I was up against the wall, with no options. Literally between a rock and a hard place. Here’s the story. I had left a very secure sales position for one with a lot more challenge, and a lot more risk. My new position was the opposite of my previous one in a number of...
By Dave Kahle “I have my own style of selling.” That is a remark I have heard a number of times, usually from relatively inexperienced sales people. What they usually mean is something like this: “I don’t have any real system to what I do, I don’t want any scrutiny,...
By Dave Kahle Question: What is the best way to deal with a customer who only wants to hear lower prices? Answer: First, let me question the accuracy of your interpretation. There are very few customers who only want lower prices. One of the reasons why we hear...
Question & Answer for Sales People By Dave Kahle Q, I’m new to sales and to business in general. I don’t want to make a “manners” or “etiquette” mistake that could cause problems. Are there any special rules for business etiquette that I should know about? A...
By Dave Kahle The role of beliefs in limiting behavior As a sales trainer, I often confront a difficult obstacle that stands in the way of developing more effective sales people. Too often sales people are hindered by limiting beliefs that prevent them...
By Dave Kahle For most of my adult life, I have been a salesperson. I’ve sold a variety of things to a mixture of markets. As a college student, I worked during the summers as a route salesperson. During the school year, I sold men’s suits in a clothing...
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