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.

Leverage

Whether you are a small businessperson or a professional salesperson, you can utilize a powerful strategy to take your performance to dramatically higher levels -- leverage.  Leverage revolves around the idea of multiplying the effects of some effort to gain...

Beliefs That Hinder Salespeople – Sales Passion

This is one of those pieces of conventional wisdom that no one seems to question:  “It’s good to be passionate about your product.”  Like so many of these conventional myths that ingrain themselves into our psyche, this one has the...

The Character of a Successful Salesperson

Are successful salespeople made or born?  It is the eternal question: the sales manager's version of nature versus nurture. While countless books and articles have addressed "what successful salespeople do", few have described "who successful salespeople are." I don't claim...

The Loss of Discipline and the Opportunity for You

In recent years,  I've seen a deeper degradation in the learning potential of the work force fueled by a growing inability to concentrate.  I'm afraid that much of the adult population in this country has become so conditioned to sound...

What is Success for a Salesperson?

"Success," like "beauty" is a slippery term whose definition depends, in some significant way, on the perspective of the observer.  In this article, I unpack the definition of success for a salesperson. Check out this episode!...

Pride, Humility, and Failure

Failure can be a powerful influence in building our character. In this podcast, we look at a couple notable failures and consider the relationship between failure and the powerful character traits of pride and humility.  This can impact your life...

Have to be the Low Price? Check Your Beliefs

We are all guilty of projecting our values onto our customers. If we think nothing is worth the stated price, we subconsciously project that attitude onto our customers, and find ourselves constantly discounting. Check out this episode!...

The Fine Line Between Perseverance and Self-Delusion

There is a fine line between perseverance and self-delusion. Understanding that difference can mean the difference between years of frustration on one hand, and success and fulfillment on the other. Here are some tips on making the distinction.   Check...

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