How to Avoid CRM Implementation Challenges
Posted by Christina R. Fritsch JD, Founder and CRM Success Consultant on
October 19, 2022
Category CRM Data Quality eMarketing Did you know that 70% of all CRM implementations fail to meet expectations? A failed CRM implementation costs firms thousands of dollars, and wasted time and resources. And for those in charge of running the CRM system, credibility. But these...
The CRM Marathon – and CRM Hurdles
Posted by Christina R. Fritsch JD, Founder and CRM Success Consultant on
October 16, 2022
Category CRM To finish a CRM marathon, you will need patience and persistence. Honestly, almost no runner feels like getting up at 5 a.m. every day to hit the road, but real winners keep going. They know that if they persist, they...
The CRM Marathon – and the Data Dash
Posted by Christina R. Fritsch JD, Founder and CRM Success Consultant on
October 9, 2022
Category Data Quality Along the CRM implementation route, data quality issues are a common hurdle for every organization. Here’s why: during a law firm CRM rollout, thousands of shared contacts quickly flow into the system from users. Some of these records contain incomplete...
The CRM Marathon: Training for the Race
Posted by Christina R. Fritsch JD, Founder and CRM Success Consultant on
September 29, 2022
Category CRM If you want to win any race, you have to train. For training to be effective, you need to start well in advance of the race and don’t expect quick results. While inadequate training won't get you to the finish...
Have a Very Merry Holiday (List)
Posted by Christina R. Fritsch JD, Founder and CRM Success Consultant and David Whiteside, Director, Client Growth & Success on
September 27, 2022
Category Data Quality eMarketing Marketing Technology Outsourcing We may seem like those crazy neighbors at the end of the block who are already putting up the colored lights and inflatables for the holidays weeks before Halloween, but if you are tasked with your firm’s holiday card list,...
CRM Marathon Coaches
Posted by Christina R. Fritsch JD, Founder and CRM Success Consultant on
September 22, 2022
Category CRM It’s impossible to win any race without a good coach. Not everyone has had experience rolling out a CRM system before. Many firms also lack adequate internal resources or have limited bandwidth. As a result, asking for help isn't just...
The Do’s and Don’ts of Data Cleaning – Don’t Drown in Bad Data
Posted by Christina R. Fritsch JD, Founder and CRM Success Consultant and Rachel Fields, Client Success Consultant on
September 19, 2022
Category CRM Data Quality eMarketing Bad CRM data can compound exponentially, impacting marketing and business development. It’s essential to understand the scope of your data problems and follow a plan for regular data cleaning. Have you ever heard the saying, “No man ever steps into...
The CRM Marathon Cheerleaders
Posted by Christina R. Fritsch JD, Founder and CRM Success Consultant on
September 15, 2022
Category CRM Uncategorized CRM should be a team sport. Trying to go it alone in implementing a CRM is not only painful, it’s impossible. A number of key stakeholders should be drafted to help ensure success. The Marketing team is critical for defining...
Six Steps to a Successful CRM Implementation
Posted by Christina R. Fritsch JD, Founder and CRM Success Consultant on
September 7, 2022
Category CRM Data Quality A successful CRM implementation is not necessarily easy. But not everyone gets that. In fact, sometimes it seems that organizations think you can just buy a CRM system, plug it in and turn it on and clients will line up...
The CRM Marathon: Plotting Your CRM Course
Posted by Christina R. Fritsch JD, Founder and CRM Success Consultant on
September 5, 2022
Category CRM Uncategorized Before embarking on your CRM marathon, it’s important to plot the best course. To do this, it’s helpful to determine where you are now. Successful CRM implementations begin with a comprehensive assessment of your current situation. Think about the reasons...