Built an AI Email-to-WhatsApp Automation After Missing a business Contract in My Inbox
The Problem: As a solopreneur running my AI automation agency, I was constantly missing business opportunities buried in Gmail. A few weeks ago, I received what looked like a regular email from a client - turned out to be a signed software development agreement worth thousands, ready for completion. But it sat in my inbox for hours because I was focused on other work. That's when it hit me: I needed my emails to find ME, not the other way around. The Solution I Built: An intelligent automation workflow using n8n + OpenAI AI Agent that monitors incoming emails, classifies them as new business inquiries or ongoing follow-ups, analyzes content and conversation history, and delivers actionable WhatsApp notifications in real time. Key Features: - Smart Gmail Monitoring: Auto-processes emails + attachments every minute - PDF/Contract Analysis: Extracts and analyzes attached documents - Client Context Awareness: Distinguishes first-time prospects from ongoing conversations - AI-Powered Classification: Extracts client details, project type, urgency, timeline, budget, and next actions - Intelligent WhatsApp Alerts: Clean, business-ready summaries for instant action The Result: Now when I get another contract or any potential client reaches out, I get an instant WhatsApp notification with all the context I need to prioritize and respond immediately. No more missed opportunities.