Dave Kahle Wisdom

Practical Wisdom Blog by Dave Kahle

Podcasts and blog posts to help sales professionals and business executives sell better, lead better, and live better.

I’m glad you found your way here.

I’ve spent 30 years in the business trenches; it’s been full and fulfilling. In that time, I’ve been the number one salesperson in the country for two different companies in two different industries. I’ve written 13 books, spoken in 47 states and 11 countries, and personally and contractually worked with over 500 organizations. I’ve touched tens of thousands of people through my articles, podcasts, webinars and seminars.

On the personal side, my life has been full as well. Coleen and I have raised 5 children, helped with 19 foster children, and enjoy 14 grandchildren. I’ve been a father, a foster father, a stepfather, an adoptive father and a grandfather – and now you know why my hair is grey!

In all of this, my faith is very important to me, and provided me with my “Why” as well as a unique perspective.

As you might imagine, in all of this, I’ve learned a few things. I’ve made lots of mistakes and have had my share of success. And, while I’m still learning, I want to share with you some of the practical wisdom I’ve gained along the way.

You’ll find that some of my ideas will challenge you – as I tend to see things in non-conventional way. As you interact with what I share, you’ll find that some of your fondest beliefs and most comfortable paradigms may be in for revision.

Sales Managers’ Most Common Mistakes — #2

The relentless attraction of the urgent, and the demanding shouts of the transaction, like the pleading of a toddler, have a tendency to overwhelm the time and attention of most sales managers...

Characteristics of a professional: Are you serious about your job?

Ah, if only the people around us were more professional. Our lives would be easier, our businesses would grow more effortlessly, we’d find our jobs more fulfillingthe list of dramatic benefits can go on and on. But what...

How much sales time should you invest in your customers?

There are two common ways of classifying accounts. One way, which is what the questioner is using, is to classify by the total volume of sales and/or gross profits. Thus, an A customer is someone who bought more...

Do you want to become a sales manager?

This may sound like a minor issue, but it signifies a completely different set of goals, strategies and skills. For example, a sales manager should be adept at creating expectations for each sales person, whereas a sales person may...

Are your customer relationships an asset or an obstacle?

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...

Words that should be banished from Christianity: # 5 “church planter”

Here’s the fifth in my series of nominations for words which should be banned from the Christian’s vocabulary: ‘Church planter.’ I know, that really affronts the sensibilities...

Four Steps to Sharpen Your Sales Structure

How can I get greater productivity out of my sales people? In one form or another, that’s a question every owner and sales manager ponders regularly. As a sales trainer and consultant, it is the basic question that I confront...

Best Practice #44 – Is good at asking questions as a means of facilitating every step in the sales process.

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...

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