INFuse Data CRM Case Study

Client: INFuse Data (UK-based analytics & data services provider)
Service Provided: HubSpot CRM optimisation, sales enablement, and lead-gen system integration
Partner: Digital State Consulting

The Challenge

INFuse Data had a strong command of HubSpot and were already using the platform effectively for managing existing client contacts and day-to-day operations.

However, several challenges remained:

  • HubSpot was being used primarily as a contact repository, not as a proactive sales engine.
  • Sales pipeline visibility was limited — the system lacked structured deal stages and activity tracking.
  • Digital State’s external lead-generation systems were not yet fully integrated, creating manual effort and data silos.
  • Recorded activities (emails, calls, outreach) were not consistently optimised to feed into reporting and insights.

The Solution

Digital State Consulting delivered a sales-focused HubSpot optimisation that built on the client’s strong base knowledge:

  1. Sales pipeline structuring
    Designed and implemented clear sales stages, ensuring leads could be tracked from first contact through to close.
  2. Activity optimisation & recording
    Configured HubSpot so that all emails, calls, meetings, and outreach from Digital State were automatically logged, categorised, and visible.
  3. Zapier integrations
    Connected Digital State’s lead-generation systems directly into HubSpot via complex, multi-step Zapier workflows — ensuring new prospects flowed instantly and seamlessly into the CRM.
  4. Enhanced reporting & dashboards
    Built dashboards focusing on pipeline health, deal conversion rates, and activity impact, giving leadership full visibility.
  5. Sales enablement training
    Shifted the client’s usage from contact management towards active sales operations — showing teams how to leverage automation, sequences, and tracking for revenue growth.

Results

Metric / Outcome Before After
CRM usage Strong, but contact-focused Sales-driven, pipeline-centric
Activity logging Inconsistent, limited optimisation All DSC activity recorded & optimised in HubSpot
Lead-gen integration Manual transfers, siloed data Automated via Zapier, instant lead flow into HubSpot
Pipeline visibility Limited reporting on sales opportunities Clear dashboards, full sales journey tracked
Business impact HubSpot under-leveraged for new business growth HubSpot central to sales process and client acquisition

“We already knew HubSpot inside out, but Digital State helped us take it to the next level. By making it sales-centric, ensuring every activity was logged, and integrating their lead-gen system directly into HubSpot, they gave us a platform that truly drives growth.”

“The Zapier workflows mean our pipeline updates in real time — no duplication, no manual uploads, just instant clarity.”

Why It Worked

  • Client already strong on HubSpot — allowed the project to focus on sales optimisation, not training basics.
  • Digital State’s own lead-gen systems were directly embedded, ensuring seamless workflows.
  • Automation via Zapier eliminated manual processes and guaranteed up-to-date data.
  • Activity optimisation gave full visibility across sales efforts, enabling smarter reporting.

Next Steps

  • Introduce predictive lead scoring for prioritisation.
  • Build advanced sales sequences within HubSpot for nurturing.
  • Extend Zapier automations into marketing workflows.
  • Regular pipeline reviews to refine deal stages.

Summary

Digital State Consulting helped INFuse Data transform their already strong use of HubSpot into a fully sales-driven CRM environment. By recording all activity, structuring the pipeline, and connecting Digital State’s lead-gen systems via advanced Zapier integrations, HubSpot has become a central growth engine — not just a contact management tool.