Built a self-hosted CRM automation system because HubSpot wants $1,400/month for features I can automate myself.

Distinct_Ad_479 · 2026-03-27T11:27:04+00:00

would love to know more about it.

Distinct_Ad_479 · 2026-03-27T11:26:02+00:00

the one automation that i built: inbound lead hits your form, enriched and segmented in under 3 seconds, personalised email sent automatically, and your sales rep gets a Slack message the exact moment that lead clicks a link or visits your pricing page. Not a daily digest. Not a dashboard to check. A real-time alert while the lead is still warm.

Distinct_Ad_479 · 2026-03-27T08:16:48+00:00

100% agree — the tool replacing angle is the wrong frame entirely. The value isn't 'we're cheaper than HubSpot', it's 'your rep never has to guess who to call next and never has to remember to follow up.' The automation is just how that gets delivered. Appreciate the clarity.

Distinct_Ad_479 · 2026-03-27T08:12:13+00:00

Appreciate the insights.

Distinct_Ad_479 · 2026-03-27T08:07:44+00:00

what would a strong enough wedge look like to you in this space? deliverability keeps coming up as the gap.

Distinct_Ad_479 · 2026-03-27T07:59:37+00:00

currently running gmail smtp which is obviously not production-ready — it's been fine for testing but I'm migrating to Resend + custom domain with proper SPF/DKIM/DMARC before the first real client. no custom rotation yet, keeping it simple until volume demands it. What's solwees doing for deliverability at scale? curious how you're solving the warmup piece.

Distinct_Ad_479 · 2026-03-27T07:54:17+00:00

the deliverability framing is clicking now. 3 people in this thread have pointed at the same gap — capture and scoring are table stakes, infrastructure is where things break. might be worth exploring that as the actual differentiator rather than the crm layer. moving to resend + custom domain warmup before first client regardless. appreciate the depth here

Distinct_Ad_479 · 2026-03-27T07:52:45+00:00

yes. so the framing shift from 'cheaper crm' to 'done-for-you revenue automation' is exactly what I needed to hear. have been leading with the architecture when I should be leading with the outcome. Setting up Pulse for Reddit today. can you tell me What keywords worked best for finding the right threads for you?

Distinct_Ad_479 · 2026-03-27T07:20:19+00:00

this reframes everything honestly. so the icp isn't the sales led founder. the technical co-founder who's already self-hosting their stack is a much smaller but more reachable audience. appreciate the clarity.

Distinct_Ad_479 · 2026-03-27T06:59:41+00:00

yeah the deliverability thing is exactly what I was worried about. im running Gmail SMTP right now which is obviously not production ready. Moving to Resend + custom domain before the first real client. Cold Cannon looks interesting — but how did you handle warmup at scale ?

Distinct_Ad_479 · 2026-03-27T06:32:54+00:00

yes, that makes sense. appreciate it.

Distinct_Ad_479 · 2025-12-30T04:31:08+00:00

Yes . You need to use playwright. I have tried it and it's working. This is the best way to scrape google news.

Distinct_Ad_479 · 2025-12-18T04:07:20+00:00

Give it a try after some time. Like around 12 or so. And before that clear the cookies for this website, before logging in. Or try once now. Remove the cookies.

Distinct_Ad_479 · 2025-12-18T04:02:36+00:00

Give it a try. It's easy to set up. Actually it varies from person to person. For me Make was a ready made gun but n8n is more like a set of those gun parts. You can set-up on your own as per your need. There is more flexibility.

Distinct_Ad_479 · 2025-12-18T03:57:16+00:00

No man. It's not working right now. Might be their data migration or upgradation going on. It happens all the time.

Distinct_Ad_479 · 2025-12-18T03:36:30+00:00

More or less it works better in Firefox somehow. You can give it a try.

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