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The Hail Mary Email That Turned “Dead Leads” Into Gold

Discover how Close used the 1-2-3 email hack to re-engage churned trial leads, uncover hidden objections, and gain valuable customer insights.

August 29, 2025

Sales Operations

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

What We’d Want to Know If We Were Buying Close

Sales Operations

Why Apple’s New Call Screening Is Only Killing Lazy Cold Calling

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

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5 Reasons Why You Shouldn’t Buy Close CRM

Not every CRM is the right fit. Here are five honest reasons Close might not work for your team, and why that’s exactly why some customers choose us.

Sales Management

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

Explore software sales salaries, commissions, and job roles in 2025. Learn average pay, compensation structures, and growth paths in SaaS sales.

Close Features and News

Less Admin, More Closing: Q2 Updates That Sell for You

Discover Q2 updates in Close CRM that reduce admin and boost sales: AI notes, enrichment, pipeline guidance, custom workflows & dark mode.

Sales Operations

How to Write Better Inbound Sales Emails (Without Sounding Like a Bot)

Inbound leads are a gift, so don’t waste them. Learn how to write short, smart, personalized sales emails that convert your prospects into customers.

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.

5 Smart Secrets to Crafting an Email That Always Gets Opened

There’s a simple checklist I use before pressing send on every outreach email.

August 29, 2017

5 Struggles Every Inside Sales Rep Feels (and How to Overcome Them)

There’s no question that inside sales can be a challenge.

August 23, 2017

How to create a sales call script [Free template]

If you’re doing inside sales, you know that a phone call can be an incredibly effective tool to reach out to potential customers and close deals.

August 21, 2017

How Startups Can Align Inside Sales & Inbound Marketing

For some founders, aligning sales and marketing is an uphill battle

August 16, 2017