How Top Teams Close More Deals Before Year-End

Year-end success starts with focus. Learn how elite sales teams cut through noise, coach for impact, and turn urgency into closed-won deals.

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2025 November 18 . 5:05 AM

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How Top Teams Close More Deals Before Year-End

As companies gear up for a strong Q4 finish, sales strategies must sharpen to close the right deals efficiently. Julie Thomas, President and CEO of ValueSelling Associates, highlights key steps to streamline pipelines and align teams around high-priority opportunities. The focus lies on clarity, coaching, and customer-centric urgency to drive results before year-end.

A well-structured pipeline review is the first step. Teams should separate realistic opportunities from unlikely long shots. By letting go of low-potential deals, resources can shift to high-value prospects with a clear path to success.

The final quarter hinges on discipline and focus. By prioritising high-potential deals, leveraging coaching tools, and keeping customer goals at the centre, teams can drive more closed-won outcomes. A structured approach ensures that only the most promising opportunities receive the attention they need to succeed.