In this episode of the Connect podcast, we chat with Chetan Ahuja, founder of ARI. Finance & Advisory, about his transition from the corporate banking world into entrepreneurship. Chetan shares the personal and professional lessons he’s learned along the way—from navigating risk and starting his own business, to becoming a solutions-based advisor focused on building trust and long-term client partnerships.

We explore how Chetan differentiates himself as a finance broker, why networking and referral relationships matter, and how understanding a wide range of loan types helps him deliver tailored finance solutions. If you're building a business in the finance space or simply want real-world insight into what makes great client relationships, this episode is for you.

What You'll Learn:

• How Chetan made the leap from banking to business ownership
• Why trust and genuine relationships drive client success
• The value of being a solutions-driven finance professional
• Advice for new and aspiring entrepreneurs