Shame is that uncomfortable feeling that tells us we are somehow not good enough. It is different from guilt, which is about what we did. Shame attacks who we think we are. It shows up when we believe we have failed, disappointed others, or simply not matched the invisible standards set by society. Sometimes it […]
We live in a world that is soaked in knowledge. Everywhere you turn there is another book, a video, another “life-changing” podcast. LinkedIn is bursting with thought leadership. YouTube offers everything from strategy lessons to how to peel a banana using quantum physics. And yet most of us are stuck. It is not that we […]
Have you ever stared at a brilliant plan, only to watch it unravel faster than a cheap jumper in a tumble dryer? You’re not alone. Turns out, the line between defect and perfect is thinner than we think ; just one tiny prefix, in fact. Both words come from the Latin ‘facere’, which means to […]
Every now and then, amidst a flurry of posts, conversations, and musings, I pause and wonder; who is actually listening? We live in a world of digital amphitheatres. Thoughts are shared, reels are posted, opinions are floated. Some echo, some disappear into the ether and while we may not always admit it, there’s often an […]
Fluffy basmati rice, steam rising; a little dal pooling at the edges. Maybe a bit of pickle for the brave. That perfect bite, balanced, warm, slightly messy, lovingly scooped with a Spoon; Not stabbed with a Fork; Not chased around like you’re playing tag with your dinner. That was my childhood in India. Rice and […]
“Excellence” has been through a lot. It’s been framed in gold, stuck on office walls, and repeated so often it’s lost all meaning. If Excellence had feelings, it would probably be standing with folded hands and begging for a break 🙏. So I tried something different. Instead of treating it like a mystery, I treated […]
In the high-stakes world of sales, it’s easy to fall into the trap of believing that a silver tongue and a knack for persuasion are all you need to succeed. However, relying solely on the “gift of gab” is a shortsighted approach. To truly excel and create sustainable success, sales professionals must adopt a structured framework. This method not only enhances efficiency but also places a crucial emphasis on understanding the customer. Here’s why a structured sales framework is indispensable and why simply talking is not enough…..
The morning is beautiful, a fantastic sales opportunity in mind,
Yet, I long for the freedom that I’m struggling to find,
My passion ignites at the thought of the deal,
But admin tasks bind me, a frustrating ordeal.
Forms and processes, they clutter my day,
When all I desire is to chase leads and get a Yay,
Endless paperwork, procedures to learn,
While my spirit for selling begins to yearn …….. (Contd…. in post)
My daily Morning Tea ritual now most days I am in the UK, is to enjoy my cup of tea in a supermarket store cafe while in the beautiful and amazing company of Shoppers who are getting the hum drum of the store started. As I watch them, their beauty comes across in many forms:
Hello everyone, I am Ankur Shiv Bhandari and welcome to this first blog of Route to Shopper®. Let me start by saying that this is NOT for everyone. If you are a sales professional or part of an organisation supporting sales efforts or an entrepreneur with a sales agenda, we will get along well. As […]