The Best CRM Is the One You Actually Use

The Best CRM Is the One You Actually Use

April 29, 20252 min read

The Best CRM Is the One You Actually Use

If you’ve ever thought, “I really should be using my CRM more” — you’re in good company.
Truth is, it's not just about a CRM. It's about having all your business tools working together:

  • Your CRM

  • Your lead sorting

  • Your email campaigns

  • Your website

  • Your social media planner

When these tools are connected and flowing smoothly, you’re not just “doing marketing.” You’re running a real business with real momentum.

But here’s where most agents get stuck:
They get overwhelmed trying to do it all at once. So instead, they don't really use it at all. Sound familiar?


So How Do You Actually Build Into Using It?

Step 1: Start small.
Pick one thing your CRM can do — like setting up auto-reminders for leads — and master just that first.

Step 2: Layer it.
Once you’re comfortable, add your email campaigns into the system. Set up a few templates or automate a monthly newsletter. It doesn't have to be fancy!

Step 3: Make it a weekly habit.
Every week, spend 30 minutes organizing contacts, updating notes, or setting tasks inside your CRM. (Pro tip: Block it on your calendar like an appointment!)

Small steps turn into massive momentum when you stay consistent.


What SLMP Offers (and Why It’s a Game Changer)

At Streamline Marketing Pro, we get it — systems only work when you actually use them.
That’s why, for a limited time, we’re offering six private coaching calls to help you fully unlock your CRM (and all your business tools).

We’ll walk you through:

  • How to customize your CRM the right way

  • How to sort and prioritize your leads

  • How to integrate your email, website, and social media planning into one streamlined system

  • How to turn the chaos into a real, repeatable business


The best CRM is built to help you win — not overwhelm you.
With the right system that's easy to use and fully integrated into your business, you’ll stop feeling stuck and start feeling unstoppable.

Ready to finally love your system? We’re here to help.


Jenny has 20 years of serving agents in multiple states for transaction management, marketing and business management services.  Jenny also regularly assists brokerages with systems set up, processes, agent training and education, and agent contract coaching.

Jenny Carlson - SLMP

Jenny has 20 years of serving agents in multiple states for transaction management, marketing and business management services. Jenny also regularly assists brokerages with systems set up, processes, agent training and education, and agent contract coaching.

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