Every founder wants more customers.
But if you’re relying only on inbound leads or word of mouth, you’re leaving growth on the table.
Outbound sales — when done right — is still one of the fastest, most controllable ways to generate revenue.
In The Ultimate Startup Guide to Outbound Sales, Close CEO Steli Efti shows you how to prospect, qualify, and close new customers using proven frameworks that actually work.
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Inside, you’ll learn actionable strategies you can implement today to start more conversations, book more meetings, and close more deals.
Outbound sales often gets a bad reputation — too pushy, too time-consuming, too old-school.
But the truth is: when you do it with structure and empathy, it scales faster than almost any other channel.
Outbound gives you control over:
This book breaks down the process step-by-step so you can stop guessing — and start building a predictable outbound pipeline.
Here’s what you’ll discover inside:
Learn proven outreach tactics and messaging techniques that cut through the noise.
You’ll discover how to grab attention, personalize your outreach, and secure that first call.
Don’t waste time chasing bad fits.
This section walks you through a qualification framework that helps you identify who’s worth pursuing — and who’s not.
Great sales isn’t about pitching — it’s about discovery.
Learn the right sequence of questions to uncover real pain points and guide conversations naturally toward the close.
Turn cold calls into meaningful conversations.
You’ll learn how to handle objections, keep momentum alive, and close deals without resorting to pressure tactics.
Outbound sales is both art and science.
This guide gives you a repeatable system to:
Whether you’re a solo founder or leading a small sales team, this process will help you scale revenue without burning resources.
Outbound isn’t about spamming. It’s about starting genuine conversations that uncover fit. When you approach every interaction as a chance to help — not sell — you’ll build trust, momentum, and long-term customers.
That’s what this book teaches: how to bring humanity back into cold outreach and still drive measurable results.
This resource is designed for:
If you’ve ever wondered “how do I find and close new customers without luck?” — this guide has your answer.
Pair this guide with other free Close resources to supercharge your results:
Outbound sales isn’t dead — it’s evolving.
With the right system, the right message, and the right mindset, your startup can create a repeatable, scalable source of revenue.
The Ultimate Startup Guide to Outbound Sales gives you the roadmap to do exactly that.
Stop waiting for leads to come to you. Start reaching out — and start closing.
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