No worries @KyleRisi, and I have the same issues re: ensuring fields are completed.
Again, I’m almost certain there’s things that can be done using Workflows (i.e. set date when deal closed), but I don’t have access to that functionality.
One thing I do is run regular audits on my HubSpot data to ensure nothing has slipped through the net. I.E. you can use Active Lists to look for all companies where there is a deal close date but no value in your custom date property.
There’s always manual ways and means… of course, automation would be preferable, as it eliminates the possibility of user error… but I can see why HubSpot would want me to pay more for the privilege of having my processes automated!