In this episode, we sit down with Alan Hartin, the founder who defied the traditional "boss" archetype. Alan grew up on the north coast of Northern Ireland during the "Troubles," a period of intense religious and political conflict that shaped his perspective on life and ambition. Driven by a desire to see more of the world, he left his insular hometown to forge his own path in England.
Despite not being a coder himself, Alan built a 22-person software agency from the ground up. He shares how his "secret weapon" simply being a good person helped him lead a team of experts and create a product he didn't fully understand.
Now, Alan spends his days cycling through the Himalayas and avoiding lions in Kenya. Tune in to learn how to build a business that serves your life, rather than consumes it.

Connect with Arun:
Instagram: @sachdegram
LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/arunsachdevaca/
Website: https://www.sachdevs-ca.com/

Podcast produced by MicMoguls.com

In this episode, Arun Sachdev sits down with entrepreneur and gym owner Amar Takhar to unpack the story of how discipline, obsession, and deep spiritual focus shaped his path from a family-run electronics business to national business success and personal fulfillment.

Amar shares how watching his father sell TVs gave him an early lesson in sales psychology, why chasing money never worked for him, and how his unshakable work ethic led him to outgrow and exit a 700-vehicle hire company. Now the co-owner of one of the UK’s most respected independent gyms, he explains how building a business culture rooted in resilience and service can transform lives—including your own.

If you’re building a business, juggling family and ambition, or struggling to stay grounded in a success-driven world, this episode offers real lessons in mindset, identity, and sustainable drive.

What You’ll Learn in This Episode:

• Why chasing money never creates lasting fulfillment
• How Amar exited a vehicle hire company with nearly 700 vehicles
• The unspoken cost of building a business with family
• What it takes to build a gym brand people travel 100+ miles to visit
• The difference between motivation and discipline (and why it matters)
• Amar’s unconventional method for staying grounded after success
• How spirituality powers his business and personal decisions
• Why obsession, routine, and work ethic still beat talent

Key Moments to Check Out:

[00:11:00] Discipline from childhood to business

[00:20:00] “I wake up at 3 a.m. to outwork people still asleep”

[00:28:00] Scaling a van hire company from zero to 700+ vehicles

[00:37:00] Navigating business conflict with your own family

[00:45:00] Buying into a failing gym and rebuilding from scratch

[00:59:00] What success means after the money comes

[01:12:00] Why Amar puts holes in his socks to stay grounded

[01:16:00] How spirituality shapes his decisions and parenting

Connect with Amar Takhar:

Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/amarindertakhar/

Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/apollogym.coventry/?hl=en

Like what you heard?

Please rate, review, and follow the show — and share it with someone building a business, chasing clarity, or looking for more meaning in their work.

Connect with Arun:
Instagram: @sachdegram
LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/arunsachdevaca/
Website: https://www.sachdevs-ca.com/

Podcast produced by MicMoguls.com

In this episode, Arun Sachdev sits down with entrepreneur and gym owner Amar Takhar to unpack the story of how discipline, obsession, and deep spiritual focus shaped his path from a family-run electronics business to national business success and personal fulfillment.

Amar shares how watching his father sell TVs gave him an early lesson in sales psychology, why chasing money never worked for him, and how his unshakable work ethic led him to outgrow and exit a 700-vehicle hire company. Now the co-owner of one of the UK’s most respected independent gyms, he explains how building a business culture rooted in resilience and service can transform lives—including your own.

If you’re building a business, juggling family and ambition, or struggling to stay grounded in a success-driven world, this episode offers real lessons in mindset, identity, and sustainable drive.

What You’ll Learn in This Episode:

• Why chasing money never creates lasting fulfillment
• How Amar exited a vehicle hire company with nearly 700 vehicles
• The unspoken cost of building a business with family
• What it takes to build a gym brand people travel 100+ miles to visit
• The difference between motivation and discipline (and why it matters)
• Amar’s unconventional method for staying grounded after success
• How spirituality powers his business and personal decisions
• Why obsession, routine, and work ethic still beat talent

Key Moments to Check Out:

[00:11:00] Discipline from childhood to business

[00:20:00] “I wake up at 3 a.m. to outwork people still asleep”

[00:28:00] Scaling a van hire company from zero to 700+ vehicles

[00:37:00] Navigating business conflict with your own family

[00:45:00] Buying into a failing gym and rebuilding from scratch

[00:59:00] What success means after the money comes

[01:12:00] Why Amar puts holes in his socks to stay grounded

[01:16:00] How spirituality shapes his decisions and parenting

Connect with Amar Takhar:

Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/amarindertakhar/

Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/apollogym.coventry/?hl=en

Like what you heard?

Please rate, review, and follow the show — and share it with someone building a business, chasing clarity, or looking for more meaning in their work.

Connect with Arun:
Instagram: @sachdegram
LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/arunsachdevaca/
Website: https://www.sachdevs-ca.com/

Podcast produced by MicMoguls.com