Maximizing Sales Efficiency: Key Economic Metrics Every Leader Should Know
Practical Wisdom from Kahle Way Sales Systems
Release Date: 07/25/2024
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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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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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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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...
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Review my answer to this question: Here’s a question about best practices for B2B sales and sales leadership that I struggle with almost daily. I’m definitely known for having very high expectations that aren’t so easy to meet. I wondered if you could elaborate on what strategies you have seen succeed regarding this, because while I’m sure open to changing my attitude, I’m not thrilled with lowering my expectations. I’m overly driven...and not far from driven crazy! Dave Kahle is a B2B sales expert, and a Christian...
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Do great B2B sales people, regardless of what they sell, have any practices in common? In other words, do the best sales people all sell the same way? And, can we learn from them? Dig into this issue and develop a plan to enhance your career. Dave Kahle is a B2B sales expert, and a Christian Business thought leader. He has authored 13 books, presented in 47 states and 11 countries and worked with over 500 sales organizations. In these ten-minute podcasts, his unique blend of out-of-the-box thinking and practical...
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Over my career as a sales expert, I’ve personally and contractually worked with over 500 sales organizations. I’ve learned some things. Here’s one: Very few chief sales officers have a good handle on the economics of the sales force. And very few entrepreneurs think about the economics of a sales system. Almost everyone can tell you what the amounts of the various categories on a P&L statement indicate. So, sales salaries, expenses, advertising costs, etc. are readily at hand. However, very few...
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Sales leaders who don’t have the ability to direct their sales force are at a strategic disadvantage. It’s hard to grow a successful business if the salespeople won’t take direction. In this post, we explore that and offer a solution. Dave Kahle is a B2B sales expert, and a Christian Business thought leader. He has authored 13 books, presented in 47 states and 11 countries and worked with over 500 sales organizations. In these ten-minute podcasts, his unique blend of out-of-the-box thinking...
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There have been hundreds of books written about sales, each trying to make a case for their particular nomenclature. Yet, at the most basic level, sales is a relatively simple process. In this excerpt from one of my books, I share the simple sales process. Dave Kahle is a B2B sales expert, and a Christian Business thought leader. He has authored 13 books, presented in 47 states and 11 countries and worked with over 500 sales organizations. In these ten-minute podcasts, his unique blend of out-of-the-box thinking...
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This is my answer to a question submitted by a sales manager: How many sales calls should a salesperson make? The answer may surprise you. Dave Kahle is a B2B sales expert, and a Christian Business thought leader. He has authored 13 books, presented in 47 states and 11 countries and worked with over 500 sales organizations. In these ten-minute podcasts, his unique blend of out-of-the-box thinking and practical insights will challenge and enable you to sell better, lead better and live better....
info_outlineOver my career as a sales expert, I’ve personally and contractually worked with over 500 sales organizations. I’ve learned some things. Here’s one: Very few chief sales officers have a good handle on the economics of the sales force. And very few entrepreneurs think about the economics of a sales system.
Almost everyone can tell you what the amounts of the various categories on a P&L statement indicate. So, sales salaries, expenses, advertising costs, etc. are readily at hand. However, very few decision makers dig deeper. And that means that significant information is never uncovered, and decisions are made on the basis of superficial, and often flawed, information. Let’s dig deeper.
Dave Kahle is a B2B sales expert, and a Christian Business thought leader. He has authored 13 books, presented in 47 states and 11 countries and worked with over 500 sales organizations. In these ten-minute podcasts, his unique blend of out-of-the-box thinking and practical insights will challenge and enable you to sell better, lead better and live better.
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