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A trigger defines when an automation runs. Every automation has exactly one trigger. When the trigger’s conditions are met, the automation starts and runs through its actions in order. Most triggers support an optional filter group — a set of conditions that narrow which records activate the automation. For example, a “Household created” trigger can be filtered to only fire for clients in a specific tier.

Household triggers

Household created

Runs when a new household is created.
FieldDescription
Household typeRequired. Choose Prospect or Client.
FilterOptional. Add conditions to narrow which households trigger the automation.

Tag added

Runs when a tag is added to a household.
FieldDescription
TagsRequired. Select one or more tags. The automation fires when any of the selected tags is added.
FilterOptional. Add conditions to narrow which households trigger the automation.

Prospect promoted to client

Runs when a prospect is promoted to a client.
FieldDescription
FilterOptional. Add conditions to narrow which households trigger the automation.

Magic button (household)

Adds a custom button to household records. The automation runs when someone clicks the button. See Magic buttons for details.
FieldDescription
Household typeRequired. Choose Prospect or Client.
TitleRequired. The label shown on the button.
DescriptionRequired. A short explanation of what the button does.
Icon and colorRequired. Choose an icon and color for the button.

Task triggers

Task created

Runs when a new task is created.
FieldDescription
FilterOptional. Add conditions to narrow which tasks trigger the automation.

Task completed

Runs when a task is marked as completed.
FieldDescription
FilterOptional. Add conditions to narrow which tasks trigger the automation.

Meeting triggers

Meeting scheduled

Runs when a new meeting is scheduled.
FieldDescription
FilterOptional. Add conditions to narrow which meetings trigger the automation.

Meeting completed

Runs when a meeting is marked as completed.
FieldDescription
FilterOptional. Add conditions to narrow which meetings trigger the automation.

Magic button (meeting)

Adds a custom button to meeting records. See Magic buttons for details.
FieldDescription
TitleRequired. The label shown on the button.
DescriptionOptional. A short explanation of what the button does.
Icon and colorOptional. Choose an icon and color for the button.

Opportunity triggers

Opportunity created

Runs when a new opportunity is created.
FieldDescription
FilterRequired. Must include a pipeline condition so the automation only fires for opportunities in a specific pipeline.

Stage moved

Runs when an opportunity moves to a different stage.
FieldDescription
FilterRequired. Must include a pipeline condition so the automation only fires for opportunities in a specific pipeline.

Reminder triggers

Reminder triggers fire at a configurable number of days (or other interval) before a date-based event. They are useful for proactive outreach — birthday cards, review preparation, follow-ups.

Birthday reminder

Runs a set number of days before a person’s birthday.
FieldDescription
TimingRequired. Choose when to trigger: same day, 1–3 days before, 5 days before, 1 week before, or 2 weeks before. Default: 1 week before.
FilterOptional. Add conditions to narrow which people trigger the automation.

Client review reminder

Runs before a client’s annual review date.
FieldDescription
TimingRequired. Choose when to trigger: 1 week, 2 weeks, 3 weeks, 1 month, 2 months, or 3 months before. Default: 2 weeks before.
FilterOptional. Add conditions to narrow which households trigger the automation.

Client anniversary reminder

Runs before a client’s anniversary date.
FieldDescription
TimingRequired. Choose when to trigger: same day, 1–3 days before, 5 days before, 1 week before, or 2 weeks before. Default: 1 week before.
FilterOptional. Add conditions to narrow which households trigger the automation.

Client touchpoint reminder

Runs relative to a client’s next touchpoint due date.
FieldDescription
TimingRequired. Choose when to trigger: same day, 1–3 days before, 5 days before, 1 week before, or 2 weeks before. Default: same day.
FilterOptional. Add conditions to narrow which households trigger the automation.

Client custom date reminder

Runs relative to a date stored in a custom date field on the household. This lets you create reminders for any date you track — tax deadlines, policy renewals, or other important dates.
FieldDescription
Custom fieldRequired. Select which date custom field to use.
RecurrenceRequired. Choose Annual (triggers every year on the same month and day) or Exact date (triggers once on the specific date). Default: annual.
TimingRequired. Choose when to trigger: same day, 1–3 days before, 5 days before, 1 week before, or 2 weeks before. Default: 1 week before.
FilterOptional. Add conditions to narrow which households trigger the automation.

Meeting reminder

Runs before a scheduled meeting.
FieldDescription
TimingRequired. Choose when to trigger: 30 minutes, 1 hour, 2 hours, 24 hours, morning of, 1–3 days before, 5 days before, 1 week before, or 2 weeks before. Default: 1 hour before.
FilterOptional. Add conditions to narrow which meetings trigger the automation.

System triggers

Email received

Runs when an email is received on a connected email integration.
FieldDescription
Email integrationRequired. Select which connected email account to monitor.
Sender typeRequired. Choose Emails from unknown senders or Emails from existing contacts.
FilterOptional. Add conditions, such as filtering by the sender’s email address.

FAQ

No. Each automation has exactly one trigger. If you need the same actions to run for different events, create a separate automation for each trigger.
Filters let you narrow which records activate the automation. You can combine multiple conditions with AND/OR logic. Only records that match all filter criteria will trigger the automation.
Trigger filters decide whether the automation runs at all. Branch conditions run inside the automation and route records down different paths based on criteria you define.