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Find local GMB leads with 1-star reviews using Apify and Google Sheets

Ready for 3.0

by Poghos Adamyan · 176 views · created 2026-03-17 · Lead Generation

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.

What this workflow does

This workflow has 13 nodes and runs when someone submits an n8n form (“GMB Lead Finder”). Along the way it connects Google Sheets. It also calls api.apify.com over HTTP.

How it runs

Trigger: When someone submits an n8n form (“GMB Lead Finder”).

  1. Build Search Query (Edit Fields (Set)): sets 3 fields: search_query, location, googleSheetId
  2. Start Apify Scraper Run (HTTP Request): calls api.apify.com (POST)
  3. Poll Apify Run Status (HTTP Request): calls an HTTP API
  4. Run Completed? (If): checks a condition and branches into true / false
  5. Run Succeeded? (If): checks a condition and branches into true / false
  6. Wait: waits 10 seconds
  7. Fetch Scraped Dataset (HTTP Request): calls an HTTP API
  8. Stop and Error: stops the run with an error
  9. Has 1-Star Reviews? (If): checks a condition and branches into true / false
  10. Create Tab for This Run (Google Sheets): create

…plus 2 more steps. See the full node list below.

Services it uses

Google Sheets

HTTP calls to: api.apify.com

Before you upgrade to n8n 3.0

Nothing in this workflow is removed in n8n 3.0, so it should import and run after the upgrade.

Nodes used (8)

From the author

Overview Automatically scrapes Google My Business listings using Apify's Google Maps Scraper, filters results to businesses with 1-star reviews, and exports structured lead data into a dedicated Google Sheet tab per run. Ideal for agencies and freelancers…

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