Dave Kahle Wisdom

Rational Thought – Five Thinking Errors and Our Current Mess

Rational Thought – Five Thinking Errors and Our Current Mess

by Dave Kahle Is there anyone who doesn’t recognize that the current state of our country – and the world – is a mess of almost unprecedented proportions?  While we can theorize about the causes of this collapse in the collective condition, I’d like to submit one...
Is consistently able to get sales customers to voice their concerns – Best Practices 51

Is consistently able to get sales customers to voice their concerns – Best Practices 51

by Dave Kahle It’s the natural, predictable step along the way to a sale.  You have met with the right people, helped them achieve a degree of comfort with you, uncovered the opportunity, presented your solution and asked for their commitment.  But wait, they are...
Expectations in Sales Management: They Are Not You – One of The 25 Most Important Things

Expectations in Sales Management: They Are Not You – One of The 25 Most Important Things

by Dave Kahle I was in the first year of my first management job and experiencing growing frustration. I was continually disappointed in what I perceived as a lack of motivation in my charges.  Not only that, but they just didn’t have the same degree of...
Understands selling different levels of products and services, and regularly talks with customers about their needs – Best Practice #50

Understands selling different levels of products and services, and regularly talks with customers about their needs – Best Practice #50

by Dave Kahle         “We need two cases of widgets.”          Here’s how the average salesperson responds to that request.  “I have them in stock.  It’ll be $300 each case.”          Ah, but the superstars have a different approach.  “OK.  Can I ask why you need...
The Biggest Obstacle to Your Sales Success Resides Inside You

The Biggest Obstacle to Your Sales Success Resides Inside You

by Dave Kahle Recently, one of my clients recommended that I compile a series of posts on the most important lessons I’ve learned over my 30-year career as a consultant, working with over 500 different organizations.  This is one of those lessons: For the...
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