Synopsis
HubShots: the Down Under HubSpot PodcastYour weekly shots of HubSpot Goodness!Hosted by Ian Jacob and Craig Bailey, HubShots is the weekly podcast for marketing managers and sales professionals who are using HubSpot or considering using HubSpot.https://hubshots.com
Episodes
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QuickShot 004: Modern SEO - Information informed by Psychology
27/08/2025 Duration: 07minWelcome to a HubShots QuickShot - brief conversations Ian and Craig have in between regular, full length episodes. This shot we discuss: thinking through the types of content to create these days, given that AI chats and overviews will easily provide the answer to most top level questions For full episode show notes and HubSpot related resources visit: https://www.hubshots.com Recorded: 16 May 2025 Published: 27 August 2025
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QuickShot 003: HubSpot Buyer Intent Tool - This Is a Hidden Gem
15/08/2025 Duration: 04minWelcome to a HubShots QuickShot - brief conversations Ian and Craig have in between regular, full length episodes. This shot we discuss: the Buyer Intent Tool in HubSpot - we like it! For full episode show notes and HubSpot related resources visit: https://www.hubshots.com See a quick walkthrough of the HubSpot Buyer Intent tool in our portal here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Bqw0uQesoqQ Recorded: 16 May 2025 Published: 15 August 2025
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313: HubSpot Ads Tool Tutorial
01/08/2025 Duration: 40minWelcome to HubShots Episode 313! In this episode of HubShots, Ian and Craig walk through how to properly set up and use the HubSpot Ads tool. We also talk about connecting ad platforms like Facebook, Google, and LinkedIn, reporting on ROI, tracking ad interactions, and managing contact attribution. Also, we highlight some common mistakes to avoid and share tips on getting the most value from your ad spend using HubSpot’s reporting and automation tools. In this episode we’ll cover:
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QuickShot 002: HubSpot Customer Success Workspace and the Benefits of NPS Surveys
29/07/2025 Duration: 06minWelcome to a HubShots QuickShot - brief conversations Ian and Craig have in between regular, full length episodes. This shot we discuss: - the HubSpot Customer Success Workspace - how to measure customer satisfaction - NPS surveys as a product feedback process For full episode show notes and HubSpot related resources visit: https://www.hubshots.com Recorded: 16 May 2025 Published: 29 July 2025
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QuickShot 001: Using AI and Automation Wisely
24/07/2025 Duration: 07minWelcome to a HubShots QuickShot - brief conversations Ian and Craig have in between regular, full length episodes. This shot we discuss: pros and pitfalls of all the AI tools that are popular with consumers, being used inside companies. For full episode show notes and HubSpot related resources visit: https://www.hubshots.com Recorded: 16 May 2025 Published: 24 July 2025
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312: Should You Build Your Website on HubSpot?
17/03/2025 Duration: 52minThis edition we dive into: • Scenarios for HubSpot as a website (Good fit and Bad fit) • Pricing • Usability • Functionality • SEO & Performance • Reporting • Security & Hosting • Integrations & Plugins • Support • Migrating to HubSpot • Scalability • Final thoughts Full show notes available at: www.hubshots.com/episodes/episode-312 Recorded: Friday 14 March 2025 | Published: Friday 21 March 2025
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311: Efficiency in HubSpot
27/02/2025 Duration: 54minThis edition we dive into: • Deep Thoughts… • Should you build your website on HubSpot • Reporting on Form results • HubSpot’s improving the calendar add-ins • Filtering Workflows by Action types • Setting your website domain security settings • Using Quick filters in Help Desk views • AccountScout (tool of the week) • Exporting the list of labels on a property list • Did HubSpot botch the Breeze credits approach? • HubSpot training in our new Community Full show notes available at: www.hubshots.com/episodes/episode-311 Recorded: Tuesday 25 February 2025 | Published: Friday 28 February 2025
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310: HubSpot's Greatest Hits of 2024 - From Lead Scoring to Breeze AI
21/12/2024 Duration: 36minIn this episode, we reflect on HubSpot's top features from 2024, including lead scoring, Breeze AI, and productivity tools. We also discuss the role of AI in customer experience, the importance of data accuracy, and our plans to launch a HubSpot-focused community in 2025. Plus, practical tips for workflows, accessibility, and more. Full show notes: https://www.hubshots.com/episodes/episode-310 In this episode we’ll cover:
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309: HubSpot Fundamentals
23/09/2024 Duration: 39minThis edition we dive into: • Quick Wins for new HubSpot Users • CRM fundamentals • Marketing Hub fundamentals to use • Sales Hub fundamentals to use • Key Settings to enable • AI tools to start with • Consider getting access to Enterprise features (at the cost of just a single seat) Full show notes available at: www.hubshots.com/episodes/episode-309 Recorded: Wednesday 11 September 2024 | Published: Friday 13 September 2024
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308: Association label tips, Modern websites, Ticket lists, Back to basics
23/07/2024 Duration: 39minThis edition we dive into: • Back to Basics (Foundations) • Sending emails to other email addresses on a contact record • Sales Hub permissions improvements (Prospecting workspace) • Setting association labels via HubSpot workflows • What is the key foundation of a modern website? • Ticket lists • ChatSpot - now in the main menu • AI tools - Claude 3.5 Sonnet • The massive content opportunity - artisanal content? • Tracking former employees of companies in HubSpot (common use case) Full show notes available at: https://www.hubshots.com/episodes/episode-308 Recorded: Tuesday 16 July 2024 | Published: Friday 19 July 2024
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307: HubSpot Content Hub (formerly CMS Hub)
03/04/2024 Duration: 01h49minIn this episode we’ll cover: • What Content Hub is • What it replaces (ie CMS Hub) • The main features of Content Hub • Why it is a good choice for building websites • The current gaps • Pricing tiers and when to upgrade • How it compares to WordPress, and whether you should move from WordPress to HubSpot for your website • Final thoughts about the future of Content Hub Full show notes available at: https://www.hubshots.com/episodes/episode-307 Recorded: Sunday 31 March 2024 | Published: Thursday 04 April 2024
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306: HubSpot View tips, Copying Contact properties to Deals, Saved Sections, Associated Objects
25/01/2024 Duration: 21minThis edition we dive into: • Did you start fast in 2024? •
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305: The End of 2023 HubSpot Bumper Episode
07/12/2023 Duration: 52minThis edition we dive into: • Preparing for a Fast Start in 2024 • Quick shots (Loom, Clearbit acquisitions) • Active lists of non-marketing contacts who used to be marketing contacts • How to build a list of ZoomInfo contacts • Adding images in meetings in the HubSpot app • Using LinkedIn Sales Navigator with HubSpot - pros and cons • How to find who created a contact • Sequence sender score analysis • Triggering SMS to contacts from a workflow • Blocking contacts with free email addresses • Smart content rules to block contacts from some countries • Last Message from Visitor ticket property • HubSpot’s Data Model Overview overview • Teamwork Workflows marketplace app • Consultant versus Coach • Tons of training options Full show notes available at: https://www.hubshots.com/episodes/episode-305 Recorded: Wednesday 29 November 2023 | Published: Friday 08 December 2023
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304: What was useful from HubSpot’s annual event and product announcements?
12/10/2023 Duration: 01h01minThis edition we dive into: • HubSpot’s recent product announcements and what we can learn from them • Is HubSpot a CRM or a Customer Platform? • Campaign Assistant, now with added AI • Prospecting tool benefits • The Workflow cleanup feature is pretty handy • Using WordPress and HubSpot CMS together • HubSpot Guide Creator • What languages does HubSpot Chatbot support • Workflow action: Future Date Calculator • Adding Emojis to record sections • How to reduce hard bounce rate on email sends • Midjourney prompt of the week • HubSpot’s CRM puzzle • Moving notes from HubSpot records to another portal Full show notes available at: https://www.hubshots.com/episodes/episode-304 Recorded: Wednesday 04 October 2023 | Published: Friday 13 October 2023
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303: Deal Lists (and list limits), Workflow Description, Alex Hormozi, the end of Email tracking
20/09/2023 Duration: 32minThis edition we dive into: • Deal lists and list limitations • Alex Hormozi’s book launch and course • Why Workflow descriptions are useful • Midjourney prompts • HubSpot CMS Hub redirection magic • The end of email tracking is nigh Full show notes available at: https://www.hubshots.com/episodes/episode-303 Recorded: Friday 25 August 2023 | Published: Friday 01 September 2023
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302: Social & Campaign calendars, Sequence Views, Workflow schedules, Snappy headlines
03/08/2023 Duration: 32minThis edition we dive into: • HubSpot Social Calendar versus Campaign Calendar - which to use? • How to create Contact Views for Sequence activity • How to limit Workflow actions to only execute on specific days • Child Themes are limited to only 5 per Pro and 10 per Enterprise accounts • Why you shouldn’t share Preview links to web pages • Midjourney prompt of the week • A tip for writing headlines that will level up your game • An overview of AI you should read Full show notes available at: https://www.hubshots.com/episodes/episode-302 Recorded: Wednesday 26 July 2023 | Published: Friday 04 August 2023
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301: Threads, Workflow updates, Landing page tip, Proactive Excellence
20/07/2023 Duration: 33minThis edition we dive into: • Proactive Mediocrity to Proactive Excellence • Re-Onboarding idea • Should you have a navigation menu on landing pages? • Total Revenue field on company records • Workflow action Copy and Paste • Content Assistant (ie AI in HubSpot) • Wishlist: Import WordPress Comments into HubSpot • Midjourney prompts • Meta Threads: The Kindness Before the Storm • Unclogging your Stuck Pipeline • HubShots Framework poster Full show notes available at: https://www.hubshots.com/episodes/episode-301 Recorded: Wednesday 12 July 2023 | Published: Friday 21 July 2023
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300: 7 Years of HubSpot Tips
22/06/2023 Duration: 38minThis edition we dive into: • 7 years and 300 episodes • HubSpot Email List columns layout • Sales pipeline best practices • Ticket pipeline best practices • CMS Hub Content Staging • Wishlist: syncing properties • Shoutout • The best tool to use is the one you know how to use well Full show notes available at: https://www.hubshots.com/episodes/episode-300 Recorded: Wednesday 14 June 2023 | Published: Friday 23 May 2023
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299: Activity timeline filters, Bulk Edit records, Inbox permission, Redirect domains
18/05/2023 Duration: 20minThis edition we dive into: • There’s no common, linear path your contacts take • Using Filters on Activity timelines • Bulk Edit contact records • Inbox permissions are important • HubSpot Redirect Domains (and why they are so handy) • Gotcha with sending automated emails when a ticket form is submitted • Email Send Frequency cap (Enterprise feature) • Bad Email content (don’t do this!) Full show notes available at: https://www.hubshots.com/episodes/episode-299 Recorded: Thursday 11 May 2023 | Published: Friday 19 May 2023
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298: Mastering HubSpot - Attribution, Form Optimization & CMS Enterprise Secrets
04/05/2023 Duration: 34minThis edition we dive into: • Be Proactive, Be Honest • Where does Attribution sit in your HubSpot implementation plan? • Form performance tips • How to log replies from Contacts into HubSpot • Renaming Ticket Name based on Ticket Properties • Setting the date format for blog posts (and listing) • Saving Column layouts in Lists • Why Upgrade to HubSpot CMS Hub Enterprise • What is the XML Sitemap used for in HubSpot Full show notes available at: https://www.hubshots.com/episodes/episode-298 Recorded: Wednesday 26 April 2023 | Published: Friday 05 May 2023