Automates client onboarding from inquiry to project start, handling intake, contract creation, payment, welcome emails, and project setup.
# Client Onboarding Automator Skill
Automate the entire client onboarding workflow — from initial inquiry to project kickoff. Handles intake forms, contract generation, payment collection, welcome sequences, and project setup.
## What This Skill Does
1. **Intake Processing** — Captures new client info from email/form submissions
2. **Contract Generation** — Creates service agreements from templates
3. **Payment Collection** — Sends Stripe payment links automatically
4. **Welcome Sequence** — Sends onboarding email series (day 0, 1, 3, 7)
5. **Project Setup** — Creates folders, tasks, and checklists for new clients
6. **CRM Update** — Logs client details in your tracking system
## Trigger
When a new inquiry arrives (email matching pattern, form webhook, or manual trigger):
```
New client: [name] | [email] | [service] | [budget]
```
## Workflow
### Step 1: Intake
Parse the incoming inquiry and extract:
- Client name and email
- Service requested
- Budget/package selected
- Timeline expectations
- Special requirements
### Step 2: Auto-Response (Immediate)
Send a personalized acknowledgment email:
```
Subject: Thanks for reaching out, [Name]! Here's what happens next
Hi [Name],
Thanks for your interest in [service]. I've received your inquiry and here's what to expect:
1. I'll review your requirements (within 2 hours)
2. You'll receive a proposal with pricing
3. Once approved, we kick off immediately
In the meantime, here's a quick questionnaire to help me prepare:
[Link to intake form]
Best,
[Your name]
```
### Step 3: Proposal Generation
Create a proposal document with:
- Scope of work (based on service selected)
- Pricing (from your rate card)
- Timeline
- Terms
### Step 4: Contract + Payment
Once proposal is accepted:
- Generate contract from template
- Create Stripe payment link for the agreed amount
- Send contract + payment link to client
### Step 5: Welcome Sequence
After payment:
- **Day 0:** Welcome email + access credentials + kickoff questionnaire
- **Day 1:** "Getting started" guide + calendar link for kickoff call
- **Day 3:** Check-in + first deliverable preview
- **Day 7:** Progress update + feedback request
### Step 6: Project Setup
- Create project folder in workspace
- Generate task checklist from service template
- Set up recurring check-in reminders
## Configuration
```json
{
"business_name": "Your Business Name",
"from_email": "hello@yourdomain.com",
"reply_to": "you@yourdomain.com",
"stripe_key": "sk_live_...",
"services": {
"basic": { "name": "Basic Package", "price": 497, "description": "..." },
"pro": { "name": "Pro Package", "price": 997, "description": "..." },
"enterprise": { "name": "Enterprise", "price": 2497, "description": "..." }
},
"welcome_sequence_delays": [0, 1, 3, 7]
}
```
## Requirements
- Resend, SendGrid, or SMTP for email
- Stripe for payments
- OpenClaw with email/webhook channel configured
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