”The Thing With This One Is” is our podcast where we have always endeavored to talk to leaders who are not just driving corporate performance but are fundamentally reshaping operational strategies and testing the bounds of personal resilience. In Episode 10, host Ram Deshpande sits down with Vishal Makhija, the CEO of C Prompt Solutions. Vishal’s journey is a profound masterclass in grit, balancing high-stakes business navigation with intense personal turning points. From an international corporate career across different countries and building two entrepreneurial ventures from scratch, to surviving a heart attack at age 40 and navigating the complex yet rewarding world of raising his autistic son, Zayan; Vishal opens up about the core mindsets required to bounce back stronger when life forces an immediate pivot.On the business front, Vishal brings out the calculator to dissect corporate asset management. If your company is still buying laptops outright, you are dealing with unnecessary productivity drops and massive capital expenditure. Vishal models a real-world scenario live on the podcast, mapping the exact math behind ”Lease vs. Buy” to show how strategic IT equipment leasing alters your bottom line. We bust common procurement myths in India and share sharp, eye-opening anecdotes about how corporate India manages its technology on the ground.📌 What we cover in this episode:0:00 Sneak Peek and Intro01:48 Journey of Vishal Makhija: From Global Executive to CEO of C Prompt Solutions08:00 Wake-up call: Surviving a heart attack at 40 and emerging stronger10:02 The CEO Playbook: 4 Rules for Sustainable Success 11:40 Why ”ignoring people” became a mental health strategy (sub part – but catchy – can be excluded if needed)15:49 Parenting a specially abled child: Lessons in empathy and patience19:55 How to enable your team – measuring success, showing a growth path and empowering them24:01 Inside the CEO role and how it changes your perspective29:30 25 years of legacy: Wisdom and values from the founders of C Prompt Solutions 33:37 Working Session: Why your business should never buy ”B2C” laptops40:27 CAPEX to OPEX: How leasing optimizes your company’s cash flow47:54 A real breakdown of 23% savings through hardware leasing with detailed calculations56:49 The AI impact: Why RAM prices have doubled this year1:05:35 Why C Prompt Solutions' niche sets it apart in the industry1:11:39 Scaling 5X: IPO plans and the move into B2C rentals1:13:52 Outro🔗 Connect with our Guest & Host:• Website: https://www.cpromptsolutions.inYou can get a free quote or connect with a C Prompt Solutions representative via the website. Please do mention the podcast when you approach them. Thank you. You can also directly get in touch with Vishal Makhija via LinkedIn.• Vishal Makhija on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/vishal-makhija-66898751/Connect with Ram Deshpande for any help with IT procurement or any other topic• Ram Deshpande on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/ram-deshpande-ramd316/• Ram Deshpande on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/ramd316/• Subscribe to the channel: www.youtube.com/@ramd316If you find value in these long-form conversations balancing deep business metrics with human empathy, please like, share, and subscribe!#TheThingWithThisOneIs #TTWTOI #ITLeasing #AssetManagement ##ProcurementStrategy #Laptop #laptoprental #Entrepreneurship #Resilience #CPromptSolutions #corporateindia #informationtechnology