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/