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title: Sales Process Optimization & Automation Tips To Increase Revenue | B2B Marketing
description: B2B Marketing | If you are investing in lead generation today, but too few of those leads are turning into revenue, this blog is here to help. You'll find HubSpot CRM, sales automation, and reporting tips, along with...
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# Revenue Ops & Automation Blog

## [8 Areas to Focus Marketing and Sales During a Crisis (Even When Your Market Freezes Up)](https://blog.pipelineops.com/where-to-focus-marketing-and-sales-during-a-crisis-even-when-your-market-freezes-up)

 Posted by [Josh Paul](https://blog.pipelineops.com/author/josh-paul) on Mar 28, 2020 7:15:00 AM

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As a marketer and business owner, I am ambivalent about marketing and selling during this global health crisis. I know my company’s [HubSpot CRM and revenue operations programs](https://pipelineops.com/hubspot-crm-consulting-sales-hub-automation-customization-training/) make a huge difference for companies during normal times. However, what we’re facing today is anything *but* normal. 

Here is what I know:

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 Topics: [B2B Marketing](https://blog.pipelineops.com/tag/b2b-marketing), [Sales](https://blog.pipelineops.com/tag/sales), [Content Marketing](https://blog.pipelineops.com/tag/content-marketing)

## [Why The INBOUND Conference Is a Must-Attend Event For Serious HubSpot Customers [INFOGRAPHIC]](https://blog.pipelineops.com/why-the-inbound-conference-is-a-must-attend-event-for-hubspot-customers-infographic)

 Posted by [Josh Paul](https://blog.pipelineops.com/author/josh-paul) on Aug 12, 2019 4:33:51 PM

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## Get A Bullet-Proof Justification Framework

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 Topics: [B2B Marketing](https://blog.pipelineops.com/tag/b2b-marketing), [HubSpot](https://blog.pipelineops.com/tag/hubspot), [Inbound Marketing](https://blog.pipelineops.com/tag/inbound-marketing), [Content Marketing](https://blog.pipelineops.com/tag/content-marketing)

## [Why Am I So Passionate About Growing Businesses With HubSpot?](https://blog.pipelineops.com/why-am-i-so-passionate-about-growing-businesses-with-hubspot)

 Posted by [Josh Paul](https://blog.pipelineops.com/author/josh-paul) on Jul 9, 2019 10:46:52 AM

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I was about to wrap up the call and he asked...

“You don’t sound like other consultants. Why are you so passionate about growing businesses using HubSpot?”

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 Topics: [B2B Marketing](https://blog.pipelineops.com/tag/b2b-marketing), [HubSpot](https://blog.pipelineops.com/tag/hubspot)

## [Episode #28: How To Get Into More Sales Calls With Inbound Leads [Inbound Sales Tips]](https://blog.pipelineops.com/episode-28-how-to-get-into-more-sales-calls-with-inbound-leads-inbound-sales-tips)

 Posted by [Josh Paul](https://blog.pipelineops.com/author/josh-paul) on May 6, 2019 8:00:51 PM

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Is your sales team is struggling to get leads on the phone?

This might be one of those situations where technology and easy access to digital data are getting in the way of good old fashioned common sense.

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 Topics: [B2B Marketing](https://blog.pipelineops.com/tag/b2b-marketing), [Sales](https://blog.pipelineops.com/tag/sales), [Lead Management](https://blog.pipelineops.com/tag/lead-management)

## [Episode #15: How To Thrive With A Small Marketing Team In 2019](https://blog.pipelineops.com/podcast/episode-15-2019-small-marketing-team-survival-guide)

 Posted by [Josh Paul](https://blog.pipelineops.com/author/josh-paul) on Jan 2, 2019 1:13:47 AM

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## Welcome To Your 2019 Survival Guide

It has been way too long since I published a podcast episode for you.

The podcast drought ends today!

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 Topics: [B2B Marketing](https://blog.pipelineops.com/tag/b2b-marketing), [Podcast](https://blog.pipelineops.com/tag/podcast)

## [What Does A Modern Social Media Manager Do (And Do You Need One)?](https://blog.pipelineops.com/b2b-marketing/what-does-a-modern-social-media-manager-do-and-do-you-need-one)

 Posted by [Josh Paul](https://blog.pipelineops.com/author/josh-paul) on Oct 12, 2018 3:30:31 PM

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I used to knock the role of social media managers.

I was generating hundreds of leads each month by producing long-form content and marketing offers, while every social media manager I encountered was more concerned with being the only one in the company who knew the ins and outs of Facebook and Instagram. They didn't seem interested at all in weaving their expertise into a larger plan to grow the company.

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 Topics: [B2B Marketing](https://blog.pipelineops.com/tag/b2b-marketing), [Social Media](https://blog.pipelineops.com/tag/social-media)

## [HubSpot Basic vs HubSpot Professional: What is the Best Marketing Software for Your Business?](https://blog.pipelineops.com/b2b-marketing/hubspot-basic-vs-hubspot-professional-what-is-the-best-marketing-software-for-your-business)

 Posted by [Katie Oakes](https://blog.pipelineops.com/author/katie-oakes) on May 22, 2018 5:01:55 PM

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## The Biggest Difference Between HubSpot Basic and HubSpot Professional: Marketing Automation and Lead Nurturing

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 Topics: [B2B Marketing](https://blog.pipelineops.com/tag/b2b-marketing), [HubSpot](https://blog.pipelineops.com/tag/hubspot)

## [3 B2B Marketing Hacks to Grow Your Small Business](https://blog.pipelineops.com/b2b-marketing/b2b-small-business-marketing-hacks)

 Posted by [Josh Paul](https://blog.pipelineops.com/author/josh-paul) on Feb 20, 2017 3:56:01 PM

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I’ve spent the last 10 years working as *THE* marketing team, or the captain of a marketing team consisting of two or three people. I’ve seen a lot of successes, as well as a fair share of strategies and tactics that did not pan out.

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