Shubham Kalra — My Hustle
From dorm room brainstorms to decked-out boardrooms — this one’s personal. A deep dive into my journey of building agencies, balancing chaos, facing burnouts, and branding everything in sight. No fluff. Just real talk from the trenches.
From Passion to Paychecks
It started with curiosity — turned into late nights, skipped weekends, and a fire that wouldn’t quit. I didn’t build one agency. I built a tribe. Multiple brands. One obsession: solving problems with creativity and clarity.
Burnout Is Brutal
Let’s not glamorize the hustle. There were days it felt like running on fumes. But hitting the wall taught me the value of systems, rest, and people who have your back. That’s where the real growth kicked in.
“Fall seven times, stand up eight.”
— Japanese Proverb
Branding Beyond Buzzwords
For me, branding isn’t just logos or decks — it’s belief systems. It's about making noise that means something. Whether it’s a condom startup or a stationery brand, I chase the why before the wow.
The Takeaway
The hustle never really stops — but it evolves. What matters is staying true, staying sharp, and building things that outlast trends. Legacy over likes. Impact over impressions.
3 Comments
Farhan Firoz
Feb 28, 2025 at 9:17 amThis hit home. Feels honest and inspiring — more of this, please.
Anne Marie
Feb 28, 2025 at 10:01 amThank you for keeping it raw. Hustle isn’t just work, it’s mindset. Well written.
Justin Case
Feb 28, 2025 at 11:18 amPowerful perspective. Loved the branding lens you bring into the journey.