Intake status workflow (Post-booking)

4 min readCRM & Pipeline

Intake Status Workflow (Post-Booking)

Post-booking intakes track client onboarding from request to active engagement. With HeyIntake's Unified Model, intake tracking works seamlessly alongside lead tracking on the same record.

Intake Stages

1. Awaiting Intake

  • Lead marked as Won but intake email not sent yet
  • Ready to send intake form when you're ready
  • Action: Send intake email or schedule onboarding call

2. Intake Requested

  • Intake form link sent to client via email
  • Secure token generated (expires in 14 days)
  • Waiting for client to complete
  • Action: Send reminder if not completed in 2-3 days

3. Intake Received

  • Client submitted their intake form
  • You receive an email notification automatically
  • Ready for your review
  • Action: Review completeness and follow up on gaps

4. Client Action Required

  • Intake submitted but missing information
  • AI flagged gaps or required documents
  • Action: Reach out for clarification

5. In Review

  • Actively reviewing the intake details
  • May need clarification from client
  • Action: Reach out with questions if needed

6. Scheduled

  • Intake reviewed and approved
  • Project or session scheduled
  • Action: Confirm dates and prepare

7. In Service

  • Work has begun
  • Client is actively engaged
  • Action: Deliver your service

8. Completed

  • Project or engagement finished
  • All deliverables provided
  • Action: Request feedback or testimonial

Dual Status Display

When a lead is marked Won and intake starts, you'll see both statuses on the submission card:

This ensures:

  • Complete visibility into where each client is
  • Lead conversion metrics remain accurate
  • Intake progress is clearly tracked

Activity Timeline

Every status change is logged in the Activity Timeline, showing:

  • Who made the change
  • When it happened
  • Before and after states
  • Email sent events

Secure Intake Links

When you send an intake email:

  • A secure token is generated (256-bit cryptographic)
  • Token expires after 14 days
  • Token is one-time use (can't be reused after submission)
  • Previous tokens are invalidated when you resend

Email Notifications

You receive automatic email notifications when:

  • A client submits their intake form
  • A submission moves to "Client Action Required"
  • AI flags potential issues

Tip: Check the Activity Timeline in any submission to see the complete history of who did what, when.