The Close Blog

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.

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.

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.

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.

Learn to automate lead distribution for better sales outcomes. Insights from Close’s Nick Persico on optimizing your process effectively.

Is “just checking in” the only phrase you can think of when following up with leads and prospects? There’s a better way—16 of them. Check them out.

Choice overload is real. So we’re going to break down the best Pipedrive alternative for your small business, and why we feel so strongly it’s the right choice.

The right email can create years of revenue, but only if it lands in your target’s inbox. Here’s everything you need to know and do to make it happen.