EXECUTIVE TL;DR

The promise of "right-sized" software built through vibe coding is seductive, but it often leads to a "Vision Gap." While you can build exactly what you conceive today, you sacrifice the future-proof innovation and architectural rigour that established platforms provide.

Is Your "Right-Sized" CRM Actually a Dead End?

The LinkedIn headlines are screaming: "Salesforce is dead," and "The era of Vibe Coding is here." The promise is simple: why pay for a massive, feature-heavy CRM when you can "vibe" a bespoke one into existence that is perfectly sized for your business?

Vibe coding has lowered the barrier to entry, but it hasn't lowered the stakes. In fact, it has created a new kind of "Right-Sized Trap."

The "Why" Factor: AI as a 'Yes-Man' The biggest failure in software development happens at the architecture phase. A vibe coding assistant is a brilliant "Yes-Man." It builds exactly what you ask for. But it never takes a step back to ask: "Why are you building this field? What business process does this actually support?" The true skill of a developer isn't writing the code; it’s the consultative process of challenging a business stakeholder’s vision to ensure the end product is scalable. If you ask for a field to track "X," a vibe coder gives you a field. A professional asks if you need a field at all, or if you’re about to create a massive architectural bottleneck that will break your reporting in six months.

The Vision Gap: Bloat vs. Lack of Knowledge The most common argument for building a custom app is that platforms like HubSpot or Salesforce are "too big." You use 10% of the features, so you feel you’re overpaying.

But here is the reality: the reason most companies use a fraction of their CRM isn't that the other 90% is "bloat." It’s because of a knowledge gap. I’ve worked with countless businesses that were only scratching the surface; with a bit of expert coaching, they unlocked use cases that transformed their operations using features they didn't even know existed.

When you vibe code your own tool, you are limited by your own imagination. You can only build what you can conceive today. Platforms like Salesforce have the R&D budgets to build the "tools of the future" that we haven't even thought of yet. By opting out, you are opting out of that future innovation.

Call to Value: Don't build a digital island that limits your growth. Let’s talk about how to unlock the 90% of your current CRM you aren't using yet through strategic coaching, not just more code.