by Kahle Wisdom | Nov 29, 2018 | Lead Better, Manage Better
In our surveys, CEOs indicate “on the job” training as the predominant method of developing sales people. If everyone is doing it, it must be OK, right? I don’t think so. See if this sounds familiar. You are ready to expand your sales force, so you hire a nice guy...
by Kahle Wisdom | Nov 29, 2018 | Lead Better, Manage Better
Question: How can I set sales goals with any degree of reliability when this year’s economy is so uncertain? Answer: I can appreciate your problem. The economic atmosphere is so uncertain it’s difficult to predict what is going to happen even a month from now. But...
by Kahle Wisdom | Nov 23, 2018 | Lead Better, Manage Better
Question: Our president recently suggested that we penalize the sales people for not meeting their goals by taking commissions away from them. Do you have any thoughts? Answer: Wow. My initial reaction is that it sounds so harsh. Put that way, and you are liable to...
by Kahle Wisdom | Nov 20, 2018 | Lead Better, Manage Better
Sales productivity may be a new concept for many sales executives. “Sales” is easy to understand, and “productivity” is pretty clear, but when those two words are combined the combination becomes a bit vague. What exactly is sales productivity, and why should you be...
by Kahle Wisdom | Oct 17, 2018 | Lead Better, Manage Better
Question: How can I help an experienced sales person regain his interest in the job? Answer: It sounds like you have someone who is just going through the motions. That can be deadly for the career of a sales person, as well as detrimental to the company. One of the...
by Kahle Wisdom | Sep 14, 2018 | Lead Better, Manage Better, Sell Better
Intro: In order for an individual or a society to reach its potential, it must continuously grow and develop. That requires consistent, methodical exposure to new ideas. Unfortunately, many people have arrested their development by remaining within their status quos....
