# CRM Pipeline Schema ## Stages 1. **Lead** — identified but not contacted 2. **Contacted** — outreach sent 3. **Replied** — positive or asking questions 4. **Demo Scheduled** — calendar confirmed 5. **Demo Completed** — call happened 6. **Proposal Sent** — offer extended 7. **Pilot Started** — 1 SAR paid, trial active 8. **Customer** — converted to paid plan 9. **Churned** — cancelled (with reason) 10. **Lost** — not converting (archive) ## Fields (minimum) - Name, Email, Phone, Company, Role - LinkedIn URL - Industry, Company size - Source (organic/paid/referral/partner) - First contact date - Last activity date - Stage + days in stage - Deal size (estimated) - Notes ## Tools - **Today:** Google Sheets - **Month 1:** HubSpot Free - **Month 6:** HubSpot Professional or Pipedrive