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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

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

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

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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.

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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.

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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.

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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.

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How to Stop Sales Reps from Stealing from Your Startup

Discover essential strategies to prevent sales rep fraud and protect your startup with our expert guide on enhancing transparency and accountability in sales teams.

October 9, 2017

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Wie man Beziehungen zu einflussreichen Menschen aufbaut

Wir alle wollen starke, dauerhafte Beziehungen zu einflussreichen Menschen aufbauen - egal, ob es sich dabei um CEOs, Investoren, Berater oder Ihre persönlichen Helden handelt.

Oktober 2, 2017

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How Close Built a Killer Content Marketing Machine

Discover how Close built a powerful content marketing machine with just two people. Learn the strategies to create and scale your own content marketing system.

September 25, 2017

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The Wannabe Hustler: How to (Actually) Make Big Things Happen

You may think you’re a hustler, but there’s a right and wrong way to get shit done.

September 5, 2017