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.

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