The Sales and Rev Ops Effect

CRM Showdown: 13 Platforms Rated, Roasted, and Recommended (Part 2 with Chris Smith)


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Not all CRMs are created equal, and some are just plain painful.

In Part 2 of my conversation with CRM expert Chris Smith (author of CRM Shouldn’t Suck), we get into the practical stuff: 13 CRM platforms reviewed. Who are they really for? What’s actually worth the money? And which ones will give your sales team a headache?

🧠 What we cover:

  • Salesforce vs Microsoft Dynamics — which makes more sense for your business?

  • The truth about HubSpot, Zoho, Pipedrive, and other popular names

  • Why custom CRMs and ERP-integrated CRMs can backfire

  • Open-source CRM warnings: what no one tells you

  • What to look for in a platform if you're a small business or scaling startup

This is the episode where things get spicy — honest, unfiltered, and actually helpful if you’re trying to choose a CRM that won’t hold your business back.

💡 Part 1 covers how AI is transforming the entire CRM landscape. Definitely watch that too if you haven’t yet!


Chris Smith on LinkedIn https://www.linkedin.com/in/christophersmith8/

Grab your copy of CRM Shouldn't Suck here: https://www.barnesandnoble.com/w/crm-shouldnt-suck-christopher-smith/1146899077


Charlene Thompson on LinkedIn https://www.linkedin.com/in/charlene-thompson-salesops/


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The Sales and Rev Ops EffectBy Charlene Thompson