HighLevel vs HubSpot: The Unfiltered Breakdown for Agencies & Local Businesses

In this episode, we break down the real differences between HighLevel and HubSpot—without the marketing fluff. If you're an agency owner, local service provider, consultant, or multi-location operator, this conversation will save you time, money, and a whole lot of frustration.

We explore why HubSpot has become the gold standard for enterprise companies with deep budgets, teams, and complex reporting needs—but also why it fails 95% of service businesses, agencies, and execution-driven teams. Then we reveal how HighLevel delivers all-in-one automation, SMS, funnels, client management, and AI tools at a predictable flat rate.

If you’re considering switching from HubSpot to HighLevel—or choosing your CRM for the first time—this episode gives you the unfiltered truth.

What We Cover in This Episode:

• The foundational differences between HubSpot and HighLevel
• Why HubSpot’s pricing model becomes a “success tax”
• HighLevel’s unlimited users, contacts, and accounts
• How agencies can turn HighLevel into their own SaaS
• The AI gap: execution vs advisory
• Real-world scenarios where each platform wins
• The one question that determines the right CRM for your model
• How to avoid the CRM trap that drains your margins

Who This Episode Is For:

• Digital marketing agencies
• Local service businesses
• Multi-location brands
• Coaches, consultants, creators
• Anyone evaluating HighLevel vs HubSpot
• Business owners wanting automation, SMS, review tools, and AI

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We help you implement:
• Automations & workflows
• Funnels & landing pages
• AI agents
• Reputation systems
• Lead capture & follow-up
• Full client management