by Kahle Wisdom | Oct 18, 2015 | Leadership-Entrepreneurs & Executives, Leadership-Sales Force
Positive customer relationships are the basis of much B2B business, right? Positive business relationships ensure us an audience with the customer, make every step of the selling process go easier, and even provide us with a competitive edge. It’s not unusual...
by Kahle Wisdom | Oct 13, 2015 | Leadership-Sales Force
A study published a few years ago identified the top five behavioral characteristics of the superstar sales people. Number two on the list was this: They ask better questions. Amazing. Of all the possibilities for ways that the superstars differ from average sales...
by Kahle Wisdom | Sep 30, 2015 | Leadership-Sales Force
One of my clients recently mentioned to me that, when hiring prospective salespeople, he looks for a “passion for sales” in their personality. The idea struck me. I had never really thought in those terms before. What is a ‘passion for sales?’ What does it look...
by Kahle Wisdom | Sep 27, 2015 | Leadership-Sales Force
Dealing with a difficult customer – someone who is angry or upset – can be one of the most challenging and rewarding encounters for most companies. If your people handle the situation well, you will often gain a long-term customer. Mishandle it, and you’ll watch the...
by Kahle Wisdom | Sep 24, 2015 | Leadership-Entrepreneurs & Executives, Leadership-Sales Force
The world is full of B2B sales people who claim, quite proudly, to have great relationships with their customers. If that were true, it really would be great. But unfortunately, “great relationships” is too often a veil that sales people hide behind to keep from...
by Kahle Wisdom | Sep 22, 2015 | Leadership-Sales Force
I still remember the worst sales call I ever made. More than just remember it, I react to the memory. I get a queasy feeling in my stomach every time I think about it. It wasn’t just a bad sales call, it was a humiliating, embarrassing event. I don’t think I’ll...