Dave Kahle Wisdom

Divided Country: The Muddle We Are In

by Dave Kahle We all know that the country is more divided than at any time in recent memory. It seems like the shared values that have defined the America that used to be a light to the world are no longer in play.  Listening to the legacy media leads you to the...
How to Handle Sales Backorders – Q&A for Sales People

How to Handle Sales Backorders – Q&A for Sales People

by Dave Kahle Q.  I recently received an order from a new customer for 10 items.  We back ordered four of the ten.  My customer is quite upset with me and my company’s purchasing agents.  Our relationship is strained because of someone in my company’s poor...
Has several ways of influencing the customer to want to see you again. – Best practices for sales people #40

Has several ways of influencing the customer to want to see you again. – Best practices for sales people #40

Rarely is a business2business sales call a one-call close.  Our products are too varied and sophisticated, and the customer’s buying processes are too complex for that.     If we see a prospect for the first time, and aren’t able to identify an opportunity or start a...
×