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Why Diversity is the Ultimate Business Superpower

Why Diversity is the Ultimate Business Superpower

Why Diversity is the Ultimate Business SuperpowerNick Rustad, Business Coach
Published on: 17/09/2025

We believe that innovation thrives on diversity. As an online CRM serving a global clientele, we are acutely aware that the strength of our product and the success of our customers are directly linked to the richness of perspectives.

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The Great CRM Platform Shift: How AI-Native Systems Are Crushing Traditional Business Growth Models

The Great CRM Platform Shift: How AI-Native Systems Are Crushing Traditional Business Growth Models

The Great CRM Platform Shift: How AI-Native Systems Are Crushing Traditional Business Growth ModelsNick Rustad, Business Coach
Published on: 02/09/2025

Let me paint you a picture of two companies that started the same month in 2024. Company A invested in a traditional CRM system, spent months on implementation, and trained their team on complex workflows. Company B chose an AI-native CRM platform and was seeing measurable results within weeks.

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How Marketing Automation Can Triple Your Lead Generation Results

How Marketing Automation Can Triple Your Lead Generation Results

How Marketing Automation Can Triple Your Lead Generation ResultsNick Rustad, Business Coach
Published on: 05/07/2025

Lead generation remains one of the biggest challenges facing businesses today. Traditional approaches to attracting and converting prospects are becoming increasingly expensive and less effective as markets become more crowded and buyers become more sophisticated. Howeve

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1StContact.AI for Digital Marketing Agencies – Why Every Agency Should Consider 1StContact.AI in 2025

1StContact.AI for Digital Marketing Agencies – Why Every Agency Should Consider 1StContact.AI in 2025

1StContact.AI for Digital Marketing Agencies – Why Every Agency Should Consider 1StContact.AI in 2025Nick Rustad, Business Coach
Published on: 03/07/2025

Running a digital marketing agency feels like juggling flaming torches while riding a unicycle sometimes. Between managing client campaigns, nurturing leads, and trying to scale your business, it's easy to feel overwhelmed by the sheer number of platforms and tools you need to keep everything running smoothly.

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