The 6 Best Remote Closing Programs in 2026, Independently Ranked
Cole Gordon's Remote Closing Academy ranks first for combining structured training with an active placement network — the strongest setup for someone pursuing remote closing as a primary income source. We ranked on placement infrastructure, verified pricing, methodology depth, and independent community reception.
How we ranked these
Voiceloop is a content intelligence tool for sales coaches — we sell software, not training. We take no affiliate commission and have no financial relationship with any program listed here. That independence is the foundation of this ranking.
Remote closing as a career category has a specific set of requirements that are different from general high-ticket sales training. The best remote closing programs need to do at least one of three things well: teach a replicable closing framework, provide or facilitate access to offer owners who hire closers, or build the community infrastructure that gives closers ongoing support after they're trained. We weighted those factors in that order — methodology first, then placement access, then community.
Our ranking criteria:
Placement infrastructure. Remote closing requires a role, not just a certificate. Programs that actively connect graduates with offer owners solve the most practical problem in this career category: finding somewhere to apply the training.
Verified pricing. We report prices as found on program websites or cited by independent reviewers as of June 2026. Where pricing requires a sales call, we cite the independent source. We do not relay vendor-provided pricing we cannot corroborate.
Methodology specificity. A program that teaches a named, documented framework outranks one that teaches "be consultative." Students need a system they can internalize and repeat.
Independent reception. Trustpilot, Reddit, and YouTube commentary inform the reception notes. We report what the community says — not our own characterization of disputed claims.
Who the program is actually built for. Several programs on this list are gender-targeted. That is a meaningful distinction for prospective students, and we note it directly.
The rankings
1. Cole Gordon — Remote Closing Academy
Who it's for: People who are serious about remote closing as a primary income source and want both a structured curriculum and a real path to their first role.
Gordon built a closing career before building a training company — he was working as a remote closer before founding Closers.io. That practitioner background matters because the Remote Closing Academy curriculum is built around what actually works in live remote sales conversations, not around a theoretical model assembled after the fact.
The program's two-sided structure is its defining feature: RCA trains closers and connects graduates with offer owners who need closers. Most programs in this space train and release. RCA stays involved in the placement process, which is meaningful for students who have no existing network of offer owners to work with.
Reported price: ~$8,400 (ippei.com, remoteclosingreview.com, as of June 2026). Pricing requires a discovery call — the number above is from independent reviews, not the RCA website.
The differentiator: The placement network combined with the program's documented track record. Four-point-eight stars on Trustpilot across 800+ RCA reviews is a strong signal in a category where student satisfaction is frequently contested.
What independent reviewers say: Broadly positive. The most consistent criticism in community discussions is that placement quality varies — some graduates report landing roles quickly, others report difficulty. The variance likely reflects differences in student commitment and market conditions rather than a structural failure of the placement network.
See the full profile: Cole Gordon
2. Shelby Sapp — She Sells Academy
Who it's for: Women specifically. Sapp's positioning is that women are natural high-ticket closers and that standard training frameworks — designed primarily by men, for men — leave female closers without a methodology that fits how they naturally build trust.
She Sells Academy is a 16-week certification program with an integrated Placement Portal that connects graduates with offer owners. With 3,000+ students through the program, the alumni network is large enough to produce referrals and peer accountability that smaller programs cannot match.
Reported price: $6,000 for the 16-week certification; $200/month ongoing fee for continued access to the Placement Portal and community (as of June 2026). The ongoing fee makes the true cost of staying plugged into the placement network higher than the upfront number — factor that into a 12-month comparison.
The differentiator: The gender-specific curriculum, the Placement Portal, and the scale of the alumni network. For women who want a community built around their specific challenges as closers, the specialization is worth more than a generic program at a lower price.
What independent reviewers say: There is an active civil business dispute associated with Sapp's business entity — reported as a civil matter, not a fraud allegation. Current students report positive sentiment. Research the legal matter independently and with current sources before enrolling.
See the full profile: Shelby Sapp
3. Luke Alexander — Closer Cartel / Remote Protocol
Who it's for: Younger closers and career changers who want community-driven accountability, a replicable framework, and a lower barrier to entry than RCA or She Sells Academy.
Alexander developed his audience on YouTube and Instagram before building the Closer Cartel program. His "doctor frame" closing methodology — positioning the closer as a diagnostic professional who prescribes the right solution rather than pushing a product — is a clearly articulated framework that runs consistently through his content and training materials.
Reported price: $2,500–$4,000 (whop.com, as of June 2026). The lower end of that range represents one of the more accessible entry points among programs with a named, documented framework.
The differentiator: Community structure and price accessibility. Students who want weekly accountability, live call reviews, and peer feedback will find that infrastructure more active here than in self-paced flagship programs. Alexander is a consistent presence in his own community — not an absent figurehead.
What independent reviewers say: A growing positive reputation. The program has not accumulated the years of Trustpilot reviews that RCA has, but community sentiment on social and in forums is constructive. The track record will continue to develop as the program matures.
See the full profile: Luke Alexander
4. Ava Mistruzzi — Her Closing Academy
Who it's for: Women who want to test remote sales as a career path before committing a significant sum of money. The entry point is free or near-free, which makes this the lowest-risk introduction to remote closing training for its target audience.
Mistruzzi has 1.1 million TikTok followers — one of the largest organic audiences in the women's sales training space. That reach reflects genuine audience trust in her content, not just paid distribution. Her Closing Academy offers a free masterclass funnel as the entry point, followed by a 12-week program.
Reported price: Free masterclass entry; paid program price not publicly listed as of June 2026. Free access to core content reported by community members. The lack of a published price makes direct cost comparison with other programs difficult.
The differentiator: Accessibility and social proof. For a woman who is curious about remote closing but unwilling to commit $6,000–$8,400 before she knows if the work suits her, starting with free content is a rational approach. The 1.1M follower count provides some trust signal that the content quality is worth the time.
What independent reviewers say: Independent review volume is lower than She Sells Academy or RCA at this stage. Community sentiment on social is positive. The program's placement infrastructure is less established than programs ranked above it — students who need active placement support may find it more limited here.
See the full profile: Ava Mistruzzi
5. Maddie DeCoste — MaddieSells
Who it's for: People who want ongoing coaching and community support without a large upfront cost, and who are drawn to an "ethical, conversational" approach to remote selling rather than a technique-heavy framework.
MaddieSells operates as a Skool community with a monthly subscription model. The positioning — "remote, ethical, conversational selling" — is deliberately set apart from the high-pressure technique frameworks that dominate the broader closing training space. That distinction is meaningful for students who are skeptical of manipulative sales tactics and want an approach they can apply without feeling like they are working against the buyer.
Reported price: $247/month (Skool community at skool.com/maddiesells, as of June 2026). The monthly model is lower commitment than any lump-sum program on this list. Over 12 months, the cost is comparable to some of the mid-tier certifications — but the structure is ongoing rather than a fixed curriculum.
The differentiator: The monthly subscription model and the ethical positioning. For students who want to stay in a coaching and accountability environment month-to-month rather than take a one-time course and move on, MaddieSells is the only option on this list built around that format.
What independent reviewers say: Smaller public profile than programs ranked above it. The Skool community model means most of the community activity happens inside the platform — there is less external Reddit or Trustpilot commentary to assess. The monthly price point keeps the risk low enough that trying it is a reasonable test.
See the full profile: Maddie DeCoste
6. Josh Lyons — Unicorn Closer
Who it's for: People who are already working as closers and want mastermind-level access, peer accountability at a high performance standard, and the credibility of training under someone with documented elite placement history.
Lyons is documented across multiple independent sources as the trainer of Alex Hormozi's Gym Launch sales team. Gym Launch was a high-volume, high-pressure operation — the kind of environment that produces closers who know how to perform under real conditions. That specific credential is verifiable and meaningful in a space where many trainers' backstories are vague.
Reported price: ~$2,997/month mastermind (as of June 2026). At that monthly rate, the Unicorn Closer mastermind is the most expensive per-month option on this list. It is not designed for beginners — students who are not yet earning as closers will struggle to justify the monthly cost.
The differentiator: The Gym Launch lineage and the ongoing mastermind structure. For an experienced closer who wants to accelerate through live call feedback, peer accountability, and a mentor with a specific elite track record, the monthly model offers a depth of ongoing engagement that a one-time certification does not.
What independent reviewers say: Smaller public review pool than RCA or She Sells Academy. Students who do discuss the program cite the depth of feedback on live call recordings as the primary value. The program's positioning — and price — clearly signal that it is built for people already in the field.
See the full profile: Josh Lyons
Comparison table
| Program | Best for | Reported price | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cole Gordon — Remote Closing Academy | Training + active placement network | ~$8,400 | Cohort + placement network |
| Shelby Sapp — She Sells Academy | Women specifically | $6,000 + $200/mo | 16-week cert + portal |
| Luke Alexander — Closer Cartel | Younger closers, community | $2,500–$4,000 | Community + curriculum |
| Ava Mistruzzi — Her Closing Academy | Women, low barrier entry | Free–undisclosed | Masterclass + 12-week |
| Maddie DeCoste — MaddieSells | Ongoing coaching, low commitment | $247/month | Monthly Skool community |
| Josh Lyons — Unicorn Closer | Experienced closers, mastermind | ~$2,997/month | Ongoing mastermind |
How to choose
The first question is whether you need placement infrastructure or just training. Those are different products solving different problems.
If you need placement: You are starting from zero, you have no network of offer owners, and you need someone to help you land your first remote closing role. Cole Gordon's RCA is the strongest placement network on this list. She Sells Academy's Placement Portal is the second-best option for women specifically. Both carry meaningful upfront costs — and neither guarantees placement.
If you are a woman: The choice is between She Sells Academy (higher cost, larger alumni network, established placement portal, active civil legal matter to research independently) and Her Closing Academy (lower or no cost, strong social proof, less established placement infrastructure). If placement is the priority, She Sells has the more developed network. If limiting upfront risk is the priority, Her Closing Academy's free entry is rational.
If budget is the constraint: Luke Alexander's Closer Cartel at $2,500–$4,000 is the lowest-cost program with a named methodology and active community support. Maddie DeCoste's $247/month model is the lowest monthly commitment for ongoing coaching — it makes sense as a supplement to self-directed learning or as an entry point when a large upfront payment is not viable.
If you are already earning as a closer: Josh Lyons' mastermind is built for you. The monthly cost is high, but it is structured as ongoing peer learning at a performance standard that entry-level programs are not designed to deliver. Eli Wilde's live events (see the high-ticket closing list) are also worth considering if you want the psychology layer.
Two realities apply across every option on this list. First, commission-only work is variable income — you do not earn until you close, and early months can be lean regardless of the program you trained in. Second, placement networks improve your odds of finding a first role; they do not guarantee one. Any program that implies otherwise is overstating the case. Build a 3–6 month financial runway before treating remote closing as your primary income source.
Frequently asked questions
What is remote closing?
Remote closing is the practice of working as a commissioned salesperson on other people's high-ticket offers — typically $2,000 to $25,000+ — entirely over phone or video from any location. Closers are usually independent contractors, not employees. They receive inbound or warm leads from the offer owner and close sales on a commission basis, typically 10–20% per sale.
How much can remote closers earn?
Beginners who land their first role typically cite $2,000–$5,000/month in early months. Experienced closers working on strong offers report $8,000–$15,000/month, a range that appears consistently in community discussions. These are community-reported figures — not guarantees. Commission-only structure means income is variable and placement is not guaranteed by any program on this list.
More rankings
Sources
- Closers.io — https://closers.io
- Ippei.com — RCA review — https://ippei.com/remote-closing-academy/
- ShelbySapp.com — https://shelbysapp.com
- CloserCartel.com — https://closercartel.com
- HerClosingAcademy.com — https://herclosingacademy.com
- Skool.com/maddiesells — https://skool.com/maddiesells
- UnicornCloser.com — https://unicorncloser.com