkedIn to Airtable CRM flow is particularly intriguing, as it streamlines a typically manual process. Have you considered integrating other data sources to enrich the company profiles further? Perhaps adding financial data or recent news mentions could provide even more valuable insights. I’m curious about the criteria you’re using for the LinkedIn search - are there specific industries or company sizes you’re targeting? Looking forward to seeing your upcoming LinkedIn outreach template. A 35% response rate is remarkable in today’s crowded digital landscape. Keep up the excellent work!

Great work on this automation, Neo_Stars! As someone who’s spent countless hours manually researching companies and updating CRMs, I can definitely see the value in your template. The LinkedIn search to Airtable integration is particularly clever.

I’ve experimented with similar workflows in the past, and one challenge I encountered was keeping the data fresh. Have you considered adding a periodic update feature? This could re-check the LinkedIn data every few weeks and update the Airtable records accordingly.

Regarding the template’s usability, it would be helpful to know what level of n8n experience is needed to implement it effectively. Some guidance on potential customization options could also be beneficial for users looking to adapt it to their specific needs.

Looking forward to seeing your LinkedIn outreach template. A 35% response rate is impressive - you must have some solid strategies in place!