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The Gateway Drug Effect of Some CRMs: From Freebie to Fee Frenzy

Brandon Drake Published on: 30/03/2025

Think all CRMs are the same? Think again. Some start as a free dream but quickly turn into a costly nightmare. Don’t fall for the gateway drug trap—learn how to choose a CRM that grows with you, not against you. Your business deserves it! Read more.

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Your Goals Aren’t the Problem—Your Systems Are

Brandon Drake

Published on: 30/09/2025

Big goals won’t grow your business, smart systems will. Discover how a CRM turns ambition into action, helping you scale with clarity, consistency, and connection. Inspired by James Clear’s game-changing insight.

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Rejecting Average: How Uncommon Thinking Fuels Business Growth and CRM Innovation

Brandon Drake

Published on: 29/09/2025

Discover how rejecting popular thinking leads to uncommon business growth. Learn how my custom CRM add-on, the Networking Success Pack, leverages first-party data and intentional design to create lasting connections and stand out in a crowded market.

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What Is a CRM and Why Your Business Needs One

Brandon Drake

Published on: 26/09/2025

Feeling overwhelmed juggling your business relationships and missed opportunities? Discover how a CRM helps you organize contacts, stay engaged, and turn connections into growth, all while strengthening real human connections in today’s digital world.

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Email Platforms to CRMs: What Every Growing Business Needs to Know

Brandon Drake

Published on: 24/09/2025

Many entrepreneurs face the challenge of choosing the right email platform while wondering when to upgrade to a CRM. This post breaks down top options and explains why evolving beyond email software is key to sustainable business growth.

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