by Dave Kahle | Mar 3, 2020 | Sales Force Issues
This is one of those pieces of conventional wisdom that no one seems to question: “It’s good to be passionate about your product.” Like so many of these conventional myths that ingrain themselves into our psyche, this one has the potential for frustrating countless...
by Dave Kahle | Jan 20, 2020 | Entrepreneurs & Executives, Sales Force Issues, Sales Managers/Sales Leaders
There is not a salesperson in existence who hasn’t repeatedly heard of the need to “close the sale.” Every new sales manager must view the process of encouraging his/her sales force to “close the sale” as an initiation into the profession. If you’re going to be a...
by Dave Kahle | Jan 16, 2020 | Entrepreneurs & Executives, Sales Managers/Sales Leaders
Q. At what point during the superstar building process can management step in and provide support for their sales staff? A. This is a great question. Forgive me if I stray a little to the theoretical side of this question. These are the kinds of questions I think...
by Dave Kahle | Dec 24, 2019 | Sales Force Issues
Q. I’m new to sales and to business in general. I don’t want to make a “manners” or “etiquette” mistake that could cause problems. Are there any special rules for business etiquette that I should know about? A. That’s a question that I have rarely heard. But, good...
by Dave Kahle | Dec 19, 2019 | Entrepreneurs & Executives, Sales Force Issues, Sales Managers/Sales Leaders
There is probably no one area of your business that is more important for you to prioritize than your customers and prospects. Fortunately, it’s also the area of your job that will make the biggest impact on your performance. From my personal experience as a...