09.07.2025

Marketing & Creative

What HubSpot users get wrong about AI and data readiness

5 min read

Daryn

Most businesses jumping into AI are building on a shaky foundation. They’re stacking shiny point solutions, spinning up siloed tools, and feeding fragmented data into systems that were never designed to work together.

AI isn’t failing because the tech is broken. It’s failing because the data it’s trained on is incomplete, inconsistent, and often invisible across departments.

And while HubSpot offers a powerful, unified platform to solve this, too many businesses are underutilizing its capabilities, or worse, unintentionally sabotaging them.

At Huble, we work with clients every day who are eager to harness AI but stuck at the starting line.

In this article, we’ll unpack what most HubSpot users get wrong about AI readiness, why fragmented CRM data is holding them back, and how Huble helps turn AI ambition into measurable reality.

AI Data Readiness Report

Why most AI initiatives fail: 3 mistakes businesses make

Many businesses rush headlong into AI adoption without addressing the root cause of their data problems. This is especially true for HubSpot users who assume that simply having a CRM means they’re AI-ready.

But the reality is far more complex - and risky.

Mistake #1: Buying multiple AI point solutions without a strategy

The market is flooded with AI tools promising instant magic. It’s tempting to grab a handful of these “shiny objects” and plug them into your operations.

But without a clear plan, this approach creates even more data silos, overlapping functionalities, and integration nightmares. Worse, many of these tools bypass IT and procurement, introducing security risks and compliance headaches.

Mistake #2: Ignoring why data became fragmented in the first place

Data fragmentation rarely happens overnight. It’s often the symptom of clunky, cumbersome systems and processes that frustrate users—both employees and customers alike.

When the user experience is poor, people stop using the designated platforms and revert to spreadsheets, shadow tools, or workarounds. The result? CRM data becomes patchy, inconsistent, and unreliable.

Mistake #3: Assuming AI can fix bad data automatically

AI is powerful, but it’s not a magic wand for poor data. Feeding AI with messy, incomplete data only magnifies errors and leads to flawed business decisions. Without cleaning up the underlying data and establishing governance, AI initiatives are doomed to underperform or stall.

By understanding these pitfalls, HubSpot users can avoid costly missteps and lay a proper foundation for AI success.

How Huble & HubSpot work together to fix AI and data readiness

At Huble, we understand the challenges businesses face when trying to turn AI ambition into reality, especially when dealing with fragmented CRM data.

That’s why we leverage HubSpot’s powerful platform as the central hub for AI innovation, combined with our proven approach to data governance and AI enablement.

HubSpot: your central system for AI innovation

HubSpot breaks down silos by unifying your marketing, sales, and service teams on a single intelligent platform.

This creates:

  • Unified front office data: All customer interactions and data flow into one centralized system, eliminating disconnected tools and data duplication.
  • Single customer view: Real-time, accurate customer profiles enable smarter segmentation, better reporting, and automated workflows.
  • AI-ready infrastructure: HubSpot’s AI-powered features are designed to scale — but only if your data is ready.
  • Extensive integration ecosystem: Connect thousands of third-party tools without losing your centralized data core.


This powerful combination ensures your data is not only centralized but also structured and governed effectively, setting the stage for successful AI adoption.

AI Data Readiness Report

How Huble helps: the SPARK framework to turn AI ambition into reality

At Huble, we understand that transforming your AI ambitions into business outcomes requires more than just buying tools, it’s about creating a strong foundation with unified data, clear governance, and strategic AI enablement.

That’s why we developed the SPARK framework, a step-by-step approach designed to make your HubSpot investment AI-ready and future-proof.

1. Survey

We start by auditing your current landscape:

  • What tools are you using, including any AI features or point solutions?
  • Where is your data stored, and how accessible is it to AI?
  • Are there duplicate records or data silos?
  • Who has access, and what security risks exist?

This comprehensive survey reveals gaps and opportunities in your current setup.

2. Plan

Based on the survey insights, we design a tailored strategy:

  • Do you need new systems or integrations?
  • What data cleansing or migration is required?
  • Which point solutions should stay or go?
  • How should new processes and governance be defined to support clean data flow?

3. Activate

Next, we bring the plan to life by:

  • Deploying systems and building integrations
  • Migrating and consolidating data
  • Implementing AI agents and automations
  • Rolling out the solution in phases to manage budgets and timelines effectively

4. Realize

Change management is key to success:

  • We train and coach your teams on new tools and workflows
  • Address fears around AI adoption and job security
  • Provide ongoing support through clinics and refresher sessions

This ensures your team is confident, equipped, and fully engaged in embracing AI-powered ways of working for lasting success.

5. Keep (continuous optimization)

Finally, we continuously analyze performance and identify improvements:

  • Are the AI tools delivering expected results?
  • How can we refine data quality or processes?
  • What new AI use cases can be introduced?

This loop ensures your AI strategy evolves with your business needs.

Turn AI ambition into reality with Huble

The journey from AI ambition to AI reality is complex, with one of the biggest obstacles being fragmented and poor-quality data.

Many HubSpot users don’t realize that simply activating AI features isn’t enough to deliver real value without first unifying and cleansing their data foundation.

By combining HubSpot’s powerful, AI-ready platform with our proven SPARK Framework, Huble helps organizations move beyond disconnected tools to build a centralized, secure, and high-quality data core.

We guide businesses in deploying AI strategically, ensuring proper governance and user adoption, while continuously optimizing initiatives to sustain meaningful impact.

If your business is ready to stop chasing after flashy AI solutions and start achieving measurable results, partnering with Huble and leveraging HubSpot’s intelligent platform is the clear path forward.

Reach out to our team today to begin your AI readiness journey with Huble and HubSpot.

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