# getting started with workflow **URL:** \ **Category:** Lists, Lead Scoring & Workflows\ **Created:** [January 20, 2020, 5:47pm UTC](https://community.hubspot.com/t/getting-started-with-workflow/18223 "2020-01-20T17:47:30Z")\ **Posts on this page:** 3\ **Page:** 1
**Author:** ![evanhw](https://d10pqhm3lwygmk.cloudfront.net/user_avatar/community.hubspot.com/evanhw/32/93181_2.png) [@evanhw](https://community.hubspot.com/u/evanhw)\ **Post date:** [January 20, 2020, 5:47pm UTC](https://community.hubspot.com/t/getting-started-with-workflow/18223/1 "2020-01-20T17:47:30Z")
A client of ours has requested we build this automation in Hubspot. No one here has any knowledge of Hubspot and we’re on a one-week deadline to set this up. We’ve tried playing around with it and learning but it is very dense. Can someone give us any direction on where to start or an estimated timeline it would take a beginner to build this? I’ve attached the flowchart. ![Email Lead Automations.jpg](https://d2qpr2jzcazej7.cloudfront.net/original/3X/4/3/43cbe1c33d9fb1929da7deba81902d37f3e44b39.jpeg) ---
**Author:** ![Ben\_M](https://d10pqhm3lwygmk.cloudfront.net/user_avatar/community.hubspot.com/ben_m/32/2679_2.png) [@Ben\_M](https://community.hubspot.com/u/Ben_M)\ **Post date:** [January 21, 2020, 4:01pm UTC](https://community.hubspot.com/t/getting-started-with-workflow/18223/2 "2020-01-21T16:01:07Z")
At present, Hubspot doesn’t have an easy way to rejoin all the paths as they are showing in their model. While it can be done, it may be best broken into separate workflows for Hubspot and likely will need API integration since there is mention of demos and demo links. Unfortunately, in your position I would consider outsourcing it with a partner who can help since it sounds like something your team cannot deliver on in time. Hard to say on short notice what this might all cost you (maybe the entire project becsause of short notice and complexity), but then you have to weigh the importance of the client and delivering this on time. Based on what I am seeing, having previously worked with an agency partner for 7 years, I probably would have quoted 4-6 weeks minimum (api review pending) due to: 24 emails, multiple workflows, lists, forms, and demo integration that needs to be built. A week is unrealistic. ---
**Author:** ![Kim\_HM](https://d10pqhm3lwygmk.cloudfront.net/user_avatar/community.hubspot.com/kim_hm/32/2259_2.png) [@Kim\_HM](https://community.hubspot.com/u/Kim_HM)\ **Post date:** [January 22, 2020, 9:00am UTC](https://community.hubspot.com/t/getting-started-with-workflow/18223/3 "2020-01-22T09:00:02Z")
Hi @evanhw , I agree with [@Ben\_M](https://community.hubspot.com/t5/user/viewprofilepage/user-id/87451) on this. Getting started with workflows isn’t the easiest thing since you’re creating so much dependents in many different places of HubSpot. No self-promotion involved, but I would also suggest finding an agency with enough experience to build this and tell you more about what is involved in building and maintaining a workflow like this. Given the short timeframe, it may not be possible now, but following a training course on workflows can help you do this yourself in the future. Good luck! Kind regards, Kim