Dave Kahle Wisdom

I Have Great Relationships With My Customers

        “I have great relationships with my customers.”  That is one of the most debilitating myths around — one that cripples the performance of the average corporate salesperson.  Yet, it is endemic within the population of salespeople.  I am not...

Lessons from American Idol and Shark Tank

      There is a great lesson for businesspeople in the struggles of contestants on American Idol and Sha k Tank. .There is a fine line between perseverance and self-delusion. Understanding that difference can make a huge difference in a life and a business.  Here are...

Afraid of Hearing “No:?

        A question from a sales manager:  “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...
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