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    The Gateway Growth Journal

    Practical advice, industry observations, and guides to help you scale your business without the chaos.

    Why Building a Custom CRM With Claude Is a Bad Idea
    July 2026Michael Macfarlane

    Why Building a Custom CRM With Claude Is a Bad Idea

    Claude can build an impressive CRM prototype, but production software needs security, monitoring, compliance and constant maintenance. Here is what businesses overlook.

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    The $20,000 Website Just Became a Conversation with AI
    July 2026Michael Macfarlane

    The $20,000 Website Just Became a Conversation with AI

    Discover how Gateway AI Studio lets you build websites, landing pages, forms and interactive experiences by simply describing what you want.

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    One Channel Is Not Enough: How AI Turns Multi-Channel Marketing Into One Growth System
    July 2026Michael Macfarlane

    One Channel Is Not Enough: How AI Turns Multi-Channel Marketing Into One Growth System

    Learn how to connect social media, email, LinkedIn, advertising, your website and CRM using AI and automation to build a joined-up growth system.

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    Why Running a Roofing Business Is Harder Than Ever
    July 2026Michael Macfarlane

    Why Running a Roofing Business Is Harder Than Ever

    Being a good roofer is no longer enough. Discover why modern roofing companies need websites, reviews, advertising, CRM and automated follow up to grow.

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