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

Workflows within Close CRM let you scale your follow-up sales pitches to new leads. This post explains four simple steps for automating the process.

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

How to Stop Getting Ghosted by Prospects

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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

Prospecting & Lead Generation

Call First, Close First: How to Call Inbound Leads Faster

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.

February 10, 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.

Gestion des ventes

The Virtual Retreat Guide: How to Plan an Engaging Retreat for Your Team

Planning a virtual retreat for your company? We've walked that path. Here are 7 tips we learned. Implement them to ensure your retreat is top level.

Opérations de vente

12 Inside Sales Strategies to Close Leads Faster

Ready to close more deals with less effort, and maximize customer lifetime value? These inside sales tips will set you up.

Compétences en matière de vente

Inside Sales vs Outside Sales: Understanding the Core Differences (B2B)

Inside Sales vs. Outside Sales: is one option better? In short, no—you need to see which is best for your specific company & sales goals.

Embedding Images in Emails: Boosts CTR or Kills Deliverability?

Effective email marketing is key to enhancing customer engagement—and closing deals. Discover how to create visually-appealing messages that stand out.