A Simple CRM Pipeline (Even If You Use Spreadsheets)

A lightweight pipeline you can run in any CRM or a simple spreadsheet.

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You don’t need a fancy CRM to be consistent.

Stages

  • New lead
  • Contacted
  • Qualified
  • Proposal sent
  • Won / Lost

Track 4 fields

  • Source
  • Value (estimate)
  • Next step date
  • Notes

Weekly review

Move every lead forward or close it out.

Consistency beats complexity.