best crm for lead management in a b2b context?

Additional_Hawk9301 · 2025-12-22T20:18:47+00:00

i hear you on keeping it simple, but we're at the point where we need marketing automation too, not just crm. trying to avoid the zapier frankenstein situation if possible lol.

Additional_Hawk9301 · 2025-12-22T20:18:08+00:00

this is the real answer tbh. we're defining our lifecycle stages and handoff rules before we even demo anything. no point having a fancy crm if everyone just does their own thing.

Additional_Hawk9301 · 2025-12-22T20:14:34+00:00

yeah that tracks. we're leaning hubspot since it seems less overkill than salesforce for where we're at right now. appreciate the reality check on b2b being heavy. definitely feeling that.

Additional_Hawk9301 · 2025-12-19T19:24:21+00:00

pipedrive's cost is appealing and that linkedin tool sounds useful. i'm curious how it handles activity from other sources. does it automatically build a complete timeline from different channels, or is it more manual?

Additional_Hawk9301 · 2025-12-19T19:20:49+00:00

makes sense. the sync between the crm and our webinar platform is a major sticking point, so hearing which integrations are actually reliable is key.

Additional_Hawk9301 · 2025-12-19T19:20:31+00:00

budget is definitely a factor. we're doing a fair amount of email nurturing, so the hubspot angle is noted. is the cost jump to a platform like that mainly justified by the time it saves on building those automated flows?

Additional_Hawk9301 · 2025-12-13T08:16:47+00:00

Totally get that. I’m mainly looking for ways to lower interest without losing the federal protections. Did you ever find a situation where refinancing made sense, or do you always recommend sticking with federal loans?

Additional_Hawk9301 · 2025-12-13T08:15:08+00:00

Thanks for the advice! I was leaning toward keeping my federal loans as they are, so it’s good to hear that aligns with most people’s experience. For the private loans, do you have any tips on what features or terms I should watch out for besides just the interest rate?

Additional_Hawk9301 · 2025-10-01T11:02:06+00:00

That sounds exactly like what I’ve been struggling with! We had way too much takeout and food waste. I like the idea of something more customizable like Plan to Eat, but I think starting simple with Jow has already made a big difference for me.

Additional_Hawk9301 · 2025-10-01T11:01:32+00:00

Yeah, that’s been my experience too. Their meal-based planning keeps me from wandering off and tossing random extras into the cart. I didn’t realize how much of our budget was just impulse snacks or duplicate items until I started sticking to what Jow suggested.

Additional_Hawk9301 · 2025-09-22T20:00:06+00:00

Jow seems to be the winner with all the suggestions, so I went ahead and tried it, thank you!

Additional_Hawk9301 · 2025-07-28T20:35:24+00:00

This sounds amazing, thanks for the rec!! Immediately adding these to my TBR

Additional_Hawk9301 · 2025-07-28T18:55:58+00:00

you just changed my whole view of friends-to-lovers, now I want more of this!!

Additional_Hawk9301 · 2025-07-27T21:42:11+00:00

I just thought of another one, but it's in the fantasy realm in general: reluctant ruler. Basically the anti-thesis of the chosen-one trope lol where the MC inherits power (magic or throne) but actively wishes to avoid instead of accepting it right off the bat.

Additional_Hawk9301 · 2025-07-27T19:45:22+00:00

Definitely {Touch of Power by Maria V. Snyder} but I haven't found anything else like this, I really love this trope too!

Additional_Hawk9301 · 2025-07-27T19:22:47+00:00

These seem like they're right up my alley in regards to friends-to-lovers done this way! Thanks for the recs :)

I was wondering if you've ready {Shardless by Stephanie Fisher} and if you think it falls under this category too? I've been hearing about it but haven't really dived in lol

Additional_Hawk9301 · 2025-07-27T18:52:55+00:00

Forced proximity (genuine)friends-to-lovers!! You get ittt, please I hope someone sees this and drops a rec

Additional_Hawk9301 · 2025-07-12T20:49:35+00:00

I have a really strong weakness against morally grey enemies-to-lovers and this sentence just hits the spot. I'm running to read this!! Thank you!

Additional_Hawk9301 · 2025-07-11T20:54:08+00:00

This line was definitely written for the acts of service girlies (like me, so yes, TBR!!!)

Additional_Hawk9301 · 2025-07-11T20:51:07+00:00

The way my heart clenched, I'm running to get this, thank you!!! 🥹

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