When do you think a CRM actually becomes worth using? I’ve found that setting one up too early can sometimes create more work than value if you’re still just trying to get deals in the door. Do you use one from the start, when you’re juggling potential leads, or wait until you have a few clients/leads to manage after closing? And which CRM do you recommend?

Fun new paywall from OpenAI with a fixed number of "usage limit resets" (really they are "usage resets"). Nice way of creating "helpful" upsells...and perhaps make you feel like you are well into the next tier.

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Anyone else building tools with Claude Code/Gemini CLI on a VPS utilizing self hosted N8N with Redis, Twilio, Postgres, and a few other open source self hosted technologies like Chatwoot, Twenty CRM? I have really found installing CC and CLI on the VPS itself with appropriate guardrails is a game changer. Granted I do have a background in Software Development, but this technology has really made the barrier to entry soooo much lower.

Does anyone use an email verification tool for their cold email campaigns? I'm currently using million verifier.com, it seems pretty legit. But just wanted to see if anyone has any recommendations for solid budget friendly tools?