Vishal Patil

If you’re ever walking down Ganesh Marg in Hindwadi, you’ll find my place at 1411/A, right near the Ganesh temple. I’m Vishal Patil, and I’ve been here in Belgaum for a long time. This spot has been in my family’s orbit for a while, and it’s where I decided to set up my own thing. The bells from the temple are a constant sound throughout the day, which is actually quite nice once you get used to it. My office isn't anything fancy. It’s got white-washed walls, a sturdy wooden desk, and a couple of ceiling fans that keep the air moving during the hot afternoons. I don't go in for corporate talk or big promises. I just tell people what I can do and then I do it. Most of my day is spent on the phone or working through tasks on my desk. I have one assistant who helps with the typing and the filing because I’m not great with the organizing part. We’re just a small local business trying to make a living and help out our neighbors. Sometimes the rain here in Belgaum gets really heavy and we have to close the shutters, but otherwise, we’re here six days a week. It’s a simple life and a simple business. We don't need much more than that. People know where to find us if they need anything, and they know we’ll give them a straight answer without trying to sell them something they don't need.