# Event Details - **Event Name**: CLOSE MORE DEALS: A SALES MASTERCLASS SERIES - **Event Start and End Date**: Thu, 17 Sep, 2026 at 05:30 pm – Thu, 29 Oct, 2026 at 08:30 pm (-04:00) - **Event Description**: These 7 sessions give anyone the frameworks, tools, and practiced confidence to find the right customers, make the ask, and close deals.About this EventSales isn't just a function of your business; it's the skill that determines whether your startup survives and grows. This series reflects Ascender's core belief: sustainable businesses are built through revenue, traction, and customers — not venture capital.Close More Deals gives attendees the frameworks, tools, and practiced confidence to find the right customers, make the ask, and close deals consistently. This 7-session series builds on the last, culminating in a complete personal sales playbook.THE 7- SESSION SERIES:All sessions will be held in person at Ascender, located in Pittsburgh’s East Liberty neighborhood from 6:00 - 8:30 PM.Thursday, September 17th, 2026 - Your Ideal Customer & Product-Market FitThursday, September 24th, 2026 - Who Are You Selling To?Thursday, October 1st, 2026 - Qualifying & Pipeline BasicsThursday, October 8th, 2026 - How Deals Actually Get MadeThursday, October 15th, 2026 - Price It Right & Hold Your GroundThursday, October 22nd, 2026 - Closing: Making the Ask & Winning the DealThursday, October 29th, 2026 - How Buying Has ChangedWHAT YOU'LL WALK AWAY WITH BY REGISTERING FOR ALL 7 SESSIONS OR CHOOSE YOUR OWN ADVENTURE:A real customer profile, built from evidence instead of assumptionsA qualifying checklist and sales script scaffoldA stakeholder or funnel map for a deal you're actually working right nowA pricing framework with your real price point and your walk away numberMEET YOUR COACHES: - Principal, MacTaggart LLC and Co-Founder, Total Tech Safety - Owner and Principal Consultant, Conscientious Capitalists LLC - Director of Communications, Pittsburgh Robotics Network and Founder, Love Digital- Fractional GTM Engineer, This Better Work - Vice President, Support and Strategic Programs, Onboard - Strategy Consultant and Advisor, Tech Growth Strategies Corp - Chief Sales and Marketing Officer, Underwriting Management Experts (UME)ARE THERE FEES?Yes! There are 7 sessions. Individual sessions are $50 each, or you can register for all 7 sessions for $300. Register for all 7 sessions or choose your own adventure. get 50% off; use code MEMBER2026 at checkout. A sliding scale is available. Please email Ellen@ascenderpgh.com for assistance.All sales are final. https://cdn-az.allevents.in/events9/banners/396f7490-a631-11f1-8990-5d04d231a2dd-rimg-w1200-h600-dc080808-gmir.jpg Ascender is located at 6401 Penn Ave, 3rd Floor, Pittsburgh, PA 15206. Click here for directions. We are in the same plaza as the East Liberty Trader Joe's; opposite side of the parking lot and directly next to Hair Master.Accessibility:Ascender is ADA accessible; attendees can take the stairs or the elevator up to the third floor to Ascender's space.Free on-site parking is available.Bus lines: 75, 74, 82, 77, 71C, 88, 86, 89 (within 3-minute walking distance after drop-off); P1, P2, P3 within 10-minute walking distance from the bus station.Ascender is committed to making our programs and services as accessible as possible. We do our best to honor all accessibility requests, keeping in mind that some requests may be logistically impossible for our small team to deliver. If there’s something we can do to make our programming more accessible to you, please fill out our Accessibility Request form, and we’ll get back to you within 3 business days with a proposed solution.Masking is not currently required in the Ascender space. If you need a recording or virtual attendance option for accessibility reasons, please let us know by filling out our Accessibility Request Form.Agenda🕑: 06:00 PM - 08:30 PM#1: Thursday, September 17th, 2026 - Your Ideal Customer & Product-Market Fit🕑: 06:00 PM - 08:30 PM#2: Thursday, September 24th, 2026 - Who Are You Selling To?🕑: 06:00 PM - 08:30 PM#3: Thursday, October 1st, 2026 - Qualifying & Pipeline Basics🕑: 06:00 PM - 08:30 PM#4: Thursday, October 8th, 2026 - How Deals Actually Get Made🕑: 06:00 PM - 08:30 PM#5: Thursday, October 15th, 2026 - Price It Right & Hold🕑: 06:00 PM - 08:30 PM#6: Thursday, October 22nd, 2026 - Closing: Making the Ask & Winning the Deal🕑: 06:00 PM - 08:30 PM#7: Thursday, October 29th, 2026 - How Buying Has Changed - **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/pittsburgh/close-more-deals-a-sales-masterclass-series/100001993462831993 - **Event Categories**: business, trips-adventures, it - **Interested Audience**: - total_interested_count: 0 - **Event Highlights**: - Duration: 3 hours - Location: Ascender - Languages: English ## Ticket Details - **Ticket Price Range**: min: 50, max: 300, currency: USD ## Event venue details - **city**: Pittsburgh - **state**: PA - **country**: United States - **location**: Ascender - **lat**: 40.4580813 - **long**: -79.9173282 - **full address**: Ascender, 6401 Penn Avenue, Pittsburgh, United States ## Event gallery - **Alt text**: CLOSE MORE DEALS: A SALES MASTERCLASS SERIES - **Image URL**: https://cdn-az.allevents.in/events1/banners/b29da74193b1fe8d826819aa3495539e21f4193aae3f116f6c3af6ccefe39358-rimg-w1200-h600-dcc47a5a-gmir.jpg?v=1784951198 ## FAQs - **Q**: When and where is CLOSE MORE DEALS: A SALES MASTERCLASS SERIES being held? - **A:** CLOSE MORE DEALS: A SALES MASTERCLASS SERIES takes place on Thu, 17 Sep, 2026 at 05:30 pm to Thu, 29 Oct, 2026 at 08:30 pm at Ascender, 6401 Penn Avenue, Pittsburgh, United States. - **Q**: Who is organizing CLOSE MORE DEALS: A SALES MASTERCLASS SERIES? - **A:** CLOSE MORE DEALS: A SALES MASTERCLASS SERIES is organized by Ascender. - **Q**: Who is this event for? Is it right for me? - **A:** CLOSE MORE DEALS: A SALES MASTERCLASS SERIES is ideal for curious learners, students, and skill-builders looking to gain hands-on knowledge and practical expertise in a focused, interactive setting. Whether you're a first-time attendee or a longtime enthusiast in Pittsburgh, this event is thoughtfully curated to deliver a standout experience worth every moment. 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