NSME Workshop - October 14, 2025

"Seven entrepreneurial traits necessary to “supercharge” your business profitability" by Anup Gupta, Founder of AG Consulting

Anup Gupta shares his story of how he emigrated to the US as a graduate student at 21, started his first full-time job at 23, lost that job at 28, and commenced his entrepreneurial journey that year. Overcoming countless challenges and three recessions, he achieved his business and personal goals at 49 and exited his business on his own terms.

 Here are seven points to ponder that had a tremendous effect on his success:

Focus on the bottom line?

Being relentless in your pursuit?

Why you?

Quality versus quantity?

Take the tougher route?

What are you hungry for?

Do you have a formidable support system?

Bio: Anup Gupta is a speaker, author, and consultant passionate about coaching small business owners serious about growing their businesses with a focus on the bottom line. His work has been published in several local, regional, and national publications. Before starting his consulting business, he exited his print, marketing, and graphic design firm in 2022, which he had founded and operated for over 25 years. Along with running his consulting business, he also volunteers at S.C.O.R.E, where he mentors fellow entrepreneurs. A proud father of two, Anup enjoys reading, gardening, singing, and being the best help he can be to his wife in the kitchen.