The three biggest problems with CRMs - and why they matter
CRMs are supposed to make life easier. Manage your leads. Track your progress. Close more deals. But let’s be honest - they don’t always deliver.
For many, CRMs feel more like a chore than a solution. Why? Most CRMs are designed to tick boxes, not to help you do the work.
Here’s the truth about why most CRMs fail and what’s really at stake.
They take more time than they save
A CRM should be a time-saver. Instead, it often feels like another job. Updating leads, logging progress, and figuring out the next steps can take longer than the work itself. And don’t get me started on those systems that make you switch between tabs just to complete a simple task.
If you’ve ever found yourself staring at a CRM wondering why this feels harder than just writing it in a notebook, you’re not alone. CRMs are supposed to be invisible - working quietly in the background, not stealing your day.
What this costs you: Time. And not just any time - the valuable hours you should be spending on clients and closing deals.
They’re overloaded with features
Most CRMs try to do everything. Fancy dashboards. Dozens of customisation options. Tools you’ll never use. It’s like buying a car that comes with a spaceship control panel. Sounds impressive, but how much of it do you actually need?
The truth is, most people just want a clear way to manage leads, track what’s next, and follow up. But when you’re faced with too many options, it’s overwhelming. You stop using it. Leads go missing. Deals get delayed. The CRM becomes just another subscription you regret paying for.
What this costs you: Simplicity. And when things aren’t simple, they don’t get done.
They’re built for reporting, not action
Here’s the kicker - most CRMs aren’t built for the people doing the work. They’re built for managers who want to track it. They prioritise reporting over action, data over progress. That’s why using one can feel like running in circles - you’re inputting data to tick boxes, not to move leads forward.
If you’ve ever thought, “I’d be faster just doing this myself,” it’s because the CRM isn’t doing its job.
What this costs you: Results. When a system slows you down, it’s not a system - it’s a barrier.
A bad CRM doesn’t just waste your time - it risks your reputation. Leads fall through the cracks. Follow-ups are forgotten. Clients feel ignored. And all because the tool you’re using isn’t built for the way you actually work.
Here’s the truth - you don’t need fancy features or a long onboarding process. You need a tool that’s simple, fast, and works the way you do.
The best CRMs don’t make noise - they just work. If your current system feels more like a roadblock than a tool, it’s time to ask if it’s really serving you. After all, the point isn’t to manage leads - it’s to turn them into clients.
At GoggleCRM - we’re different, we’ve created a simple system to help you convert leads into clients - no complicated processes, import leads, add them to a workflow and GoggleCRM will nudge you to engage your prospects.