by Kahle Wisdom | Jul 24, 2018 | Entrepreneurs & Executives, Sales Managers/Sales Leaders
In most organizations, sales managers are the essential bridge between the company’s sales goals and the realization of those goals. The gritty day-to-day interactions between the sales people and their customers are frequently filtered through the perspective of...
by Kahle Wisdom | Jun 26, 2018 | Entrepreneurs & Executives, Sales Force Issues, Sales Managers/Sales Leaders
“I wish my people were more professional,” executives and managers often commiserate to me. Even with those who don’t voice it, that unspoken yearning often hovers just-under-the-surface of their conversation. Ah, if only the people around us were more professional. ...
by Kahle Wisdom | Jun 19, 2018 | Entrepreneurs & Executives, Sales Managers/Sales Leaders
Question: I started a new company one year ago and I have a shoe string budget. I’m unable to pay for any sales courses at this point in my business, but I have been able to read a few books on sales. What would you do in my position to attract customers and build...
by Kahle Wisdom | May 22, 2018 | Entrepreneurs & Executives, Professional B2B Salespeople, Sales Managers/Sales Leaders
In most organizations, sales managers are the essential bridge between the company’s sales goals and the realization of those goals. The gritty day-to-day interactions between the salespeople and their customers are frequently filtered through the perspective of the...
by Kahle Wisdom | May 7, 2018 | Entrepreneurs & Executives, Sales Managers/Sales Leaders
I’m often asked to help a company refine their sales force compensation plans. As a consulting company, that’s work that we regularly do. I believe in having a well-designed, effectively managed compensation plan as a fundamental part of any productive sales system....
by Kahle Wisdom | May 7, 2018 | Entrepreneurs & Executives, Sales Managers/Sales Leaders
Question: I have three new salespeople and a handful of more experienced reps. I find myself spending a disproportionate amount of time with the new guys, and, therefore, ignoring the others. Is this OK? Or should I spread my coaching time around to be equally...