Dynamics 365 Case Study: CRM Consulting & Enhancements for Stiles

Stiles hired Ascendix to renovate their Microsoft Dynamics CRM system with streamlined functionalities, practical features, and a user-friendly interface. Adrienne Zalking, the Head of Marketing at Stiles, tells about this project and how a new system helps in lead generation and business development.

Background

Stiles is a full-service commercial real estate firm operating since 1951 that is recognized for developing more than 43 million square feet of award-winning office, industrial, retail, mixed-use, and residential projects throughout the Southeast.

With its diverse capabilities, Stiles has achieved a stellar reputation for excellence and market leadership within the real estate industry. In addition to Development, Construction, Architecture, Realty, and Property Management, Stiles also specializes in Financing, Acquisitions, and Repositioning. Since 1951, Stiles has played a vital role in South Florida’s rise to prominence.

Stiles hired Ascendix to make their Dynamics 365 platform more user-friendly. We advised them on best practices in the MicrosoftDynamics CRM optimization,  existing features, and integrated new developments. The renovated CRM allows users
to store client data and share the files with other departments.

Introduce your business and what you do there.

Adrienne: I’m the head of marketing at Stiles Corporation, a full-service real estate developer. We specialize in both commercial and residential properties.

What challenges were you trying to address with Ascendix Technologies?

Adrienne: The divisions within our company were unknowingly pursuing the same prospects because we didn’t have a central platform to share client files. As such, a new CRM system was integral to our business development.

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Location
Fort Lauderdale, Florida
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Industry
Commercial real estate, financial services, property management, development, construction, architecture, acquisitions
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Number of Employees
380+
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Services & Products
Dynamics 365 Implementation, CRE technology consulting, Data Migration, CRM Support, System Integration, CRM Optimization, CRM Customization

The previous CRM was difficult to navigate and impossible to adopt, but the new system has proven to be an essential operating tool. The shared client files have maximized business opportunities and enriched our lead generation techniques. Our progress wouldn’t be attainable without Ascendix Technologies’ continued support. Ascendix Technologies is undoubtedly the most trustworthy company that I’ve ever worked with.

Adrienne Zalking, Head of Marketing at Stiles
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Solution

What was the scope of their involvement?

Adrienne: We already had a basic CRM system but needed Ascendix Technologies to make the platform more user-friendly. Their team followed our specifications, streamlined the Microsoft Dynamic CRM, redeveloped existing features, and integrated new developments. The renovated CRM allows users to store client data and share the files with other departments. Although development has concluded, Ascendix Technologies remains an active advisor on new developments.

What is the team composition?

Adrienne: The company’s president and CEO was our main point of contact, but we also interacted with the assigned project lead.

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How did you come to work with Ascendix Technologies?

Adrienne: We included them in the bidding process to build our first CRM system but decided to hire one of their cheaper competitors. After realizing our mistake, we reached out to Asсendix Technologies to retool the complicated system.

What is the status of this engagement?

Adrienne: Our relationship with Ascendix Technologies spans several years, but they’ve been our partner since 2016 from a contract perspective.

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Results & Feedback

Ascendix Technologies transformed the old, ineffective CRM into a practical business tool. The upgraded system connects dispersed teams and has refined lead generation strategies. Their services might be cost-prohibitive for some, but the work has proven to be a great investment in the end.

What evidence can you share that demonstrates the impact of the engagement?

Adrienne: The previous CRM was difficult to navigate and impossible to adopt, but the new system has proven to be an essential operating tool. The shared client files have maximized business opportunities and enriched our lead generation techniques. Our progress wouldn’t be attainable without Ascendix Technologies’ continued support.

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How did Ascendix Technologies perform from a project management standpoint?

Adrienne: Their approach to both execution and communication surpassed our expectations.

Most vendors that we work with require some degree of micromanagement, but Ascendix Technologies managed the entire project independently.

Whether they were sending follow-up questions via email or calling us to clarify directions, they were careful to avoid miscommunication.

Even now, they’re respectful of our time and plan meetings around our schedule.

Ascendix Technologies is undoubtedly the most trustworthy company that I’ve ever worked with.

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What did you find most impressive about them?

Adrienne: They have a solution for every problem we send their way, which can be credited to their extensive CRM knowledge. They’re also very familiar with our industry, so they can tailor the system to accommodate our unique business needs. We never worry about changes to their staff because they have an excellent track record of curating a diversely talented team.

Are there any areas they could improve?

Adrienne: The work that they produced for us is outstanding, and they deserve nothing less than praise.

Do you have any advice for potential customers?

Adrienne: Ascendix Technologies doesn’t have the lowest rates on the market, but their expertly designed work is more cost-effective in the long run.

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