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Eric Smith

Eric Smith is the founder and lead strategist at SmithDigital, based in Greenville, SC, where he helps B2B companies achieve scalable growth through smart, data-driven inbound and outbound marketing. A Longwood University alumnus, Eric combines deep expertise in buyer intent data, SEO, and full-funnel HubSpot consulting to build marketing programs that drive measurable results. Over the years, he’s worked with clients across enterprise software, ERP channel partners, commercial real estate, business brokers, M&A firms, and managed IT providers. His strategies focus on leveraging intent-based signals and precision targeting to surface high-value prospects, while his SEO and content frameworks optimize visibility and lead performance. Under Eric’s guidance, SmithDigital has transformed marketing functions—turning them into revenue-generating engines with transparent ROI. His hallmark is building programs that are both strategic and tactical, empowering internal teams with HubSpot workflows, automation, and analytics that deliver real-time insights. When he’s not optimizing lead pipelines, Eric enjoys mentoring marketing professionals, exploring cutting-edge Martech tools, and sharing best practices at industry events and on the SmithDigital blog.

HubSpot Lifecycle Stages

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Are You Using HubSpot Lifecycle Stages the Right Way?

Messy CRM data is costing your business more than you think. According to Gartner, poor data quality drains an average of $12.9 million per year from organizations. For SMBs, that kind of waste isn’t just inefficient; it’s a growth killer.

HubSpot Workflows

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What Are the Best HubSpot Workflows for SMB Automation?

Is your team still juggling manual follow-ups, list segmentation, or CRM updates? If you're using HubSpot but still buried in repetitive tasks,...

Hubspot CRM Cleanup

5 min read

When Was the Last Time You Cleaned Up Your HubSpot CRM?

A messy HubSpot CRM kills productivity.

Intent Signal based prospecting

9 min read

Signal-Based Prospecting Sounds New—It’s Actually Been Table Stakes for Years

TL;DR Signal-based prospecting is useful, but it’s been table stakes for years. Intent data helps prioritize outreach, it doesn’t replace cold...

ERP Lead Generation Strategies

7 min read

Why ERP Lead Generation Is Harder in 2026

ERP lead generation has changed more in the last two years than it did in the previous decade. For VARs and ERP consultancies, the challenge is no...

Hubspot CRM Audit

9 min read

Struggling With HubSpot? This CRM Audit Checklist Can Help

Is your HubSpot CRM helping your business grow, or is it slowing your team down? Many small and mid-sized businesses start strong. Then get buried...

8 min read

SEO in the Age of AI: What’s Actually Changed (and What Hasn’t)

By 2025, I’d crossed the 15-year mark working in SEO. I’ve lived through Panda, Penguin, Hummingbird, RankBrain, mobile-first indexing, voice search,...

Hire HubSpot Admin

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HubSpot Admins: Hire In-House or Partner with an Agency?

If your team relies on HubSpot but no one truly owns it, your growth is at risk. Marketing slows down, sales waste time chasing bad data, and...

Hubspot Admin Tasks

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The 25 HubSpot Admin Tasks That Matter Most in 2026

Marketing operations live in HubSpot. When it’s clean, fast, and aligned with your business goals, everything clicks, from lead handoffs to campaign...

Hubspot Admin Support

7 min read

Why Most SMBs Using HubSpot Need Admin Support (and Don’t Know It)

If your HubSpot account feels more like a cluttered inbox than a powerful CRM, you're not alone. For many small and mid-sized businesses, keeping...