Listing Object Profile: The Professional Organizer of Your Business Offerings
Discover how the Listing object transforms multiple specialized objects into a configurable pipeline-driven record, adapting to various business needs without requiring custom objects.
Object Purpose
Flexible Container
The Listing object represents a flexible container for any business item or capability that needs to be discoverable, trackable, and manageable through defined stages.
Adaptable Solution
It transforms what might have been multiple specialized objects into a configurable pipeline-driven record that can adapt to various business needs without requiring custom objects.
Value Creation Role
Structured Containers
Creating structured containers for any listable business item
Pipeline-based Tracking
Enabling pipeline-based status tracking without misusing Deals/Tickets
Team Ownership
Supporting team ownership of specific business processes
Clear Visibility
Providing clear visibility into item status and progress
Clean Data Architecture
Maintaining clean data architecture through proper object usage
Bridging Gaps
Bridging gaps in business processes where specialized objects aren't justified
Natural Birth of a Listing
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Need for Non-deal/Non-ticket Tracking
A Listing typically emerges from the need to track non-deal/non-ticket processes
2
Discoverability of Business Offerings
Desire to make business offerings discoverable
3
Stage-based Status Tracking
Requirements for stage-based status tracking
4
Team Ownership
Team ownership of specific processes
5
Resource Management
Resource or capability management needs
6
Asset Tracking
Asset or inventory tracking requirements
Enrichment of the Listing Object
Pipeline Configuration
Property Customization
Association Management
Process Automation
Team Adoption
Success Measurement
Growth and Evolution Stages
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2
3
4
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1. Definition Stage
Basic listing information, initial pipeline setup, core properties, team ownership
2
2. Process Stage
Workflow automation, status tracking, team collaboration, communication flows
3
3. Enhancement Stage
Advanced properties, rich relationships, portal integration, performance metrics
4
4. Optimization Stage
Process refinement, automation enhancement, reporting maturity, value multiplication
Value Relationships
Contacts (Stakeholders)
- Assigns ownership
- Tracks engagement
- Manages permissions
- Enables collaboration
Companies (Business Context)
- Provides organizational context
- Manages access rights
- Enables filtering
- Supports reporting
Other Objects (Based on Use Case)
- Links to relevant records
- Maintains process flows
- Enables value tracking
- Supports operations
Core Properties of Listing Object
Identification
- Name
- Description
- Type
- Category
- Status
- Owner
Process Management
- Pipeline
- Stage
- Status Reason
- Priority
- Due Date
- Progress
Relationship Properties
- Associated Contacts
- Associated Companies
- Related Records
- Team Access
- Visibility Settings
Activity Tracking
- Creation Date
- Last Modified
- Last Activity
- Next Steps
- Updates Log
Pipeline Management: Example Pipelines
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1. Asset Management
- Available
- Reserved
- In Use
- Maintenance
- Retired
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2. Capability Tracking
- Defined
- Validated
- Active
- Under Review
- Archived
3
3. Resource Management
- Listed
- Assigned
- Active
- Complete
- Archived
Success Patterns: Engagement Indicators
Clear Purpose Definition
Consistent Process Flow
Team Adoption
Regular Updates
Measurable Outcomes
Value Multiplication through Listings
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2
3
4
5
1
Success Tracking
2
Resource Optimization
3
Status Visibility
4
Team Enablement
5
Process Standardization
Listings multiply value through these key aspects, building from a foundation of process standardization to ultimately achieve comprehensive success tracking.
Common Friction Points
Data Management Challenges
- Maintaining clear purpose
- Avoiding object overlap
- Managing relationships
- Tracking history
- Ensuring adoption
System Integration Issues
- Process alignment
- Team coordination
- Data synchronization
- Reporting needs
- Portal integration
Growth Opportunities: Near-term Enhancement
Advanced Automation
Implementing sophisticated automation workflows to streamline processes
Rich Property Development
Expanding and refining object properties for more detailed tracking
Team Collaboration Tools
Integrating advanced collaboration features to enhance team productivity
Process Optimization
Refining and improving existing processes for greater efficiency
Reporting Enhancement
Developing more comprehensive and insightful reporting capabilities
Future Possibilities
AI-powered Matching
Intelligent matching of listings to relevant stakeholders or processes
Dynamic Pipeline Adaptation
Pipelines that automatically adjust based on business needs and patterns
Predictive Analytics
Forecasting outcomes and suggesting optimizations based on historical data
Advanced Portal Integration
Seamless integration with customer and partner portals for enhanced collaboration
Cross-object Automation
Sophisticated automation spanning multiple objects for complex workflows
Document Information
This object profile provides the foundation for implementing effective listing management in HubSpot, enabling organizations to structure and manage various business items while maintaining clean data architecture and proper object usage.