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Most young entrepreneurs think success comes from starting big or having all the resources. But what if it really starts with curiosity, hands-on learning, and adapting fast?
In this episode of Restless with Ayush Shukla, Jimmy Mistry takes us through his journey from running a small pest control business at 19 to building Della Hotels, importing Italian furniture, and creating India’s most iconic experiential resorts. He shares how learning on the go, mastering new trades, and being fearless in unfamiliar environments can turn small beginnings into transformative ventures.
This isn’t just a business story it’s a masterclass in mindset, adaptability, and building impact from scratch. Watch the full episode to see how a young entrepreneur can start small, learn relentlessly, and scale big.
Stay till the end. The smartest insight might come when you least expect it.
What’s Inside This Podcast :
00:00 – The most raw, unfiltered intro you’ll hear about starting from scratch
01:24 – How Doola helps creators and founders manage taxes, LLCs, and bookkeeping without losing sleep
02:30 – Logo animation – take a deep breath, the story’s just getting real
02:34 – How a mediocre engineering college pushed him to drop out and chase real-world experience
09:10 – Selling a racing bike → turning that cash into a zero-capital pest control business
15:50 – First sales hacks: cold-calling, word of mouth, and landing the first big clients
23:10 – From cleaning flats to Bombay House – how mindset unlocked contracts worth crores
32:45 – The secret sauce of saying YES before knowing HOW—and why it scales faster than skills alone
36:10 – “Kar Lenge” attitude: why saying YES (before knowing how) is the ultimate growth engine
40:20 – Why common sense beats any MBA playbook when scaling early ventures
49:00 – The underrated founder superpower: blending into any environment, from rickshaw walas to boardrooms
55:20 – From cold-faxing Italy → creating India’s first official luxury furniture play
01:00:00 – How hands-on learning in Italy gave him the confidence to lead manufacturing from day one
01:00:20 – The government policy shock that forced a pivot to manufacturing—and why pivots often build empires
01:00:37 – Outro – the real takeaway for young entrepreneurs: chase momentum, not perfection
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There are millions of people who want to build something of their own but are helpless and don’t know where to start. This is why we decided to document the journey of the globe's top 1%, through RESTLESS. On RESTLESS, Ayush Shukla will host the globe’s greatest success stories and document their secrets to success so that YOU don’t ever have to feel helpless.
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About Ayush Shukla
Ayush Shukla is the founder of Finnet Media, an influencer marketing and talent management agency that manages most of the country's top influencers and is an entrepreneur at heart. He has worked with 250+ creators and 100+ brands including Amazon, CRED, StockGro, IND Money, Slice, etc. Besides this, Ayush is also an Angel investor interested in sectors like FMCG, Fintech, Creator economy etc.
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