Sales pipeline stages: a simple setup for small teams
Published on: 02/10/2026
Five sales pipeline stages for teams of 3 to 50, each with one clear exit criterion, examples for four industries and rules for deals that start on WhatsApp.

Five sales pipeline stages for teams of 3 to 50, each with one clear exit criterion, examples for four industries and rules for deals that start on WhatsApp.

A 48-hour plan for trade show and exhibition leads, with what to capture on the stand, consent, a timeline table and three WhatsApp messages to copy.

Where “80% of sales need five follow-ups” really comes from, plus a 14-day follow-up cadence for inbound leads on WhatsApp, phone and email.

A printable 30-minute pipeline review meeting agenda for teams of 5 to 20, with prep steps, five questions for every deal and the five numbers to track.