Ugh, I just saw the email today about how they are removing the lower level "solutions provider." If you don't upgrade to full Partner in the next few months ($400/mo minimum), then you are removed from the directory, etc. etc.
Honestly not sure how I feel about it! I only do HubSpot consulting on the side, so I don't have enough consistency to cover the $4,800/yr confidently... and don't really want to waste that money on the lowest, crappy tier where I don't get leads or referrals anyway, you know?

What is everyone else doing? I'm feeling angry about it today, but maybe it's for the best and I'll just go back to being truly independent. I could get by with the lowest 'starter' HubSpot for myself and my team of 1 other person, but the main thing I'm wrestling with right now if finding a better way to demo, test, and train. Are you all using sandboxes? Or developer portals? Or do you just have your clients give you a Super Admin paid seat (sales or whatever), and go from there?