If you’ve looked into HubSpot but it feels too complex or too expensive, this video is my full beginner walkthrough of Nutshell CRM and why I think it’s a solid HubSpot alternative for small businesses. I break down what Nutshell is (a simple CRM to manage contacts, track leads, organize your pipeline, and close deals) and then I tour the dashboard so you can see your leads, recent activity, and pipeline at a glance. I also show exactly how to add contacts—either by importing a CSV/another CRM or adding people manually with notes and company details. From there, I build out a sales pipeline (using templates or starting from scratch) and show how easy it is to drag-and-drop deals through stages like new lead, contacted, proposal sent, and closed. I also cover Nutshell AI agents—like the email sequence writer, lead research, objection coach, and pipeline designer—so you can speed up email writing and stay on top of your workflow. Finally, I walk through the built-in email marketing tools (broadcasts, newsletters, drip sequences), my Canva HTML embed “hack” for better-looking newsletters, plus tasks/follow-ups and the engagement inbox that pulls messages from multiple channels into one place. I wrap up with pricing: you can start free, and paid plans begin around $19/month.