The journey
I was born and raised in Nagpur, and growing up, I naturally believed that a stable government career would be the right path for me. My father worked in the railway sector, and my sisters were teachers, so I was surrounded by people who followed secure and respected career paths.
Following that direction, I completed my MBA in Marketing in Pune. At that stage of my life, I had a fairly conventional vision of my future. Little did I know that my journey would take me somewhere completely different—somewhere challenging, unexpected, and truly inspiring.
My professional journey really began when I joined Opulence Organisation. That was where I met Anshul Garg. His confidence, leadership, and achievements gave me a completely new perspective on what I could accomplish in my own life. Watching his journey made me believe that I, too, could aim for those heights. I set a goal for myself—to build something meaningful and reach a level of success that I could be proud of.
Then came 2020–2021, a period that changed the way the entire world worked. COVID-19 brought most field activities to a standstill, and like everyone else, I had to adapt to an entirely new reality. During this challenging period, Mr. Sai Prakash, the Vice President, introduced a Telemarketing Division within the organisation. This gave me an opportunity to learn a completely new skill.
Initially, I was hesitant about telemarketing, especially when it came to approaching personal references. It was something I had never imagined myself doing. But instead of allowing that hesitation to stop me, I decided to accept the challenge and learn. That decision became an important turning point in my journey. Wanting to improve my skills even further, I moved to Pune for a short period, where I had the opportunity to work with Amit Baid. My time with Amit Sir exposed me to new ideas, different approaches, and better ways of understanding the business.
Those experiences strengthened my determination. When I returned to Nagpur, I started telemarketing again with a completely different mindset. I was more confident, more disciplined, and more determined to make things work. Through consistent effort, hard work, and dedication, I began building strong teams and delivering results. Over time, I became one of the top performers.
Looking back, I give a lot of credit to Anshul Sir and Amit Sir for the guidance and support they provided throughout my journey. Their mentorship played an important role in helping me develop both professionally and personally. My recent promotion became one of the biggest milestones of my career. I consider it one of the best opportunities I have received in my life—not simply because of the position, but because of everything I had to learn and overcome to reach that point.
Interestingly, there was a time when I imagined myself becoming a software engineer or a journalist. Life had other plans for me. Today, I understand that sometimes the path we plan for ourselves isn't necessarily the path that brings out our true potential. My journey taught me the importance of adapting, learning, and having the courage to take opportunities even when they are outside our comfort zone.
Today, I lead my own venture, PROFICIENT.
The name itself has a special connection with me, as it naturally reflects the meaning associated with my name, Pravin, in Hindi. For me, PROFICIENT represents not just a business, but the journey, learning, and growth that brought me here. If there is one thing I sometimes wish for, it is that I had started this journey five years earlier. I often think about how much more I could have achieved by now if I had discovered this path sooner.
But I also believe that every journey has its own timing. I wouldn't be where I am today without the support of my parents, siblings, friends, mentors, and my dedicated team. Their belief in me has been one of the strongest foundations of my journey.
When I look back, I don't see a straight road. I see challenges, unexpected turns, failures, learning, people who guided me, and opportunities that pushed me beyond my comfort zone. And that is what makes my journey meaningful.
My story is a reminder to myself and to everyone around me that success doesn't always come from following the path you originally planned. Sometimes, it comes from having the courage to take a different path, adapt to the circumstances, and keep moving forward. Today, I continue to learn, lead, and build—with the same determination that brought me here.
And I believe there is still a lot more to achieve.
Built with purpose. Led with belief.
