Normally when you fire up an episode of the HubHeroes podcast, the title is a dead giveaway of what we're going to be talking about. In a split second, you immediately understand the what, the why, the how, and the when of what we're going to be covering. Not today, however. In fact, the topic for this week's episode is horse of a very different color.

This week, we've brought in the one and only Kevin Dunn, a senior manager from HubSpot Academy, to have an illuminating conversation about something many of you have likely never heard of – HubSpot Solutions Architect. 

A solutions architect is the person responsible for deep technical discovery, customized solution design, and data and systems integration mapping on the HubSpot platform. Or, put another way, they are tasked with understanding whether what a business wants to do in HubSpot is feasible. And, if so, how?

Now, if you're sitting there thinking to yourself, "Thanks for that definition, George, but I now have more questions than answers, because I still don't totally get what architects have to do with HubSpot!" don't worry. This exciting episode is an invitation to follow us down the rabbit hole into new, exciting and uncharted territory. 

IN THIS EPISODE, YOU'LL LEARN ...

• What the heck is a HubSpot Solutions Architect really, and what do they do?
• Why is a HubSpot Solutions Architect so important?
• What has changed in the inbound and HubSpot world where now HubSpot Solutions Architects are necessary?
• What's the difference between a HubSpot Admin and a HubSpot Solutions Architect? Where does the work of an architect end and an admin begin?
• How do you know if you need a HubSpot Solutions Architect?
• Where do developers fit into this whole conversation?

And much, much more ... 

NOW, LISTEN TO THIS WEEK'S EPISODE

YOUR ONE THING FROM THIS EPISODE

If you're a HubSpot partner agency, don't immediately jump to the conclusion that hiring a HubSpot Solutions Architect is a must for you. First, check in with your sales team to see how they're handling those more technical conversations around HubSpot, before assuming that's a pain point for them.

If you're not an agency, the message is also to not panic or make any big decisions without looking at your business and how you are, can, and should be using HubSpot. Yes, the world of HubSpot has become much more rich and complex, and this conversation is a clear example of that. And it's also a very exciting time in the HubSpot world. 

RESOURCES FOR THIS EPISODE

Some of these we talked about, others we're adding because they're only going to make the episode that much sweeter for you ... 

• 12 strange buildings from Architectural Digest
• HubSpot consulting is always available, if you want me to address your specific HubSpot customization challenges 1-on-1 with you
• Join The HubHeroes Podcast community!
• Wait, what the heck is The HubHeroes Podcast?!