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Case 4:
From Employee in His Own Business to True Entrepreneur
Background
A press tool manufacturer, after running his business for over 13 years, realized he was stuck in a loop. Despite reaching a turnover of ₹6 crore, he felt more like an employee in his own company rather than its owner. Long hours, operational firefighting, and being involved in every small decision left him with neither freedom nor the joy of entrepreneurship.
Challenge
Like many SME owners, he had started his business with the dream of financial independence and personal freedom. But as the company grew, his time got consumed in day-to-day operations. The business was running him, not the other way around. His family time was shrinking, his team was demotivated, and growth had plateaued
Our Intervention:
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He attended our Entrepreneurship Transformation Training Program designed specifically for SME entrepreneurs. During the sessions, he learned a critical lesson:
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Identify where your time is going.
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Ask: Is this the role of an entrepreneur?
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Delegate operational activities.
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Focus only on what drives growth and strategy.
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We helped him understand the clear difference between working as an employee and leading as an entrepreneur. He was guided to re-allocate responsibilities, empower his team, and dedicate his time to innovation, customer relations, and business strategy.
The Result
The transformation was remarkable. Within just 11 months, his company’s turnover grew from ₹6 crore to ₹13 crore. But the real victory went beyond numbers:
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He finally found time for himself and his family.
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His team became more engaged and happier, as they were trusted with responsibility.
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He declared that for the first time in 13 years, he truly felt like the owner of his business and not just an overworked employee.
Key Insight
This is not just their stories—it’s the story of almost every SME owner. Most start their businesses seeking freedom and financial growth, but end up trapped, enjoying neither. With the right mindset shift and structured approach, business owners can reclaim their role as entrepreneurs, scale their businesses, and rediscover the very purpose they once started for.