by Kahle Wisdom | Oct 29, 2020 | Podcasts
What sets the exceptional professional apart from the average? Regardless of what the profession, from sales to psychiatry, the exceptional professionals share certain characteristics. Here’s one: The propensity to take risks. Join with me as...
by Kahle Wisdom | Oct 22, 2020 | Podcasts
For a professional or salesperson, your job is much more than just a job – it’s a profession. But what does it mean to be more professional? More importantly, what can we do to make sure that we, and our associates, are becoming ever more professional?...
by Kahle Wisdom | Oct 15, 2020 | Podcasts
We’ve all heard the numbers: Consumer confidence is down, retail sales are down. And for many of us, the markets we serve are down, as well. There is an important relationship to note here. Confidence – an attitude – is down, so sales are...
by Kahle Wisdom | Oct 8, 2020 | Podcasts
We are all familiar with the Pareto principle, which, when applied to the world of sales, says that 80% of the business comes from 20% of the customers. As a general rule, that 80/20 rule is accurate in lots of different situations. Whenever...
by Kahle Wisdom | Oct 1, 2020 | Podcasts
Have recent events left you unemployed? I can empathize. I have been there. In my life, I’ve had three major periods of unemployment. I understand the uncertainty, anxiety and self-doubt that comes with that. You just don’t feel like life is as...
by Kahle Wisdom | Sep 24, 2020 | Podcasts
Successful people – and successful salespeople – routinely set goals. In this podcast, we explain why and how. You’ll master a process you can use forever. Check out this...
by Kahle Wisdom | Sep 17, 2020 | Podcasts
Because a salesperson’s income is often unpredictable, salespeople need to develop some disciplines and principles to guide their personal finances. This article lays provides some tips and techniques to manage your personal finances. Check out this...
by Kahle Wisdom | Sep 10, 2020 | Podcasts
In an earlier podcast, I suggested some strategies for effectively handling the changes wrought by the pandemic. In this one, I’m looking at your broader responsibilities. What about your business or organization? Are there some things you should be...
by Kahle Wisdom | Sep 3, 2020 | Podcasts
Sales leaders often lament the lack of professionalism in the world of sales. Unfortunately, there is not a standard for what it means to be a professional salesperson. Let’s take a close look at what a professional salesperson is and is not. ...
by Kahle Wisdom | Aug 27, 2020 | Podcasts
: In my first professional selling job, I learned a fundamental principle which is all too often disregarded by sales people today. The principle is this: If you are going to present effectively, you must prepare thoroughly....