CRMprov

Ep. 25: The CRM Is Implemented - Now What? Considering the Value of 3rd Party Components… (Part 1 of 2)

Episode Summary

Mickey joins up with an old friend and colleague, Len Lipkin, to discuss what is the better solution - a single system (that might be the “jack of all trades - master of none”) or a primary CRM with other third party solutions “bolted onto it.” Len - who has been a professional higher ed implementation consultant and currently owns this responsibility at the University of the Arts in Philadelphia, brings years of practical experience to this conversation.

Episode Notes

In today’s environment, almost every institution has a functioning CRM. But, is the software platform offering all the benefits and solutions that your institution needs to maximize process and efficiency?  

Mickey joins up with an old friend and colleague, Len Lipkin, to discuss what is the better solution - a single system (that might be the “jack of all trades - master of none”) or a primary CRM with other third party solutions “bolted onto it.” Len - who has been a professional higher ed implementation consultant and currently owns this responsibility at the University of the Arts in Philadelphia, brings years of practical experience to this conversation.

Have you been trying to tighten a process, but you have to make your CRM & data meld with other systems within the institution? Have you been wanting more out of your CRM - but your current software doesn’t offer the feature? Have you been wondering if adding a 3rd party solution will improve or lead to the demise of your current CRM or the data/insights you get from it?

Does any of this sound familiar? If so, take 30 minutes and listen to the practical experience and quizzical insight that the CRMprov team and guests offer during the first segment of this 2-part series. 

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