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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.

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How to Create a Sales Plan: Tips, Examples & Free Sales Plan Template

Your sales plan is the who, what, why, when and how to hit your sales goals. Learn how to create a sales plan template, see examples and get tips to improve your sales strategies.

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Sales Support: The Key To Taking Your Sales Team From Good to Great

Sales support are the people and process that help your sales team focus on closing deals. Here's how it can help your business grow.

Danielle Antosz

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Stress in Sales: How to Deal with the Never-Ending Pressure

Are your numbers down? Are you drowning in the daily stress of a high-pressure sales job? Here are 8 tips to reduce stress--and hit your quotas.

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Sales Assessment Tests: What to Expect + How to Prepare

Looking to land a new sales role? This sales assessment test guide will help you show you're the right person for the job!