Welcome to Tales of A Parentpreneur, a podcast that tells the stories of ordinary people doing extraordinary things. So why “Tales of a Parentreprenuer”? Well during the ups and downs of running my own business over the last 15 years, I’ve managed to do the thing that seems alien. Build a 7 figure business without getting divorced and without my kids hating me. On this episode we have Onkar Singh Purewal, who talks about how he juggles being a father of 4 (including triplets!!) and a running a business. Summary In this episode, Onkar Singh Purewal shares his journey as a business owner and parent. He discusses the challenges of managing multiple businesses while raising a family and emphasizes the importance of aligning values and prioritizing family. Onkar also opens up about his experience with mental health and the need for support and understanding. He highlights the significance of systems and processes in business and the importance of being adaptable and willing to change direction. Overall, Onkar's story serves as an inspiration for entrepreneurs navigating the complexities of business and parenthood. In this part of the conversation, Onkar discusses finding a new direction in his career and the importance of thinking differently. He emphasizes the need to let go of ego and be open to new opportunities. Onkar also shares his experiences of resilience and the importance of self-belief. He highlights the value of learning from failure and the halo effect of acquiring new skills. Finally, he reflects on memorable places he has visited, including the hospital where his triplets were born and the Great Wall of China. Onkar discusses the importance of making life choices and prioritizing time with family. He shares his method of imagining oneself on their deathbed to determine which decisions will be regretted the most. Onkar also talks about his favorite books and emphasizes the importance of reading books that are relevant to one's current situation. He concludes by sharing where listeners can find him online. Takeaways Aligning values and prioritizing family is crucial for maintaining a healthy work-life balance.Mental health needs to be prioritized, and seeking support is essential.Systems and processes are vital for business success and growth.Being adaptable and willing to change direction is necessary for long-term success in business.Building a personal brand and managing multiple businesses requires careful time management and delegation. Chapters 00:00 Introduction and Background 02:01 Managing Business and Family 06:10 Building Personal Brand and Running Businesses 10:21 Balancing Responsibilities and Mental Health 16:10 Aligning Values and Prioritizing Family 23:02 Taking Care of Mental Health 26:02 Transitioning from Hotel Business 29:30 Importance of Systems and Processes 34:28 Changing Direction and Goals 36:00 Finding a New Direction 44:00 Taking Risks and Embracing Change 50:00 The Importance of Self-Belief and Resilience 57:00 Lessons from Failure and the Halo Effect 01:03:00 Installing Key Behaviors 01:08:00 Memorable Places Visited 01:09:51 Making Life Choices 01:13:43 Favorite Books 01:16:56 Choosing Relevant Books 01:18:29 Where to Find Onkar Purewal Singh VALUABLE RESOURCES https://dr-biz.co.uk/home-7258 Home of Dr Biz aka Jamie Reeves, who works with married business owners to help them get to 7 figures without getting divorced or there kids hating them. If you feel that your business and your family life are out of whack, then book on a discovery call to see where Jamie can help you. https://links.usegoldstar.com/widget/bookings/jamie You can also get deeper analysis about the podcast at our free Facebook group, Friends of the Show. To find out more on Onkar then please check out his website. About the host, Dr Biz aka Jamie Reeves Jamie is a dad of 3 from Wigan. I've been an entertainer for 31 years and involved in the wedding industry for the past 15 years. Professionally, I'm head waiter at The Best Singing Waiters, creator of Dr Biz, qualified level 4 Transformation Coach with the International authority for Professional coaching and Mentoring and a singer songwriter with over 100K streams on Spotify and millions of views across my other socials, with my version of Tennessee Whiskey amassing over 3 million views alone. You can find more from the singer/songwriter Jamie Reeves by clicking here
