Listen "SaaS Dads E/8–12: From 6-Figure Consulting to SaaS Founder Dad: The Leap That Changed Everything"
Episode Synopsis
What kind of madness makes a father of two walk away from a cushy government job — to build a SaaS startup from zero, with zero safety net?
In this brutally honest episode of SaaS Dads, Kartik exposes the real price of chasing freedom while raising a family. No investors. No backup. Just a bold leap into launching a SaaS inside the HighLevel ecosystem — diapers on one hand, and a business to build on the other.
You’ll discover:
👉 The gut-punch moment that made Kartik say: “I’m done with corporate.”
👉 How he built a team that closed 6 clients — while he was on holiday
👉 The truth about time, tax, and tension no SaaS course prepares you for
👉 Why being a dad makes you ruthlessly focused in business
⏱️ Timestamps:
1:30 – The leap: Leaving a 6-figure job with 2 kids
4:00 – Family first: Why support matters more than funding
7:00 – Corporate fatigue & chasing meaning
10:15 – Real talk: Managing dad life & 14-hour days
13:00 – HighLevel community impact & early wins
18:00 – Building a remote team that performs
21:00 – What kids teach you about leadership
26:00 – From “What do you do?” to “This is real.”
30:00 – The reality of work-life “blend”
35:00 – Simplifying the offer & staying sane
41:00 – The myth of instant SaaS success
47:00 – What drives Kartik: Legacy, family & freedom
If you’re stuck juggling family, burnout, and a business that feels like it’s draining the life out of you — this is your wake-up call.
No fluff. Just the blueprint for building real freedom — with your kids watching.
👉 This is where it starts. Join our community:
👉 Facebook group
👉 myCRMSIM Community
🔗 Explore more:
👉 https://acquireone.ai/
👉 https://mycrmsim.com/
In this brutally honest episode of SaaS Dads, Kartik exposes the real price of chasing freedom while raising a family. No investors. No backup. Just a bold leap into launching a SaaS inside the HighLevel ecosystem — diapers on one hand, and a business to build on the other.
You’ll discover:
👉 The gut-punch moment that made Kartik say: “I’m done with corporate.”
👉 How he built a team that closed 6 clients — while he was on holiday
👉 The truth about time, tax, and tension no SaaS course prepares you for
👉 Why being a dad makes you ruthlessly focused in business
⏱️ Timestamps:
1:30 – The leap: Leaving a 6-figure job with 2 kids
4:00 – Family first: Why support matters more than funding
7:00 – Corporate fatigue & chasing meaning
10:15 – Real talk: Managing dad life & 14-hour days
13:00 – HighLevel community impact & early wins
18:00 – Building a remote team that performs
21:00 – What kids teach you about leadership
26:00 – From “What do you do?” to “This is real.”
30:00 – The reality of work-life “blend”
35:00 – Simplifying the offer & staying sane
41:00 – The myth of instant SaaS success
47:00 – What drives Kartik: Legacy, family & freedom
If you’re stuck juggling family, burnout, and a business that feels like it’s draining the life out of you — this is your wake-up call.
No fluff. Just the blueprint for building real freedom — with your kids watching.
👉 This is where it starts. Join our community:
👉 Facebook group
👉 myCRMSIM Community
🔗 Explore more:
👉 https://acquireone.ai/
👉 https://mycrmsim.com/
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