The Evolution of an Entrepreneur Making it up as you go with Amrit Dhaliwal

Episode Overview (EP 225)

Struggling to find real success while juggling work and a personal life? In this uplifting episode of Engineer Your Success, Dr. James Bryant speaks with Amrit Dhaliwal, a driven entrepreneur who mastered the art of ‘making it up as he goes’—and still built and sold multiple businesses across diverse industries. Hear how Amrit transformed setbacks into million-pound wins, redesigned home care in the UK, and learned the keys to integrating life, family, and fierce ambition. Perfect for business owners, engineering leaders, and anyone searching for success and fulfillment.

He shares his evolution from deli owner to UK franchise leader, revealing actionable success strategies for entrepreneurs, business owners, and engineering leaders. Learn about work-life integration, building winning teams, leadership techniques, cash flow management, redefining home care, balancing priorities, and creating a meaningful business while living a fulfilled personal life. Engineer Your Success helps you thrive in every aspect.

🧭 What You’ll Learn

• Building businesses without waiting for perfect clarity
• Learning through action instead of overplanning
• Reframing challenges into actions, delegation, or deferral
• How open loops create unnecessary mental load
• Why not everything that feels heavy is a “problem”
• How intentional decision-making supports presence at home

🔩 Episode Highlights

00:00 – Episode context and opening reflections
01:47 – From delis to home care: Amrit’s entrepreneurial path
03:45 – Learning through action and early challenges
08:35 – Work, family, and shifting priorities
12:08 – Mentorship and surrounding yourself with the right people
18:19 – Communication lessons from marriage and leadership
31:18 – Focus, decision-making, and closing the problem loop
32:37 – Coach in Your Corner: Practical Episode Insights with Dr. James Bryant

Guest: Amrit Dhaliwal is the founder and CEO of Walfinch, a national home care franchise disrupting the UK industry. Renowned for building and selling businesses from scratch, Amrit is passionate about leadership, systematizing success, and inspiring entrepreneurs to live with purpose.

Host: Dr. James Bryant is an engineering leadership coach and entrepreneur dedicated to helping technical professionals win at work and at home. With real-world experience in business growth and executive mentorship, he delivers practical insights for intentional leadership and fulfillment.

🔗 Connect With Amrit

• LinkedIn: Amrit Dhaliwal
• Podcast: Walking with Walfinch Podcast
• YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@walfinchltd
• Instagram: @amritwolfinch

Grab Amrit’s book: “Time to Thrive, the Home Care Revolution” on Amazon (all proceeds to the Care Workers charity UK)

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🌟 Engineer Your Success — Dr. James Bryant

Success isn’t just about results—it’s about building a life shaped by your values.
Dr. James Bryant helps engineering and technical leaders create systems that bring clarity, confidence, and balance so they can win at work and at home.

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