“CRMs don't break overnight. They degrade gradually. By the time symptoms are visible, the root causes are deeply intertwined. A 3-week rescue sprint (audit, rebuild, test) saves months of accumulated damage.”
On CRM platform rescue engagements
Nick Hugh
Founder, AI Expert & Fractional CTO, Marshall Tech
Nick Hugh, AI Expert & Fractional CTO at Marshall Tech, Sydney
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