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Lead Nurturing on Autopilot – Without Losing the Human Touch

September 20, 20242 min read

Let’s start with the elephant in the inbox: nobody wants to feel like they’re speaking to a robot. 

And yet, that’s exactly how most automated marketing comes across. Cold. Generic. Lacking any trace of personality or care. 

But here’s the thing—automation itself isn’t the problem. In fact, the right kind of automation can help you build stronger relationships, not weaker ones. 

The problem is how businesses use it. 

 

The Mistake Most Marketers Make 

Too often, we approach automation as a shortcut. 
Set it up once. Let it run. Job done. 

But marketing is about connection. And connection doesn’t scale well when you treat people like transactions

This is where many CRM tools fall flat. They’re built for automation, yes—but not for empathy

That’s why you need something a little different. Something that lets you automate the busy work while keeping the human stuff front and centre. 

 

The Power of Being Present—Even When You’re Not 

Think about it: when someone downloads your lead magnet, or clicks on your product page for the third time, what happens next? 

If you’ve set up a good flow, they’ll receive a perfectly timed follow-up. A helpful nudge. Maybe even a bit of wit or warmth that feels like it came from you personally. 

That’s the magic of good automation. 

You’re not hovering over your keyboard, waiting to pounce. But your marketing feels like you are. 

And that’s what turns casual interest into actual conversion. 

 

Where UltimateCRM Comes In 

There’s no shortage of CRM platforms promising automation.  

But if they were all doing a great job, we wouldn’t still be getting emails that start with “Hi %%FirstName%%”. 

UltimateCRM is different. 

It’s built specifically for marketers who care about how they communicate—not just how often. 

It lets you: 

  • Automate follow-ups that feel thoughtful, not canned 
     

  • Personalise messaging based on real behaviour, not just a tick-box form 
     

  • Keep your tone consistent, even when the system’s doing the heavy lifting 
     

You set the strategy. The CRM does the legwork. Your prospects get a smooth, personal experience. Everyone wins. 

 Automation That Doesn’t Feel Automated 

Here’s what it really comes down to: your leads don’t need more messages—they need better ones

They don’t need a barrage of sales emails. They need a journey that respects their time, interests, and readiness to act. 

With the right approach—and the right tools—you can give them exactly that. At scale. Without losing sleep. Or your sanity. 

 📌 Want to turn your lead nurturing into a well-oiled, human-feeling machine? Book a FREE Marketing Consultation. We’ll show you how to build a flow that works while you sleep—without ever sounding like you’ve left the building. 

Tony Gutierrez is a dynamic entrepreneur and Master NLP Practitioner with nearly 30 years of experience in sales, marketing, and business development. Trained directly by Dr. Richard Bandler, Tony brings expert-level communication skills and a deep understanding of human behaviour to his work.

Over the years, he has launched and scaled a wide range of successful ventures across the UK and Europe—including a London-based marketing agency, a real estate firm in Spain, and a chain of Scandinavian furniture stores.

Today, he is the co-founder of Ultimate Marketing, UltimateCRM, and Ultimate Lifestyles, where he focuses on driving innovation in digital marketing for a number of global clients, delivering a powerful managed CRM and lead generation solution, along with tailored strategies that deliver real, measurable growth.

Known as the Picasso of creativity, and admired for his strategic thinking, results-driven mindset, and ability to uncover opportunities others overlook, Tony continues to lead with vision—delivering long-term value for his businesses and clients worldwide.

Tony Gutierrez

Tony Gutierrez is a dynamic entrepreneur and Master NLP Practitioner with nearly 30 years of experience in sales, marketing, and business development. Trained directly by Dr. Richard Bandler, Tony brings expert-level communication skills and a deep understanding of human behaviour to his work. Over the years, he has launched and scaled a wide range of successful ventures across the UK and Europe—including a London-based marketing agency, a real estate firm in Spain, and a chain of Scandinavian furniture stores. Today, he is the co-founder of Ultimate Marketing, UltimateCRM, and Ultimate Lifestyles, where he focuses on driving innovation in digital marketing for a number of global clients, delivering a powerful managed CRM and lead generation solution, along with tailored strategies that deliver real, measurable growth. Known as the Picasso of creativity, and admired for his strategic thinking, results-driven mindset, and ability to uncover opportunities others overlook, Tony continues to lead with vision—delivering long-term value for his businesses and clients worldwide.

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