Steli Efti

I'm the CEO and cofounder of Close, a CRM with built-in sales automation features for startups and SMBs. Used by thousands of inside sales teams across the world.

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847 viewsJun 22, 2022

A Critical Person's Guide To Getting The Most Out Of Your Self-Criticism

Critical thoughts about yourself can either drag you down or lift you up. Here are the mental strategies to use stop berating yourself, and instead reap the benefits of the fault-finding machine in your head.

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5,330 viewsMay 10, 2022

Why Playing The Long Game Can Be Your Competitive Advantage

In this post, I’m going to break down how exactly “playing the long game” can lead to big time wins down the road—in life and in sales.

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1,133 viewsFeb 15, 2021

Remote Sales Team? Here’s How To Create A Winning Coaching Culture

It’s not enough to give your reps all the tools and systems they need to get the job done and hit quota. You need to create a virtual environment that makes success (almost) inevitable.

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2,057 viewsNov 22, 2020

Sales Pitch Lessons You Can Use To Sell Better & Sell More (With Examples)

A great sales pitch should always be customer-focused. Here's how to craft a pitch that captures attention and makes prospect want to buy.

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2,782 viewsOct 6, 2020

How To Avoid Being Labeled “Too Salesy” By Being Self-Aware

You don't need to be "salesy" to sell. Here's how to authentically connect with quality prospects, build trust, and win deals.