Your Growth Hacks Aren't Working

Everyone’s chasing the next “growth hack.”

Automated DMs. AI prospecting tools. LinkedIn scripts.

But while everyone’s hacking, very few are closing.

If you’re tired of gimmicks and want real results, it’s time to go back to what works: talking to people.

In Your Growth Hacks Aren’t Working, Close CEO Steli Efti shows you how to master one of the most underrated (and most effective) customer acquisition channels out there — cold calling.

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Even if you have zero sales experience, this book gives you everything you need to pick up the phone with confidence, qualify prospects, handle objections, and close more deals — no “hack” required.

Why Growth Hacks Fail (and Real Sales Wins)

Growth hacks promise shortcuts. But business growth isn’t about shortcuts — it’s about consistent conversations with the right people.

At some point, every startup realizes that clever automations and viral tactics can only take you so far. The companies that truly scale are the ones that learn to:

• Prospect with intention, not spam.
• Build trust through voice, not volume.
• Ask questions that uncover real pain, not just push a product.

That’s why cold calling still works — when you do it right.

This book teaches you how.

What You’ll Learn in Your Growth Hacks Aren’t Working

You don’t need to be a natural closer. You just need the right process.

Here’s what’s inside this quick, high-impact guide:

How to Qualify and Close Prospects

Learn how to identify the right buyers, start confident conversations, and move deals forward — even if you’re calling cold.

How to Handle Sales Objections

Turn “not interested” into “tell me more.”
You’ll get proven objection-handling frameworks used by top reps to stay calm, curious, and in control.

How to Build a Winning Cold-Calling Routine

Master timing, tone, and follow-up sequences that make your calls more human — and your pipeline more predictable.

And Much More

From mindset shifts to real-world call scripts, you’ll learn how to stop hiding behind email and start creating real momentum.

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Why Cold Calling Still Works in 2026

While most reps rely on email automation, cold calling gives you what automation can’t: real connection.

When you pick up the phone, you:

• Get immediate feedback.
• Hear tone and emotion.
• Create trust faster.
• Shorten your sales cycle.

In a world flooded with digital noise, a real conversation is your competitive advantage.

A Quote Worth Remembering

“Want more customers? Pick up the phone.”
— Steli Efti

That’s the entire premise of this book. Stop over-engineering your funnel and start mastering the fundamentals that actually drive revenue.

Real Reps, Real Results

Here’s what one reader shared after applying the lessons:

“I’ve been applying your follow-up teachings. It changed my mindset and allowed me to keep pursuing leads who eventually closed.”

The same mindset applies here: follow up, be persistent, and use cold calls as your tool for connection — not interruption.

Combine This with Other Free Sales Resources

Cold calling is just one piece of a winning sales system.
Use this book alongside these proven resources from Close:

• The Follow-Up Book — Turn silence into sales with powerful follow-up frameworks.
• The Sales Hiring Playbook — Learn how to recruit and scale a high-performing team.
• Consultative Selling Guide — Sell by solving, not pushing.
• Sales Forecasting Template — Plan and track your revenue growth.
• Startup Sales Resource Bundle — 9 templates, 3 checklists, 2 scripts, and 5 books to help your team crush it.

Final Thoughts

Forget the hacks. Build the habits.

The fastest way to get more customers isn’t another automation tool — it’s a genuine conversation.

With Your Growth Hacks Aren’t Working, you’ll learn how to turn those conversations into conversions.

👉 Download your free copy now and start turning cold calls into closed deals.