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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.

Close Features and News

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

Opérations de vente

Stop Pitch-Slapping: How to Sell on Social Media Without Being Cringe

Close Features and News

Move Faster, Sell Smarter: Q1 Product Updates You’ll Actually Use

Christine Sotelo

Prospecting & Lead Generation

How to Avoid Your Phone Number Being Marked as Spam on Sales Calls

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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.

Get Over Being Afraid to Talk On the Phone

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.

February 27, 2025

Does the 1-2-3 Email Hack Still Work 8 Years Later?

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.

February 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.

Ultimate Guide to Sales Emails: How to Write Sales Emails That Convert

Want to make sure people read your sales emails? Learn how to craft the perfect subject line, build an irresistible pitch, and choose a CTA that will convert.

November 22, 2022

Opérations de vente

What is Social Selling? (A Guide for Pros and Beginners)

Social selling is a great way for reps to boost their network, build relationships with prospects, and grow revenue for the team. Learn how to make it work + mistakes to avoid.

November 22, 2022

Compétences en matière de vente

7 Sales Persuasion Techniques Your Sales Materials Need

Elevate your sales success with proven persuasion techniques. Learn how to enhance your emails and sales materials to effectively drive conversions and close more deals.

November 17, 2022

14 Steps for Email Warm Up (Before Sending Cold Emails)

When cold email open rates are low, you might wonder if it's due to subject lines – or are other factors at play? Like emails landing in spam.

November 11, 2022