Sunil Vashisht's journey began with humble beginnings, taking on odd jobs to support his education. Facing numerous setbacks, including job losses and a failed food stall, his determination led him to establish a successful cake business. Today, his company boasts 15 outlets and a multi-crore turnover.
Sunil Vashisht's challenging journey began at the age of 15, right after completing his class 12. He started with small part-time jobs, including selling batteries in farmhouses and working as a salesman in saree showrooms. At one point, he resolved to start a tea stall rather than continue in a job. This decision led him to launch his own business. Today, he is the owner of a company worth crores, with 15 outlets across the country.
Background
Sunil Vashisht was born in Chirag Delhi, into a modest, financially average family. He attended a government school for his education. After passing his class 10, Sunil eagerly approached his parents, expecting praise or perhaps a gift. However, what he received instead was a piece of advice from his father that would become a pivotal moment in his life.
Sunil's father firmly told him that if he wanted to continue his education or pursue his hobbies, he would have to earn the money himself. Initially, Sunil was taken aback by this, but he soon saw it as a challenge. He began searching for a part-time job, though it wasn't easy to find work at such a young age.
Menial jobs
Everywhere Sunil went to seek work, he was turned away due to his young age. On a friend's suggestion, he interviewed at a milk company and landed a job delivering milk for Rs 200 a month. After that, he worked as a salesman in a saree showroom, did battery work in farmhouses, and took on various other small part-time jobs.
Education
While working, Sunil completed his class 12 and enrolled in college. However, as his expenses grew, he had to take on another part-time job. Eventually, he began working full-time at a courier company. This demanding job forced him to abandon his BA studies in his second year, as he couldn't manage both work and academics simultaneously.
Working at Domino's
After two years at the courier company, Sunil realized there were no prospects for promotion or salary increases, so he joined Domino's Pizza. Through hard work and dedication, he was promoted to Assistant Manager within just two years. However, life took another unexpected turn when his wife needed to be hospitalized during her pregnancy. When his senior at the company refused to grant him leave, Sunil handed over his duties to a junior and took his wife to the hospital. As a result, he had to leave his job the very next day.
Losing the job
The day Sunil left his job, he made a firm decision that he would never work for anyone else again, no matter the circumstances. He then set up his own food stall in front of Jawaharlal Nehru University. The stall quickly gained popularity, but after about one and a half to two months, it was demolished by the MCD following a complaint.
Perseverance
Even after his food stall was shut down, Sunil didn't lose hope. He decided to open a cake shop. Although the shop struggled initially, and friends often suggested he close it down, Sunil never allowed his determination to waver. He remained steadfast in his passion.
First major order from HCL
To promote his shop, Sunil would distribute visiting cards outside call centres. One day, a woman placed a cake order from his shop. The next day, he received a call for a bulk order and was invited to sign an agreement. When Sunil arrived at the location, he was astonished to learn that the order was from HCL, and it was the same woman who had ordered a cake from his shop just the day before.
The woman who had initially ordered a cake from Sunil's shop later gave his company a large order to supply birthday cakes for all HCL employees. This order marked a turning point for Sunil's business, opening doors to other major companies. As his reputation grew, Sunil expanded his business, opening multiple outlets. Today, his company, Flying Cakes, has 15 outlets, and the annual turnover is in crores. Sunil believes that with genuine drive and passion, anyone can achieve their dreams.
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