Q&A: Salesperson Bad Mouths the Company
Practical Wisdom from Kahle Way Sales Systems
Release Date: 02/01/2024
Sales Presentations -- The Three Biggest Mistakes Salespeople Make
Practical Wisdom from Kahle Way Sales Systems
Too many salespeople make the same mistakes repeatedly in their sales presentations. Unfortunately, most are not aware of those mistakes – they just don’t know what they don’t know. In this podcast, we uncover the three most common mistakes and offer solutions to them. Dave Kahle’s goal is to provide sales leaders and small businesspeople with practical actionable ideas that can make an immediate impact on your sales performance. Dave is a B2B sales expert, and a Christian...
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Learning from Failure
Practical Wisdom from Kahle Way Sales Systems
If we chose to, we learn more from our failures than we do from our successes. Within every failure there is the seed of a lesson well learned, of a solid character trait emerging. It is our failures that contribute most intensely to our development. Let’s unpack this. Dave Kahle’s goal is to provide sales leaders and small businesspeople with practical actionable ideas that can make an immediate impact on your sales performance. Dave is a B2B sales expert, and a Christian Business thought...
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Are You Resistant to Change?
Practical Wisdom from Kahle Way Sales Systems
It’s human nature to resist change. But, in our rapidly changing times, mindlessly grasping onto the status quo can lead to mediocrity. If we are going to survive and thrive in these times, we need to relentlessly examine our hold on the way things have been and consider better approaches. Dave Kahle’s goal is to provide sales leaders and small businesspeople with practical actionable ideas that can make an immediate impact on your sales performance. Dave is a B2B...
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Are You Neglecting The Most Powerful Long Term Sales Strategy?
Practical Wisdom from Kahle Way Sales Systems
There is a powerful strategy that most B2B salespeople, and B2B organizations, ignore. That’s too bad, because it is one of the most powerful ways to build long-term positive relationships. Let me show you how to leverage satisfaction. Dave Kahle’s goal is to provide sales leaders and small businesspeople with practical actionable ideas that can make an immediate impact on your sales performance. Dave is a B2B sales expert, and a Christian Business thought leader. He has authored 13 books,...
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Are You Using Snippets to Improve Your Sales Conversations?
Practical Wisdom from Kahle Way Sales Systems
Snippets are powerful tools for a professional salesperson. You can use them in multiple places in the sales process, improving every piece. This article examines the what’s how’s and why’s of using snippets. Dave Kahle’s goal is to provide sales leaders and small businesspeople with practical actionable ideas that can make an immediate impact on your sales performance. Dave is a B2B sales expert, and a Christian Business thought leader. He has authored 13 books, presented in 47 states and...
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Why Great Salespeople Often Make Mediocre Sales Managers
Practical Wisdom from Kahle Way Sales Systems
We’ve all done it. Promoted a good salesperson, often our best, to sales manager. My files are full of cases where the results were below expectations for everyone involved. Principals and CSOs are often disappointed in the lack of results, and the sales managers are confused and frustrated with the lack of achievement of their teams. ************************************************************************ Dave Kahle’s goal is to provide sales leaders and small businesspeople with practical actionable ideas that can make an immediate impact on your...
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I Have Great Relationships With My Customers
Practical Wisdom from Kahle Way Sales Systems
“I have great relationships with my customers.” That is one of the most debilitating myths around -- one that cripples the performance of the average corporate salesperson. Yet, it is endemic within the population of salespeople. I am not sure that there is a salesperson anywhere who doesn’t, to some extent, believe it. Let’s look a little deeper at the belief and its consequences. ************************************************************************* Dave Kahle’s goal is to provide sales...
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Lessons from American Idol and Shark Tank
Practical Wisdom from Kahle Way Sales Systems
There is a great lesson for businesspeople in the struggles of contestants on American Idol and Sha k Tank. .There is a fine line between perseverance and self-delusion. Understanding that difference can make a huge difference in a life and a business. Here are some tips on making the distinction. Dave Kahle’s goal is to provide sales leaders and small business people with practical actionable ideas that can make an immediate impact on your performance. Dave is a B2B sales expert,...
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Afraid of Hearing "No:?
Practical Wisdom from Kahle Way Sales Systems
A question from a sales manager: "Here’s an issue that I confront with my salespeople all of the time. They are afraid to press for the next step, because they don’t want to experience the rejection of hearing a “NO.” So, they try to keep the sale alive by not asking for resolution. This keeps them involved with customers who aren’t interested and prevents them from moving on. Any thoughts?" Read my response. ************************************************************************ Dave...
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How to Maximize The Power of a Sales Call
Practical Wisdom from Kahle Way Sales Systems
There are a lot of misconceptions about sales and what constitutes a good sales call. Whether you are a professional salesperson, or you find yourself in a situation where you must convince people to do business with you – say a solopreneur, or small business person -- you need to manage a good sales call. In this podcast, I present a couple of easy to remember principles and a simple structure to keep you on track and make the most of a sales call. ********************************************************************* Dave...
info_outlineIn this session, I respond to two questions from =sales managers: 1. What about deducting commissions from a salesperson? 2. What to do about a salesperson who badmouths the company? My responses will provide you with some principles to enhance your sales team management.
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