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First, discovery: your team needs to explain current processes, identify broken workflows, define lead stages, and clarify reporting requirements. Nobody outside your organization knows this. Second, data preparation: cleaning, deduplicating, and validating records before migration is internal work, even when an agency handles the technical import. Third, training and adoption: team members need to attend training sessions and practice using the system before go-live. Companies that appoint an internal "HubSpot Champion," someone accountable for adoption and platform decisions, see significantly better outcomes. Without that role, platforms drift into disuse within six months. 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