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.

Have We Lost The Ability to Say NO?

It seems like more and more business people have lost the ability to say no. That's too bad.  Being able to say no is a higher level skill that is advantageous in both business as well as life in general...

Hidden Costs in a Sales Team

The biggest cost in a sales team is often invisible and unacknowledged.  Yet, it costs the company more in opportunities lost than any other single issue. Many sales managers aren't even aware of it.  Let's take a look. The Kahle...

3 Greatest Challenges for Sales Managers

Over my career, I've worked with hundreds, maybe even thousands of sales managers, and I've learned some things. Regardless of the size of business, the product sold or market to which it is sold, sales managers share some common hurdles. ...

Hiring a Star Salesperson — What to Look For- Part 6

Every sales manager wants to hire star salespeople.  But few do. One reason for that is we don't know what to look for in an interviewee.  In this concluding article in a series of six, I identify the qualities of...

Entertaining Customers that Don’t Want Connection

by Dave Kahle Watch this post on YouTube https://youtu.be/fW_dLdTVzXI Listen to this post's Podcast Many sales models are built on the concept of the entrepreneurial salesperson. There was a time when this model was effective, but in today’s competitive economy...

Great Sales People Seek Opportunities to be Coached and Mentored

by Dave Kahle There is, in the world of professional salespeople, a significant group of salespeople who cringe at the prospect of someone working with them, and who shun every such opportunity.  These salespeople are more comfortable in anonymity.  They...

Hiring a Star Salesperson — What to Look For.

Hiring a star salesperson is one of the best things you can do.  But, very few people do it well.  We often look for the wrong things in the interview process.  We should be looking for the character of the...

Making a Difference

by Dave Kahle For most of my life, I’ve been driven by a desire to make a difference. For most of my life that motivation was lurking below the surface, taking up significant space in my sub-conscious and subliminally prodding...

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