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Voice Agents vs. Chatbots vs. Virtual Receptionists: Positives, Negatives, and What Fits Your Sales Team

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Why Sales Teams Should Build AI Skills Now

Sales teams that learn AI now gain speed, efficiency, and a serious edge. See why early adopters win—and how you can start building your AI skills today.

How to Reach Out to Leads Fast (Without Losing the Human Touch)

How Close Built a New AI Support Tool in a Week—and Made Our Support Team Faster Than Ever

3 Sales Organization Structures for High-Performance Sales Teams

11 Ultimate Sales Funnel Examples That Convert Like Crazy

How to Perform a Sales Analysis (Step-by-Step): Methods & Metrics

Move Faster, Sell More: Close Is 50% Faster Than Other CRMs

14 Successful CRM Implementation Case Studies to Learn From

Your Biggest Competitor Isn’t Another Company. It’s You.

Never Miss a Lead Again: Automate Every Follow-Up with Close Workflows

How to Get a Software Sales Job: Responsibilities, Salary & Types

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

Software Sales Salary & Commission Structures Explained: Ranges, Averages & How Much Reps Make

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

Christine Sotelo

No B.S. CRM Comparison: Close vs. Go HighLevel

56 Shocking Sales Statistics That'll Change the Way You Sell in 2025

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

5 Steps to Use Google Sheets as a CRM (Free Template)

How to Stop Getting Ghosted by Prospects