YC's top sales advice: listen 70%, treat sales like dating
ycombinator · x · 2026-09-30
Y Combinator retweeted a roundup of its top sales advice: sales is like dating (lead → nurture → close), listen 70% and talk 30%, it's a numbers game, and authenticity is your best asset. Founders will always be their company's best salesperson, and sales skills compound with every conversation.
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