Steli Efti

Steli is a co-founder and CEO of Close. He is known as Silicon Valley’s most prominent sales hustler, a YC alum, and advisor to countless startups and entrepreneurs.

7 Tips to Build Confidence in Sales & Close More Deals

SaaS Sales: 9 Proven Strategies to Close Enterprise Deals

The Winning Cold Email Follow-up Plan for Sales Teams

Get More Referral Sales: Tips and Templates to Increase High-Quality Leads

Sales Assessment Tests: What to Expect + How to Prepare

Stress in Sales: How to Deal with the Never-Ending Pressure

11 Best Sales Dialers to Increase Calling Efficiency

10 Tips to Shorten the Sales Cycle, and the #1 Hack to Close Deals Faster

Sales Funnel Report: The Key To Tracking Your Sales Efforts and Plugging Leaks

14 RocketReach Alternatives You Can Use to Generate Quality Leads

6 CRM Implementation Mistakes and How to Avoid Them

SaaS Churn Rate: No-BS Guide to Understanding and Reducing Churn

25 Sales Email Tips to Crush Your Quota (+ Templates)

HubSpot Free CRM Limitations & How to Overcome Them

Top Sales Leaders Share 30+ Pieces of Sales Advice for 2026

Sales Enablement: What is it, and How Does it Work?

What is Outbound Sales? Top Strategies, Tools, and Tips

Best Sales Methodology for SaaS: 5 Sales Models to Drive Long-Term Growth