Adaptive Business Services

JANUARY 15, 2025

Since one size does not fit all, we are now offering three tiers of Nimble CRM training and implementation packages! I havent used CRM for over 25 years because it keeps me better organized, on-track, and better able to build relationships with clients and prospects. Rather, because Nimble CRM does that and more, it makes me money!

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Adaptive Business Services

MAY 3, 2023

I’d rather spend my time maximizing my chances of securing new business than trying to figure out why I did, or did not, achieve my goals. Working with folks on Nimble CRM, I run into both types of people. The post Nimble CRM is Designed to Build Relationships, Not Spreadsheets appeared first on Adaptive Business Services.

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Adaptive Business Services

AUGUST 4, 2020

As I am a Solution Partner for Nimble CRM, it only made sense to configure this application to assist me in my record keeping as well as to allow me to stay on top with this program’s suggestions. You can do all of this on paper, a spreadsheet, or even on a document, but if you have a CRM … why? .

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Adaptive Business Services

MARCH 3, 2021

Nimble CRM is likely the most social CRM that there is! Where does Nimble CRM fit in with social selling? . A form of Prospector is baked directly into Nimble CRM and it is very similar to their mobile apps. . LinkedIn and Facebook have closed member data to almost all third-party applications like Nimble CRM.

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Adaptive Business Services

MARCH 26, 2025

Are you thinking about a CRM? If you would like to explore whether or not Nimble CRM might be right for you, please book a free 30-minute Zoom consultation with me by going to my calendar. To learn more about our Nimble training and implementation services, please visit our Nimble CRM training services page.

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Adaptive Business Services

MARCH 31, 2021

Nimble CRM is built for salespeople. So, what makes Nimble the salesperson’s CRM? I’m not going to lie to you and tell you that Nimble or any CRM will maintain itself via thought transference! These types of deals are simply … better business and this fact holds true for the salesperson, the sales manager, and for the company.

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Adaptive Business Services

JUNE 2, 2021

The unfortunate fact is that a large majority of CRM implementations fail. In this series of articles, we’ll explore the many reasons why salespeople seem, almost universally, to HATE CRM. This is pretty easy to understand if your perception is that CRM will, at best, inhibit your selling. Dealing with CRM pushback.

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Adaptive Business Services

JANUARY 13, 2021

A few months back, a gentleman that I know contacted me and asked if he could speak with me about CRM in general as well as Nimble CRM specifically. I remember taking a selling skills assessment some years ago and one of the questions was about CRM. To paraphrase … “What does a CRM do?”. How should you use CRM every day?

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Adaptive Business Services

OCTOBER 30, 2024

Are you thinking about a CRM? If you would like to explore whether or not Nimble CRM might be right for you, please book a free 30-minute Zoom consultation with me by going to my calendar. To learn more about our Nimble training and implementation services, please visit our Nimble CRM training services page.

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Adaptive Business Services

JANUARY 20, 2021

A little over a week ago I had the privilege of doing a webinar with Nimble CRM. The 3 C’s of CRM. How to use your CRM to generate repeat and referral business. Integrating your CRM into your social selling strategies. The focus was on how a B2B salesperson should be using Nimble daily. Thank you to all!

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Adaptive Business Services

JANUARY 4, 2021

I’m pleased to announce that my first online course, “How to Leverage Nimble CRM to Dramatically Increase Your Revenues” , is now available. While I have been working on this course for months, it is representative of my decades of B2B selling and CRM experience. The post The Complete Nimble CRM Online Course is Now Available!

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Adaptive Business Services

MAY 15, 2024

Are you thinking about a CRM? If you would like to explore whether or not Nimble CRM might be right for you, please book a free 30-minute Zoom consultation with me by going to my calendar. To learn more about our Nimble training and implementation services, please visit our Nimble CRM training services page.

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Adaptive Business Services

FEBRUARY 3, 2021

This applies equally to your use of Nimble CRM as well as to your selling skills and characteristics. Nimble CRM isn’t complicated. The 3 C’s of CRM stands for Contacts, Calendars, and Communications and they can all be found in the heart of your CRM, the contact record. Activities, Calendars, and Messages in Nimble CRM.

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Adaptive Business Services

JUNE 5, 2024

Are you thinking about a CRM? If you would like to explore whether or not Nimble CRM might be right for you, please book a free 30-minute Zoom consultation with me by going to my calendar. To learn more about our Nimble training and implementation services, please visit our Nimble CRM training services page.

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Adaptive Business Services

MARCH 12, 2025

Nimble CRM – I have been a Nimble user, and an authorized Independent Solution Partner since before Nimble was introduced in 2012. I have used CRM since the late 80s. I simply cant imagine any salesperson not using some sort of CRM. A good CRM makes you money! Are you thinking about a CRM?

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Adaptive Business Services

JULY 10, 2024

While I am frequently implementing and training businesses on how to use Nimble CRM, I rarely (like never) have a chance to use it with a client in a practical application. As a part of coaching this individual, I also put them on Nimble CRM. Are you thinking about a CRM?

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Adaptive Business Services

MAY 26, 2021

The unfortunate fact is that a large majority of CRM implementations fail. In this series of articles, we are exploring the many reasons why salespeople seem, almost universally, to HATE CRM. This is pretty easy to understand if your perception is that CRM will, at best, inhibit your selling. How CRM can increase your sales.

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Adaptive Business Services

APRIL 17, 2024

Send Data Send Data Send Data Send Data Send Data Send Data The post Nimble CRM Tips & Updates – April 15 2024 appeared first on Adaptive Business Services.

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Adaptive Business Services

FEBRUARY 22, 2023

Most CRMs, and Nimble CRM is no exception, have some levels of privacy controls. I have always been of the opinion that CRM works best as a transparent and open database. Ideally, CRM is not just for salespeople. A unified database allows sales, marketing, and customer service departments to care for your clients.

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Adaptive Business Services

JULY 3, 2024

Maybe my emails don’t suck as bad as I had thought:) Are you thinking about a CRM? If you would like to explore whether or not Nimble CRM might be right for you, please book a free 30-minute Zoom consultation with me by going to my calendar.

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Adaptive Business Services

JULY 31, 2024

Some folks that I speak with are under the impression that, as I am a Solution Partner for Nimble CRM, I sell Nimble. I have never attempted to talk anybody into choosing Nimble over any other CRM application. Are you thinking about a CRM? Are you thinking about leveraging AI or advanced marketing in your business?

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Adaptive Business Services

APRIL 3, 2024

Nimble CRM Tips and Updates April 1, 2024 How do you like the new look? Updates At this time, we have no new updates to report for Nimble CRM. Please keep in mind that I can’t even draw stick people:) Are you thinking about a CRM? This was more of an experiment than anything and it is far from perfect!

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Adaptive Business Services

AUGUST 11, 2021

One of the nicest things about Nimble CRM is that it can be highly customized in order to meet your specific needs including as a Signage CRM …. I currently offer a complete video course on Nimble CRM. The post Customizing Nimble CRM for the Signage Industry [Video] appeared first on Adaptive Business Services.

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Adaptive Business Services

AUGUST 7, 2024

My area of expertise is Nimble CRM (specifically sales), however, I would be happy to connect you to an AI or marketing professional who I know and trust. The post Nimble CRM Tips & Updates – August 7 2024 appeared first on Adaptive Business Services.

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Adaptive Business Services

MAY 8, 2024

My website and LinkedIn page has a headline which says “Sales & Nimble CRM Training”. If you would like to explore whether or not Nimble CRM might be right for you, please book a free 30-minute Zoom consultation with me by going to my calendar. appears as my first name. Any email or message that I get addressed to “Craig M.”

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Adaptive Business Services

AUGUST 28, 2024

Maybe you are tech savvy or you have a CRM background and how hard can it be? I have used CRM since the late 80”s and I have been a Nimble Solution Partner since before it was introduced in 2012. There are many reasons for deciding to use a CRM … better organization, time savings, details at your fingerprints.

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Adaptive Business Services

SEPTEMBER 4, 2024

My area of expertise is Nimble CRM (specifically sales), however, I would be happy to connect you to an AI, managed services, or marketing professional who I know and trust. The post Nimble CRM Tips & Updates – September 4 2024 appeared first on Adaptive Business Services.

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Adaptive Business Services

MARCH 20, 2024

:) Before the introduction of Customer Relationship Managers (CRM), we had Contact Managers. Let’s explore how you can create and manage relationships with Nimble CRM … Watch the movie (at your own risk) – Rated PG-13 That will do it for this week. Are you thinking about a CRM?

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Adaptive Business Services

FEBRUARY 9, 2022

I had a chat with a gentleman recently who wanted to use Nimble CRM to monitor a contact’s social activity. If the social networks won’t come to my CRM, can my CRM go to them? The post If the Social Networks Won’t Come to Nimble, Nimble Will Go to Them appeared first on Adaptive Business Services.

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Adaptive Business Services

FEBRUARY 16, 2022

As far back as 2010 (maybe even earlier), I was writing quite a bit about how CRM was not addressing the fact that people were now connecting, conversing, and developing relationships on the new social channels. Around this same time I was contacted by Jon Ferrara who was getting ready to introduce Nimble Social CRM.

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Adaptive Business Services

AUGUST 21, 2024

My area of expertise is Nimble CRM (specifically sales), however, I would be happy to connect you to an AI, managed services, or marketing professional who I know and trust. The post Nimble CRM Tips & Updates – August 21 2024 appeared first on Adaptive Business Services.

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Adaptive Business Services

SEPTEMBER 6, 2023

Summer has come to an end, at least in my hemisphere, and so it is time to get back to work:) Here’s the latest news on Nimble CRM. Do these few simple things and your CRM will keep you on track and make you money! The post Nimble CRM Updates – September 2023 appeared first on Adaptive Business Services.

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Adaptive Business Services

FEBRUARY 7, 2024

Are you thinking about a CRM? If you would like to explore whether or not Nimble CRM might be right for you, please book a free 30-minute Zoom consultation with me by going to my calendar. To learn more about our Nimble training and implementation services, please visit our Nimble CRM training services page.

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Adaptive Business Services

JANUARY 24, 2024

As a salesperson, I was first introduced to the predecessor of today’s Nimble CRM … the tickler file. A prospective client had a 3×5 card, generally with their business card stapled to it, and this was used to keep track of activities. What are some of the general company benefits from a well managed CRM … Increased revenues.

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Adaptive Business Services

OCTOBER 4, 2023

Lots of Nimble CRM news to report this month! The post Nimble CRM Updates – October 2023 appeared first on Adaptive Business Services. Email reply reminder notes – Reply reminders were literally rolling out when I sent the last newsletter so here are some updated resources … Article.

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Adaptive Business Services

FEBRUARY 21, 2024

Updates In our last post, Nimble CRM had just released the ability to add delay send and message draft saves in the new compose window. That’s a lot of drilling:) Are you thinking about a CRM? To learn more about our Nimble training and implementation services, please visit our Nimble CRM training services page.

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Adaptive Business Services

NOVEMBER 13, 2024

There are hundreds, if not thousands, of CRM systems out there and a very large number of them are very good. CRM, inherently, is not that complicated. However, if you really want to leverage the power of your CRM, respectfully, you probably will want someone like me to show you how to do that. I am not a CRM consultant.

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