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Fathom Action & Triggers in Workflows

Connect Fathom to GHL Customer Care workflows to use meeting recordings, transcripts, and summaries for automated follow-ups, task creation, and team notifications.

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  1. Key Benefits of Fathom Action & Triggers in Workflows
  2. How To Use Fathom Action and Triggers in Workflows
  3. Common Use Cases
  4. AI-Powered Follow-Up Email After Sales Calls (with Competitor Context)
  5. Client Call → Auto Summary + Task Assignment
  6. Frequently Asked Questions
  7. Related Articles

Use Fathom in GHL Customer Care workflows to automate next steps from your meeting recordings, transcripts, and summaries. Once connected, Fathom can trigger workflows when a new recording is available or provide meeting data to later workflow actions. This helps teams send follow-ups, create tasks, and notify internal users without manually copying meeting notes.

Note: Fathom actions are premium workflow actions and may incur additional charges per execution.

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What are Fathom Action & Triggers in Workflows?

Fathom Actions & Triggers connect your Fathom meeting data to GHL Customer Care workflows. A trigger can start a workflow when a new recording is processed, while actions can retrieve recordings, transcripts, or summaries for use in later workflow steps.

Fathom includes one workflow trigger and three workflow actions:

TypeNameWhat it does
TriggerNew RecordingStarts a workflow when a new Fathom recording is created and processed.
ActionList RecordingsRetrieves available Fathom recordings from the connected account.
ActionFetch TranscriptRetrieves the transcript for a selected recording.
ActionFetch SummaryRetrieves the AI-generated summary for a selected recording.

Key Benefits of Fathom Action & Triggers in Workflows

  • Automated follow-ups: Use transcript or summary details to create personalized emails after calls.
  • Task creation: Convert meeting summaries into tasks in connected tools like ClickUp.
  • Internal visibility: Notify team members when important meeting details or action items are available.
  • Less manual work: Move meeting data into workflows without copying and pasting from Fathom.
  • Flexible automation: Use Fathom data with other workflow actions, including AI, email, notifications, and task tools.

How To Use Fathom Action and Triggers in Workflows

Connecting Fathom before building your workflow ensures GHL Customer Care can retrieve recordings, transcripts, and summaries from the correct Fathom account. You can connect Fathom from the Workflow Builder or from Settings → Integrations.

  1. Go to Automation → Workflows.
  2. Create a new workflow or edit an existing workflow.
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    Fields in this part of the guide Fetch recordings based on the connected userProvides full meeting transcriptProvides concise meeting summaries
    Buttons and menus referenced Automation → WorkflowsAdd New TriggerAppsFathomNew Recording.Connect Your Account.My MeetingsTeam MeetingsFind New RecordsSave Trigger+
    Next stepClick Add New Trigger or add a new workflow action.
    All 14 steps in this procedure
    1. Go to Automation → Workflows.
    2. Create a new workflow or edit an existing workflow. this image
    3. Click Add New Trigger or add a new workflow action.
    4. Select the Apps tab.
    5. Search for and select Fathom.
    6. Choose the New Recording trigger.
    7. If Fathom is not connected, click Connect Your Account.
    8. Under filters, choose where the trigger should listen for recordings, such as My Meetings or Team Meetings.
    9. Click Find New Records to test the trigger.
    10. Review the returned trigger data.
    11. Click Save Trigger.
    12. Click on the + button to add Actions.
    13. Choose the action you want to use:
    14. Test and Save the Action.
  3. Click Add New Trigger or add a new workflow action.
  4. Select the Apps tab.
  5. Search for and select Fathom.
  6. Choose the New Recording trigger. 
  7. If Fathom is not connected, click Connect Your Account.
  8. Under filters, choose where the trigger should listen for recordings, such as My Meetings or Team Meetings.
  9. Click Find New Records to test the trigger.
  10. Review the returned trigger data.
  11. Click Save Trigger.
    Step 11 of 14: Click Save Trigger What this shows Step 11 of 14: Click Save Trigger. What this shows Shows how to confirm for step 11 of 14 in the "How To Use Fathom Action and Triggers in Workflows" section of "Fathom Action & Triggers in Workflows". This animation accompanies step 11 of 14 in the "How To Use Fathom Action and Triggers in Workflows" section of "Fathom Action & Triggers in Workflows". At this point in the walkthrough you click Save Trigger. For context, this section explains: Connecting Fathom before building your workflow ensures GHL Customer Care can retrieve recordings, transcripts, and summaries from the correct Fathom account. You can connect Fathom from the Workflow Builder or from Settings → Integrations. This part of the guide covers 3 fields, listed below. The next step is to click on the + button to add Actions. Step 11 of 14Image 2 of 5 How to confirmClick Save Trigger.
    Fields in this part of the guide Fetch recordings based on the connected userProvides full meeting transcriptProvides concise meeting summaries
    Buttons and menus referenced Save TriggerAutomation → WorkflowsAdd New TriggerAppsFathomNew Recording.Connect Your Account.My MeetingsTeam MeetingsFind New Records+
    Next stepClick on the + button to add Actions.
    All 14 steps in this procedure
    1. Go to Automation → Workflows.
    2. Create a new workflow or edit an existing workflow.
    3. Click Add New Trigger or add a new workflow action.
    4. Select the Apps tab.
    5. Search for and select Fathom.
    6. Choose the New Recording trigger.
    7. If Fathom is not connected, click Connect Your Account.
    8. Under filters, choose where the trigger should listen for recordings, such as My Meetings or Team Meetings.
    9. Click Find New Records to test the trigger.
    10. Review the returned trigger data.
    11. Click Save Trigger. this image
    12. Click on the + button to add Actions.
    13. Choose the action you want to use:
    14. Test and Save the Action.
  12. Click on the + button to add Actions.
  13. Choose the action you want to use:
    • List Recordings
      Retrieve a list of available Fathom recordings for the connected account.
      What it does:
      • Fetch recordings based on the connected user
      • Allows selection of recordings summary and other fields for downstream actions
    • Fetch Transcript
      Retrieve the transcript for a selected recording.
      What it does:
      • Provides full meeting transcript
      • Enables use of transcript data in AI and other workflow steps
    • Fetch Summary
      Retrieve the AI-generated summary for a selected recording.
      What it does:
      • Provides concise meeting summaries
      • Can be used for task extraction, notifications, and follow-ups
  14. Test and Save the Action.
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    Fields in this part of the guide Fetch recordings based on the connected userProvides full meeting transcriptProvides concise meeting summaries
    Buttons and menus referenced TestSaveActionAutomation → WorkflowsAdd New TriggerAppsFathomNew Recording.Connect Your Account.My MeetingsTeam Meetings
    All 14 steps in this procedure
    1. Go to Automation → Workflows.
    2. Create a new workflow or edit an existing workflow.
    3. Click Add New Trigger or add a new workflow action.
    4. Select the Apps tab.
    5. Search for and select Fathom.
    6. Choose the New Recording trigger.
    7. If Fathom is not connected, click Connect Your Account.
    8. Under filters, choose where the trigger should listen for recordings, such as My Meetings or Team Meetings.
    9. Click Find New Records to test the trigger.
    10. Review the returned trigger data.
    11. Click Save Trigger.
    12. Click on the + button to add Actions.
    13. Choose the action you want to use:
    14. Test and Save the Action. this image

Common Use Cases

AI-Powered Follow-Up Email After Sales Calls (with Competitor Context)

Problem:

Sales follow-ups are often inconsistent in quality and timing. Emails may lack personalization, fail to reflect the actual conversation, and do not account for competitors mentioned during the call—resulting in weaker positioning and lower conversion rates.

Workflow:

  • Trigger: Fathom – New Recording
  • Action: Fetch Transcript
  • Action: Manus – Competitor Analysis
  • Action: AI ( AI / OpenAI)
  • Action: Send Email

What happens:

  • Transcript is analyzed to identify competitors mentioned
  • Manus enriches this with competitor insights
  • AI generates a personalized follow-up email with strong positioning
  • Email is sent automatically

AI Prompt (Follow-Up Email with Competitor Context):

You are a sales assistant. Based on the following call transcript and competitor analysis, write a personalized follow-up email. Include: - A brief thank you - Key points discussed - Any objections or concerns mentioned - Clear next steps - Subtle positioning that differentiates us from competitors mentioned When referencing competitors: - Do NOT criticize competitors directly - Highlight our strengths in a professional and confident manner - Address any concerns raised during the call Keep the tone professional, concise, and friendly. Transcript: {{transcript}} Competitor Insights: {{competitor_analysis}}

AI Prompt (Competitor Extraction & Analysis – Manus):

Analyze the following call transcript. 1. Identify any competitors mentioned. 2. For each competitor, provide: - Competitor name - Context in which they were mentioned - Perceived strengths - Possible weaknesses or gaps we can differentiate on Return structured output. Transcript: {{transcript}}
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Fields in this part of the guide Trigger: Fathom – New RecordingAction: Fetch TranscriptAction: Manus – Competitor AnalysisAction: AI (AI / OpenAI)Action: Send EmailTranscript is analyzed to identify competitors mentionedManus enriches this with competitor insightsEmail is sent automatically
Buttons and menus referenced Fathom – New RecordingFetch TranscriptManus – Competitor AnalysisAI (AI / OpenAI)Send Email
Next stepAction items and decisions from client calls are not consistently documented or tracked, leading to missed deliverables, unclear ownership, and inefficient execution.
Example values
Action: Send Email
priya.raman@northgatedental.com
Email is sent automatically
priya.raman@northgatedental.com

Illustrative values showing the expected format. They are not read from the screenshot.

All 5 steps in this procedure
  1. Trigger: Fathom – New Recording
  2. Action: Fetch Transcript
  3. Action: Manus – Competitor Analysis
  4. Action: AI (AI / OpenAI)
  5. Action: Send Email

Client Call → Auto Summary + Task Assignment

Problem:

Action items and decisions from client calls are not consistently documented or tracked, leading to missed deliverables, unclear ownership, and inefficient execution.

Workflow:

  • Trigger: Fathom – New Recording
  • Action: Fetch Summary
  • Action: AI (extract action items)
  • Action: Create Task (ClickUp)
  • Action: Send Internal Notification (GHL Customer Care)

What happens:

  • Meeting summary is generated
  • AI extracts structured action items
  • Tasks are created in ClickUp
  • Internal notification is sent to the team
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Fields in this part of the guide Trigger: Fathom – New RecordingAction: Fetch SummaryAction: AI (extract action items)Action: Create Task (ClickUp)Action: Send Internal Notification (GHL Customer Care)Meeting summary is generatedAI extracts structured action itemsTasks are created in ClickUpInternal notification is sent to the team
Buttons and menus referenced Fathom – New RecordingFetch SummaryAI (extract action items)Create Task (ClickUp)
Next stepQ: When does the New Recording trigger fire? The trigger fires after the Fathom meeting recording is created and processed. This may take a few minutes after the meeting ends.
All 5 steps in this procedure
  1. Trigger: Fathom – New Recording
  2. Action: Fetch Summary
  3. Action: AI (extract action items)
  4. Action: Create Task (ClickUp)
  5. Action: Send Internal Notification (GHL Customer Care)

Frequently Asked Questions

Q: When does the New Recording trigger fire?
The trigger fires after the Fathom meeting recording is created and processed. This may take a few minutes after the meeting ends.

Q: Do I need to connect Fathom before using the trigger or actions?
Yes. Fathom must be connected before GHL Customer Care can retrieve recordings, transcripts, or summaries.

Q: Are Fathom actions premium workflow actions?
Yes. Fathom actions are premium workflow actions and may incur charges per execution.

Q: Can I use Fathom transcripts in AI workflow actions?
Yes. You can pass transcript data into AI actions to generate follow-ups, extract action items, summarize discussion points, or prepare internal updates.

Q: Can Fathom recordings be matched to contacts automatically?
Contact matching is not automatic. You can use participant details, such as email address, within your workflow logic to match or update contacts.

Q: What should I do if no test records are found?
Confirm that Fathom is connected, the selected recording source has recent processed recordings, and the trigger or action filters are not too narrow.


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