Rejection in Sales: How to Deal With Realistic Expectations

How your sales team can push through the rejection that inevitably comes with selling.

Sadly, rejection and sales seem to go together like peanut butter and jelly. If rejection is so unavoidable, what can your sales team do to get past the negativity?

In this episode of Straight Talk!, Dave Kahle, owner of Kahle Way Sales Systems, discusses his tips for getting beyond the rejection that salespeople will inevitably face. 

To learn how to handle hearing the word “no” and deal with rejection in a mature way that still allows for the sealing of the deal, watch the video or listen to the podcast below!

           
Posted On November 8, 2023

Jeff Cross

ISSA Media Director

Jeff Cross is the ISSA media director, with publications that include Cleaning & Maintenance Management, ISSA Today, and Cleanfax magazines. He is the previous owner of a successful cleaning and restoration firm. He also works as a trainer and consultant for business owners, managers, and front-line technicians. He can be reached at [email protected].

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