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

Workflows within Close CRM let you scale your follow-up sales pitches to new leads. This post explains four simple steps for automating the process.

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

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

Christine Sotelo

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How to Stop Getting Ghosted by Prospects

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

We put outbound calling to the test for 90 days—598% more calls, 32% more closed deals. Here’s what worked, what didn’t, and what we learned.

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Überwinden Sie Ihre Angst vor dem Telefonieren

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.

27. Februar 2025

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Funktioniert der 1-2-3 E-Mail-Hack auch 8 Jahre später noch?

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.

Februar 25, 2025

Akquise & Lead-Generierung

Zuerst anrufen, zuerst Close : Wie Sie Inbound-Leads schneller anrufen

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.

Februar 10, 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.

The Best Salesforce Alternatives: 8 CRMs to Help You Close More Deals

Tired of Salesforce? Looking for a more user-friendly and affordable tool? Check out these eight Salesforce alternatives to find the best one for you.

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Business Development vs. Sales: What’s the Difference and Why You Should Care?

Find out why you should know the differences between business development and sales teams, what outcomes to expect from each one, & who should be your first hire.

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8 Skills You'll Need to Become a Sales Manager

What does it take to become a sales manager? Here are the top skills you need to take your sales career to the next level.

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What is B2B Sales? Strategies, Tips, & Guide to Success

What is B2B sales? Basically, it means selling your products to another business. Learn more about the B2B sales process + how to overcome challenges.