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The Three Biggest Mistakes in Sales Presentations

The Three Biggest Mistakes in Sales Presentations

by Dave Kahle            The sales presentation is a necessary part of every sales process, of every sales call, and of every sales system.  A sales presentation is what we call that portion of the sales process in which you communicate your product or service to the...
Has a system for planning work, and uses strategic planning tools for each account – Best Practice #48

Has a system for planning work, and uses strategic planning tools for each account – Best Practice #48

by Dave Kahle I believe in forms!  I know, that makes me a pariah among salespeople.  More paperwork!  Are you crazy?No.  I’m experienced. Here’s the thing about a well-designed form – it forces you to think thoroughly and methodically.  And thinking thoroughly and...
Sales Time Management – Best Practices #43

Sales Time Management – Best Practices #43

by Dave Kahle Best Practices #43:  Is good at managing time, and getting the greatest return for every minute of work. A study was done a number of years ago, looking at the behavioral characteristics of superstar salespeople.  One of the top five behaviors...
Has a systematic approach to collecting, processing, storing and accessing information about their products and services. Best Practices #42

Has a systematic approach to collecting, processing, storing and accessing information about their products and services. Best Practices #42

by Dave Kahle Sometimes I am almost embarrassed to have to actually spend time describing some of these best practices.  There are some that seem so blatantly obvious, so basic, that there can’t possibly be salespeople who don’t do them.Alas, no matter how basic and...
Q&A: How Can I Be My Personal Best in Sales?

Q&A: How Can I Be My Personal Best in Sales?

by Dave Kahle Q.  Mr. Kahle, was there ever a time in your sales life that you just decided to be the best?  Or was it something that you have always had?  I started a business a few years ago and need to take it to the next level.            A. Wow.  What a good...
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