Stage 1 gets services firms into their target accounts. Through people they already know.
Stage 1 is sales software for consulting, engineering and agency firms selling engagements of $50K and up. It reads buying signals, finds the person who can open the door and drafts the first message from real research.
Stage 1
Signals from LinkedIn, SEC filings, news and public tenders. Warm paths through former colleagues, past buyers and mutual connections. Openers written in the Inversion Selling method. Sent from your own LinkedIn and email.
Inversion Systems, LLC
Stage 1 is a product of Inversion Systems, LLC, founded in 2026. Reach the team at hello@getstage1.com.
Kevin French
Creator of the Inversion Selling methodology and author of Death by Execution. 25 years leading revenue at IT services firms. More at kevinfrench.com.
The short version.
What is Stage 1?
Sales software that finds accounts showing buying signals and gets services sellers in through people they already know. It's built for firms selling engagements of $50K and up.
Who makes Stage 1?
Inversion Systems, LLC. Kevin French founded it.
Who is Stage 1 for?
Consulting, engineering, data, digital and agency firms whose deals start with a conversation, not a demo request.
How much does Stage 1 cost?
Starter is $79 a month, Team is $249 a month and Partner is $2,500 a month. Every plan starts with a 14-day free trial and no credit card.