DiscoverRevOps Champions83 | The Key to CRM Adoption: Understanding User Needs | Kristen McGarr
83 | The Key to CRM Adoption: Understanding User Needs | Kristen McGarr

83 | The Key to CRM Adoption: Understanding User Needs | Kristen McGarr

Update: 2025-08-13
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In this eye-opening conversation, Brendon Dennewill sits down with Kristen McGarr, Founder and Fractional CRO from Adroit Insights, to discuss why most CRM implementations fail and what businesses can do differently. They dive deep into the critical importance of prioritizing people and processes before technology, sharing real-world examples of how this approach transformed a 6-person company into a 21-person team in just six months.

Kristen brings her unique perspective as both a CRO and CRM expert, explaining why adoption is the #1 metric for CRM success and how to think about your CRM as a valued team member rather than just another software expense. This episode is perfect for business leaders considering a CRM implementation, struggling with current adoption issues, or planning for growth.


What You'll Learn:

  • Why the "people, process, technology" framework is critical for CRM success
  • The real reasons CRM implementations fail (and how to avoid them)
  • How to calculate the true cost of CRM ownership beyond software subscriptions
  • Strategies for maintaining data integrity as your business grows
  • The importance of having an internal CRM champion


Resources Mentioned:

  • HubSpot: Comprehensive CRM and marketing platform
  • Zoho: Business software suite and CRM platform
  • Upwork: Platform for finding CRM support resources
  • IDC Research: Total value of ecosystem studies
  • Google Sheets integrations: For bridging spreadsheet users to CRM adoption

Is your business ready to scale? Take the Growth Readiness Score to find out. In 5 minutes, you’ll see:

  • Benchmark data showing how you stack up to other organizations
  • A clear view of your operational maturity
  • Whether your business is ready to scale (and what to do next if it’s not)

Let's Connect

Ready to unite your teams with RevOps strategies that eliminate costly silos and drive growth? Let's talk!

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83 | The Key to CRM Adoption: Understanding User Needs | Kristen McGarr

83 | The Key to CRM Adoption: Understanding User Needs | Kristen McGarr

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