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Dave Kahle Wisdom

Practical Wisdom Blog by Dave Kahle

Podcasts and blog posts to help sales professionals and business executives sell better, lead better, and live better.

I’m glad you found your way here.

I’ve spent 30 years in the business trenches; it’s been full and fulfilling. In that time, I’ve been the number one salesperson in the country for two different companies in two different industries. I’ve written 13 books, spoken in 47 states and 11 countries, and personally and contractually worked with over 500 organizations. I’ve touched tens of thousands of people through my articles, podcasts, webinars and seminars.

On the personal side, my life has been full as well. Coleen and I have raised 5 children, helped with 19 foster children, and enjoy 14 grandchildren. I’ve been a father, a foster father, a stepfather, an adoptive father and a grandfather – and now you know why my hair is grey!

In all of this, my faith is very important to me, and provided me with my “Why” as well as a unique perspective.

As you might imagine, in all of this, I’ve learned a few things. I’ve made lots of mistakes and have had my share of success. And, while I’m still learning, I want to share with you some of the practical wisdom I’ve gained along the way.

You’ll find that some of my ideas will challenge you – as I tend to see things in non-conventional way. As you interact with what I share, you’ll find that some of your fondest beliefs and most comfortable paradigms may be in for revision.

Four Ways to Protect Your Good Accounts

We all know the feeling.  Your key contact in one of your good accounts sheepishly admits that they have moved some business to a competitor.  No problem with your service, it was just a price issue.           Nothing is more...

Christian Principles for Salespeople: Strive to be a Good Employee 10 Practices to Set You Apart

by Dave Kahle            Christian salespeople often live in a world of conflict.  On one hand, the world pressures us for results and, on the other, our faith tells us to leave the results to God.          ...

Four Steps to Position Yourself

Customers always create a perception about the sales people who call on them.  Sometimes this perception works for us, and sometimes it works against us.  By intentionally influencing our position with the customer, we can influence the customer's perception and...

Before AI Thinks for You, Think Better Yourself

by Dave Kahle Three thinking errors and how to correct them                       While using AI to think for us is easy and tempting, the consequences can be staggering. One of the very real consequences of...

How to Stay Motivated

Sales is an emotional roller coaster, and unless you figure out how to manage those emotions and keep yourself motivated, you'll have a difficult time succeeding. Unpack this issue and gain specific ideas and techniques to keep yourself motivated. ***************************************************...

Should Salespeople Collect?

It seems like every sales team eventually confronts this issue. Should salespeople collect?  Does it hinder their abillity to sell, or is it a reasonable completion of the sales process? Join me in dissecting this issue. It isn't as simple...

How Much Should You Invest In Yourself?

Every serious salespro and professional understands the need to continuially invest in developing themselves. But, how much is appropriate?  In this session, we drill deeper into that question. ********************************************* Dave Kahle is a B2B sales expert and a Christian Business...

How Much Time Should You Spend Planning?

When I was brand new in my first professional sales position, my manager told me to "Spend 20% of your time planning and preparing for other 80%. You'll accomplish far more than if you don't." I have made that a...

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