Genius Referrals

HubSpot Referral Program Integration

Connect HubSpot and Genius Referrals via Zapier to automate referral workflows.

Sync referral activity to HubSpot, create members automatically, and keep reporting clean—without engineering.

  • No-code automation via Zapier
  • Sync referral activity to HubSpot
  • Create members automatically

HubSpot + referrals
connected for measurable growth

HubSpot is where your pipeline lives—so referral outcomes shouldn’t live somewhere else. With the HubSpot referral program integration via Zapier, you can connect key referral events from Genius Referrals to HubSpot records so teams across marketing, RevOps, and sales can track impact in one place.

Growth teams
that need attribution and ROI visibility

RevOps teams
that want reliable automation and clean data

Partner/Affiliate teams
connecting referral outcomes to pipeline

Why teams choose this
HubSpot referral program integration

Diagram showing HubSpot referral automation workflows: referrals synced to a data hub, standardized reporting dashboards, user segmentation, bonus rewards, and Zapier-style integrations for repeatable operations.
  • Automate referral workflows your way

    Pick the workflow that matches your GTM and ops needs:
    • Sync new referrals into HubSpot for visibility
    • Sync new advocates/members to HubSpot for segmentation
    • Update HubSpot records so workflows can run automatically.
  • Keep CRM reporting accurate and scalable

    Make HubSpot your single source of truth:
    • Standardize referral attribution using consistent field mapping
    • Keep contacts/deals updated automatically (no spreadsheets)
    • Measure referral-driven impact with HubSpot dashboards and lifecycle reporting
  • Reduce manual ops with predictable processes

    Cut repetitive work and keep operations under control:
    • Auto-create members from HubSpot segments/lists
    • Add manual bonuses through automated workflows when needed
    • Reduce errors by using repeatable, testable Zapier automations
Diagram showing HubSpot referral automation workflows: referrals synced to a data hub, standardized reporting dashboards, user segmentation, bonus rewards, and Zapier-style integrations for repeatable operations.

How the HubSpot Referral
Program Integration Works

Connect HubSpot + Genius Referrals via Zapier
Connect both accounts in Zapier and choose the app that will start the automation (trigger).
Choose your trigger + action workflow
Select the event you want to automate and map the fields you care about (email, name, IDs, status).
Common Genius Referrals triggers: New Referral, New Advocate, New Member, New Bonus, New Payout Request
Common Genius Referrals actions: Create Member, Add Manual Bonus
Launch automation and keep CRM reporting accurate
Test the Zap, turn it on, and let HubSpot stay up to date automatically—so your team spends less time on ops and more time growing the program.
  • -1-
    HubSpot Setup (Fast, Guided)
    To automate referral workflows between HubSpot and Genius Referrals, you’ll typically need:

    • A HubSpot account with access to the records you’ll automate (usually Contacts and/or Deals)
    • A Genius Referrals account with your campaign ready (program + rewards rules)
    • A Zapier account to connect both apps (no-code automation)
  • -2-
    Setup in Genius Referrals + Zapier


    1. Connect HubSpot and Genius Referrals in Zapier (authenticate both)
    2. Choose your workflow: pick a trigger (event) and an action (what happens next)
    3. Map fields + test (email, name, IDs, status), then turn the Zap on

Common ways teams use
HubSpot + Genius Referrals

Referral activity synced to HubSpot for visibility
Send referral events into HubSpot so teams can track impact in the CRM:
  • Update a contact when a new referral happens
  • Add referral context for segmentation and follow-ups
  • Keep reporting consistent across lifecycle stages
Create members from HubSpot segments (automation-first)
Turn HubSpot into your enrollment engine:
  • When a contact joins a list or hits a lifecycle stage → Create Member in Genius Referrals
  • Trigger referral invites from HubSpot workflows
  • Keep enrollment rules standardized across campaigns
Incentive ops workflows aligned with pipeline milestones
Use automation to keep rewards and ops predictable:
  • Trigger Add Manual Bonus from a HubSpot event (e.g., milestone reached)
  • Reduce manual admin work and operational errors
  • Keep incentives tied to outcomes your team cares about

Genius Referrals Works With Your
Existing Tech Stack

25+ integrations available | Built for Marketers & Partner Teams | Explore the full ecosystem

What Our Customers Are Saying

  • Suelen Colev
    Iconnect Solutions
    The payout options are fantastic—our affiliates can choose how they want to be rewarded, which keeps them motivated. Highly recommend!
  • Crystal H.
    Kinsley Armelle
    We have used a variety of referral/affiliate web applications over the last few years. We have tried them all, big and small (ShareASale, Refersion, ReferralCandy, just to
    name a few).While they all worked okay for what we needed at the time, Genius Referrals is truly the total package.
  • Leo Kroeh
    WorldWide Capital & Trust
    Genius Referrals has completely transformed our referral program. Our affiliates love the easy-to-use tools, and we’ve seen a 40% increase in referrals since switching.

Frequently Asked Questions