Dave Kahle Wisdom

Systematically Analyzing Key Accounts in order to Identify Opportunities for Growth – Best Practice #30

Systematically Analyzing Key Accounts in order to Identify Opportunities for Growth – Best Practice #30

by Dave Kahle Mediocre sales people are content to react to the requests of their customers, and focus on maintaining the relationships in order to solidify the business they enjoy. The best sales people understand that, while some of the above is necessary, they...
Creating a Monthly Sales Plan – Best Practice #29

Creating a Monthly Sales Plan – Best Practice #29

by Dave Kahle         There are several very common temptations that routinely present themselves to the field salesperson.   One is to become too reactive.  When you succumb to this temptation, you eventually default to a...
Sets Annual, Specific, Measurable Goals for Sales Performance – Sales Best Practices #28

Sets Annual, Specific, Measurable Goals for Sales Performance – Sales Best Practices #28

by Dave Kahle The best salespeople are habitual goal-setters.  There’s a good reason for that.  When you set a goal, you survey the world of all possible things that you could possibly do, and decide which of those things are the most important. You then turn that...
Entertaining Customers that Don’t Want Connection

Entertaining Customers that Don’t Want Connection

by Dave Kahle Q.  Dave, I have read your comments about the value of entertaining, and I agree with you.  But, I have a problem.  I still find a percentage of customers who keep me at “arms length.”  How do I overcome this attitude from the select few of my...
Great Sales People Seek Opportunities to be Coached and Mentored

Great Sales People Seek Opportunities to be Coached and Mentored

by Dave Kahle There is, in the world of professional salespeople, a significant group of salespeople who cringe at the prospect of someone working with them, and who shun every such opportunity.  These salespeople are more comfortable in anonymity.  They...
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