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Helping you connect with more customers

Podium and Hubtiger bring customer communication into one connected workflow. From booking updates to quick questions, shops can manage conversations alongside repair jobs and rental bookings.

Your team works from one accurate data set, not a dozen separate systems

When conversations live across different tools, it becomes harder to keep information aligned. Customers may check in simply to stay informed. Teams spend extra time confirming details and passing information along.Connecting conversations directly to repair jobs or rental bookings helps maintain clarity without adding extra steps in your current workflow.
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A simple way to keep conversations connected

Hubtiger integrates with Podium to link customer messaging directly to your repair and rental workflows. Messages, replies, and updates stay connected to the correct job and customer record, giving your team a clear view of every conversation.

How it works

1

Connect Hubtiger and Podium

Connect from Podium or Hubtiger, whichever you already use.

2

Updates sent as work moves forward

When activity happens in Hubtiger, such as a status change or a progress note, updates are automatically sent to customers via SMS through Podium.

Messages are visible in both Hubtiger and Podium, so your team always sees the full conversation.

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Manage conversations from either system

Whether it is an automated job update or a quick reply to a customer, communication stays aligned across both tools.

Your team can respond from Hubtiger or Podium, with all messages kept in sync.

What this means for your team

Your team spends less time managing messages and more time moving work forward.

See all customer conversations in the context of the job

Respond without switching between systems

Reduce repeated updates and follow-up calls

Keep handovers clear as work moves between staff

What this means for your customers

Clear communication helps customers feel informed and confident.

Clear updates at the right time

Fewer reasons to call or chase the shop

Confidence that their repair or rental is being handled

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Customer communication works best when it is part of your workflow, not something you manage separately

See how Hubtiger and Podium support clear, day-to-day customer communication.

Frequently asked questions

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Why should I use the Podium integration instead of Hubtiger's native messaging?

Podium is a great option if you want a single inbox for all your customer communication from a single phone number. It supports two-way messaging, so your customers can reply and your team picks up the conversation without switching between tools. If that sounds like your setup, Podium is worth exploring.

Is there an additional cost for the Podium integration?

No. The integration is included in your Hubtiger subscription at no extra cost. You will need a Podium account to get started, as it is a separate product with its own subscription, billed directly by Podium.

How long does it take to connect Podium to Hubtiger?

Getting started takes a few minutes. Click 'Connect' in Hubtiger and you will be prompted to either create a Podium account or sign into your existing one.

Do customers still receive service updates automatically through Podium?

Yes. When a job status changes in Hubtiger, your customers are notified via SMS through Podium.

Can customers reply to messages?

Yes. Podium supports two-way messaging. Note that replies sent through the Hubtiger customer portal will not appear in Podium.