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

Your biggest competitor isn’t the market—it’s your own habits. CEO Steli Efti shares why SaaS founders must overcome fear and evolve old beliefs to grow.

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

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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

Akquise & Lead-Generierung

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How to Stop Getting Ghosted by Prospects

Always getting ghosted by your sales prospects? We asked businesspeople for their favorite tips to prevent ghosting and increase buy-in.

Business Advice

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

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.

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7+ High-Pressure Sales Tactics to Avoid (and What to Do Instead)

High-pressure sales tactics can have a detrimental effect on your business. Learn about the danger of high-pressure selling + what to do instead.

Akquise & Lead-Generierung

16 RocketReach Alternatives You Can Use to Generate Quality Leads

Learn about the best alternatives to RocketReach to find emails, phone numbers, and other contact details to help you build business relationships and generate leads.

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7 Tips to Build Confidence in Sales & Close More Deals

The one thing most beginning salespeople lack more than anything is the ability to sell with confidence. Being able to confidently deliver your pitch and answer the prospect's objections is one of the most important skills to master on your way to becoming a sales pro.

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Effective Sales Presentations: 11 Tips to Win Deals + Templates

Effective sales presentations are relevant and personalized to the prospect. Learn 11 top tips, plus get our sales presentation templates.