Unlocking Small Business Success with AI & Smart CRMs 🚀 | Featuring Craig Poulton

Episode Overview:

In this episode of the Marketing in the Age of AI Podcast's AI Agent Series, we delve into the transformative world of AI and smart tools in small business marketing. Host Emanuel Rose welcomes Craig Poulton, the innovative founder of SmartDesk CRM, who shares his fascinating journey from the early days of hand-coding websites to leading a powerful CRM platform tailored for SMBs. 👉 Don’t miss this insider look at how SmartDesk is revolutionizing lead generation, sales, and customer service while keeping the focus on human-centric marketing strategies.

What You'll Learn:

• The evolution and rise of SmartDesk CRM for small businesses 🚀

• How to streamline lead gen and customer service with CRM tools

• Why AI enhances rather than replaces human marketing strategies

• Tips for migrating and maximizing value from a CRM

• Insights into AI-driven content development and more

Featured Guest:

Craig Poulton, Founder of SmartDesk CRM, brings over two decades of digital growth experience. Learn how Craig and his platform provide enterprise-level CRM tools at startup-friendly prices, empowering small businesses to achieve bigger marketing goals.

Episode Highlights:

• Craig's journey from coding websites in the ‘90s to building all-in-one CRM solutions

• The importance of a robust CRM in managing sales, leads, and customer services

• Learn why a solid CRM is essential over spreadsheets and sticky notes 📝

• Explore innovative AI integrations in marketing and CRMs

• Discussing future innovations and Craig’s perspective on AI ethics in business

Connect and Explore More:

Connect with Emanuel Rose:

• LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/b2b-leadgeneration/

• Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/emanuelroseauthor/

• Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/EmanuelRoseAuthor

• YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@marketingintheageofai-ec6fx

Connect with Craig Poulton:

• LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/craigpoulton/

• Website: http://www.smartdeskcrm.com

• Email: [e-mail]

Further Reading or Resources:

For more insights, check out our comprehensive blog post on rewriting the rules of marketing with AI and CRM innovation: Blog Post Link

Discover Emanuel's book, "Authentic Marketing in the Age of AI" at https://emanuelrose.com/product/authentic-marketing-in-the-age-of-ai/

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