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.

Penalize sales people?

Question: Our president recently suggested that we penalize the sales people for not meeting their goals by taking commissions away from them. Do you have any thoughts? Answer: Wow.  My initial reaction is that it sounds so harsh.  Put that...

Is it Time to Concentrate on Sales Productivity?

Sales productivity may be a new concept for many sales executives.  “Sales” is easy to understand, and “productivity” is pretty clear, but when those two words are combined the combination becomes a bit vague. What exactly is sales productivity, and...

Call Prospects Every Hour?

Here's a question sent it be a sales person: "My boss recently decided that we must call prospects once every hour, every day, until we get a yes or no, regardless of what they say, or if it's voicemail.  What's...

Beliefs That Hinder Salespeople – Good Salespeople Are Good Talkers

“He has the gift of gab.  He’ll make a good salesperson.”  It’s been a while since I last heard that expression.  The idea is, of course, that salespeople are good talkers. The idea is that if you are a good...

Q & A for Sales People: If it ain’t broke, don’t fix it.

One of the most common thing sales people hear is:”I’m happy with my current source.”  Here’s how to respond. Question:  I have many customers who refuse to even consider some of my products because the one they have now is...

Sales Leader’s Q&A: Sales person losing interest

Question: How can I help an experienced sales person regain his interest in the job? Answer: It sounds like you have someone who is just going through the motions.  That can be deadly for the career of a sales person...

Are There Best Practices for Sales People? (S-35)

Intro: Every profession produces a set of best practices.  Despite the excuses we make for ourselves, what is true for every other profession is also true for sales.  There are best practices for sales people.  One of the most debilitating...

Are you threatened by other people’s ideas? (WAS-101)

Intro:  In order for an individual or a society to reach its potential, it must continuously grow and develop. That requires consistent, methodical exposure to new ideas. Unfortunately, many people have arrested their development by remaining within their status quos...

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