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Automate outbound AI sales calls with double-dial using Airtable and Vapi AI

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by zahir khan ✓ · 335 views · created 2026-01-06 · Lead Nurturing, AI Chatbot

Ready for 3.0. This template uses no nodes that n8n 3.0 removes. No removed nodes, versions or helpers found. Static check, last run 2026-10-19.

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Airtable

What it does

🚀 The Ultimate AI Sales Outbound Engine Stop wasting hours on manual dialing and listening to ringtones. This workflow transforms your Airtable into a high-velocity AI Call Center using Vapi AI. ⚡ TL;DR Automate lead qualification calls, handle voicemails like a pro, and sync every transcript back to your CRM without lifting a finger. 🧠 How it Works 1. The Scout: Every minute, n8n scans your Airtable for leads marked TBC. 2. The Dialer: It triggers a personalized Vapi AI call, passing along the lead’s name and context. 3. The Reporter: Once the call ends, a Webhook catches the data, including the recording, transcript, and AI summary. 4. The Strategist: Success? Updates the lead to Called and logs the summary. Voicemail? Automatically triggers a double-dial retry after 1 minute. Still nothing? Schedules a final follow-up for the next day at the optimal time (your time). 🛠️ Setup Guide Airtable: Create a "Leads" table with fields for Status, Mobile, Attempt, and Summary. Vapi: Plug in your Assistant ID and set the Webhook URL to this workflow's address. n8n: Use the Header Auth credential for your Vapi API key to keep things secure. 💎 Why This Wins Aggressive Retries: Includes a built-in "Double-Dial" strategy to increase connection rates. Clean CRM: No more messy notes; get structured AI summaries for every call. Plug-and-Play: Designed to be easily customized for any industry—from real estate to SaaS.

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