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Plan for data imports

Plan for data imports

- Imagine a world where you can take your current spreadsheet of contacts or an exported database from an old system and simply import it into a CRM where you can see your contacts and all their information and collaborate with other team members to drive more sales and build repeat business. In my work, I've had to collaborate with team members on our incoming prospects with a system built on transparency, which helped us work together for more powerful relationship building, more efficient analysis of our efforts, and a much more personalized communication style, and it helped close more deals with more delighted customers than ever. Sound like something you'd like? I'm going to walk you through the planning stage of data imports. As you set up your CRM, planning for the right information and setting up the best case scenario for properties will help you with long-term happiness. Here's a hopefully familiar story to highlight the power of import planning. You have a list of contacts…

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