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Stop Pitch-Slapping: How to Sell on Social Media Without Being Cringe

Want to sell on social media without the cringe? Follow these four tips to build trust online as you manage social media outreach like an expert.

Close Features and News

Move Faster, Sell Smarter: Q1 Product Updates You’ll Actually Use

Christine Sotelo

Prospecting & Lead Generation

How to Avoid Your Phone Number Being Marked as Spam on Sales Calls

How to Stop Getting Ghosted by Prospects

Business Advice

598% More Calls, 32% More Deals—Turns Out Sales Calls Aren't Dead

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Get Over Being Afraid to Talk On the Phone

If you’re afraid of talking on the phone to leads, you’re not alone. Not everyone feels super comfortable doing this work. But…you do need to get over it.

February 27, 2025

Does the 1-2-3 Email Hack Still Work 8 Years Later?

Does the 1-2-3 Email Hack still work in 2025? Steli Efti revisits his viral sales tip—learn how this simple approach cuts through email noise and boosts replies.

February 25, 2025

Prospecting & Lead Generation

Call First, Close First: How to Call Inbound Leads Faster

Speed to call can be the key difference in capturing prospective customers when they’re interested. Here’s how to skip the fluff and start talking to them.

February 10, 2025

Close Features and News

Close Inbound Leads Faster with Workflows That Actually Work

Workflows automate key outreach steps so that leads 1) don’t fall through the cracks and 2) are engaged quickly. Build this workflow for new inbound leads.

February 4, 2025

Meet the CRM built for how sales teams actually sell

Selling is hard. Your CRM shouldn’t be. Close is the easy-to-use CRM built with everything sales teams need to start closing deals today.

40 Best Sales Books (of All Time) to Read, Grow, & Level Up Your Sales Skills in 2024

Explore top sales books to elevate your skills and advance your career. Essential insights for every sales professional. Start reading today!

Prospecting & Lead Generation

7 Ways to Find Email Addresses For Your Qualified Leads

Need to hunt down an email address for your qualified leads? Here's 7 tips to find the right email address every time.

Sales Management

How to Structure a Sales Meeting Agenda that Gets Results

Want to boost your sales team's productivity? Create a structured sales meeting agenda that delivers results and keeps your team on track.

Kimberlee Meier

Sales Management

11 Sales Closing Phrases to Nail the Last Piece of Your Sales Process

Level up your sales game with 11 sales closing phrases that convert. This guide will explain how to keep a deal moving and turn prospects into customers.