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August 24, 2025 32 mins

Welcome back to CPQ Talk! In this episode, we're tackling a topic that every sales leader and professional should understand: the hidden costs and strategic pitfalls of "all-in-one" CRM and Quoting platforms.

Have you ever been promised a single solution that does it all? We're pulling back the curtain to explore how the push for rapid growth driven by venture capital and private equity funding often forces companies to build solutions that are a "jack of all trades, master of none". We'll reveal why this dream of a single, all-encompassing solution often leads to limited functionality and a clunky sales process.

We’ll also explore the strategic solutions that empower you to invest in a specialized, best-of-breed tech stack that truly empowers your sales team and integrates seamlessly with your CRM, ERP, and accounting systems.

Tune in to discover how to move beyond the "all-in-one" trap and make smarter technology investments. Don't just quote, intelligently configure and win!

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