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Stop Pitching—And Start Asking These Sales Questions Instead

Great sales reps don’t have perfect pitches, but they do know how to ask better questions. Here’s how to shift from generic Qs to genuine communication.

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Introducing AI Enrich: The End of Tedious CRM Data Entry

Christine Sotelo

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Close More Deals by Using ChatGPT to Stress Test Your Sales Script

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How to Qualify Leads Fast (and Stop Wasting Time on Bad Fits)

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How to Catch Missed Sales Leads with Smart Views and Automation in Close

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We Tested 25 B2B Brands—Here's Who Followed Up the Fastest

We ran a follow-up speed test on 25 B2B companies. Some called in seconds. Here's who stood out—and what your team can learn from it.

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

Speed matters in sales. Learn how to respond to leads instantly using Close CRM workflows, Smart Views, and automation without sounding robotic.

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

Instead of buying a generic AI tool, we built our own to speed up support without losing the human touch. Here's what worked—and what didn’t.

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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

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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

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Schnellerer Close Inbound-Leads mit Workflows, die tatsächlich funktionieren

Workflows automate key outreach steps so that leads 1) don’t fall through the cracks and 2) are engaged quickly. Build this workflow for new inbound leads.

Februar 4, 2025

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The Rise of the Small, Scaling Business

Small, scaling businesses (SSBs) are the future of entrepreneurship. Learn how lean teams are throwing out the old playbook to achieve massive gains.

February 3, 2025

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