#  @closecrm Close Close posts on YouTube about how to, close, software, $crm the most. They currently have [------] followers and [---] posts still getting attention that total [---] engagements in the last [--] hours. ### Engagements: [---] [#](/creator/youtube::UCC7ZkCK3FxZiqMXqI3yvWHw/interactions)  - [--] Week [---] +60% - [--] Month [-----] +149% - [--] Months [-----] +61% - [--] Year [------] +12,658% ### Mentions: [--] [#](/creator/youtube::UCC7ZkCK3FxZiqMXqI3yvWHw/posts_active)  ### Followers: [------] [#](/creator/youtube::UCC7ZkCK3FxZiqMXqI3yvWHw/followers)  - [--] Week [------] no change - [--] Month [------] no change - [--] Months [------] +1.10% - [--] Year [------] +1.40% ### CreatorRank: undefined [#](/creator/youtube::UCC7ZkCK3FxZiqMXqI3yvWHw/influencer_rank)  ### Social Influence **Social category influence** [technology brands](/list/technology-brands) [stocks](/list/stocks) [finance](/list/finance) [social networks](/list/social-networks) [vc firms](/list/vc-firms) [travel destinations](/list/travel-destinations) **Social topic influence** [how to](/topic/how-to), [close](/topic/close), [software](/topic/software), [$crm](/topic/$crm) #184, [advice](/topic/advice), [hubspot](/topic/hubspot) #62, [ceo](/topic/ceo), [jen](/topic/jen), [faster](/topic/faster), [tracking](/topic/tracking) **Top accounts mentioned or mentioned by** [@steli](/creator/undefined) **Top assets mentioned** [Salesforce Inc (CRM)](/topic/$crm) ### Top Social Posts Top posts by engagements in the last [--] hours "Getting Started with the Close Inbox Centralize Your Sales Communication Tired of juggling emails calls and texts across different tools 📬 In this video youll learn how to use the Inbox in Close CRM your all-in-one hub for staying on top of every conversation and follow-up. Well cover: ✅ How the Close Inbox centralizes all communication (email call SMS and tasks) ✅ Tips for managing and prioritizing follow-ups ✅ Customizing your Primary tab to show what matters most ✅ How to use the Inbox to boost productivity and close deals faster With everything in one place youll never lose track of a" [YouTube Link](https://youtube.com/watch?v=4cEEimQdwnI) 2025-10-13T19:04Z 28.5K followers, [---] engagements "How to avoid terrible mistakes in sales by @Steli from Close Even seasoned sales veterans can wreck a sales negotiation if they don't have a strategy in place to protect themselves. Here's my strategy for making sure I never go astray when negotiating: https://blog.close.io/sales-negotiation-mistakeutm_campaign=yt_description&utm_medium=video&utm_source=youtube Want more videos Subscribe http://bit.ly/subcloseio CONNECT WITH US Blog: http://blog.close.ioutm_campaign=yt_description&utm_medium=video&utm_source=youtube Twitter: https://twitter.com/close Facebook: https://facebook.com/closeio" [YouTube Link](https://youtube.com/watch?v=CBKgQrr5-18) 2019-02-21T02:35Z 28.5K followers, [----] engagements "9 AI Voice Agent Phone Calls: Reviewed & Roasted We tested [--] AI voice agents so you dont have to. See how these real AI phone calls compare the best the worst and the weirdest. In this experiment we graded each AI on: 🎙 Voice quality 💬 Conversational realism ⚡ Latency ⛔ Objection handling 😤 Interruption handling Some nailed it. Others crashed and burned. See which AI voice agents are worth trying and which ones still need work. AGENTS TESTED: 00:18 AirCall 01:34 CallHippo 03:28 Retell AI 06:21 Thoughtly 09:29 Bland AI 11:49 Vapi 15:21 Otter AI 16:28 Synthflow 17:43 Dasha CONNECT WITH US" [YouTube Link](https://youtube.com/watch?v=EyMlUKtE2ok) 2025-11-13T16:25Z 28.5K followers, [---] engagements "I Scaled My Startup to $50M/yr Avoid These MISTAKES Try Close for [--] days for free: https://www.close.com/ Everyone wants to build the next big SaaS but few truly understand what it takes to scale to $50 million in annual revenue. In this video I break down the biggest misconceptions people have about growing a successful SaaS businessfrom product-market fit and pricing strategy to hiring and churn. Want more videos Subscribe http://bit.ly/subcloseio Timestamps: 0:00 Introduction CONNECT WITH US Blog: https://blog.close.comutm_campaign=yt_description&utm_medium=video&utm_source=youtube" [YouTube Link](https://youtube.com/watch?v=Ig7CzrRhcIU) 2025-10-04T14:57Z 28.5K followers, [---] engagements "Unlock Revenue: More Powerful Automation Fewer Zaps Close the Gap - Fall [----] This is a live product webinar recorded on October [--] [----]. Join Nick Persico and Sam Wild from the Close team as we share the latest and greatest AI Workflows and automation features in Close. Chapters: 0:00 - Intro from Steli Efti Co-Founder & CEO 3:15 - Goals & Agenda 6:23 - AI Updates 13:50 - Close's Claude.ai Integration 17:45 - What's new in Workflows 27:40 - Coming soon to Workflows 32:50 - Forms 39:30 - Q&A ABOUT CLOSE The sales CRM sales people loveno more manual data entry. Customer management with" [YouTube Link](https://youtube.com/watch?v=_D3PvkP5Vkw) 2025-10-22T23:04Z 28.5K followers, [---] engagements "How My Startup Made it to Y Combinator After [--] Failed Attempts Try Close for [--] days for free: https://www.close.com/ I applied to Y Combinator seven timesand got rejected every single one of them. For years I kept making one critical mistake after another learning painful lessons each time. Eventually I stopped building my startup for investors and started building it for real customers. Thats when everything changed. We got into YC and today my SaaS generates over $50M/year and serves thousands of small businesses worldwide. In this video Ill break down the [--] deadly sins that almost" [YouTube Link](https://youtube.com/watch?v=c31sCXaz-Xo) 2025-08-14T16:01Z 28.5K followers, 12.8K engagements "Upselling strategies for B2B startups: How to upsell in [----] Get the full transcript + extra materials http://blog.close.io/startup-sales-upselling-101utm_campaign=yt_description&utm_medium=video&utm_source=youtube startup sales sales sales CRM sales acceleration selling startups SaaS sales software Steli Efti Upselling Upselling [---] upselling techniques upselling tips how to upsell startup sales sales sales CRM sales acceleration selling startups SaaS sales software Steli Efti Upselling Upselling [---] upselling techniques upselling tips how to upsell" [YouTube Link](https://youtube.com/watch?v=WqS1ZdCgyek) 2017-04-19T05:10Z 28.5K followers, [----] engagements "How to Ask for the Sale (Without Being Pushy) You're avoiding asking for the sale because you're scared of hearing "NO." But you MUST ask for the saleearly and oftenor you're just yapping with a stranger. Sales is results-driven communication. You need to lead your calls toward an outcome: a YES or a NOnot "let me think about it" or "send me the details." Those deals die in pipeline purgatory. In this video Ill show you how to: - Ask for the sale (as many times as it takes) - Drive your sales calls toward outcomes - Ask questions to map your prospects buying journey in real-time Want more" [YouTube Link](https://youtube.com/watch?v=XiZfG2u6SfQ) 2026-02-11T18:19Z 28.5K followers, [--] engagements "You're Too Expensive How to Handle Pricing Objections in Sales You avoid talking about price because you're scared of hearing "you're too expensive" But the real objection isn't from your prospectit's from YOU. In this video I'll show you exactly how to handle pricing objections by killing the objection within yourself first. No tricks no hacksjust the truth about confident pricing discussions. 🎯 What You'll Learn: - Why most buyers think you're too expensive (and why that's normal) - The 20-60-20 rule of pricing psychology - [--] steps to own your price with confidence - How to bring up price" [YouTube Link](https://youtube.com/watch?v=bXFQpFe2zk4) 2026-02-13T14:01Z 28.5K followers, [--] engagements "Youre Not Following Up Enough (Sales Follow-Up Tips That Work) If youre in sales I have bad news: Youre not following up enough. We tested [--] businesses to see how long it took them to respond to a demo request and the results were brutal: - Only [--] responded the same day - [--] responded a day later - [--] responded [--] days later - And [--] never responded at all This is why deals die. Not because of your competitorsbecause sellers fumble the follow-up. In this video Ill break down: ✅ How to follow up quickly and consistently ✅ Why silence is NOT an outcome ✅ How many times you should follow up to get" [YouTube Link](https://youtube.com/watch?v=qPN-lCR-VTk) 2026-02-12T14:01Z 28.5K followers, [--] engagements "Startup Istanbul 2015: Steli Efti on the Power of the Hustle Level up: http://close.io/free-sales-courseutm_campaign=yt_description&utm_medium=video&utm_source=youtube Full transcript of talk here: http://blog.close.io/startup-istanbul-2015-the-power-of-the-hustleutm_campaign=yt_description&utm_medium=video&utm_source=youtube Want more videos Subscribe http://bit.ly/subcloseio CONNECT WITH US Blog: http://blog.close.io Twitter: https://twitter.com/closeio Facebook: https://facebook.com/closeio Instagram: http://instagram.com/close.io Linkedin: https://linkedin.com/company/elastic-inc- ABOUT" [YouTube Link](https://youtube.com/watch?v=2Cs5KhcLrWw) 2017-04-19T04:03Z 28.4K followers, [----] engagements "Getting Started with Opportunity Pipelines in Close How to Track and Manage Your Deals Want a clear view of every deal in your pipeline 💼 In this video youll learn how to set up and manage Opportunity Pipelines in Close CRM so you can track progress forecast revenue and stay focused on the deals that matter most. Well cover: ✅ How to create and customize pipeline stages ✅ Tracking opportunities from first contact to closed deal ✅ Using pipelines to forecast sales and measure performance ✅ Tips for organizing your sales process for better visibility and results Whether youre a solo rep or" [YouTube Link](https://youtube.com/watch?v=4XHqzQ8JPzk) 2025-10-13T19:11Z 28.5K followers, [---] engagements "The winning cold email follow up game plan You send out cold emails to prospects and they don't reply. How when and how often should you follow up with them Read the full blog post http://blog.close.io/cold-email-follow-up-planutm_campaign=yt_description&utm_medium=video&utm_source=youtube" [YouTube Link](https://youtube.com/watch?v=6phdVjMu3DA) 2023-10-11T17:17Z 27.8K followers, 19.3K engagements "7 reasons why youre better than a sales bot by @Steli from Close.io Level up: http://close.io/free-sales-courseutm_campaign=yt_description&utm_medium=video&utm_source=youtube AI is one of the hottest trends in sales but can never replace salespeople. Here are [--] reasons why. Related blog post here: http://blog.close.io/sales-artificial-intelligenceutm_campaign=yt_description&utm_medium=video&utm_source=youtube Want more videos Subscribe http://bit.ly/subcloseio CONNECT WITH US Blog: http://blog.close.ioutm_campaign=yt_description&utm_medium=video&utm_source=youtube Twitter:" [YouTube Link](https://youtube.com/watch?v=7V0N9pYxCTY) 2017-05-15T13:00Z 28.2K followers, [---] engagements "500 Startups Fireside Chat with @Steli from Close.io (March 2015) Sorry for the low recording quality http://close.io/free-sales-course/ Free Sales Course" [YouTube Link](https://youtube.com/watch?v=7hCpiUjrKv8) 2023-10-23T22:35Z 27.8K followers, [---] engagements "Stop Pitch-Slapping: How to Sell on Social Media Without Annoying Everyone Are you social selling or just social spamming In Desirees Soapbox Desiree Echevarria breaks down how to do social selling on LinkedIn without annoying the hell out of everyone. You might know her from Desiree Has Opinions her Substack full of hot takes and truth bombs. Now were giving her the mic. Let the rants begin. 😈 In this episode she shares no-BS advice for social sellers like: - What to post instead of pitch-slapping strangers - Why your AI comments arent fooling anyone - How to slide into the DMs without" [YouTube Link](https://youtube.com/watch?v=8WDL7v_mS3w) 2025-05-15T21:04Z 28.5K followers, [---] engagements "How to run the perfect sales pipeline review meeting How to do sales pipeline reviews in a way will increase the sales IQ of your sales reps and help your scale your sales efforts. Read more http://blog.close.io/sales-pipeline-review-meetingutm_campaign=yt_description&utm_medium=video&utm_source=youtube Level up: http://close.io/free-sales-courseutm_campaign=yt_description&utm_medium=video&utm_source=youtube Want more videos Subscribe http://bit.ly/subcloseio CONNECT WITH US Blog: http://blog.close.io Twitter: https://twitter.com/closeio Facebook: https://facebook.com/closeio Instagram:" [YouTube Link](https://youtube.com/watch?v=92s4LlOCgSI) 2016-12-12T15:45Z 28.1K followers, [----] engagements "Getting Started with Calling in Close How to Make and Track Sales Calls from Your CRM Ready to make more calls and close more deals all without leaving your CRM ☎ In this video youll learn how to set up and start calling in Close CRM the all-in-one sales platform that brings your calls emails and texts together in one place. Well cover: ✅ How to set up your phone number in Close ✅ Making and receiving calls directly from your CRM ✅ Logging and tracking call activity automatically ✅ Tips for using the Power Dialer to boost your call volume With calling built right into Close you can connect" [YouTube Link](https://youtube.com/watch?v=Axot3aGPTGc) 2025-10-13T19:09Z 28.5K followers, [---] engagements "Will vs. Jen The Trailer Tune in each week for Will vs. Jen the ultimate showdown between two sellers turned creators and solopreneurs. Watch them battle it out in weekly sales competitions to see who's the best at . everything. Hosted by Rayna van Beuzekom CONNECT WITH US Blog: https://blog.close.comutm_campaign=yt_description&utm_medium=video&utm_source=youtube Linkedin: https://linkedin.com/company/close-crm ABOUT CLOSE The sales CRM salespeople loveno more manual data entry. Customer management with built-in calling and email synchronization. Make and receive calls while taking notes tied" [YouTube Link](https://youtube.com/watch?v=ChH0r4z0Dko) 2025-05-27T09:00Z 28.5K followers, [---] engagements "Fifteen Seconds FestivalKeynote Steli Efti Close.com Steli Efti at the Fifteen Seconds Festival in June [----] http://fifteenseconds.co Want more videos Subscribe http://bit.ly/subcloseio CONNECT WITH US Blog: http://blog.close.com Twitter: https://twitter.com/close Facebook: https://facebook.com/closeio Instagram: http://instagram.com/close.io Linkedin: https://linkedin.com/company/elastic-inc- ABOUT CLOSE.IO The sales CRM sales people love - no more manual data entry. Customer management with built-in calling and email synchronization. Make and receive calls while taking notes tied to each" [YouTube Link](https://youtube.com/watch?v=CuzQb34GxUY) 2017-05-04T09:27Z 28.4K followers, [----] engagements "Close the Gap Spring [----] Product Roadmap Preview Close the Gap is a product webinar series that seeks to connect the customers and builders of Close CRM. In this episode we'll show you what to expect from Close in [----] that will help you close more deals and grow faster. Want more videos Subscribe http://bit.ly/subcloseio CONNECT WITH US Blog: https://blog.close.comutm_campaign=yt_description&utm_medium=video&utm_source=youtube Twitter: https://twitter.com/close Facebook: https://facebook.com/close Linkedin: https://linkedin.com/company/close-crm Instagram: http://instagram.com/closecrm" [YouTube Link](https://youtube.com/watch?v=DzbrbymnnYQ) 2025-04-22T16:16Z 28.5K followers, [---] engagements "Getting Started: Customizing Lead Records in Close Make Your CRM Work for You Your sales process is unique your CRM should be too. 🧩 In this video youll learn how to customize lead records in Close CRM so your team always sees the information that matters most. Well cover: ✅ How to add and edit custom fields on lead records ✅ Organizing information for faster decision-making ✅ Tips for personalizing your pipeline and data views ✅ How customization helps your team sell smarter not harder Whether youre tracking deal size renewal dates or lead source Close makes it simple to tailor your CRM to" [YouTube Link](https://youtube.com/watch?v=FWnwMaGcDeM) 2025-10-13T19:09Z 28.5K followers, [---] engagements "Close Product Overview Close is the all-in-one CRM designed to help sales teams close more dealsfast. See why sales teams choose Close in this short video. Whether youre a startup or scaling sales team Close is built to help you move fast stay organized and grow revenue without the busywork. Want more videos Subscribe http://bit.ly/subcloseio CONNECT WITH US Blog: https://blog.close.comutm_campaign=yt_description&utm_medium=video&utm_source=youtube Linkedin: https://linkedin.com/company/close-crm ABOUT CLOSE The sales CRM sales people loveno more manual data entry. Customer management with" [YouTube Link](https://youtube.com/watch?v=HoMoen0bFhY) 2025-07-16T16:04Z 28.5K followers, 305.9K engagements "Getting Started with SMS in Close How to Send Text Messages from Your CRM Want to reach your leads faster with text messages 📱 In this video youll learn how to set up and use SMS in Close CRM the all-in-one sales platform built to help you communicate with prospects through calls emails and texts without leaving your CRM. Well cover: ✅ How to enable and verify your phone number for SMS ✅ How to send and receive text messages inside Close ✅ Tips for managing SMS conversations in your Inbox ✅ Best practices for business texting and compliance Whether youre following up on a deal scheduling a" [YouTube Link](https://youtube.com/watch?v=Im4vQ3xT5ZY) 2025-10-13T18:54Z 28.5K followers, [---] engagements "Activity Reporting & Dashboards in Close CRM Learn more about Activity Reporting in Close: https://help.close.com/docs/activity-overview-report Level up: https://close.com/free-sales-courseutm_campaign=yt_description&utm_medium=video&utm_source=youtube Want more videos Subscribe http://bit.ly/subcloseio CONNECT WITH US Blog: https://blog.close.comutm_campaign=yt_description&utm_medium=video&utm_source=youtube Twitter: https://twitter.com/close Facebook: https://facebook.com/closeio Instagram: http://instagram.com/close.io Linkedin: https://linkedin.com/company/close-crm ABOUT CLOSE The sales" [YouTube Link](https://youtube.com/watch?v=JgNRfLlp_JU) 2019-05-10T13:39Z 28.1K followers, [----] engagements "Desiree Demos: Workflows Close CRM Your pipeline is busted and moneys pouring out. The culprit Slow manual follow-up. If youve got six minutes Desiree Echevarria will show you how to tighten up your pipeline using automated Workflows in Close. In this video Desiree demos how to set up a Workflow so you can: - Set trigger events - Assign lead owners to new leads - Send automated SMS texts - Assign phone calls to sales reps - Send automated emails - Analyze Workflow performance with reporting CONNECT WITH US Blog:" [YouTube Link](https://youtube.com/watch?v=LLAK4I99G1c) 2025-04-07T22:17Z 28.5K followers, [---] engagements "Will vs. Jen Episode 5: The Ultimate Sales Game Show Grab your tissues for this one folks because we're certain you'll cry until you laugh. Episode [--] has Will and Jen facing off in SALES WARS the ultimate sales game show. They'll participate in mini-games of improv wit and trivia. Jen's winning the season 3-2. Who will take the W this time Want more videos Subscribe http://bit.ly/subcloseio Will and Jen's charities: https://manypawsglobalrescue.org/ https://reworktraining.org/ CONNECT WITH US Blog: https://blog.close.comutm_campaign=yt_description&utm_medium=video&utm_source=youtube Linkedin:" [YouTube Link](https://youtube.com/watch?v=LdftHRwxX0k) 2025-07-08T19:12Z 28.5K followers, [---] engagements "Connect your CRM to ChatGPT with Close's plugin for ChatGPT Leverage the power of AI with Closes plugin for ChatGPT now available in beta to all Close customers and ChatGPT Plus subscribers. Learn more at https://blog.close.com/close-chatgpt-plugin/ Use Closes ChatGPT plugin to save time building contact lists summarize your relationship with leads and contacts generate meeting agendas + follow up emails and much more See a demo of Close CRM and start your FREE 14-day trial at https://www.close.com/demo" [YouTube Link](https://youtube.com/watch?v=Ndl9Md7-hsM) 2023-09-25T16:56Z 28.1K followers, [----] engagements "CEO Interviews: Steli Efti and Fred Viet from Aircall Close CEO Steli Efti sits down for a casual and raw sales conversation with Fred Viet from Aircall. Want more videos Subscribe http://bit.ly/subcloseio CONNECT WITH US Blog: https://blog.close.comutm_campaign=yt_description&utm_medium=video&utm_source=youtube Twitter: https://twitter.com/close Facebook: https://facebook.com/close Linkedin: https://linkedin.com/company/close-crm Instagram: http://instagram.com/closecrm ABOUT CLOSE The sales CRM sales people loveno more manual data entry. Customer management with built-in calling and email" [YouTube Link](https://youtube.com/watch?v=QIqsnaMMPT4) 2025-02-04T15:41Z 28.5K followers, [---] engagements "Close CRM Demo In this free 10-minute CRM demo you'll see how Close's sales automation tools help thousands of sales teams close more deals every day. Learn about what a CRM does how much Close CRM costs and why you should choose an all-in-one CRM for your team. Level up your sales skills: https://close.com/free-sales-courseutm_campaign=yt_description&utm_medium=video&utm_source=youtube Want more videos Subscribe http://bit.ly/subcloseio Timestamps: 0:00 Introduction 1:14 Inbox 1:46 Data Import 2:58 Lead View 5:09 Search 6:21 Automation 7:33 Reporting 8:19 Opportunity Funnel Report 9:21" [YouTube Link](https://youtube.com/watch?v=TuP_BJu3hqI) 2022-10-04T17:16Z 28.2K followers, 35.3K engagements "How to become a sales manager by @Steli from Close Level up: http://close.com/free-sales-courseutm_campaign=yt_description&utm_medium=video&utm_source=youtube Related blog post here: https://blog.close.com/become-sales-manager-skillsutm_campaign=yt_description&utm_medium=video&utm_source=youtube Want more videos Subscribe http://bit.ly/subcloseio CONNECT WITH US Blog: http://blog.close.ioutm_campaign=yt_description&utm_medium=video&utm_source=youtube Twitter: https://twitter.com/closeio Facebook: https://facebook.com/closeio Instagram: http://instagram.com/close.io Linkedin:" [YouTube Link](https://youtube.com/watch?v=TuQT616a7Uw) 2018-10-02T09:22Z 28.2K followers, [----] engagements "CEO Interviews: Steli Efti and Koen Stam from Personio Close CEO Steli Efti sits down for a casual and raw sales conversation with Koen Stam from Personio. Want more videos Subscribe http://bit.ly/subcloseio CONNECT WITH US Blog: https://blog.close.comutm_campaign=yt_description&utm_medium=video&utm_source=youtube Twitter: https://twitter.com/close Facebook: https://facebook.com/close Linkedin: https://linkedin.com/company/close-crm Instagram: http://instagram.com/closecrm ABOUT CLOSE The sales CRM sales people loveno more manual data entry. Customer management with built-in calling and email" [YouTube Link](https://youtube.com/watch?v=W7gUKE4WtGM) 2025-02-04T15:53Z 28.5K followers, [---] engagements "Getting Started: Importing Data into Close How to Upload Leads and Contacts to Your CRM Ready to bring your leads contacts and opportunities into Close 📥 In this video youll learn how to import your data into Close CRM so you can start selling faster with all your customer information in one place. Well cover: ✅ How to prepare your CSV file for import ✅ Mapping fields to match your data in Close ✅ Checking for duplicates and cleaning up records ✅ Tips for a smooth migration from another CRM Whether youre switching from another system or just getting started importing your data is the first" [YouTube Link](https://youtube.com/watch?v=W9ZTw78hyao) 2025-10-13T19:10Z 28.5K followers, [---] engagements "Will vs. Jen Episode 3: Cold calling for a cause If you know anything about Will Aitken you know he's a seasoned cold caller. And if you know anything about Jen Allen-Knuth well let's just say that all other aspects of sales are her strong suits. So in this episode we'll see what happens when the two put their cold-calling skills to the test. Will and Jen use Close's Power Dialer to see who can raise the most donations for a local dog shelter. For those keeping score at home Jen's taken the W in the first two episodes. Let's see who takes the win in episode [--]. Want more videos Subscribe" [YouTube Link](https://youtube.com/watch?v=YwfvZXj9Zwk) 2025-06-10T19:01Z 28.5K followers, [---] engagements "Will vs. Jen Episode 2: Who can write the better inbound email How are you taking full advantage of every prospect who raises their hand Is your initial inbound email as good as it can be Watch tenured sellers Will Aitken and Jen Allen-Knuth battle it out to see who can write the best inbound sales email. Steli Efti CEO of Close joins as this episode's guest judge to grade their emails. Want more videos Subscribe http://bit.ly/subcloseio CONNECT WITH US Blog: https://blog.close.comutm_campaign=yt_description&utm_medium=video&utm_source=youtube Linkedin: https://linkedin.com/company/close-crm" [YouTube Link](https://youtube.com/watch?v=ZyI87JEoDhg) 2025-06-03T18:56Z 28.5K followers, [---] engagements "How I Manage Sales For My $50M/yr SaaS Full Playbook Try Close for [--] days for free: https://www.close.com/ Most sales teams are built on fragile systems but the structure Ive been using since the early days of Close has helped me grow this company to nearly $50M in ARR. The truth is sales management looks very different depending on the stage of your businessbut the underlying principles never change. In this video I break down the exact sales structure Ive relied on for over a decade showing you how it works across three key stages of growth. Want more videos Subscribe" [YouTube Link](https://youtube.com/watch?v=_6VRNKAHLw8) 2025-09-26T19:41Z 28.5K followers, [---] engagements "Getting Started with Close Reporting How to Track Sales Performance in Your CRM Want to understand whats working (and whats not) in your sales process 📊 In this video youll learn how to use Close CRMs reporting tools to measure your teams performance track deal progress and uncover insights that help you close more deals. Well cover: ✅ The key reports available in Close (Activity Pipeline and Performance) ✅ How to filter customize and interpret your sales data ✅ Tracking individual and team performance ✅ How to turn insights into action to improve your sales results Whether youre a solo" [YouTube Link](https://youtube.com/watch?v=dIqj0Z2IpQY) 2025-10-13T18:56Z 28.5K followers, [---] engagements "How I Grew My Startup to $50M/yr With Organic Content My Playbook Try Close for [--] days for free: https://www.close.com/ In this video I break down exactly how I did it: from building a content engine that compounds to driving sales through outbound and creating a brand that attracts customers over time. If you're growing a SaaS or B2B business and want to win without spending on ads this is my full organic playbook. CONNECT WITH US Blog: https://blog.close.comutm_campaign=yt_description&utm_medium=video&utm_source=youtube Twitter: https://twitter.com/close Facebook:" [YouTube Link](https://youtube.com/watch?v=daLxQwXUNk4) 2025-09-05T15:01Z 28.5K followers, [----] engagements "Desiree Demos: Close Notetaker Close CRM Lets be real: You as a human dont need to type your own meeting notes and paste them into your CRM. You need to spend your brainpower having great conversations with your prospects. Desiree Echevarria demos how our new AI Notetaker records transcribes and summarizes your meetingsand automatically saves them in Close. 😱 Your sales team can ditch note-taking forever because every meeting in Close is: Transcribed automatically (and actually easy to read) Recorded and searchable by keyword Summarized for quick reference Saved in the CRMno manual entry" [YouTube Link](https://youtube.com/watch?v=ibs4XqpdnOY) 2025-07-08T19:41Z 28.5K followers, [---] engagements "Desiree Demos: AI Call Assistant Close CRM AI should knock the bullsh*t out of sales NOT your human touch. Robot power and human power can co-exist peacefully in sales. Desiree Echevarria demos AI Call Assistant our latest robot-powered feature built for human-powered sales. Your sales team can ditch note-taking forever because every call in Close is: - Transcribed automatically (and actually easy to read) - Recorded and searchable by keyword - Summarized for quick reference - Saved in the CRMno manual entry required Call down lead lists at record speed have better conversations with" [YouTube Link](https://youtube.com/watch?v=kKZ6ilO-a7E) 2025-04-07T20:42Z 28.2K followers, [--] engagements "Will vs. Jen Episode 4: Who's the better sales coach Consider this episode free sales coaching. 😤 Will Aitken and Jen Allen-Knuth are both sales trainers in their own right. But who takes the cake when it comes to giving feedback to Close's AE Kate Petrone Only Kate will decide. Tune in for our most nutritious and insightful episode yet. Chapters: 00:00 Will roasts Jen's LinkedIn 1:35 Rayna introduces the competition 2:23 Kate's sales call 2:31 Jen and Will discuss giving feedback 4:08 Time for Kate's verdict 7:39 And the winner is . 9:29 Will's feedback for Kate 10:07 Great active listening" [YouTube Link](https://youtube.com/watch?v=l0x9kwDFF2I) 2025-06-17T20:53Z 28.5K followers, [---] engagements "How an Orphan Grew a Tiny Startup to $50M/yr With [---] People Most startups today are chasing speedhiring fast raising capital fast and trying to force growth. But this approach is destroying more companies than it builds. In this video Steli Efti shares how he scaled Close.com to $50M/year in revenue with fewer than [---] people not by following Silicon Valley trends but by staying true to core values and building a company that prioritizes meaning culture and people. From growing up in social housing and moving to the U.S. with nothing to becoming a founder in one of the most competitive" [YouTube Link](https://youtube.com/watch?v=ls-UIPTpUFY) 2025-08-04T18:30Z 28.5K followers, [---] engagements "Partner Programs for SaaS companies: The Why & How Close Call Does your SaaS company have a partner program Should it Learn about how we set up the Close Partner Program the mistakes we made along the way and specific strategies to nail your own SaaS partner program. Level up: https://close.com/free-sales-courseutm_campaign=yt_description&utm_medium=video&utm_source=youtube Join our partner program here: https://close.com/partners/utm_campaign=yt_description&utm_medium=video&utm_source=youtube Want more videos Subscribe http://bit.ly/subcloseio Timestamps: 0:00 Introduction 0:35 Why is a" [YouTube Link](https://youtube.com/watch?v=lwRnXF6Y4TU) 2021-11-18T15:37Z 28.1K followers, [----] engagements "This Predictive Dialer helps you make more sales calls in less time (fully CRM integrated) A predictive dialer that automatically logs all your calls in your CRM Visit https://close.com/crm/predictive-dialer/ for more Since launching Close in [----] everything weve added to the product has been designed to help you sell more. #PredictiveDialer #ColdCalling #SalesDialer" [YouTube Link](https://youtube.com/watch?v=mLHb47O07p4) 2018-08-08T15:35Z 28.1K followers, [----] engagements "Steli Efti's [--] Attempts to Get Into Y Combinator Episode [--] Long before he was the co-founder and CEO of Close Steli Efti was a high school dropout with dreams of becoming an entrepreneur in Silicon Valley. Learn from the mistakes he made as a first-time founder in pursuit of a spot at Y Combinator and hear his advice for new founders. Season [--] Episode [--] of The [--] to $30 Million Blueprint series with Steli Efti CEO and Co-Founder of Close Want more See more episodes in this series http://close.com/blueprint Follow Steli https://www.linkedin.com/in/steliefti/ startup sales sales startups CRM" [YouTube Link](https://youtube.com/watch?v=noxeHvvSXKM) 2024-09-26T11:59Z 28.5K followers, [---] engagements "CEO Interviews: Steli Efti and Tim Barber from Capitalism.com Close CEO Steli Efti sits down for a casual and raw sales conversation with Tim Barber from Capitalism.com. Want more videos Subscribe http://bit.ly/subcloseio CONNECT WITH US Blog: https://blog.close.comutm_campaign=yt_description&utm_medium=video&utm_source=youtube Twitter: https://twitter.com/close Facebook: https://facebook.com/close Linkedin: https://linkedin.com/company/close-crm Instagram: http://instagram.com/closecrm ABOUT CLOSE The sales CRM sales people loveno more manual data entry. Customer management with built-in" [YouTube Link](https://youtube.com/watch?v=odh_Uk1_KsU) 2025-02-04T16:06Z 28.5K followers, [---] engagements "Getting Started with Email in Close How to Send and Manage Emails from Your CRM Stop switching between your inbox and your CRM. 📧 In this video youll learn how to send receive and manage emails directly in Close CRM so every conversation with your leads lives in one place. Well cover: ✅ How to connect your email account to Close ✅ Sending and receiving emails inside your CRM ✅ Tracking conversations and follow-ups on leads ✅ Organizing emails alongside calls SMS and tasks With email fully integrated into Close youll save time stay organized and never lose context in your sales conversations." [YouTube Link](https://youtube.com/watch?v=pwAtuBhpoRI) 2025-10-13T19:05Z 28.5K followers, [---] engagements "Getting Started with Smart Views in Close How to Create Actionable Lead Lists Want a faster smarter way to follow up with leads ⚡ In this video youll learn how to use Smart Views in Close CRM to create actionable lists that keep your sales pipeline organized and moving. Well cover: ✅ What Smart Views are and how they help you stay focused ✅ How to build lead lists using filters and conditions ✅ Tips for organizing daily follow-ups and team priorities ✅ How Smart Views help you track activity and close more deals Whether youre managing dozens of leads or hundreds Smart Views make it easy to" [YouTube Link](https://youtube.com/watch?v=qXE9On_Qwxc) 2025-10-13T19:00Z 28.5K followers, [---] engagements "CEO Interviews: Steli Efti and Jacco Van der Kooij from Winning by Design Close CEO Steli Efti sits down for a casual and raw sales conversation with Jacco Van der Kooij from Winning by Design. Want more videos Subscribe http://bit.ly/subcloseio CONNECT WITH US Blog: https://blog.close.comutm_campaign=yt_description&utm_medium=video&utm_source=youtube Twitter: https://twitter.com/close Facebook: https://facebook.com/close Linkedin: https://linkedin.com/company/close-crm Instagram: http://instagram.com/closecrm ABOUT CLOSE The sales CRM sales people loveno more manual data entry. Customer" [YouTube Link](https://youtube.com/watch?v=rQV-SxczT6k) 2025-02-04T15:31Z 28.5K followers, [--] engagements "How to sell to startups by Steli Efti Level up: https://close.com/free-sales-courseutm_campaign=yt_description&utm_medium=video&utm_source=youtube Related blog post here: https://blog.close.com/sell-to-startupsutm_campaign=yt_description&utm_medium=video&utm_source=youtube Want more videos Subscribe http://bit.ly/subcloseio CONNECT WITH US Blog: https://blog.close.comutm_campaign=yt_description&utm_medium=video&utm_source=youtube Twitter: https://twitter.com/close Facebook: https://facebook.com/closeio Instagram: http://instagram.com/close.io Linkedin:" [YouTube Link](https://youtube.com/watch?v=uq12zYs8Ung) 2018-08-03T09:05Z 28.4K followers, [----] engagements "What Startups Get Wrong About Product-Market Fit Episode [--] In this episode youll learn why early growth in a startup isnt always the best indicator of long-term product-market fit. Close founder and CEO Steli Efti shares common mistakes founders make when measuring product-market fit. Are you driving genuine urgency and advocacy in your target market or are you just riding the winds of a market trend completely out of your control Heres how to tell. Season [--] Episode [--] of The [--] to $30 Million Blueprint series with Steli Efti CEO and Co-Founder of Close Want more See more episodes in this" [YouTube Link](https://youtube.com/watch?v=wPR0pZY2ea4) 2024-12-20T06:00Z 28.5K followers, [---] engagements "Will vs. Jen Episode 6: SMS Outreach to Gen Z Its the season finale and Jens leading 3-2. Watch as the chaotic duo tackles Gen Z sales outreach using Closes SMS features. Will Jen win the season or will Will force us into a tiebreaker round Want more videos Subscribe http://bit.ly/subcloseio Will and Jen's charities: https://manypawsglobalrescue.org/ https://reworktraining.org/ CONNECT WITH US Blog: https://blog.close.comutm_campaign=yt_description&utm_medium=video&utm_source=youtube Linkedin: https://linkedin.com/company/close-crm ABOUT CLOSE The sales CRM sales people loveno more manual" [YouTube Link](https://youtube.com/watch?v=zetF7Z__8fE) 2025-07-30T15:56Z 28.5K followers, [---] engagements "Will vs. Jen Episode 1: Human or AI Can you tell if a sales email or phone call is AI-generated It may be trickier than you think. Join Will Aitken and Jen Allen-Knuth as they face off in the first challenge of the season. Who will walk away with the first win #TeamJen #TeamWill Want more videos Subscribe http://bit.ly/subcloseio CONNECT WITH US Blog: https://blog.close.comutm_campaign=yt_description&utm_medium=video&utm_source=youtube Linkedin: https://linkedin.com/company/close-crm ABOUT CLOSE The sales CRM salespeople loveno more manual data entry. Customer management with built-in calling" [YouTube Link](https://youtube.com/watch?v=zpA4yS1piJg) 2025-05-28T09:01Z 28.5K followers, [---] engagements "You're Too Expensive How to Handle Pricing Objections in Sales You avoid talking about price because you're scared of hearing "you're too expensive" But the real objection isn't from your prospectit's from YOU. In this video I'll show you exactly how to handle pricing objections by killing the objection within yourself first. No tricks no hacksjust the truth about confident pricing discussions. 🎯 What You'll Learn: - Why most buyers think you're too expensive (and why that's normal) - The 20-60-20 rule of pricing psychology - [--] steps to own your price with confidence - How to bring up price" [YouTube Link](https://youtube.com/watch?v=bXFQpFe2zk4) 2026-02-13T14:01Z 28.5K followers, [--] engagements "Youre Not Following Up Enough (Sales Follow-Up Tips That Work) If youre in sales I have bad news: Youre not following up enough. We tested [--] businesses to see how long it took them to respond to a demo request and the results were brutal: - Only [--] responded the same day - [--] responded a day later - [--] responded [--] days later - And [--] never responded at all This is why deals die. Not because of your competitorsbecause sellers fumble the follow-up. In this video Ill break down: ✅ How to follow up quickly and consistently ✅ Why silence is NOT an outcome ✅ How many times you should follow up to get" [YouTube Link](https://youtube.com/watch?v=qPN-lCR-VTk) 2026-02-12T14:01Z 28.5K followers, [--] engagements "How to Ask for the Sale (Without Being Pushy) You're avoiding asking for the sale because you're scared of hearing "NO." But you MUST ask for the saleearly and oftenor you're just yapping with a stranger. Sales is results-driven communication. You need to lead your calls toward an outcome: a YES or a NOnot "let me think about it" or "send me the details." Those deals die in pipeline purgatory. In this video Ill show you how to: - Ask for the sale (as many times as it takes) - Drive your sales calls toward outcomes - Ask questions to map your prospects buying journey in real-time Want more" [YouTube Link](https://youtube.com/watch?v=XiZfG2u6SfQ) 2026-02-11T18:19Z 28.5K followers, [--] engagements "9 AI Voice Agent Phone Calls: Reviewed & Roasted We tested [--] AI voice agents so you dont have to. See how these real AI phone calls compare the best the worst and the weirdest. In this experiment we graded each AI on: 🎙 Voice quality 💬 Conversational realism ⚡ Latency ⛔ Objection handling 😤 Interruption handling Some nailed it. Others crashed and burned. See which AI voice agents are worth trying and which ones still need work. AGENTS TESTED: 00:18 AirCall 01:34 CallHippo 03:28 Retell AI 06:21 Thoughtly 09:29 Bland AI 11:49 Vapi 15:21 Otter AI 16:28 Synthflow 17:43 Dasha CONNECT WITH US" [YouTube Link](https://youtube.com/watch?v=EyMlUKtE2ok) 2025-11-13T16:25Z 28.5K followers, [---] engagements "Unlock Revenue: More Powerful Automation Fewer Zaps Close the Gap - Fall [----] This is a live product webinar recorded on October [--] [----]. Join Nick Persico and Sam Wild from the Close team as we share the latest and greatest AI Workflows and automation features in Close. Chapters: 0:00 - Intro from Steli Efti Co-Founder & CEO 3:15 - Goals & Agenda 6:23 - AI Updates 13:50 - Close's Claude.ai Integration 17:45 - What's new in Workflows 27:40 - Coming soon to Workflows 32:50 - Forms 39:30 - Q&A ABOUT CLOSE The sales CRM sales people loveno more manual data entry. Customer management with" [YouTube Link](https://youtube.com/watch?v=_D3PvkP5Vkw) 2025-10-22T23:04Z 28.5K followers, [---] engagements "Getting Started with Opportunity Pipelines in Close How to Track and Manage Your Deals Want a clear view of every deal in your pipeline 💼 In this video youll learn how to set up and manage Opportunity Pipelines in Close CRM so you can track progress forecast revenue and stay focused on the deals that matter most. Well cover: ✅ How to create and customize pipeline stages ✅ Tracking opportunities from first contact to closed deal ✅ Using pipelines to forecast sales and measure performance ✅ Tips for organizing your sales process for better visibility and results Whether youre a solo rep or" [YouTube Link](https://youtube.com/watch?v=4XHqzQ8JPzk) 2025-10-13T19:11Z 28.5K followers, [---] engagements "Getting Started: Importing Data into Close How to Upload Leads and Contacts to Your CRM Ready to bring your leads contacts and opportunities into Close 📥 In this video youll learn how to import your data into Close CRM so you can start selling faster with all your customer information in one place. Well cover: ✅ How to prepare your CSV file for import ✅ Mapping fields to match your data in Close ✅ Checking for duplicates and cleaning up records ✅ Tips for a smooth migration from another CRM Whether youre switching from another system or just getting started importing your data is the first" [YouTube Link](https://youtube.com/watch?v=W9ZTw78hyao) 2025-10-13T19:10Z 28.5K followers, [---] engagements "Getting Started with Calling in Close How to Make and Track Sales Calls from Your CRM Ready to make more calls and close more deals all without leaving your CRM ☎ In this video youll learn how to set up and start calling in Close CRM the all-in-one sales platform that brings your calls emails and texts together in one place. Well cover: ✅ How to set up your phone number in Close ✅ Making and receiving calls directly from your CRM ✅ Logging and tracking call activity automatically ✅ Tips for using the Power Dialer to boost your call volume With calling built right into Close you can connect" [YouTube Link](https://youtube.com/watch?v=Axot3aGPTGc) 2025-10-13T19:09Z 28.5K followers, [---] engagements "Getting Started: Customizing Lead Records in Close Make Your CRM Work for You Your sales process is unique your CRM should be too. 🧩 In this video youll learn how to customize lead records in Close CRM so your team always sees the information that matters most. Well cover: ✅ How to add and edit custom fields on lead records ✅ Organizing information for faster decision-making ✅ Tips for personalizing your pipeline and data views ✅ How customization helps your team sell smarter not harder Whether youre tracking deal size renewal dates or lead source Close makes it simple to tailor your CRM to" [YouTube Link](https://youtube.com/watch?v=FWnwMaGcDeM) 2025-10-13T19:09Z 28.5K followers, [---] engagements "Getting Started with Email in Close How to Send and Manage Emails from Your CRM Stop switching between your inbox and your CRM. 📧 In this video youll learn how to send receive and manage emails directly in Close CRM so every conversation with your leads lives in one place. Well cover: ✅ How to connect your email account to Close ✅ Sending and receiving emails inside your CRM ✅ Tracking conversations and follow-ups on leads ✅ Organizing emails alongside calls SMS and tasks With email fully integrated into Close youll save time stay organized and never lose context in your sales conversations." [YouTube Link](https://youtube.com/watch?v=pwAtuBhpoRI) 2025-10-13T19:05Z 28.5K followers, [---] engagements "Getting Started with the Close Inbox Centralize Your Sales Communication Tired of juggling emails calls and texts across different tools 📬 In this video youll learn how to use the Inbox in Close CRM your all-in-one hub for staying on top of every conversation and follow-up. Well cover: ✅ How the Close Inbox centralizes all communication (email call SMS and tasks) ✅ Tips for managing and prioritizing follow-ups ✅ Customizing your Primary tab to show what matters most ✅ How to use the Inbox to boost productivity and close deals faster With everything in one place youll never lose track of a" [YouTube Link](https://youtube.com/watch?v=4cEEimQdwnI) 2025-10-13T19:04Z 28.5K followers, [---] engagements "Getting Started with Smart Views in Close How to Create Actionable Lead Lists Want a faster smarter way to follow up with leads ⚡ In this video youll learn how to use Smart Views in Close CRM to create actionable lists that keep your sales pipeline organized and moving. Well cover: ✅ What Smart Views are and how they help you stay focused ✅ How to build lead lists using filters and conditions ✅ Tips for organizing daily follow-ups and team priorities ✅ How Smart Views help you track activity and close more deals Whether youre managing dozens of leads or hundreds Smart Views make it easy to" [YouTube Link](https://youtube.com/watch?v=qXE9On_Qwxc) 2025-10-13T19:00Z 28.5K followers, [---] engagements "Getting Started with Close Reporting How to Track Sales Performance in Your CRM Want to understand whats working (and whats not) in your sales process 📊 In this video youll learn how to use Close CRMs reporting tools to measure your teams performance track deal progress and uncover insights that help you close more deals. Well cover: ✅ The key reports available in Close (Activity Pipeline and Performance) ✅ How to filter customize and interpret your sales data ✅ Tracking individual and team performance ✅ How to turn insights into action to improve your sales results Whether youre a solo" [YouTube Link](https://youtube.com/watch?v=dIqj0Z2IpQY) 2025-10-13T18:56Z 28.5K followers, [---] engagements "Getting Started with SMS in Close How to Send Text Messages from Your CRM Want to reach your leads faster with text messages 📱 In this video youll learn how to set up and use SMS in Close CRM the all-in-one sales platform built to help you communicate with prospects through calls emails and texts without leaving your CRM. Well cover: ✅ How to enable and verify your phone number for SMS ✅ How to send and receive text messages inside Close ✅ Tips for managing SMS conversations in your Inbox ✅ Best practices for business texting and compliance Whether youre following up on a deal scheduling a" [YouTube Link](https://youtube.com/watch?v=Im4vQ3xT5ZY) 2025-10-13T18:54Z 28.5K followers, [---] engagements "I Scaled My Startup to $50M/yr Avoid These MISTAKES Try Close for [--] days for free: https://www.close.com/ Everyone wants to build the next big SaaS but few truly understand what it takes to scale to $50 million in annual revenue. In this video I break down the biggest misconceptions people have about growing a successful SaaS businessfrom product-market fit and pricing strategy to hiring and churn. Want more videos Subscribe http://bit.ly/subcloseio Timestamps: 0:00 Introduction CONNECT WITH US Blog: https://blog.close.comutm_campaign=yt_description&utm_medium=video&utm_source=youtube" [YouTube Link](https://youtube.com/watch?v=Ig7CzrRhcIU) 2025-10-04T14:57Z 28.5K followers, [---] engagements "How I Manage Sales For My $50M/yr SaaS Full Playbook Try Close for [--] days for free: https://www.close.com/ Most sales teams are built on fragile systems but the structure Ive been using since the early days of Close has helped me grow this company to nearly $50M in ARR. The truth is sales management looks very different depending on the stage of your businessbut the underlying principles never change. In this video I break down the exact sales structure Ive relied on for over a decade showing you how it works across three key stages of growth. Want more videos Subscribe" [YouTube Link](https://youtube.com/watch?v=_6VRNKAHLw8) 2025-09-26T19:41Z 28.5K followers, [---] engagements "How I Grew My Startup to $50M/yr With Organic Content My Playbook Try Close for [--] days for free: https://www.close.com/ In this video I break down exactly how I did it: from building a content engine that compounds to driving sales through outbound and creating a brand that attracts customers over time. If you're growing a SaaS or B2B business and want to win without spending on ads this is my full organic playbook. CONNECT WITH US Blog: https://blog.close.comutm_campaign=yt_description&utm_medium=video&utm_source=youtube Twitter: https://twitter.com/close Facebook:" [YouTube Link](https://youtube.com/watch?v=daLxQwXUNk4) 2025-09-05T15:01Z 28.5K followers, [----] engagements "How My Startup Made it to Y Combinator After [--] Failed Attempts Try Close for [--] days for free: https://www.close.com/ I applied to Y Combinator seven timesand got rejected every single one of them. For years I kept making one critical mistake after another learning painful lessons each time. Eventually I stopped building my startup for investors and started building it for real customers. Thats when everything changed. We got into YC and today my SaaS generates over $50M/year and serves thousands of small businesses worldwide. In this video Ill break down the [--] deadly sins that almost" [YouTube Link](https://youtube.com/watch?v=c31sCXaz-Xo) 2025-08-14T16:01Z 28.5K followers, 12.8K engagements "How an Orphan Grew a Tiny Startup to $50M/yr With [---] People Most startups today are chasing speedhiring fast raising capital fast and trying to force growth. But this approach is destroying more companies than it builds. In this video Steli Efti shares how he scaled Close.com to $50M/year in revenue with fewer than [---] people not by following Silicon Valley trends but by staying true to core values and building a company that prioritizes meaning culture and people. From growing up in social housing and moving to the U.S. with nothing to becoming a founder in one of the most competitive" [YouTube Link](https://youtube.com/watch?v=ls-UIPTpUFY) 2025-08-04T18:30Z 28.5K followers, [---] engagements "Will vs. Jen Episode 6: SMS Outreach to Gen Z Its the season finale and Jens leading 3-2. Watch as the chaotic duo tackles Gen Z sales outreach using Closes SMS features. Will Jen win the season or will Will force us into a tiebreaker round Want more videos Subscribe http://bit.ly/subcloseio Will and Jen's charities: https://manypawsglobalrescue.org/ https://reworktraining.org/ CONNECT WITH US Blog: https://blog.close.comutm_campaign=yt_description&utm_medium=video&utm_source=youtube Linkedin: https://linkedin.com/company/close-crm ABOUT CLOSE The sales CRM sales people loveno more manual" [YouTube Link](https://youtube.com/watch?v=zetF7Z__8fE) 2025-07-30T15:56Z 28.5K followers, [---] engagements "Close Product Overview Close is the all-in-one CRM designed to help sales teams close more dealsfast. See why sales teams choose Close in this short video. Whether youre a startup or scaling sales team Close is built to help you move fast stay organized and grow revenue without the busywork. Want more videos Subscribe http://bit.ly/subcloseio CONNECT WITH US Blog: https://blog.close.comutm_campaign=yt_description&utm_medium=video&utm_source=youtube Linkedin: https://linkedin.com/company/close-crm ABOUT CLOSE The sales CRM sales people loveno more manual data entry. Customer management with" [YouTube Link](https://youtube.com/watch?v=HoMoen0bFhY) 2025-07-16T16:04Z 28.5K followers, 305.9K engagements "Desiree Demos: Close Notetaker Close CRM Lets be real: You as a human dont need to type your own meeting notes and paste them into your CRM. You need to spend your brainpower having great conversations with your prospects. Desiree Echevarria demos how our new AI Notetaker records transcribes and summarizes your meetingsand automatically saves them in Close. 😱 Your sales team can ditch note-taking forever because every meeting in Close is: Transcribed automatically (and actually easy to read) Recorded and searchable by keyword Summarized for quick reference Saved in the CRMno manual entry" [YouTube Link](https://youtube.com/watch?v=ibs4XqpdnOY) 2025-07-08T19:41Z 28.5K followers, [---] engagements "Will vs. Jen Episode 5: The Ultimate Sales Game Show Grab your tissues for this one folks because we're certain you'll cry until you laugh. Episode [--] has Will and Jen facing off in SALES WARS the ultimate sales game show. They'll participate in mini-games of improv wit and trivia. Jen's winning the season 3-2. Who will take the W this time Want more videos Subscribe http://bit.ly/subcloseio Will and Jen's charities: https://manypawsglobalrescue.org/ https://reworktraining.org/ CONNECT WITH US Blog: https://blog.close.comutm_campaign=yt_description&utm_medium=video&utm_source=youtube Linkedin:" [YouTube Link](https://youtube.com/watch?v=LdftHRwxX0k) 2025-07-08T19:12Z 28.5K followers, [---] engagements "Will vs. Jen Episode 4: Who's the better sales coach Consider this episode free sales coaching. 😤 Will Aitken and Jen Allen-Knuth are both sales trainers in their own right. But who takes the cake when it comes to giving feedback to Close's AE Kate Petrone Only Kate will decide. Tune in for our most nutritious and insightful episode yet. Chapters: 00:00 Will roasts Jen's LinkedIn 1:35 Rayna introduces the competition 2:23 Kate's sales call 2:31 Jen and Will discuss giving feedback 4:08 Time for Kate's verdict 7:39 And the winner is . 9:29 Will's feedback for Kate 10:07 Great active listening" [YouTube Link](https://youtube.com/watch?v=l0x9kwDFF2I) 2025-06-17T20:53Z 28.5K followers, [---] engagements "Will vs. Jen Episode 3: Cold calling for a cause If you know anything about Will Aitken you know he's a seasoned cold caller. And if you know anything about Jen Allen-Knuth well let's just say that all other aspects of sales are her strong suits. So in this episode we'll see what happens when the two put their cold-calling skills to the test. Will and Jen use Close's Power Dialer to see who can raise the most donations for a local dog shelter. For those keeping score at home Jen's taken the W in the first two episodes. Let's see who takes the win in episode [--]. Want more videos Subscribe" [YouTube Link](https://youtube.com/watch?v=YwfvZXj9Zwk) 2025-06-10T19:01Z 28.5K followers, [---] engagements "Will vs. Jen Episode 2: Who can write the better inbound email How are you taking full advantage of every prospect who raises their hand Is your initial inbound email as good as it can be Watch tenured sellers Will Aitken and Jen Allen-Knuth battle it out to see who can write the best inbound sales email. Steli Efti CEO of Close joins as this episode's guest judge to grade their emails. Want more videos Subscribe http://bit.ly/subcloseio CONNECT WITH US Blog: https://blog.close.comutm_campaign=yt_description&utm_medium=video&utm_source=youtube Linkedin: https://linkedin.com/company/close-crm" [YouTube Link](https://youtube.com/watch?v=ZyI87JEoDhg) 2025-06-03T18:56Z 28.5K followers, [---] engagements "Will vs. Jen Episode 1: Human or AI Can you tell if a sales email or phone call is AI-generated It may be trickier than you think. Join Will Aitken and Jen Allen-Knuth as they face off in the first challenge of the season. Who will walk away with the first win #TeamJen #TeamWill Want more videos Subscribe http://bit.ly/subcloseio CONNECT WITH US Blog: https://blog.close.comutm_campaign=yt_description&utm_medium=video&utm_source=youtube Linkedin: https://linkedin.com/company/close-crm ABOUT CLOSE The sales CRM salespeople loveno more manual data entry. Customer management with built-in calling" [YouTube Link](https://youtube.com/watch?v=zpA4yS1piJg) 2025-05-28T09:01Z 28.5K followers, [---] engagements "Will vs. Jen The Trailer Tune in each week for Will vs. Jen the ultimate showdown between two sellers turned creators and solopreneurs. Watch them battle it out in weekly sales competitions to see who's the best at . everything. Hosted by Rayna van Beuzekom CONNECT WITH US Blog: https://blog.close.comutm_campaign=yt_description&utm_medium=video&utm_source=youtube Linkedin: https://linkedin.com/company/close-crm ABOUT CLOSE The sales CRM salespeople loveno more manual data entry. Customer management with built-in calling and email synchronization. Make and receive calls while taking notes tied" [YouTube Link](https://youtube.com/watch?v=ChH0r4z0Dko) 2025-05-27T09:00Z 28.5K followers, [---] engagements "Stop Pitch-Slapping: How to Sell on Social Media Without Annoying Everyone Are you social selling or just social spamming In Desirees Soapbox Desiree Echevarria breaks down how to do social selling on LinkedIn without annoying the hell out of everyone. You might know her from Desiree Has Opinions her Substack full of hot takes and truth bombs. Now were giving her the mic. Let the rants begin. 😈 In this episode she shares no-BS advice for social sellers like: - What to post instead of pitch-slapping strangers - Why your AI comments arent fooling anyone - How to slide into the DMs without" [YouTube Link](https://youtube.com/watch?v=8WDL7v_mS3w) 2025-05-15T21:04Z 28.5K followers, [---] engagements "Close the Gap Spring [----] Product Roadmap Preview Close the Gap is a product webinar series that seeks to connect the customers and builders of Close CRM. In this episode we'll show you what to expect from Close in [----] that will help you close more deals and grow faster. Want more videos Subscribe http://bit.ly/subcloseio CONNECT WITH US Blog: https://blog.close.comutm_campaign=yt_description&utm_medium=video&utm_source=youtube Twitter: https://twitter.com/close Facebook: https://facebook.com/close Linkedin: https://linkedin.com/company/close-crm Instagram: http://instagram.com/closecrm" [YouTube Link](https://youtube.com/watch?v=DzbrbymnnYQ) 2025-04-22T16:16Z 28.5K followers, [---] engagements "Desiree Demos: Workflows Close CRM Your pipeline is busted and moneys pouring out. The culprit Slow manual follow-up. If youve got six minutes Desiree Echevarria will show you how to tighten up your pipeline using automated Workflows in Close. In this video Desiree demos how to set up a Workflow so you can: - Set trigger events - Assign lead owners to new leads - Send automated SMS texts - Assign phone calls to sales reps - Send automated emails - Analyze Workflow performance with reporting CONNECT WITH US Blog:" [YouTube Link](https://youtube.com/watch?v=LLAK4I99G1c) 2025-04-07T22:17Z 28.5K followers, [---] engagements "Does the 1-2-3 Email Hack still work [--] years later Does the 1-2-3 email hack still work [--] years later We asked our CEO Steli Efti to revisit one of his most viral sales advice videos from [----] to see if the strategy still holds true in [----]. Is this sales email tactic timeless or played out -------- Level up your sales skills: https://close.com/blog Follow Steli Efti on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/steliefti/ startup sales sales startups CRM steli efti selling SaaS sales software advice tips how to vlogs Pipedrive Salesforce Hubspot sales advice sales expert startup sales sales" [YouTube Link](https://youtube.com/watch?v=H7kKco3Q0tY) 2025-02-14T17:51Z 28.5K followers, [---] engagements "CEO Interviews: Steli Efti and Tim Barber from Capitalism.com Close CEO Steli Efti sits down for a casual and raw sales conversation with Tim Barber from Capitalism.com. Want more videos Subscribe http://bit.ly/subcloseio CONNECT WITH US Blog: https://blog.close.comutm_campaign=yt_description&utm_medium=video&utm_source=youtube Twitter: https://twitter.com/close Facebook: https://facebook.com/close Linkedin: https://linkedin.com/company/close-crm Instagram: http://instagram.com/closecrm ABOUT CLOSE The sales CRM sales people loveno more manual data entry. Customer management with built-in" [YouTube Link](https://youtube.com/watch?v=odh_Uk1_KsU) 2025-02-04T16:06Z 28.5K followers, [---] engagements "CEO Interviews: Steli Efti and Koen Stam from Personio Close CEO Steli Efti sits down for a casual and raw sales conversation with Koen Stam from Personio. Want more videos Subscribe http://bit.ly/subcloseio CONNECT WITH US Blog: https://blog.close.comutm_campaign=yt_description&utm_medium=video&utm_source=youtube Twitter: https://twitter.com/close Facebook: https://facebook.com/close Linkedin: https://linkedin.com/company/close-crm Instagram: http://instagram.com/closecrm ABOUT CLOSE The sales CRM sales people loveno more manual data entry. Customer management with built-in calling and email" [YouTube Link](https://youtube.com/watch?v=W7gUKE4WtGM) 2025-02-04T15:53Z 28.5K followers, [---] engagements "CEO Interviews: Steli Efti and Fred Viet from Aircall Close CEO Steli Efti sits down for a casual and raw sales conversation with Fred Viet from Aircall. Want more videos Subscribe http://bit.ly/subcloseio CONNECT WITH US Blog: https://blog.close.comutm_campaign=yt_description&utm_medium=video&utm_source=youtube Twitter: https://twitter.com/close Facebook: https://facebook.com/close Linkedin: https://linkedin.com/company/close-crm Instagram: http://instagram.com/closecrm ABOUT CLOSE The sales CRM sales people loveno more manual data entry. Customer management with built-in calling and email" [YouTube Link](https://youtube.com/watch?v=QIqsnaMMPT4) 2025-02-04T15:41Z 28.5K followers, [---] engagements "CEO Interviews: Steli Efti and Jacco Van der Kooij from Winning by Design Close CEO Steli Efti sits down for a casual and raw sales conversation with Jacco Van der Kooij from Winning by Design. Want more videos Subscribe http://bit.ly/subcloseio CONNECT WITH US Blog: https://blog.close.comutm_campaign=yt_description&utm_medium=video&utm_source=youtube Twitter: https://twitter.com/close Facebook: https://facebook.com/close Linkedin: https://linkedin.com/company/close-crm Instagram: http://instagram.com/closecrm ABOUT CLOSE The sales CRM sales people loveno more manual data entry. Customer" [YouTube Link](https://youtube.com/watch?v=rQV-SxczT6k) 2025-02-04T15:31Z 28.5K followers, [--] engagements "What Startups Get Wrong About Product-Market Fit Episode [--] In this episode youll learn why early growth in a startup isnt always the best indicator of long-term product-market fit. Close founder and CEO Steli Efti shares common mistakes founders make when measuring product-market fit. Are you driving genuine urgency and advocacy in your target market or are you just riding the winds of a market trend completely out of your control Heres how to tell. Season [--] Episode [--] of The [--] to $30 Million Blueprint series with Steli Efti CEO and Co-Founder of Close Want more See more episodes in this" [YouTube Link](https://youtube.com/watch?v=wPR0pZY2ea4) 2024-12-20T06:00Z 28.5K followers, [---] engagements "Why You Need Core Values Before You Scale Episode [--] In the seventh episode of The [--] to $30 Million Blueprint Steli shares how to create and implement your core values early. In your startups early days youre a small team of like-minded people operating on instincts and vibes. But that cant last forever. How will your business run when youre not in the room If your values arent clear your team will fill in the gaps on their owncreating misalignment and wasted effort. You need to define a few core values to express clarify and guide all your business decisions so youre growing in the right" [YouTube Link](https://youtube.com/watch?v=bcRl6OQIkaI) 2024-12-04T22:04Z 28.5K followers, [--] engagements "Startup Hiring: Finding the Right People at the Right Time Episode [--] In this episode of The [--] to $30 Million Blueprint Steli shares what to look for when making your startups first hires. The people you hire can make or break your startupespecially in the early days. Making the wrong hires can result in lost time money and huge setbacks you cant afford. Startups need a special breed of talent and if you find the right people you can build a business that innovates more moves faster and catapults your growth. Season [--] Episode [--] of The [--] to $30 Million Blueprint series with Steli Efti CEO and" [YouTube Link](https://youtube.com/watch?v=H3jgV9YBOVg) 2024-11-21T15:16Z 28.5K followers, [---] engagements "Founder-Led Content: A Secret Weapon for Startup Growth Episode [--] In the fifth episode of The [--] to $30 Million Blueprint Steli Efti shares how he turned his subject matter expertise into a content engine that's been fueling Close's organic growth for years. Steli was one of the first SaaS founders to use founder-led content marketing to build an online audience that translated directly into revenue. Learn how to build an authentic founder brand and use your content to build and scale your business. Season [--] Episode [--] of The [--] to $30 Million Blueprint series with Steli Efti CEO and Co-Founder" [YouTube Link](https://youtube.com/watch?v=T1JPbRPvhzc) 2024-11-14T13:48Z 28.5K followers, [---] engagements "How to Scale from [--] to [----] Customers (Without Breaking Everything) Episode [--] In the fourth episode of The [--] to $30 Million Blueprint Steli Efti shares what you need to learn from your first [--] customers to scale up to your first [---] customers then your first [----] customers and beyond. Scale smart not hard. 🧠Season [--] Episode [--] of The [--] to $30 Million Blueprint series with Steli Efti CEO and Co-Founder of Close Want more See more episodes in this series http://close.com/blueprint Follow Steli https://www.linkedin.com/in/steliefti/ startup sales sales startups CRM steli efti selling SaaS" [YouTube Link](https://youtube.com/watch?v=OTaPzTYSqAs) 2024-10-24T15:16Z 28.5K followers, [---] engagements "Ask Forrest: How to Avoid No Shows in Sales Episode [--] Welcome to Ask Forrest where our coaching expert Forrest answers your hard-hitting questions and helps you find a better way in Close. Episode 4: Ah the disdain of every seller/setter in the world: no-shows. Few things are worse than bringing in leads who want a meeting only for them to completely ghost. Lets walk through how to create a no-show workflow to properly manage these moments (before and after they happen). Want more content like this Subscribe http://bit.ly/subcloseio CONNECT WITH US Blog: https://close.com/blog Linkedin:" [YouTube Link](https://youtube.com/watch?v=mpiIVCcn8Dc) 2024-10-21T21:51Z 28.5K followers, [---] engagements "Ask Forrest: How to Automate Sales Outreach Episode [--] Welcome to Ask Forrest where our coaching expert Forrest answers your hard-hitting questions and helps you find a better way in Close. Episode 3: After all your hard work the last thing you want is for leads to fall through the cracks. Automation is a simple solution to this problem. Join Forrest as he shows you how to automate your lead nurture and all outreach. Want more content like this Subscribe http://bit.ly/subcloseio CONNECT WITH US Blog: https://close.com/blog Linkedin: https://linkedin.com/company/close-crm ABOUT CLOSE Close is a" [YouTube Link](https://youtube.com/watch?v=t25tD6AC1y0) 2024-10-21T21:51Z 28.5K followers, [---] engagements "Ask Forrest: How to Qualify and Disqualify Leads Faster Episode [--] Welcome to Ask Forrest where our coaching expert Forrest answers your hard-hitting questions and helps you find a better way in Close. Episode 2: While qualification is essential sometimes its even more critical to effectively and efficiently disqualify a poor-fit lead. Doing so will increase win rates and lead to happier clients (and a happier team). In this episode Forrest walks us through his qualification magic in Close. Want more content like this Subscribe http://bit.ly/subcloseio CONNECT WITH US Blog:" [YouTube Link](https://youtube.com/watch?v=uyPMJQHnYe0) 2024-10-21T21:51Z 28.5K followers, [---] engagements "Ask Forrest: How to Reach Out to Leads Quickly In Your Coaching Business Episode [--] Welcome to Ask Forrest where our coaching expert Forrest answers your hard-hitting questions and helps you find a better way in Close. Episode 1: Youve done the hard part of getting inbound leads. How do you ensure fast response times so you can take advantage of every opportunity Tune in as Forrest our coach for coaches walks you through optimizing this crucial step. Want more content like this Subscribe http://bit.ly/subcloseio CONNECT WITH US Blog: https://close.com/blog Linkedin:" [YouTube Link](https://youtube.com/watch?v=Y-E6oyDn1iA) 2024-10-21T21:51Z 28.5K followers, [---] engagements "Desiree Demos: Premium Phone Numbers Close CRM Say goodbye to the pain of juggling phone systems Close just demolished that pain with Premium Phone Numbersa built-in business phone that crushes complexity. It lets you: - Automatically route calls based on existing data in your CRM - Distribute new leads to sales reps equitably - And let brand-new leads route themselves via a phone menu All while simplifying your tech stack and saving you money. Learn more https://bit.ly/3YdqFxA CONNECT WITH US Blog: https://blog.close.comutm_campaign=yt_description&utm_medium=video&utm_source=youtube" [YouTube Link](https://youtube.com/watch?v=U1_3skxK9fc) 2024-10-08T20:38Z 28.5K followers, 47K engagements "How to Know When It's Time to Pivot Your Startup Episode [--] In the third episode of The [--] to $30 Million Blueprint Steli Efti shares how bootstrapping Close without investor funding helped them reach $30M ARR emphasizing the benefits of control smart hiring and financial discipline. While bootstrapping may not be as glamorous as raising VC money it can lead to greater freedom and a more sustainable business. Season [--] Episode [--] of The [--] to $30 Million Blueprint series with Steli Efti CEO and Co-Founder of Close Want more See more episodes in this series http://close.com/blueprint Follow Steli" [YouTube Link](https://youtube.com/watch?v=2Sg5FUybVtI) 2024-10-03T04:26Z 28.5K followers, [---] engagements "The [--] to $30 Million Blueprint Official Trailer startup sales sales startups CRM steli efti selling SaaS sales software advice tips how to vlogs Pipedrive Salesforce Hubspot sales advice sales expert startup sales sales startups CRM steli efti selling SaaS sales software advice tips how to vlogs Pipedrive Salesforce Hubspot sales advice sales expert" [YouTube Link](https://youtube.com/watch?v=6tCMyzlds9c) 2024-09-26T11:59Z 28.5K followers, 132.2K engagements "Steli Efti's [--] Attempts to Get Into Y Combinator Episode [--] Long before he was the co-founder and CEO of Close Steli Efti was a high school dropout with dreams of becoming an entrepreneur in Silicon Valley. Learn from the mistakes he made as a first-time founder in pursuit of a spot at Y Combinator and hear his advice for new founders. Season [--] Episode [--] of The [--] to $30 Million Blueprint series with Steli Efti CEO and Co-Founder of Close Want more See more episodes in this series http://close.com/blueprint Follow Steli https://www.linkedin.com/in/steliefti/ startup sales sales startups CRM" [YouTube Link](https://youtube.com/watch?v=noxeHvvSXKM) 2024-09-26T11:59Z 28.5K followers, [---] engagements "The Case for Bootstrapping Your Startup Episode [--] Do you need funding to launch your B2B SaaS startup Steli Efti doesn't think so. Hear how he bootstrapped Closescaling it into a successful B2B SaaS company without outside investors. Discover the pros and cons of bootstrapping and get tips for founders looking to self-fund. Season [--] Episode [--] of The [--] to $30 Million Blueprint series with Steli Efti CEO and Co-Founder of Close Want more See more episodes in this series http://close.com/blueprint Follow Steli https://www.linkedin.com/in/steliefti/ startup sales sales startups CRM steli efti" [YouTube Link](https://youtube.com/watch?v=q6RlwSiRpOg) 2024-09-26T11:59Z 28.5K followers, [---] engagements Limited data mode. Full metrics available with subscription: lunarcrush.com/pricing
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"Getting Started with the Close Inbox Centralize Your Sales Communication Tired of juggling emails calls and texts across different tools 📬 In this video youll learn how to use the Inbox in Close CRM your all-in-one hub for staying on top of every conversation and follow-up. Well cover: ✅ How the Close Inbox centralizes all communication (email call SMS and tasks) ✅ Tips for managing and prioritizing follow-ups ✅ Customizing your Primary tab to show what matters most ✅ How to use the Inbox to boost productivity and close deals faster With everything in one place youll never lose track of a"
YouTube Link 2025-10-13T19:04Z 28.5K followers, [---] engagements
"How to avoid terrible mistakes in sales by @Steli from Close Even seasoned sales veterans can wreck a sales negotiation if they don't have a strategy in place to protect themselves. Here's my strategy for making sure I never go astray when negotiating: https://blog.close.io/sales-negotiation-mistakeutm_campaign=yt_description&utm_medium=video&utm_source=youtube Want more videos Subscribe http://bit.ly/subcloseio CONNECT WITH US Blog: http://blog.close.ioutm_campaign=yt_description&utm_medium=video&utm_source=youtube Twitter: https://twitter.com/close Facebook: https://facebook.com/closeio"
YouTube Link 2019-02-21T02:35Z 28.5K followers, [----] engagements
"9 AI Voice Agent Phone Calls: Reviewed & Roasted We tested [--] AI voice agents so you dont have to. See how these real AI phone calls compare the best the worst and the weirdest. In this experiment we graded each AI on: 🎙 Voice quality 💬 Conversational realism ⚡ Latency ⛔ Objection handling 😤 Interruption handling Some nailed it. Others crashed and burned. See which AI voice agents are worth trying and which ones still need work. AGENTS TESTED: 00:18 AirCall 01:34 CallHippo 03:28 Retell AI 06:21 Thoughtly 09:29 Bland AI 11:49 Vapi 15:21 Otter AI 16:28 Synthflow 17:43 Dasha CONNECT WITH US"
YouTube Link 2025-11-13T16:25Z 28.5K followers, [---] engagements
"I Scaled My Startup to $50M/yr Avoid These MISTAKES Try Close for [--] days for free: https://www.close.com/ Everyone wants to build the next big SaaS but few truly understand what it takes to scale to $50 million in annual revenue. In this video I break down the biggest misconceptions people have about growing a successful SaaS businessfrom product-market fit and pricing strategy to hiring and churn. Want more videos Subscribe http://bit.ly/subcloseio Timestamps: 0:00 Introduction CONNECT WITH US Blog: https://blog.close.comutm_campaign=yt_description&utm_medium=video&utm_source=youtube"
YouTube Link 2025-10-04T14:57Z 28.5K followers, [---] engagements
"Unlock Revenue: More Powerful Automation Fewer Zaps Close the Gap - Fall [----] This is a live product webinar recorded on October [--] [----]. Join Nick Persico and Sam Wild from the Close team as we share the latest and greatest AI Workflows and automation features in Close. Chapters: 0:00 - Intro from Steli Efti Co-Founder & CEO 3:15 - Goals & Agenda 6:23 - AI Updates 13:50 - Close's Claude.ai Integration 17:45 - What's new in Workflows 27:40 - Coming soon to Workflows 32:50 - Forms 39:30 - Q&A ABOUT CLOSE The sales CRM sales people loveno more manual data entry. Customer management with"
YouTube Link 2025-10-22T23:04Z 28.5K followers, [---] engagements
"How My Startup Made it to Y Combinator After [--] Failed Attempts Try Close for [--] days for free: https://www.close.com/ I applied to Y Combinator seven timesand got rejected every single one of them. For years I kept making one critical mistake after another learning painful lessons each time. Eventually I stopped building my startup for investors and started building it for real customers. Thats when everything changed. We got into YC and today my SaaS generates over $50M/year and serves thousands of small businesses worldwide. In this video Ill break down the [--] deadly sins that almost"
YouTube Link 2025-08-14T16:01Z 28.5K followers, 12.8K engagements
"Upselling strategies for B2B startups: How to upsell in [----] Get the full transcript + extra materials http://blog.close.io/startup-sales-upselling-101utm_campaign=yt_description&utm_medium=video&utm_source=youtube startup sales sales sales CRM sales acceleration selling startups SaaS sales software Steli Efti Upselling Upselling [---] upselling techniques upselling tips how to upsell startup sales sales sales CRM sales acceleration selling startups SaaS sales software Steli Efti Upselling Upselling [---] upselling techniques upselling tips how to upsell"
YouTube Link 2017-04-19T05:10Z 28.5K followers, [----] engagements
"How to Ask for the Sale (Without Being Pushy) You're avoiding asking for the sale because you're scared of hearing "NO." But you MUST ask for the saleearly and oftenor you're just yapping with a stranger. Sales is results-driven communication. You need to lead your calls toward an outcome: a YES or a NOnot "let me think about it" or "send me the details." Those deals die in pipeline purgatory. In this video Ill show you how to: - Ask for the sale (as many times as it takes) - Drive your sales calls toward outcomes - Ask questions to map your prospects buying journey in real-time Want more"
YouTube Link 2026-02-11T18:19Z 28.5K followers, [--] engagements
"You're Too Expensive How to Handle Pricing Objections in Sales You avoid talking about price because you're scared of hearing "you're too expensive" But the real objection isn't from your prospectit's from YOU. In this video I'll show you exactly how to handle pricing objections by killing the objection within yourself first. No tricks no hacksjust the truth about confident pricing discussions. 🎯 What You'll Learn: - Why most buyers think you're too expensive (and why that's normal) - The 20-60-20 rule of pricing psychology - [--] steps to own your price with confidence - How to bring up price"
YouTube Link 2026-02-13T14:01Z 28.5K followers, [--] engagements
"Youre Not Following Up Enough (Sales Follow-Up Tips That Work) If youre in sales I have bad news: Youre not following up enough. We tested [--] businesses to see how long it took them to respond to a demo request and the results were brutal: - Only [--] responded the same day - [--] responded a day later - [--] responded [--] days later - And [--] never responded at all This is why deals die. Not because of your competitorsbecause sellers fumble the follow-up. In this video Ill break down: ✅ How to follow up quickly and consistently ✅ Why silence is NOT an outcome ✅ How many times you should follow up to get"
YouTube Link 2026-02-12T14:01Z 28.5K followers, [--] engagements
"Startup Istanbul 2015: Steli Efti on the Power of the Hustle Level up: http://close.io/free-sales-courseutm_campaign=yt_description&utm_medium=video&utm_source=youtube Full transcript of talk here: http://blog.close.io/startup-istanbul-2015-the-power-of-the-hustleutm_campaign=yt_description&utm_medium=video&utm_source=youtube Want more videos Subscribe http://bit.ly/subcloseio CONNECT WITH US Blog: http://blog.close.io Twitter: https://twitter.com/closeio Facebook: https://facebook.com/closeio Instagram: http://instagram.com/close.io Linkedin: https://linkedin.com/company/elastic-inc- ABOUT"
YouTube Link 2017-04-19T04:03Z 28.4K followers, [----] engagements
"Getting Started with Opportunity Pipelines in Close How to Track and Manage Your Deals Want a clear view of every deal in your pipeline 💼 In this video youll learn how to set up and manage Opportunity Pipelines in Close CRM so you can track progress forecast revenue and stay focused on the deals that matter most. Well cover: ✅ How to create and customize pipeline stages ✅ Tracking opportunities from first contact to closed deal ✅ Using pipelines to forecast sales and measure performance ✅ Tips for organizing your sales process for better visibility and results Whether youre a solo rep or"
YouTube Link 2025-10-13T19:11Z 28.5K followers, [---] engagements
"The winning cold email follow up game plan You send out cold emails to prospects and they don't reply. How when and how often should you follow up with them Read the full blog post http://blog.close.io/cold-email-follow-up-planutm_campaign=yt_description&utm_medium=video&utm_source=youtube"
YouTube Link 2023-10-11T17:17Z 27.8K followers, 19.3K engagements
"7 reasons why youre better than a sales bot by @Steli from Close.io Level up: http://close.io/free-sales-courseutm_campaign=yt_description&utm_medium=video&utm_source=youtube AI is one of the hottest trends in sales but can never replace salespeople. Here are [--] reasons why. Related blog post here: http://blog.close.io/sales-artificial-intelligenceutm_campaign=yt_description&utm_medium=video&utm_source=youtube Want more videos Subscribe http://bit.ly/subcloseio CONNECT WITH US Blog: http://blog.close.ioutm_campaign=yt_description&utm_medium=video&utm_source=youtube Twitter:"
YouTube Link 2017-05-15T13:00Z 28.2K followers, [---] engagements
"500 Startups Fireside Chat with @Steli from Close.io (March 2015) Sorry for the low recording quality http://close.io/free-sales-course/ Free Sales Course"
YouTube Link 2023-10-23T22:35Z 27.8K followers, [---] engagements
"Stop Pitch-Slapping: How to Sell on Social Media Without Annoying Everyone Are you social selling or just social spamming In Desirees Soapbox Desiree Echevarria breaks down how to do social selling on LinkedIn without annoying the hell out of everyone. You might know her from Desiree Has Opinions her Substack full of hot takes and truth bombs. Now were giving her the mic. Let the rants begin. 😈 In this episode she shares no-BS advice for social sellers like: - What to post instead of pitch-slapping strangers - Why your AI comments arent fooling anyone - How to slide into the DMs without"
YouTube Link 2025-05-15T21:04Z 28.5K followers, [---] engagements
"How to run the perfect sales pipeline review meeting How to do sales pipeline reviews in a way will increase the sales IQ of your sales reps and help your scale your sales efforts. Read more http://blog.close.io/sales-pipeline-review-meetingutm_campaign=yt_description&utm_medium=video&utm_source=youtube Level up: http://close.io/free-sales-courseutm_campaign=yt_description&utm_medium=video&utm_source=youtube Want more videos Subscribe http://bit.ly/subcloseio CONNECT WITH US Blog: http://blog.close.io Twitter: https://twitter.com/closeio Facebook: https://facebook.com/closeio Instagram:"
YouTube Link 2016-12-12T15:45Z 28.1K followers, [----] engagements
"Getting Started with Calling in Close How to Make and Track Sales Calls from Your CRM Ready to make more calls and close more deals all without leaving your CRM ☎ In this video youll learn how to set up and start calling in Close CRM the all-in-one sales platform that brings your calls emails and texts together in one place. Well cover: ✅ How to set up your phone number in Close ✅ Making and receiving calls directly from your CRM ✅ Logging and tracking call activity automatically ✅ Tips for using the Power Dialer to boost your call volume With calling built right into Close you can connect"
YouTube Link 2025-10-13T19:09Z 28.5K followers, [---] engagements
"Will vs. Jen The Trailer Tune in each week for Will vs. Jen the ultimate showdown between two sellers turned creators and solopreneurs. Watch them battle it out in weekly sales competitions to see who's the best at . everything. Hosted by Rayna van Beuzekom CONNECT WITH US Blog: https://blog.close.comutm_campaign=yt_description&utm_medium=video&utm_source=youtube Linkedin: https://linkedin.com/company/close-crm ABOUT CLOSE The sales CRM salespeople loveno more manual data entry. Customer management with built-in calling and email synchronization. Make and receive calls while taking notes tied"
YouTube Link 2025-05-27T09:00Z 28.5K followers, [---] engagements
"Fifteen Seconds FestivalKeynote Steli Efti Close.com Steli Efti at the Fifteen Seconds Festival in June [----] http://fifteenseconds.co Want more videos Subscribe http://bit.ly/subcloseio CONNECT WITH US Blog: http://blog.close.com Twitter: https://twitter.com/close Facebook: https://facebook.com/closeio Instagram: http://instagram.com/close.io Linkedin: https://linkedin.com/company/elastic-inc- ABOUT CLOSE.IO The sales CRM sales people love - no more manual data entry. Customer management with built-in calling and email synchronization. Make and receive calls while taking notes tied to each"
YouTube Link 2017-05-04T09:27Z 28.4K followers, [----] engagements
"Close the Gap Spring [----] Product Roadmap Preview Close the Gap is a product webinar series that seeks to connect the customers and builders of Close CRM. In this episode we'll show you what to expect from Close in [----] that will help you close more deals and grow faster. Want more videos Subscribe http://bit.ly/subcloseio CONNECT WITH US Blog: https://blog.close.comutm_campaign=yt_description&utm_medium=video&utm_source=youtube Twitter: https://twitter.com/close Facebook: https://facebook.com/close Linkedin: https://linkedin.com/company/close-crm Instagram: http://instagram.com/closecrm"
YouTube Link 2025-04-22T16:16Z 28.5K followers, [---] engagements
"Getting Started: Customizing Lead Records in Close Make Your CRM Work for You Your sales process is unique your CRM should be too. 🧩 In this video youll learn how to customize lead records in Close CRM so your team always sees the information that matters most. Well cover: ✅ How to add and edit custom fields on lead records ✅ Organizing information for faster decision-making ✅ Tips for personalizing your pipeline and data views ✅ How customization helps your team sell smarter not harder Whether youre tracking deal size renewal dates or lead source Close makes it simple to tailor your CRM to"
YouTube Link 2025-10-13T19:09Z 28.5K followers, [---] engagements
"Close Product Overview Close is the all-in-one CRM designed to help sales teams close more dealsfast. See why sales teams choose Close in this short video. Whether youre a startup or scaling sales team Close is built to help you move fast stay organized and grow revenue without the busywork. Want more videos Subscribe http://bit.ly/subcloseio CONNECT WITH US Blog: https://blog.close.comutm_campaign=yt_description&utm_medium=video&utm_source=youtube Linkedin: https://linkedin.com/company/close-crm ABOUT CLOSE The sales CRM sales people loveno more manual data entry. Customer management with"
YouTube Link 2025-07-16T16:04Z 28.5K followers, 305.9K engagements
"Getting Started with SMS in Close How to Send Text Messages from Your CRM Want to reach your leads faster with text messages 📱 In this video youll learn how to set up and use SMS in Close CRM the all-in-one sales platform built to help you communicate with prospects through calls emails and texts without leaving your CRM. Well cover: ✅ How to enable and verify your phone number for SMS ✅ How to send and receive text messages inside Close ✅ Tips for managing SMS conversations in your Inbox ✅ Best practices for business texting and compliance Whether youre following up on a deal scheduling a"
YouTube Link 2025-10-13T18:54Z 28.5K followers, [---] engagements
"Activity Reporting & Dashboards in Close CRM Learn more about Activity Reporting in Close: https://help.close.com/docs/activity-overview-report Level up: https://close.com/free-sales-courseutm_campaign=yt_description&utm_medium=video&utm_source=youtube Want more videos Subscribe http://bit.ly/subcloseio CONNECT WITH US Blog: https://blog.close.comutm_campaign=yt_description&utm_medium=video&utm_source=youtube Twitter: https://twitter.com/close Facebook: https://facebook.com/closeio Instagram: http://instagram.com/close.io Linkedin: https://linkedin.com/company/close-crm ABOUT CLOSE The sales"
YouTube Link 2019-05-10T13:39Z 28.1K followers, [----] engagements
"Desiree Demos: Workflows Close CRM Your pipeline is busted and moneys pouring out. The culprit Slow manual follow-up. If youve got six minutes Desiree Echevarria will show you how to tighten up your pipeline using automated Workflows in Close. In this video Desiree demos how to set up a Workflow so you can: - Set trigger events - Assign lead owners to new leads - Send automated SMS texts - Assign phone calls to sales reps - Send automated emails - Analyze Workflow performance with reporting CONNECT WITH US Blog:"
YouTube Link 2025-04-07T22:17Z 28.5K followers, [---] engagements
"Will vs. Jen Episode 5: The Ultimate Sales Game Show Grab your tissues for this one folks because we're certain you'll cry until you laugh. Episode [--] has Will and Jen facing off in SALES WARS the ultimate sales game show. They'll participate in mini-games of improv wit and trivia. Jen's winning the season 3-2. Who will take the W this time Want more videos Subscribe http://bit.ly/subcloseio Will and Jen's charities: https://manypawsglobalrescue.org/ https://reworktraining.org/ CONNECT WITH US Blog: https://blog.close.comutm_campaign=yt_description&utm_medium=video&utm_source=youtube Linkedin:"
YouTube Link 2025-07-08T19:12Z 28.5K followers, [---] engagements
"Connect your CRM to ChatGPT with Close's plugin for ChatGPT Leverage the power of AI with Closes plugin for ChatGPT now available in beta to all Close customers and ChatGPT Plus subscribers. Learn more at https://blog.close.com/close-chatgpt-plugin/ Use Closes ChatGPT plugin to save time building contact lists summarize your relationship with leads and contacts generate meeting agendas + follow up emails and much more See a demo of Close CRM and start your FREE 14-day trial at https://www.close.com/demo"
YouTube Link 2023-09-25T16:56Z 28.1K followers, [----] engagements
"CEO Interviews: Steli Efti and Fred Viet from Aircall Close CEO Steli Efti sits down for a casual and raw sales conversation with Fred Viet from Aircall. Want more videos Subscribe http://bit.ly/subcloseio CONNECT WITH US Blog: https://blog.close.comutm_campaign=yt_description&utm_medium=video&utm_source=youtube Twitter: https://twitter.com/close Facebook: https://facebook.com/close Linkedin: https://linkedin.com/company/close-crm Instagram: http://instagram.com/closecrm ABOUT CLOSE The sales CRM sales people loveno more manual data entry. Customer management with built-in calling and email"
YouTube Link 2025-02-04T15:41Z 28.5K followers, [---] engagements
"Close CRM Demo In this free 10-minute CRM demo you'll see how Close's sales automation tools help thousands of sales teams close more deals every day. Learn about what a CRM does how much Close CRM costs and why you should choose an all-in-one CRM for your team. Level up your sales skills: https://close.com/free-sales-courseutm_campaign=yt_description&utm_medium=video&utm_source=youtube Want more videos Subscribe http://bit.ly/subcloseio Timestamps: 0:00 Introduction 1:14 Inbox 1:46 Data Import 2:58 Lead View 5:09 Search 6:21 Automation 7:33 Reporting 8:19 Opportunity Funnel Report 9:21"
YouTube Link 2022-10-04T17:16Z 28.2K followers, 35.3K engagements
"How to become a sales manager by @Steli from Close Level up: http://close.com/free-sales-courseutm_campaign=yt_description&utm_medium=video&utm_source=youtube Related blog post here: https://blog.close.com/become-sales-manager-skillsutm_campaign=yt_description&utm_medium=video&utm_source=youtube Want more videos Subscribe http://bit.ly/subcloseio CONNECT WITH US Blog: http://blog.close.ioutm_campaign=yt_description&utm_medium=video&utm_source=youtube Twitter: https://twitter.com/closeio Facebook: https://facebook.com/closeio Instagram: http://instagram.com/close.io Linkedin:"
YouTube Link 2018-10-02T09:22Z 28.2K followers, [----] engagements
"CEO Interviews: Steli Efti and Koen Stam from Personio Close CEO Steli Efti sits down for a casual and raw sales conversation with Koen Stam from Personio. Want more videos Subscribe http://bit.ly/subcloseio CONNECT WITH US Blog: https://blog.close.comutm_campaign=yt_description&utm_medium=video&utm_source=youtube Twitter: https://twitter.com/close Facebook: https://facebook.com/close Linkedin: https://linkedin.com/company/close-crm Instagram: http://instagram.com/closecrm ABOUT CLOSE The sales CRM sales people loveno more manual data entry. Customer management with built-in calling and email"
YouTube Link 2025-02-04T15:53Z 28.5K followers, [---] engagements
"Getting Started: Importing Data into Close How to Upload Leads and Contacts to Your CRM Ready to bring your leads contacts and opportunities into Close 📥 In this video youll learn how to import your data into Close CRM so you can start selling faster with all your customer information in one place. Well cover: ✅ How to prepare your CSV file for import ✅ Mapping fields to match your data in Close ✅ Checking for duplicates and cleaning up records ✅ Tips for a smooth migration from another CRM Whether youre switching from another system or just getting started importing your data is the first"
YouTube Link 2025-10-13T19:10Z 28.5K followers, [---] engagements
"Will vs. Jen Episode 3: Cold calling for a cause If you know anything about Will Aitken you know he's a seasoned cold caller. And if you know anything about Jen Allen-Knuth well let's just say that all other aspects of sales are her strong suits. So in this episode we'll see what happens when the two put their cold-calling skills to the test. Will and Jen use Close's Power Dialer to see who can raise the most donations for a local dog shelter. For those keeping score at home Jen's taken the W in the first two episodes. Let's see who takes the win in episode [--]. Want more videos Subscribe"
YouTube Link 2025-06-10T19:01Z 28.5K followers, [---] engagements
"Will vs. Jen Episode 2: Who can write the better inbound email How are you taking full advantage of every prospect who raises their hand Is your initial inbound email as good as it can be Watch tenured sellers Will Aitken and Jen Allen-Knuth battle it out to see who can write the best inbound sales email. Steli Efti CEO of Close joins as this episode's guest judge to grade their emails. Want more videos Subscribe http://bit.ly/subcloseio CONNECT WITH US Blog: https://blog.close.comutm_campaign=yt_description&utm_medium=video&utm_source=youtube Linkedin: https://linkedin.com/company/close-crm"
YouTube Link 2025-06-03T18:56Z 28.5K followers, [---] engagements
"How I Manage Sales For My $50M/yr SaaS Full Playbook Try Close for [--] days for free: https://www.close.com/ Most sales teams are built on fragile systems but the structure Ive been using since the early days of Close has helped me grow this company to nearly $50M in ARR. The truth is sales management looks very different depending on the stage of your businessbut the underlying principles never change. In this video I break down the exact sales structure Ive relied on for over a decade showing you how it works across three key stages of growth. Want more videos Subscribe"
YouTube Link 2025-09-26T19:41Z 28.5K followers, [---] engagements
"Getting Started with Close Reporting How to Track Sales Performance in Your CRM Want to understand whats working (and whats not) in your sales process 📊 In this video youll learn how to use Close CRMs reporting tools to measure your teams performance track deal progress and uncover insights that help you close more deals. Well cover: ✅ The key reports available in Close (Activity Pipeline and Performance) ✅ How to filter customize and interpret your sales data ✅ Tracking individual and team performance ✅ How to turn insights into action to improve your sales results Whether youre a solo"
YouTube Link 2025-10-13T18:56Z 28.5K followers, [---] engagements
"How I Grew My Startup to $50M/yr With Organic Content My Playbook Try Close for [--] days for free: https://www.close.com/ In this video I break down exactly how I did it: from building a content engine that compounds to driving sales through outbound and creating a brand that attracts customers over time. If you're growing a SaaS or B2B business and want to win without spending on ads this is my full organic playbook. CONNECT WITH US Blog: https://blog.close.comutm_campaign=yt_description&utm_medium=video&utm_source=youtube Twitter: https://twitter.com/close Facebook:"
YouTube Link 2025-09-05T15:01Z 28.5K followers, [----] engagements
"Desiree Demos: Close Notetaker Close CRM Lets be real: You as a human dont need to type your own meeting notes and paste them into your CRM. You need to spend your brainpower having great conversations with your prospects. Desiree Echevarria demos how our new AI Notetaker records transcribes and summarizes your meetingsand automatically saves them in Close. 😱 Your sales team can ditch note-taking forever because every meeting in Close is: Transcribed automatically (and actually easy to read) Recorded and searchable by keyword Summarized for quick reference Saved in the CRMno manual entry"
YouTube Link 2025-07-08T19:41Z 28.5K followers, [---] engagements
"Desiree Demos: AI Call Assistant Close CRM AI should knock the bullsh*t out of sales NOT your human touch. Robot power and human power can co-exist peacefully in sales. Desiree Echevarria demos AI Call Assistant our latest robot-powered feature built for human-powered sales. Your sales team can ditch note-taking forever because every call in Close is: - Transcribed automatically (and actually easy to read) - Recorded and searchable by keyword - Summarized for quick reference - Saved in the CRMno manual entry required Call down lead lists at record speed have better conversations with"
YouTube Link 2025-04-07T20:42Z 28.2K followers, [--] engagements
"Will vs. Jen Episode 4: Who's the better sales coach Consider this episode free sales coaching. 😤 Will Aitken and Jen Allen-Knuth are both sales trainers in their own right. But who takes the cake when it comes to giving feedback to Close's AE Kate Petrone Only Kate will decide. Tune in for our most nutritious and insightful episode yet. Chapters: 00:00 Will roasts Jen's LinkedIn 1:35 Rayna introduces the competition 2:23 Kate's sales call 2:31 Jen and Will discuss giving feedback 4:08 Time for Kate's verdict 7:39 And the winner is . 9:29 Will's feedback for Kate 10:07 Great active listening"
YouTube Link 2025-06-17T20:53Z 28.5K followers, [---] engagements
"How an Orphan Grew a Tiny Startup to $50M/yr With [---] People Most startups today are chasing speedhiring fast raising capital fast and trying to force growth. But this approach is destroying more companies than it builds. In this video Steli Efti shares how he scaled Close.com to $50M/year in revenue with fewer than [---] people not by following Silicon Valley trends but by staying true to core values and building a company that prioritizes meaning culture and people. From growing up in social housing and moving to the U.S. with nothing to becoming a founder in one of the most competitive"
YouTube Link 2025-08-04T18:30Z 28.5K followers, [---] engagements
"Partner Programs for SaaS companies: The Why & How Close Call Does your SaaS company have a partner program Should it Learn about how we set up the Close Partner Program the mistakes we made along the way and specific strategies to nail your own SaaS partner program. Level up: https://close.com/free-sales-courseutm_campaign=yt_description&utm_medium=video&utm_source=youtube Join our partner program here: https://close.com/partners/utm_campaign=yt_description&utm_medium=video&utm_source=youtube Want more videos Subscribe http://bit.ly/subcloseio Timestamps: 0:00 Introduction 0:35 Why is a"
YouTube Link 2021-11-18T15:37Z 28.1K followers, [----] engagements
"This Predictive Dialer helps you make more sales calls in less time (fully CRM integrated) A predictive dialer that automatically logs all your calls in your CRM Visit https://close.com/crm/predictive-dialer/ for more Since launching Close in [----] everything weve added to the product has been designed to help you sell more. #PredictiveDialer #ColdCalling #SalesDialer"
YouTube Link 2018-08-08T15:35Z 28.1K followers, [----] engagements
"Steli Efti's [--] Attempts to Get Into Y Combinator Episode [--] Long before he was the co-founder and CEO of Close Steli Efti was a high school dropout with dreams of becoming an entrepreneur in Silicon Valley. Learn from the mistakes he made as a first-time founder in pursuit of a spot at Y Combinator and hear his advice for new founders. Season [--] Episode [--] of The [--] to $30 Million Blueprint series with Steli Efti CEO and Co-Founder of Close Want more See more episodes in this series http://close.com/blueprint Follow Steli https://www.linkedin.com/in/steliefti/ startup sales sales startups CRM"
YouTube Link 2024-09-26T11:59Z 28.5K followers, [---] engagements
"CEO Interviews: Steli Efti and Tim Barber from Capitalism.com Close CEO Steli Efti sits down for a casual and raw sales conversation with Tim Barber from Capitalism.com. Want more videos Subscribe http://bit.ly/subcloseio CONNECT WITH US Blog: https://blog.close.comutm_campaign=yt_description&utm_medium=video&utm_source=youtube Twitter: https://twitter.com/close Facebook: https://facebook.com/close Linkedin: https://linkedin.com/company/close-crm Instagram: http://instagram.com/closecrm ABOUT CLOSE The sales CRM sales people loveno more manual data entry. Customer management with built-in"
YouTube Link 2025-02-04T16:06Z 28.5K followers, [---] engagements
"Getting Started with Email in Close How to Send and Manage Emails from Your CRM Stop switching between your inbox and your CRM. 📧 In this video youll learn how to send receive and manage emails directly in Close CRM so every conversation with your leads lives in one place. Well cover: ✅ How to connect your email account to Close ✅ Sending and receiving emails inside your CRM ✅ Tracking conversations and follow-ups on leads ✅ Organizing emails alongside calls SMS and tasks With email fully integrated into Close youll save time stay organized and never lose context in your sales conversations."
YouTube Link 2025-10-13T19:05Z 28.5K followers, [---] engagements
"Getting Started with Smart Views in Close How to Create Actionable Lead Lists Want a faster smarter way to follow up with leads ⚡ In this video youll learn how to use Smart Views in Close CRM to create actionable lists that keep your sales pipeline organized and moving. Well cover: ✅ What Smart Views are and how they help you stay focused ✅ How to build lead lists using filters and conditions ✅ Tips for organizing daily follow-ups and team priorities ✅ How Smart Views help you track activity and close more deals Whether youre managing dozens of leads or hundreds Smart Views make it easy to"
YouTube Link 2025-10-13T19:00Z 28.5K followers, [---] engagements
"CEO Interviews: Steli Efti and Jacco Van der Kooij from Winning by Design Close CEO Steli Efti sits down for a casual and raw sales conversation with Jacco Van der Kooij from Winning by Design. Want more videos Subscribe http://bit.ly/subcloseio CONNECT WITH US Blog: https://blog.close.comutm_campaign=yt_description&utm_medium=video&utm_source=youtube Twitter: https://twitter.com/close Facebook: https://facebook.com/close Linkedin: https://linkedin.com/company/close-crm Instagram: http://instagram.com/closecrm ABOUT CLOSE The sales CRM sales people loveno more manual data entry. Customer"
YouTube Link 2025-02-04T15:31Z 28.5K followers, [--] engagements
"How to sell to startups by Steli Efti Level up: https://close.com/free-sales-courseutm_campaign=yt_description&utm_medium=video&utm_source=youtube Related blog post here: https://blog.close.com/sell-to-startupsutm_campaign=yt_description&utm_medium=video&utm_source=youtube Want more videos Subscribe http://bit.ly/subcloseio CONNECT WITH US Blog: https://blog.close.comutm_campaign=yt_description&utm_medium=video&utm_source=youtube Twitter: https://twitter.com/close Facebook: https://facebook.com/closeio Instagram: http://instagram.com/close.io Linkedin:"
YouTube Link 2018-08-03T09:05Z 28.4K followers, [----] engagements
"What Startups Get Wrong About Product-Market Fit Episode [--] In this episode youll learn why early growth in a startup isnt always the best indicator of long-term product-market fit. Close founder and CEO Steli Efti shares common mistakes founders make when measuring product-market fit. Are you driving genuine urgency and advocacy in your target market or are you just riding the winds of a market trend completely out of your control Heres how to tell. Season [--] Episode [--] of The [--] to $30 Million Blueprint series with Steli Efti CEO and Co-Founder of Close Want more See more episodes in this"
YouTube Link 2024-12-20T06:00Z 28.5K followers, [---] engagements
"Will vs. Jen Episode 6: SMS Outreach to Gen Z Its the season finale and Jens leading 3-2. Watch as the chaotic duo tackles Gen Z sales outreach using Closes SMS features. Will Jen win the season or will Will force us into a tiebreaker round Want more videos Subscribe http://bit.ly/subcloseio Will and Jen's charities: https://manypawsglobalrescue.org/ https://reworktraining.org/ CONNECT WITH US Blog: https://blog.close.comutm_campaign=yt_description&utm_medium=video&utm_source=youtube Linkedin: https://linkedin.com/company/close-crm ABOUT CLOSE The sales CRM sales people loveno more manual"
YouTube Link 2025-07-30T15:56Z 28.5K followers, [---] engagements
"Will vs. Jen Episode 1: Human or AI Can you tell if a sales email or phone call is AI-generated It may be trickier than you think. Join Will Aitken and Jen Allen-Knuth as they face off in the first challenge of the season. Who will walk away with the first win #TeamJen #TeamWill Want more videos Subscribe http://bit.ly/subcloseio CONNECT WITH US Blog: https://blog.close.comutm_campaign=yt_description&utm_medium=video&utm_source=youtube Linkedin: https://linkedin.com/company/close-crm ABOUT CLOSE The sales CRM salespeople loveno more manual data entry. Customer management with built-in calling"
YouTube Link 2025-05-28T09:01Z 28.5K followers, [---] engagements
"You're Too Expensive How to Handle Pricing Objections in Sales You avoid talking about price because you're scared of hearing "you're too expensive" But the real objection isn't from your prospectit's from YOU. In this video I'll show you exactly how to handle pricing objections by killing the objection within yourself first. No tricks no hacksjust the truth about confident pricing discussions. 🎯 What You'll Learn: - Why most buyers think you're too expensive (and why that's normal) - The 20-60-20 rule of pricing psychology - [--] steps to own your price with confidence - How to bring up price"
YouTube Link 2026-02-13T14:01Z 28.5K followers, [--] engagements
"Youre Not Following Up Enough (Sales Follow-Up Tips That Work) If youre in sales I have bad news: Youre not following up enough. We tested [--] businesses to see how long it took them to respond to a demo request and the results were brutal: - Only [--] responded the same day - [--] responded a day later - [--] responded [--] days later - And [--] never responded at all This is why deals die. Not because of your competitorsbecause sellers fumble the follow-up. In this video Ill break down: ✅ How to follow up quickly and consistently ✅ Why silence is NOT an outcome ✅ How many times you should follow up to get"
YouTube Link 2026-02-12T14:01Z 28.5K followers, [--] engagements
"How to Ask for the Sale (Without Being Pushy) You're avoiding asking for the sale because you're scared of hearing "NO." But you MUST ask for the saleearly and oftenor you're just yapping with a stranger. Sales is results-driven communication. You need to lead your calls toward an outcome: a YES or a NOnot "let me think about it" or "send me the details." Those deals die in pipeline purgatory. In this video Ill show you how to: - Ask for the sale (as many times as it takes) - Drive your sales calls toward outcomes - Ask questions to map your prospects buying journey in real-time Want more"
YouTube Link 2026-02-11T18:19Z 28.5K followers, [--] engagements
"9 AI Voice Agent Phone Calls: Reviewed & Roasted We tested [--] AI voice agents so you dont have to. See how these real AI phone calls compare the best the worst and the weirdest. In this experiment we graded each AI on: 🎙 Voice quality 💬 Conversational realism ⚡ Latency ⛔ Objection handling 😤 Interruption handling Some nailed it. Others crashed and burned. See which AI voice agents are worth trying and which ones still need work. AGENTS TESTED: 00:18 AirCall 01:34 CallHippo 03:28 Retell AI 06:21 Thoughtly 09:29 Bland AI 11:49 Vapi 15:21 Otter AI 16:28 Synthflow 17:43 Dasha CONNECT WITH US"
YouTube Link 2025-11-13T16:25Z 28.5K followers, [---] engagements
"Unlock Revenue: More Powerful Automation Fewer Zaps Close the Gap - Fall [----] This is a live product webinar recorded on October [--] [----]. Join Nick Persico and Sam Wild from the Close team as we share the latest and greatest AI Workflows and automation features in Close. Chapters: 0:00 - Intro from Steli Efti Co-Founder & CEO 3:15 - Goals & Agenda 6:23 - AI Updates 13:50 - Close's Claude.ai Integration 17:45 - What's new in Workflows 27:40 - Coming soon to Workflows 32:50 - Forms 39:30 - Q&A ABOUT CLOSE The sales CRM sales people loveno more manual data entry. Customer management with"
YouTube Link 2025-10-22T23:04Z 28.5K followers, [---] engagements
"Getting Started with Opportunity Pipelines in Close How to Track and Manage Your Deals Want a clear view of every deal in your pipeline 💼 In this video youll learn how to set up and manage Opportunity Pipelines in Close CRM so you can track progress forecast revenue and stay focused on the deals that matter most. Well cover: ✅ How to create and customize pipeline stages ✅ Tracking opportunities from first contact to closed deal ✅ Using pipelines to forecast sales and measure performance ✅ Tips for organizing your sales process for better visibility and results Whether youre a solo rep or"
YouTube Link 2025-10-13T19:11Z 28.5K followers, [---] engagements
"Getting Started: Importing Data into Close How to Upload Leads and Contacts to Your CRM Ready to bring your leads contacts and opportunities into Close 📥 In this video youll learn how to import your data into Close CRM so you can start selling faster with all your customer information in one place. Well cover: ✅ How to prepare your CSV file for import ✅ Mapping fields to match your data in Close ✅ Checking for duplicates and cleaning up records ✅ Tips for a smooth migration from another CRM Whether youre switching from another system or just getting started importing your data is the first"
YouTube Link 2025-10-13T19:10Z 28.5K followers, [---] engagements
"Getting Started with Calling in Close How to Make and Track Sales Calls from Your CRM Ready to make more calls and close more deals all without leaving your CRM ☎ In this video youll learn how to set up and start calling in Close CRM the all-in-one sales platform that brings your calls emails and texts together in one place. Well cover: ✅ How to set up your phone number in Close ✅ Making and receiving calls directly from your CRM ✅ Logging and tracking call activity automatically ✅ Tips for using the Power Dialer to boost your call volume With calling built right into Close you can connect"
YouTube Link 2025-10-13T19:09Z 28.5K followers, [---] engagements
"Getting Started: Customizing Lead Records in Close Make Your CRM Work for You Your sales process is unique your CRM should be too. 🧩 In this video youll learn how to customize lead records in Close CRM so your team always sees the information that matters most. Well cover: ✅ How to add and edit custom fields on lead records ✅ Organizing information for faster decision-making ✅ Tips for personalizing your pipeline and data views ✅ How customization helps your team sell smarter not harder Whether youre tracking deal size renewal dates or lead source Close makes it simple to tailor your CRM to"
YouTube Link 2025-10-13T19:09Z 28.5K followers, [---] engagements
"Getting Started with Email in Close How to Send and Manage Emails from Your CRM Stop switching between your inbox and your CRM. 📧 In this video youll learn how to send receive and manage emails directly in Close CRM so every conversation with your leads lives in one place. Well cover: ✅ How to connect your email account to Close ✅ Sending and receiving emails inside your CRM ✅ Tracking conversations and follow-ups on leads ✅ Organizing emails alongside calls SMS and tasks With email fully integrated into Close youll save time stay organized and never lose context in your sales conversations."
YouTube Link 2025-10-13T19:05Z 28.5K followers, [---] engagements
"Getting Started with the Close Inbox Centralize Your Sales Communication Tired of juggling emails calls and texts across different tools 📬 In this video youll learn how to use the Inbox in Close CRM your all-in-one hub for staying on top of every conversation and follow-up. Well cover: ✅ How the Close Inbox centralizes all communication (email call SMS and tasks) ✅ Tips for managing and prioritizing follow-ups ✅ Customizing your Primary tab to show what matters most ✅ How to use the Inbox to boost productivity and close deals faster With everything in one place youll never lose track of a"
YouTube Link 2025-10-13T19:04Z 28.5K followers, [---] engagements
"Getting Started with Smart Views in Close How to Create Actionable Lead Lists Want a faster smarter way to follow up with leads ⚡ In this video youll learn how to use Smart Views in Close CRM to create actionable lists that keep your sales pipeline organized and moving. Well cover: ✅ What Smart Views are and how they help you stay focused ✅ How to build lead lists using filters and conditions ✅ Tips for organizing daily follow-ups and team priorities ✅ How Smart Views help you track activity and close more deals Whether youre managing dozens of leads or hundreds Smart Views make it easy to"
YouTube Link 2025-10-13T19:00Z 28.5K followers, [---] engagements
"Getting Started with Close Reporting How to Track Sales Performance in Your CRM Want to understand whats working (and whats not) in your sales process 📊 In this video youll learn how to use Close CRMs reporting tools to measure your teams performance track deal progress and uncover insights that help you close more deals. Well cover: ✅ The key reports available in Close (Activity Pipeline and Performance) ✅ How to filter customize and interpret your sales data ✅ Tracking individual and team performance ✅ How to turn insights into action to improve your sales results Whether youre a solo"
YouTube Link 2025-10-13T18:56Z 28.5K followers, [---] engagements
"Getting Started with SMS in Close How to Send Text Messages from Your CRM Want to reach your leads faster with text messages 📱 In this video youll learn how to set up and use SMS in Close CRM the all-in-one sales platform built to help you communicate with prospects through calls emails and texts without leaving your CRM. Well cover: ✅ How to enable and verify your phone number for SMS ✅ How to send and receive text messages inside Close ✅ Tips for managing SMS conversations in your Inbox ✅ Best practices for business texting and compliance Whether youre following up on a deal scheduling a"
YouTube Link 2025-10-13T18:54Z 28.5K followers, [---] engagements
"I Scaled My Startup to $50M/yr Avoid These MISTAKES Try Close for [--] days for free: https://www.close.com/ Everyone wants to build the next big SaaS but few truly understand what it takes to scale to $50 million in annual revenue. In this video I break down the biggest misconceptions people have about growing a successful SaaS businessfrom product-market fit and pricing strategy to hiring and churn. Want more videos Subscribe http://bit.ly/subcloseio Timestamps: 0:00 Introduction CONNECT WITH US Blog: https://blog.close.comutm_campaign=yt_description&utm_medium=video&utm_source=youtube"
YouTube Link 2025-10-04T14:57Z 28.5K followers, [---] engagements
"How I Manage Sales For My $50M/yr SaaS Full Playbook Try Close for [--] days for free: https://www.close.com/ Most sales teams are built on fragile systems but the structure Ive been using since the early days of Close has helped me grow this company to nearly $50M in ARR. The truth is sales management looks very different depending on the stage of your businessbut the underlying principles never change. In this video I break down the exact sales structure Ive relied on for over a decade showing you how it works across three key stages of growth. Want more videos Subscribe"
YouTube Link 2025-09-26T19:41Z 28.5K followers, [---] engagements
"How I Grew My Startup to $50M/yr With Organic Content My Playbook Try Close for [--] days for free: https://www.close.com/ In this video I break down exactly how I did it: from building a content engine that compounds to driving sales through outbound and creating a brand that attracts customers over time. If you're growing a SaaS or B2B business and want to win without spending on ads this is my full organic playbook. CONNECT WITH US Blog: https://blog.close.comutm_campaign=yt_description&utm_medium=video&utm_source=youtube Twitter: https://twitter.com/close Facebook:"
YouTube Link 2025-09-05T15:01Z 28.5K followers, [----] engagements
"How My Startup Made it to Y Combinator After [--] Failed Attempts Try Close for [--] days for free: https://www.close.com/ I applied to Y Combinator seven timesand got rejected every single one of them. For years I kept making one critical mistake after another learning painful lessons each time. Eventually I stopped building my startup for investors and started building it for real customers. Thats when everything changed. We got into YC and today my SaaS generates over $50M/year and serves thousands of small businesses worldwide. In this video Ill break down the [--] deadly sins that almost"
YouTube Link 2025-08-14T16:01Z 28.5K followers, 12.8K engagements
"How an Orphan Grew a Tiny Startup to $50M/yr With [---] People Most startups today are chasing speedhiring fast raising capital fast and trying to force growth. But this approach is destroying more companies than it builds. In this video Steli Efti shares how he scaled Close.com to $50M/year in revenue with fewer than [---] people not by following Silicon Valley trends but by staying true to core values and building a company that prioritizes meaning culture and people. From growing up in social housing and moving to the U.S. with nothing to becoming a founder in one of the most competitive"
YouTube Link 2025-08-04T18:30Z 28.5K followers, [---] engagements
"Will vs. Jen Episode 6: SMS Outreach to Gen Z Its the season finale and Jens leading 3-2. Watch as the chaotic duo tackles Gen Z sales outreach using Closes SMS features. Will Jen win the season or will Will force us into a tiebreaker round Want more videos Subscribe http://bit.ly/subcloseio Will and Jen's charities: https://manypawsglobalrescue.org/ https://reworktraining.org/ CONNECT WITH US Blog: https://blog.close.comutm_campaign=yt_description&utm_medium=video&utm_source=youtube Linkedin: https://linkedin.com/company/close-crm ABOUT CLOSE The sales CRM sales people loveno more manual"
YouTube Link 2025-07-30T15:56Z 28.5K followers, [---] engagements
"Close Product Overview Close is the all-in-one CRM designed to help sales teams close more dealsfast. See why sales teams choose Close in this short video. Whether youre a startup or scaling sales team Close is built to help you move fast stay organized and grow revenue without the busywork. Want more videos Subscribe http://bit.ly/subcloseio CONNECT WITH US Blog: https://blog.close.comutm_campaign=yt_description&utm_medium=video&utm_source=youtube Linkedin: https://linkedin.com/company/close-crm ABOUT CLOSE The sales CRM sales people loveno more manual data entry. Customer management with"
YouTube Link 2025-07-16T16:04Z 28.5K followers, 305.9K engagements
"Desiree Demos: Close Notetaker Close CRM Lets be real: You as a human dont need to type your own meeting notes and paste them into your CRM. You need to spend your brainpower having great conversations with your prospects. Desiree Echevarria demos how our new AI Notetaker records transcribes and summarizes your meetingsand automatically saves them in Close. 😱 Your sales team can ditch note-taking forever because every meeting in Close is: Transcribed automatically (and actually easy to read) Recorded and searchable by keyword Summarized for quick reference Saved in the CRMno manual entry"
YouTube Link 2025-07-08T19:41Z 28.5K followers, [---] engagements
"Will vs. Jen Episode 5: The Ultimate Sales Game Show Grab your tissues for this one folks because we're certain you'll cry until you laugh. Episode [--] has Will and Jen facing off in SALES WARS the ultimate sales game show. They'll participate in mini-games of improv wit and trivia. Jen's winning the season 3-2. Who will take the W this time Want more videos Subscribe http://bit.ly/subcloseio Will and Jen's charities: https://manypawsglobalrescue.org/ https://reworktraining.org/ CONNECT WITH US Blog: https://blog.close.comutm_campaign=yt_description&utm_medium=video&utm_source=youtube Linkedin:"
YouTube Link 2025-07-08T19:12Z 28.5K followers, [---] engagements
"Will vs. Jen Episode 4: Who's the better sales coach Consider this episode free sales coaching. 😤 Will Aitken and Jen Allen-Knuth are both sales trainers in their own right. But who takes the cake when it comes to giving feedback to Close's AE Kate Petrone Only Kate will decide. Tune in for our most nutritious and insightful episode yet. Chapters: 00:00 Will roasts Jen's LinkedIn 1:35 Rayna introduces the competition 2:23 Kate's sales call 2:31 Jen and Will discuss giving feedback 4:08 Time for Kate's verdict 7:39 And the winner is . 9:29 Will's feedback for Kate 10:07 Great active listening"
YouTube Link 2025-06-17T20:53Z 28.5K followers, [---] engagements
"Will vs. Jen Episode 3: Cold calling for a cause If you know anything about Will Aitken you know he's a seasoned cold caller. And if you know anything about Jen Allen-Knuth well let's just say that all other aspects of sales are her strong suits. So in this episode we'll see what happens when the two put their cold-calling skills to the test. Will and Jen use Close's Power Dialer to see who can raise the most donations for a local dog shelter. For those keeping score at home Jen's taken the W in the first two episodes. Let's see who takes the win in episode [--]. Want more videos Subscribe"
YouTube Link 2025-06-10T19:01Z 28.5K followers, [---] engagements
"Will vs. Jen Episode 2: Who can write the better inbound email How are you taking full advantage of every prospect who raises their hand Is your initial inbound email as good as it can be Watch tenured sellers Will Aitken and Jen Allen-Knuth battle it out to see who can write the best inbound sales email. Steli Efti CEO of Close joins as this episode's guest judge to grade their emails. Want more videos Subscribe http://bit.ly/subcloseio CONNECT WITH US Blog: https://blog.close.comutm_campaign=yt_description&utm_medium=video&utm_source=youtube Linkedin: https://linkedin.com/company/close-crm"
YouTube Link 2025-06-03T18:56Z 28.5K followers, [---] engagements
"Will vs. Jen Episode 1: Human or AI Can you tell if a sales email or phone call is AI-generated It may be trickier than you think. Join Will Aitken and Jen Allen-Knuth as they face off in the first challenge of the season. Who will walk away with the first win #TeamJen #TeamWill Want more videos Subscribe http://bit.ly/subcloseio CONNECT WITH US Blog: https://blog.close.comutm_campaign=yt_description&utm_medium=video&utm_source=youtube Linkedin: https://linkedin.com/company/close-crm ABOUT CLOSE The sales CRM salespeople loveno more manual data entry. Customer management with built-in calling"
YouTube Link 2025-05-28T09:01Z 28.5K followers, [---] engagements
"Will vs. Jen The Trailer Tune in each week for Will vs. Jen the ultimate showdown between two sellers turned creators and solopreneurs. Watch them battle it out in weekly sales competitions to see who's the best at . everything. Hosted by Rayna van Beuzekom CONNECT WITH US Blog: https://blog.close.comutm_campaign=yt_description&utm_medium=video&utm_source=youtube Linkedin: https://linkedin.com/company/close-crm ABOUT CLOSE The sales CRM salespeople loveno more manual data entry. Customer management with built-in calling and email synchronization. Make and receive calls while taking notes tied"
YouTube Link 2025-05-27T09:00Z 28.5K followers, [---] engagements
"Stop Pitch-Slapping: How to Sell on Social Media Without Annoying Everyone Are you social selling or just social spamming In Desirees Soapbox Desiree Echevarria breaks down how to do social selling on LinkedIn without annoying the hell out of everyone. You might know her from Desiree Has Opinions her Substack full of hot takes and truth bombs. Now were giving her the mic. Let the rants begin. 😈 In this episode she shares no-BS advice for social sellers like: - What to post instead of pitch-slapping strangers - Why your AI comments arent fooling anyone - How to slide into the DMs without"
YouTube Link 2025-05-15T21:04Z 28.5K followers, [---] engagements
"Close the Gap Spring [----] Product Roadmap Preview Close the Gap is a product webinar series that seeks to connect the customers and builders of Close CRM. In this episode we'll show you what to expect from Close in [----] that will help you close more deals and grow faster. Want more videos Subscribe http://bit.ly/subcloseio CONNECT WITH US Blog: https://blog.close.comutm_campaign=yt_description&utm_medium=video&utm_source=youtube Twitter: https://twitter.com/close Facebook: https://facebook.com/close Linkedin: https://linkedin.com/company/close-crm Instagram: http://instagram.com/closecrm"
YouTube Link 2025-04-22T16:16Z 28.5K followers, [---] engagements
"Desiree Demos: Workflows Close CRM Your pipeline is busted and moneys pouring out. The culprit Slow manual follow-up. If youve got six minutes Desiree Echevarria will show you how to tighten up your pipeline using automated Workflows in Close. In this video Desiree demos how to set up a Workflow so you can: - Set trigger events - Assign lead owners to new leads - Send automated SMS texts - Assign phone calls to sales reps - Send automated emails - Analyze Workflow performance with reporting CONNECT WITH US Blog:"
YouTube Link 2025-04-07T22:17Z 28.5K followers, [---] engagements
"Does the 1-2-3 Email Hack still work [--] years later Does the 1-2-3 email hack still work [--] years later We asked our CEO Steli Efti to revisit one of his most viral sales advice videos from [----] to see if the strategy still holds true in [----]. Is this sales email tactic timeless or played out -------- Level up your sales skills: https://close.com/blog Follow Steli Efti on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/steliefti/ startup sales sales startups CRM steli efti selling SaaS sales software advice tips how to vlogs Pipedrive Salesforce Hubspot sales advice sales expert startup sales sales"
YouTube Link 2025-02-14T17:51Z 28.5K followers, [---] engagements
"CEO Interviews: Steli Efti and Tim Barber from Capitalism.com Close CEO Steli Efti sits down for a casual and raw sales conversation with Tim Barber from Capitalism.com. Want more videos Subscribe http://bit.ly/subcloseio CONNECT WITH US Blog: https://blog.close.comutm_campaign=yt_description&utm_medium=video&utm_source=youtube Twitter: https://twitter.com/close Facebook: https://facebook.com/close Linkedin: https://linkedin.com/company/close-crm Instagram: http://instagram.com/closecrm ABOUT CLOSE The sales CRM sales people loveno more manual data entry. Customer management with built-in"
YouTube Link 2025-02-04T16:06Z 28.5K followers, [---] engagements
"CEO Interviews: Steli Efti and Koen Stam from Personio Close CEO Steli Efti sits down for a casual and raw sales conversation with Koen Stam from Personio. Want more videos Subscribe http://bit.ly/subcloseio CONNECT WITH US Blog: https://blog.close.comutm_campaign=yt_description&utm_medium=video&utm_source=youtube Twitter: https://twitter.com/close Facebook: https://facebook.com/close Linkedin: https://linkedin.com/company/close-crm Instagram: http://instagram.com/closecrm ABOUT CLOSE The sales CRM sales people loveno more manual data entry. Customer management with built-in calling and email"
YouTube Link 2025-02-04T15:53Z 28.5K followers, [---] engagements
"CEO Interviews: Steli Efti and Fred Viet from Aircall Close CEO Steli Efti sits down for a casual and raw sales conversation with Fred Viet from Aircall. Want more videos Subscribe http://bit.ly/subcloseio CONNECT WITH US Blog: https://blog.close.comutm_campaign=yt_description&utm_medium=video&utm_source=youtube Twitter: https://twitter.com/close Facebook: https://facebook.com/close Linkedin: https://linkedin.com/company/close-crm Instagram: http://instagram.com/closecrm ABOUT CLOSE The sales CRM sales people loveno more manual data entry. Customer management with built-in calling and email"
YouTube Link 2025-02-04T15:41Z 28.5K followers, [---] engagements
"CEO Interviews: Steli Efti and Jacco Van der Kooij from Winning by Design Close CEO Steli Efti sits down for a casual and raw sales conversation with Jacco Van der Kooij from Winning by Design. Want more videos Subscribe http://bit.ly/subcloseio CONNECT WITH US Blog: https://blog.close.comutm_campaign=yt_description&utm_medium=video&utm_source=youtube Twitter: https://twitter.com/close Facebook: https://facebook.com/close Linkedin: https://linkedin.com/company/close-crm Instagram: http://instagram.com/closecrm ABOUT CLOSE The sales CRM sales people loveno more manual data entry. Customer"
YouTube Link 2025-02-04T15:31Z 28.5K followers, [--] engagements
"What Startups Get Wrong About Product-Market Fit Episode [--] In this episode youll learn why early growth in a startup isnt always the best indicator of long-term product-market fit. Close founder and CEO Steli Efti shares common mistakes founders make when measuring product-market fit. Are you driving genuine urgency and advocacy in your target market or are you just riding the winds of a market trend completely out of your control Heres how to tell. Season [--] Episode [--] of The [--] to $30 Million Blueprint series with Steli Efti CEO and Co-Founder of Close Want more See more episodes in this"
YouTube Link 2024-12-20T06:00Z 28.5K followers, [---] engagements
"Why You Need Core Values Before You Scale Episode [--] In the seventh episode of The [--] to $30 Million Blueprint Steli shares how to create and implement your core values early. In your startups early days youre a small team of like-minded people operating on instincts and vibes. But that cant last forever. How will your business run when youre not in the room If your values arent clear your team will fill in the gaps on their owncreating misalignment and wasted effort. You need to define a few core values to express clarify and guide all your business decisions so youre growing in the right"
YouTube Link 2024-12-04T22:04Z 28.5K followers, [--] engagements
"Startup Hiring: Finding the Right People at the Right Time Episode [--] In this episode of The [--] to $30 Million Blueprint Steli shares what to look for when making your startups first hires. The people you hire can make or break your startupespecially in the early days. Making the wrong hires can result in lost time money and huge setbacks you cant afford. Startups need a special breed of talent and if you find the right people you can build a business that innovates more moves faster and catapults your growth. Season [--] Episode [--] of The [--] to $30 Million Blueprint series with Steli Efti CEO and"
YouTube Link 2024-11-21T15:16Z 28.5K followers, [---] engagements
"Founder-Led Content: A Secret Weapon for Startup Growth Episode [--] In the fifth episode of The [--] to $30 Million Blueprint Steli Efti shares how he turned his subject matter expertise into a content engine that's been fueling Close's organic growth for years. Steli was one of the first SaaS founders to use founder-led content marketing to build an online audience that translated directly into revenue. Learn how to build an authentic founder brand and use your content to build and scale your business. Season [--] Episode [--] of The [--] to $30 Million Blueprint series with Steli Efti CEO and Co-Founder"
YouTube Link 2024-11-14T13:48Z 28.5K followers, [---] engagements
"How to Scale from [--] to [----] Customers (Without Breaking Everything) Episode [--] In the fourth episode of The [--] to $30 Million Blueprint Steli Efti shares what you need to learn from your first [--] customers to scale up to your first [---] customers then your first [----] customers and beyond. Scale smart not hard. 🧠Season [--] Episode [--] of The [--] to $30 Million Blueprint series with Steli Efti CEO and Co-Founder of Close Want more See more episodes in this series http://close.com/blueprint Follow Steli https://www.linkedin.com/in/steliefti/ startup sales sales startups CRM steli efti selling SaaS"
YouTube Link 2024-10-24T15:16Z 28.5K followers, [---] engagements
"Ask Forrest: How to Avoid No Shows in Sales Episode [--] Welcome to Ask Forrest where our coaching expert Forrest answers your hard-hitting questions and helps you find a better way in Close. Episode 4: Ah the disdain of every seller/setter in the world: no-shows. Few things are worse than bringing in leads who want a meeting only for them to completely ghost. Lets walk through how to create a no-show workflow to properly manage these moments (before and after they happen). Want more content like this Subscribe http://bit.ly/subcloseio CONNECT WITH US Blog: https://close.com/blog Linkedin:"
YouTube Link 2024-10-21T21:51Z 28.5K followers, [---] engagements
"Ask Forrest: How to Automate Sales Outreach Episode [--] Welcome to Ask Forrest where our coaching expert Forrest answers your hard-hitting questions and helps you find a better way in Close. Episode 3: After all your hard work the last thing you want is for leads to fall through the cracks. Automation is a simple solution to this problem. Join Forrest as he shows you how to automate your lead nurture and all outreach. Want more content like this Subscribe http://bit.ly/subcloseio CONNECT WITH US Blog: https://close.com/blog Linkedin: https://linkedin.com/company/close-crm ABOUT CLOSE Close is a"
YouTube Link 2024-10-21T21:51Z 28.5K followers, [---] engagements
"Ask Forrest: How to Qualify and Disqualify Leads Faster Episode [--] Welcome to Ask Forrest where our coaching expert Forrest answers your hard-hitting questions and helps you find a better way in Close. Episode 2: While qualification is essential sometimes its even more critical to effectively and efficiently disqualify a poor-fit lead. Doing so will increase win rates and lead to happier clients (and a happier team). In this episode Forrest walks us through his qualification magic in Close. Want more content like this Subscribe http://bit.ly/subcloseio CONNECT WITH US Blog:"
YouTube Link 2024-10-21T21:51Z 28.5K followers, [---] engagements
"Ask Forrest: How to Reach Out to Leads Quickly In Your Coaching Business Episode [--] Welcome to Ask Forrest where our coaching expert Forrest answers your hard-hitting questions and helps you find a better way in Close. Episode 1: Youve done the hard part of getting inbound leads. How do you ensure fast response times so you can take advantage of every opportunity Tune in as Forrest our coach for coaches walks you through optimizing this crucial step. Want more content like this Subscribe http://bit.ly/subcloseio CONNECT WITH US Blog: https://close.com/blog Linkedin:"
YouTube Link 2024-10-21T21:51Z 28.5K followers, [---] engagements
"Desiree Demos: Premium Phone Numbers Close CRM Say goodbye to the pain of juggling phone systems Close just demolished that pain with Premium Phone Numbersa built-in business phone that crushes complexity. It lets you: - Automatically route calls based on existing data in your CRM - Distribute new leads to sales reps equitably - And let brand-new leads route themselves via a phone menu All while simplifying your tech stack and saving you money. Learn more https://bit.ly/3YdqFxA CONNECT WITH US Blog: https://blog.close.comutm_campaign=yt_description&utm_medium=video&utm_source=youtube"
YouTube Link 2024-10-08T20:38Z 28.5K followers, 47K engagements
"How to Know When It's Time to Pivot Your Startup Episode [--] In the third episode of The [--] to $30 Million Blueprint Steli Efti shares how bootstrapping Close without investor funding helped them reach $30M ARR emphasizing the benefits of control smart hiring and financial discipline. While bootstrapping may not be as glamorous as raising VC money it can lead to greater freedom and a more sustainable business. Season [--] Episode [--] of The [--] to $30 Million Blueprint series with Steli Efti CEO and Co-Founder of Close Want more See more episodes in this series http://close.com/blueprint Follow Steli"
YouTube Link 2024-10-03T04:26Z 28.5K followers, [---] engagements
"The [--] to $30 Million Blueprint Official Trailer startup sales sales startups CRM steli efti selling SaaS sales software advice tips how to vlogs Pipedrive Salesforce Hubspot sales advice sales expert startup sales sales startups CRM steli efti selling SaaS sales software advice tips how to vlogs Pipedrive Salesforce Hubspot sales advice sales expert"
YouTube Link 2024-09-26T11:59Z 28.5K followers, 132.2K engagements
"Steli Efti's [--] Attempts to Get Into Y Combinator Episode [--] Long before he was the co-founder and CEO of Close Steli Efti was a high school dropout with dreams of becoming an entrepreneur in Silicon Valley. Learn from the mistakes he made as a first-time founder in pursuit of a spot at Y Combinator and hear his advice for new founders. Season [--] Episode [--] of The [--] to $30 Million Blueprint series with Steli Efti CEO and Co-Founder of Close Want more See more episodes in this series http://close.com/blueprint Follow Steli https://www.linkedin.com/in/steliefti/ startup sales sales startups CRM"
YouTube Link 2024-09-26T11:59Z 28.5K followers, [---] engagements
"The Case for Bootstrapping Your Startup Episode [--] Do you need funding to launch your B2B SaaS startup Steli Efti doesn't think so. Hear how he bootstrapped Closescaling it into a successful B2B SaaS company without outside investors. Discover the pros and cons of bootstrapping and get tips for founders looking to self-fund. Season [--] Episode [--] of The [--] to $30 Million Blueprint series with Steli Efti CEO and Co-Founder of Close Want more See more episodes in this series http://close.com/blueprint Follow Steli https://www.linkedin.com/in/steliefti/ startup sales sales startups CRM steli efti"
YouTube Link 2024-09-26T11:59Z 28.5K followers, [---] engagements
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