This chapter covers the core features and capabilities of Client CRM & Pipeline.
| File | Purpose | Sample Rows |
|---|---|---|
databases/leads.csv | Inbound and outbound lead tracker with source, value, status, and follow-up dates | 20 leads |
databases/proposals.csv | Proposal tracker with send dates, values, follow-up status, and win/loss reasons | 15 proposals |
databases/active-projects.csv | Currently active project tracker with progress, milestones, and revenue | 8 projects |
databases/completed-work.csv | Historical project archive with outcomes, revenue, and client satisfaction | 12 completed projects |
databases/contacts.csv | Contact directory with relationship history, referral source, and last touch | 18 contacts |
| File | Purpose |
|---|---|
pages/crm-hub.md | Central CRM dashboard with pipeline summary, revenue tracking, and quick actions |
pages/pipeline-board-setup.md | Guide to building the visual Kanban pipeline board with deal stages |
pages/weekly-pipeline-review.md | Structured 20-minute weekly review process for pipeline health |
| File | Purpose |
|---|---|
formulas/FORMULAS.md | Notion formulas for deal age, weighted pipeline value, conversion rate, and revenue forecasting |
| File | Purpose |
|---|---|
docs/IMPORT-GUIDE.md | Step-by-step Notion and Google Sheets import instructions |
docs/CUSTOMIZATION.md | How to adapt the CRM for your niche, deal sizes, and sales cycle |
Follow this guide to get Client CRM & Pipeline up and running in your environment.
1. Import databases — CSV files in databases/ into Notion or Google Sheets (see docs/IMPORT-GUIDE.md)
2. Set up the pipeline board — Follow pages/pipeline-board-setup.md to create your Kanban view
3. Build the CRM Hub — Copy pages/crm-hub.md into Notion and embed your database views
4. Add your formula properties — Use formulas/FORMULAS.md to add calculated fields
5. Start tracking — Add your current leads and proposals, then use the system daily
See docs/IMPORT-GUIDE.md for detailed step-by-step instructions.
This CRM follows a 7-stage pipeline designed for freelance sales:
1. INQUIRY → Someone reached out or you identified a prospect
2. QUALIFYING → Discovery call scheduled or in progress
3. PROPOSAL SENT → Formal proposal/quote delivered
4. NEGOTIATING → Client reviewing, asking questions, or negotiating terms
5. CONTRACT SENT → Awaiting signature
6. WON → Signed and starting
7. LOST → Didn't close (track the reason why)
Each stage has a probability weight for revenue forecasting:
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