The Interesting Case of Prakash and Sunil


Amar Pandit
A respected entrepreneur with 25+ years of Experience, Amar Pandit is the Founder of several companies that are making a Happy difference in the lives of people. He is currently the Founder of Happyness Factory, a world-class online investment & goal-based financial planning platform through which he aims to help every Indian family save and invest wisely. He is very passionate about spreading financial literacy and is the author of 4 bestselling books (+ 2 more to release in 2020), 8 Sketch Books, Board Game and 700 + columns.

June 10, 2025 | 5 Minute Read
A few years ago, I met two friends—Prakash and Sunil.
Both were seasoned Mutual Fund Distributors.
Both had built good businesses.
Both had earned the trust of clients over decades.
Prakash was at Rs. 190 Crore in AUM. Sunil was at Rs. 170 Crore.
They were similar in age. Similar in approach. Similar in intent.
But today, Prakash is at Rs. 400 Crore.
Sunil is at Rs. 190 Crore.
So what changed?
It wasn’t talent.
It wasn’t capability.
It wasn’t even opportunity.
It was a decision.
When Prakash and Sunil first spoke with us, they had the same doubts. The same concerns.
“Will this work for my clients?”
“Will I lose control?”
“What will people say?”
“Should I wait and watch?”
But Prakash decided to act.
He chose growth over comfort.
He chose to learn, evolve, and collaborate.
He understood that building a great business requires more than just adding AUM.
It needs process. It needs tech. It needs client experience.
But more importantly, it needs courage.
He trusted the platform. He trusted the process. He trusted the partnership.
And that trust is now visible—in the numbers, in his team, in the smiles of his clients.
Today, Prakash has more than doubled his business.
He has a thriving SIP book.
He has onboarded more HNI clients in the last 12 months than he did in the previous 5 years.
He’s not working harder. He’s working smarter.
Because he chose to focus on what he does best—building relationships and delivering advice.
The rest—onboarding, compliance, technology, operations, research—is all taken care of.
He’s built scale with peace of mind.
And Sunil?
He’s still at Rs. 190 Crore.
He’s still doing the same things.
Still struggling with back-office issues.
Still wondering what tech to use.
Still thinking.
He’s not failing.
But he’s not growing either.
He’s stuck in the middle.
That place where you’re not sure if you should leap or hold back.
Where you see others move ahead—but you convince yourself that you’re okay.
But deep down, you know something’s off.
You know you could be doing more.
You know the world is changing.
You know the questions are getting harder.
You know your clients expect better.
And yet…you wait.
Because taking the leap feels risky.
But here’s the truth:
The real risk is in waiting.
Because while you’re thinking, others are acting.
While you’re wondering, others are executing.
While you’re holding on, others are letting go—and building something better.
Prakash didn’t just double his AUM.
He doubled his confidence.
He multiplied his impact.
He secured his future.
And he did it without giving up his identity, his brand, or his relationships.
He just brought in the right partner.
That’s all it took.
A decision.
A decision to not stay stuck.
A decision to not go it alone.
A decision to invest in his own future.
And that’s what I want every Sunil to hear.
You don’t have to burn out to grow.
You don’t have to compromise your values to scale.
You don’t have to do everything yourself.
You just have to choose.
You just have to say yes—to change, to clarity, to collaboration.
Because the future is not going to wait.
And relevance is not permanent.
If you’re not evolving, you’re declining.
There’s no neutral gear in this profession anymore.
Clients are smarter.
Markets are noisier.
Expectations are rising.
And if you don’t rise with them, someone else will.
That’s what Sunil is realizing now.
That doing nothing is also a decision.
That stability without strategy is an illusion.
That good intentions without action don’t lead to growth.
And here’s the thing—it’s not too late.
He can still act.
He can still pivot.
He can still catch up.
But the longer he waits, the harder it gets.
Because trust once lost is hard to rebuild.
And momentum once missed is hard to recreate.
So if you’re reading this and you relate to Sunil…
If you’ve built something meaningful…
If you’ve served clients with care…
If you’ve created value for years…
But now feel stuck…
Don’t ignore the signs.
Don’t let fear hold you back.
You’ve come too far to stay where you are.
The next chapter of your story needs new energy, new tools, and a new way of working.
You don’t have to do it alone.
We’re here to help.
Just like we helped Prakash.
We’ll bring the platform.
We’ll bring the process, and client experience.
You bring your passion and purpose.
Together, we’ll build something that lasts.
Something that grows with your clients.
Something that protects your legacy.
So don’t just think about it.
Act.
Because the difference between Rs. 190 Crore and Rs. 400 Crore wasn’t strategy.
It was a choice.
And your choice starts now.
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