Pavan Patel (PTR National Tester)’s Post

This weekend's tennis tournament got me thinking about the parallels between sales and sportsmanship. Tennis values and sales success share common principles crucial for winning, regardless of the competition level. Preparation and strategy, adaptability, resilience, focus and concentration, mental toughness, sportsmanship and integrity, and continuous learning and improvement are all key components of both tennis and sales. Just like developing a game plan in tennis, researching a client's needs and customizing your approach can lead to success in sales. Adjusting strategies based on conditions and opponents in tennis mirrors the need to adapt sales approaches to meet changing client needs. The drive to push through challenges in tennis is akin to the persistence needed in sales to overcome rejection and secure wins. Concentrating on every point in tennis is similar to maintaining focus on client goals, despite setbacks. Both tennis and sales demand mental strength to face tough situations, whether it's a challenging match or a difficult negotiation. Respect and honesty in tennis parallel the importance of integrity in sales, building trust and long-term relationships. Facing various opponents in tennis teaches valuable lessons in humility, respect, and the importance of challenge, reflecting the diverse and adaptive nature of sales. Both fields reward preparation, adaptability, resilience, and a commitment to continuous learning. To the next match.. #salesexcellence #enterpriseselling #capitalsales #tennis #meddevicesales #proudtobeabbott

I've been helping out with the Boys' Tennis team at Alton High as an assistant coach. Focusing on preparation and then "playing to win" during matches has helped me remember some important lessons. Tennis is funny because it is easy to get in your own way and not allow yourself to hit your best shots. We are working on knowing our strategy so that we can execute it without hesitating (habit and flow) and knowing when to really hit it hard (pace and spin). Sometimes you have nothing to lose like being down 0-40 on your own serve. Sometimes your opponent has upped their game and you need to respond. Sometimes you just need a small win, like seeing the ball land exactly where you wanted or executing your approach strategy with no mental mistakes. When you focus on making the right decisions in accordance with your strategy, you worry less about missed shots and more about adjustments you might need to make to have better success next time. It's a metaphor you can use everywhere: 1) establish a strategy, 2) practice hard, 3) follow the strategy dispassionately during competition, and 4) seek opportunities during your performance to absolutely shine. https://lnkd.in/gX67-9ce

🎾 Five things I've learnt from playing TENNIS for over 20 years (oh gosh, I'm old!) For the most part of my life, playing tennis has been a BIG part of it. As someone who has been playing since my teens, competing in local leagues and avidly following the ATP tour, I've come to realise that the lessons learned on the court are invaluable in both personal and professional realms. Here are the things I've learnt: 1. Embrace Failure as a Learning Opportunity 💡 In tennis, every match is a series of mini-failures and recoveries. A double fault or a missed shot can be disheartening, but each mistake offers a chance to learn and adapt. 2. Mental Toughness is Key 🧠 Matches can be long and grueling, requiring not just physical stamina but mental fortitude. The ability to stay focused, maintain composure, and keep pushing through tough moments on the court mirrors the challenges we face in our careers and beyond. 3. Persistence Pays Off 💪 Tennis is a sport of endurance. The long rallies, the five-set matches, and hours of practice all demand persistence. 4. Adaptability is Essential 🔄 Every opponent is different, every match is unique, and conditions constantly change. To succeed, a player must be adaptable, adjusting strategies on the fly. 5. The Power of a Strong Support System 🤝 No tennis player succeeds alone. To arrange a match, you need a network of players of similar level who'd be willing to play with you; to develop your skills you need a good coach (mentor). 👇 Me at Wimbledon's finals with Tanya Melamori last week 🏆 Do you also have a sport that's helped you become WHO you are today? What have you learnt from it? #Tennis #Resilience #PersonalGrowth #LifeLessons #ProfessionalDevelopment

Tennis and Sales: The Perfect Match 🎾💼 How Closing a Deal is Like Winning a Tennis Match As a passionate tennis player 🎾, I've noticed some striking similarities between the game I love and the world of sales. 🏆 Let me break it down for you: 1. Preparation is Key: Just like a tennis player practices their serve, a salesperson must know their pitch inside out. 🎯📋 2. Agility Matters: On the court, you need to be quick on your feet. In sales, you need to adapt to your client's needs and pivot when necessary. 🏃♂️💨🔄 3. Mental Toughness: Both tennis and sales require a strong mindset. Handling rejection and bouncing back is crucial. 💪🧠 What's your "match point" in sales? Share your experiences below! 👇 Let's get the conversation going and learn from each other's winning strategies! 🗣️💬 Who else is passionate about tennis and sales here? #Sales #Tennis #BusinessStrategy #ProfessionalGrowth #CareerDevelopment #SalesTips #Networking

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Corporate Tennis/Padel/Pickleball Cup 1. Sports event of businesspeople 2. Tennis/Padel/Pickleball Company Cup, organized under one idea, name, logo,and organization 3. All the matches are during weekends 4. All teams should be informed about the schedule a minimum of seven days in advance 5. Teams should have a minimum of two and a maximum of three players (two singles and one double) 6. The company can participate with one or more teams Corporate Tennis/Padel/Pickleball Cup as a five-week event with the following schedule: Group stage Week 1 - white group (four teams, the winner will qualify for the final stage) Week 2 - green group (four teams, the winner will qualify forthe final stage) Week 3 - blue group (four teams, the winner will qualify for the final stage) Week 4 - red group (four teams, the winner will qualify for the final stage) Final stage Week 5 – the winners of the group (four teams) First semi-final Second semi-final Final and a party for all participants, sponsors, and media

It’s not all sunshine and rainbows……the harsh reality of Professional Tennis. I’ve played a lot of sports in my life/stepped in the ring and had kick-boxing fights, but in my opinion tennis is by far the most difficult sport to play at a high level. Technically intricate, physically demanding, tactically complex and mentally brutal. Most “professional” tennis players actually lose money. You’re on your own, you have no salary, you pay for your own coach(most professional players can’t afford a coach), flights, accommodations, you don’t know how long you’re going to be at certain place depending on if you win/lose or what tournaments you’ll get into, you live in a state of constant uncertainty, you’re on the road 10/11 months of the year with a 4 week off-season, which is essentially a 4 week preseason block to get your body ready for the rigours of the 11 month season. The failure rate/percentage is higher than any other sport in terms of people trying to make a living from it and not. Other sports may have less “professionals”, but they probably also have less people who play and are trying to make a living from playing that sport (Golf/F1). Comment below your thoughts on this topic, if you agree/disagree?

I came to my hometown this weekend for a wedding. I was fortunate enough to reconnect with my old tennis coach. He shared there is a "new" way of teaching tennis, where you don't worry about the mechanics and intricacies of the strokes or of the game... but you focus on the vision. How are you trying to feel ? What is your end goal? Everyone has different goals. He then shared (and I agree): There is something in tennis and life where you feel more confident after repeating a pattern 5 times. So for instance, when you are a beginner and you hit 5 shots in a row in, you feel pretty good. In order to feel confident you can continuously do that, you want to ensure you hit 5 shots in, 5 more times. This reminded me of sales and the overlap between tennis (or any sport) and sales. The mental fortitude to release the anxieties of missing, not being proficient at something, and to not feel defeated takes practice. Simply, just practice. You should repeat the process, and do so... minimally 5 times and this will allow you to see the results. Once you see the results, you strive for something more. Rinse & repeat! #sales #tennis #sports #repeat

Dear #linkedin community. In January 2024, I started to build a tennis community on the platform, #skool To develop further training/resources, I need to further niche down into the world of tennis. If anyone has thoughts on what they see is missing in club tennis, junior tennis, coach development, coach business development or tennis instruction, I’d appreciate any feedback. My experience spans oncourt coaching and junior club success to leading a team of coaches, building and advising others on small business to creating your brand and writing good copy. Tennis coaching and clubs are already a niche area so to niche even further down I am trying to think from a global perspective. Is it the community clubs/local governement ? The private commercial tennis start up’s ? The coaches/teachers? The players ? The parents? The players becoming coaches ? Narrowing down that niche 🎾🙏✔️ #tennis #tenniscoach #tennisbusiness

I became sad after winning my first state championship... It was the year 1999. After a few years in competitive table tennis and a few more training casually, I had finally cracked the top 2 in the state rankings. In one of the most important tournaments on the calendar (double points), I breezed through all the initial rounds with relative ease. I was now up against a formidable adversary in the final. I had had close matches with him in the past and had never won against him. He had been a better player than me. However, I was closing the gap on him by training hard all year round, improving my technique and physical fitness with the help of a professional coach. I had nothing to lose, so I was going to play without fear. And that's what I did. When you are the underdog and you play without fear, amazing things happen. What I thought was going to be a potential tough loss, ended up being a straight sets win for me. My first win in a state championship in the Cadet's under-12 category. I was elated after winning the championship point after years of rigorous toil on the competitive circuit. But just as I shook the hand of my opponent, I got a rude shock. The dad of my rival told me that he was unwell and had ran up a fever, hence he lost. I was shook. What was meant to be a happy and joyous moment for me turned out to be quite sad. I immediately questioned if I was good enough to deserve the win since I've always been unsure of myself. I didn't celebrate the win and just thought of it as a rite of passage. Years later as I followed the career of my rival-turned-friend, I realised he was quite ordinary as he barely ever improved on any of his previous performances. In essence, I'd have won regardless of whether my rival/friend had a fever on the day of the final. What I learned through this experience quite early on in my life is: 1. People will take credit away from you, but don't let it take away your joy. 2. Let time take its course - it was what would happen anyway. 3. Control the controllables: put in the work! P.S: Photo from another championship with another rival-turned-friend. #stories #sport #growth #tabletennis