Dave Kahle Wisdom

Is the solution them, or is it me?

Is the solution them, or is it me?

by Dave Kahle In this rapidly changing economy, everyone is looking for a simple fix to dealing with the uncertainty of our economic environment. It seems like few are happy with their situations.  And all but a few point their fingers at the changing economy and...
Proof and Credibility for Sales Objections

Proof and Credibility for Sales Objections

by Dave Kahle Question and Answer Q.  In your seminar on handling objections, you talked about using “Proof” like letters of recommendation and testimonials.  How do you get them?            A.  The short answer is that you ask for them.  That’s overly simple,...
Branch Manager Delegation to Sales Reps

Branch Manager Delegation to Sales Reps

Q.  Being a branch manager and having six reps and no sales manager, how do you delegate some of their requests back to them without discouraging their efforts?            A.  Begin with clear expectations.  What you expect the sales person to do ought not to be a...
How do I get to see new prospects who won’t return voice mail?

How do I get to see new prospects who won’t return voice mail?

Q.  How do I get to see new prospects who won’t return voice mail?             A.  Since this continues to be one of the most asked-questions I receive, I’ve decided to spend several months on this question.  In an earlier article, I talked about creating a powerful,...
Dealing with REJECTION in Sales

Dealing with REJECTION in Sales

Q.  Here’s an issue that I confront with my salespeople all of the time.  They are afraid to press for the next step, because they don’t want to experience the rejection of hearing a “NO.”  So, they try to keep the sale alive by not asking for resolution.  This keeps...
×