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How to Get Better Leads and Improve Sales with HubSpot

Written by Drew Medley | January, 3, 2025

At The Diamond Group, we’ve worked with businesses of all shapes and sizes to help them grow smarter, not harder. One thing we’ve learned over the years is this: chasing bad leads is like trying to fill a leaky bucket. You’re wasting time, money, and energy when you could be focusing on leads that are genuinely interested in what you offer.

So, what’s the fix? Enter HubSpot—our go-to tool for generating better leads and boosting sales. We’re not just recommending it; we’ve seen it transform businesses firsthand. In this blog, we’re sharing our insider knowledge, not in broad strokes, but as if we’re sitting down with you, one-on-one, to map out a strategy tailored to your success.

Why Quality Leads Trump Quantity Every Time

Before we dive into HubSpot’s capabilities, let’s address a common misconception: more leads don’t always mean better results. Imagine this—you get 1,000 leads from a campaign, but 90% are unqualified. 

What happens next? Your sales team wastes hours chasing down dead ends, frustration builds, and morale drops. We’ve seen this play out too many times to count.

At The Diamond Group, we believe in working smarter. That means focusing on quality leads—the ones who are actively searching for solutions you can provide. HubSpot equips us (and you) to attract those leads by understanding their behaviors, interests, and needs.

Generating Better Leads with HubSpot

When we implement HubSpot for clients, the first step is always to refine how they attract leads. HubSpot isn’t just a platform—it’s a toolkit designed to help you capture attention and convert it into action.

Landing Pages that Work as Hard as You Do

A well-designed landing page can make or break your lead generation efforts. With HubSpot, creating high-converting landing pages is seamless. What makes them effective? Customization. Each page can be tailored to your audience and aligned with your goals.

We’ve seen clients double their conversion rates simply by using HubSpot’s A/B testing features. Testing headlines, CTAs, or even button colors might sound small, but these tweaks can lead to massive improvements.

Smarter Forms and CTAs

Think about your website forms. Are they asking the right questions? HubSpot’s smart forms adapt based on user behavior. 

For example, if someone has already provided their email address, the form skips that field the next time they visit. This creates a smoother experience—and fewer abandoned forms.

Real-Time Engagement with Chatbots

Picture this: A visitor lands on your site, intrigued but unsure. They’re not ready to fill out a form, but they have questions. That’s where HubSpot’s live chat and chatbot tools shine. 

They provide instant answers, build trust, and guide leads toward conversion. We’ve seen these tools increase engagement for our clients.

Nurturing Leads with HubSpot CRM

Once we’ve attracted high-quality leads, the next step is nurturing them. HubSpot CRM acts as the central hub for all your customer interactions, ensuring no one slips through the cracks.

Building Stronger Connections

When we onboard clients to HubSpot CRM, one of the first things we show them is how to use the timeline view. 

This feature gives you a complete history of a lead’s interactions with your brand—from the emails they opened to the pages they visited. It’s like having a cheat sheet for building rapport.

For instance, one of our e-commerce clients used these insights to personalize their email outreach. Instead of generic pitches, they tailored messages to each lead’s specific interests, increasing email engagement greatly.

Automating Follow-Ups

Follow-ups are critical, but let’s be honest—they’re time-consuming. HubSpot’s email automation tools are game-changers. Imagine setting up a sequence that automatically sends tailored messages to leads based on their behavior. That’s not just efficiency; it’s relationship-building at scale.

Visualizing the Sales Journey

With HubSpot’s deal pipelines, you can see exactly where each lead stands in the buying process. This visibility helps you prioritize efforts, forecast revenue, and identify bottlenecks. We’ve had clients tell us this alone was worth adopting HubSpot.

Aligning Sales and Marketing Teams

If you’ve ever felt the tension between your sales and marketing teams, you’re not alone. One team complains about lead quality, while the other claims they’re providing plenty of opportunities. HubSpot eliminates this divide, bringing everyone onto the same page.

Unified Dashboards

We’ve implemented HubSpot dashboards for clients who were struggling to align their teams. By providing shared metrics—like lead conversion rates and campaign performance—HubSpot fosters transparency and collaboration. Everyone knows what’s working and what isn’t.

Lead Scoring for Better Prioritization

With HubSpot’s lead scoring, your sales team can focus on leads that are most likely to convert. Leads are scored based on actions like email engagement, website visits, and form submissions. It’s a simple feature, but it’s one that makes a huge difference in prioritizing efforts.

Closing Deals with HubSpot Sales Tools

This is where the magic happens—turning leads into customers. HubSpot’s sales tools are designed to simplify and enhance every step of the closing process.

Seamless Scheduling

Gone are the days of endless back-and-forth emails trying to find a meeting time. HubSpot’s meeting scheduler integrates directly with your calendar, letting leads book appointments without hassle. 

Both our B2B and B2C clients saw a massive increase in booked meetings after implementing this feature.

Email Templates That Save Time

Consistency is key, especially when managing multiple leads. HubSpot’s email templates ensure your team communicates clearly and professionally every time. But don’t worry—these templates can be personalized to maintain a human touch.

Pipeline Forecasting

Knowing what’s in your pipeline isn’t just about tracking deals; it’s about planning for the future. HubSpot’s forecasting tools help you predict revenue and make informed decisions about resource allocation. We’ve helped clients use this data to scale their operations confidently.

Optimizing with HubSpot Analytics

At The Diamond Group, we’re big believers in working smarter. That’s why we use HubSpot’s analytics tools to constantly refine our strategies.

Understanding Traffic Sources

Do you know where your best leads come from? HubSpot’s traffic analytics break it down, so you can double down on what’s working—whether it’s organic search, social media, or email campaigns.

Measuring Funnel Performance

We’ve helped clients identify weak points in their sales funnel using HubSpot’s funnel analysis. By spotting where leads drop off, you can make targeted improvements that keep them engaged.

Campaign Insights

With HubSpot, you’ll know which campaigns are driving the most value. Whether it’s an email series or a social media push, the data will tell you what to replicate and what to refine.

Why HubSpot Works (And How We Can Help You)

We’re not just HubSpot users—we’re HubSpot champions. Over the years, we’ve seen the platform transform businesses across industries. Clients come to us frustrated with unqualified leads and inconsistent sales processes. After implementing HubSpot, they leave with clearer pipelines, higher conversion rates, and more confident teams.

Let’s Get to Work

If you’ve made it this far, you’re serious about improving your leads and sales. We’re serious about helping you do just that. At The Diamond Group, we specialize in guiding businesses through every step of their HubSpot journey. Whether you’re new to the platform or looking to optimize your setup, we’re here to help.

Let’s start building a smarter sales process, together. Contact us today to learn how we can help your business thrive with HubSpot. Your success is our mission—and we’re just getting started.