The Courage to Quit and Start Fresh | Harsh Priyadarshi | TEDxDTSS College of Law

Business Pivot & Growth - The founder transitioned from medicine to digital marketing, then entrepreneurship, founding skin and health business accelerators [1] - Initial success involved helping a plastic surgeon grow his practice by 3x in 6 months through digital marketing [4] - The business scaled rapidly, reaching 28 clients on retainer within a year and over 100 clients with 68+ remote team members a year later [5] - The company shifted from an agency model to a consulting program, "Specialist Authority Framework," for specialist doctors [14][15] Challenges & Solutions - The founder faced internal conflict and societal pressure after quitting medical school [7][8] - Scaling in Bangalore presented challenges due to high talent costs, leading to the shift to a consulting model [12][13] - The consulting program aimed to help doctors build in-house teams and marketing systems, reducing reliance on external agencies [15] Impact & Mission - The consulting program led to significant growth for clinics, with some experiencing 5x, 7x, or even 15x growth in one year [16] - The company's mission is to help 10,000+ specialist doctors achieve scalable systems by 2030 [23] - The focus shifted from just revenue to providing doctors with freedom from stress and anxiety [17][18][19] Key Takeaways - Sometimes quitting a seemingly secure path can lead to greater opportunities and impact [24] - Real opportunities lie in unexpected places, people, and cities [21] - Listening to one's heart and pursuing a different path can lead to a more fulfilling and impactful career [22]