Steli Efti

Steli Efti

Steli is a co-founder and CEO of Close. He is known as Silicon Valley’s most prominent sales hustler, a YC alum, and advisor to countless startups and entrepreneurs.

429 posts


Inbound vs Outbound Sales: What’s the Difference, Which is Best, and How to Create Your Killer Sales Process
Sales Operations

Inbound vs Outbound Sales: What’s the Difference, Which is Best, and How to Create Your Killer Sales Process

Inbound is booming, but is it the best option for you? Outbound is classic, but is it obsolete? Explore inbound vs outbound sales: the what, how, and why.
Steli Efti
March 6, 2024
How to Take Sales Call Notes that You Can Actually Use: 6 Tips
Sales Skills

How to Take Sales Call Notes that You Can Actually Use: 6 Tips

We all hate note-taking, but strong sales call notes can help you impress your customers (and can even affect your bottom-line)! Learn how to improve and automate your sales notes.
Steli Efti
February 28, 2024
How the MEDDIC Sales Methodology Can Help Close More Deals
Prospecting & Lead Generation

How the MEDDIC Sales Methodology Can Help Close More Deals

Struggling to close deals? Learn how the MEDDIC Sales Methodology can find better-fit customers and win accounts over for life.
Steli Efti
February 27, 2024
Ultimate Guide to LinkedIn Outreach: Tips & Templates to Nail Your Outreach
Prospecting & Lead Generation

Ultimate Guide to LinkedIn Outreach: Tips & Templates to Nail Your Outreach

Struggle with LinkedIn outreach? Follow these 8 tips + 4 message templates to elevate your game, connect with prospects, and (ultimately) boost sales.
Steli Efti
February 26, 2024
Objection Handling: How to Overcome Sales Objections and Win More Deals
Sales Skills

Objection Handling: How to Overcome Sales Objections and Win More Deals

Sales objections can feel like the end, but you can turn them around. Learn these objection handling techniques to win more deals.
Steli Efti
February 17, 2024
The Ultimate Guide to Sales Management: Strategies, Tools, & Techniques to Skillfully Lead Your Sales Team
Sales Management

The Ultimate Guide to Sales Management: Strategies, Tools, & Techniques to Skillfully Lead Your Sales Team

Good sales management accelerates revenue growth and takes the sales team to new heights. Unlock the ‘what’ and ‘how’ of effective sales management.
Steli Efti
January 30, 2024
15 Best Cold Email Templates (to Generate Better Leads)
Sales Outreach

15 Best Cold Email Templates (to Generate Better Leads)

Get our proven cold email templates (for sales teams) to nail your sales email outreach and generate leads. Plus tips to write a cold email & subject lines.
Steli Efti
January 2, 2024
What is Sales Prospecting? Strategies, Tips & Templates to Turn Prospects into Customers
Prospecting & Lead Generation

What is Sales Prospecting? Strategies, Tips & Templates to Turn Prospects into Customers

Sales prospecting involves actively searching for and reaching out to new leads. The goal? Find out as quickly as possible if they're a good fit.
Steli Efti, Ryan Robinson
January 1, 2024
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