Dave Kahle Wisdom

Are Your Systems Obsolete?

Are Your Systems Obsolete?

by Dave Kahle One of the 25 most important lessons I’ve learned….           Are Your Systems Obsolete? Almost all of the policies and procedures that dictate our day-to-day efforts are vestiges of years gone by. By Dave KahleRecently, following a request made by a...
Spend Sales Dollars Wisely: Using Key Economic Measurements to Transform Your Sales System

Spend Sales Dollars Wisely: Using Key Economic Measurements to Transform Your Sales System

by Dave Kahle Watch this post on YouTube Listen to this post's Podcast Over my career as a sales expert, I’ve personally and contractually worked with over 500 sales organizations. I’ve learned some things.  Here’s one:  Very few chief sales officers have a good...
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...
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