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How can automations trigger secondary automations?

Cascading automation enables complex workflows:

Trigger mechanisms: Completion events: Finishing one automation triggers entry to another. Behavior in flow: Clicking a link in automation A triggers automation B. Conditional enrollment: Reaching certain point enrolls in parallel automation. Webhooks: Automation sends webhook that triggers another system.

Use cases: Welcome series completion triggers ongoing newsletter enrollment. Purchase during nurture triggers post-purchase automation. Re-engagement failure triggers final suppression automation.

Safeguards needed: Prevent circular triggering (A triggers B triggers A). Frequency caps across all automations. Clear documentation of automation interactions.

Design considerations: Map all automation connections. Test cascade behavior thoroughly. Monitor for unintended interactions.

Cascading automation creates sophisticated journeys. But complexity requires careful management.