Our founder’s journey
RUPESH DHARMIK
From teacher to digital PR entrepreneur.
Rupesh Dharmik began his career in a classroom. Today he leads Brandmaker RD, the digital PR and marketing company he founded in Surat in 2016.
The journey
FROM THE CLASSROOM TO THE NEWSROOM.
Life sometimes takes an unexpected turn. For Rupesh, it led from teaching to building a company that helps other businesses be seen.
01Roots
Maharashtra to Surat
Rupesh comes from Maharashtra. He moved to Surat, Gujarat, with the ambition of making his mark in the professional world.
02First career
The classroom
He started out as a teacher, shaping young minds and earning a reputation as a skilled and well-loved educator.
03Turning point
A new direction
While teaching, he grew interested in digital PR and marketing. He saw how much the digital world was reshaping business, and an opportunity to make a real difference.
042016
Brandmaker RD begins
He took a leap of faith and founded Brandmaker RD, to help businesses strengthen their online presence, their visibility and their reputation.
05Today
Leading the agency
Brandmaker RD works with businesses of all sizes across India and abroad. Rupesh is invited to speak at industry events and conferences, sharing what he has learned along the way.
What drives him
SEVEN HABITS BEHIND THE GROWTH.
The same principles Rupesh works by are the ones Brandmaker RD brings to every client.
Strong work ethic
Years as a teacher built discipline, dedication and attention to detail. He leads by example and expects the same care in every piece of work.
Passion and innovation
He keeps up with new trends, technologies and strategies, and looks for original answers rather than standard ones.
Clients come first
He takes the time to understand each client’s goals, challenges and ambitions, then builds a strategy around them.
Team building and leadership
He has built a positive, collaborative team where people are encouraged to learn, grow and contribute their own strengths.
Adaptability and resilience
Algorithms, consumer behaviour and technology keep changing. He stays agile and keeps refining the approach.
Focus on results
Decisions are led by data. Campaigns are tracked, and what is learned is used to improve what comes next.
Relationships that last
Strong relationships with clients, partners and industry experts bring insight and open new opportunities.
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The takeaway
Where you start does not decide where you finish. Determination, passion and consistent hard work do.
That is the belief behind Rupesh’s own journey, and it is the one he brings to every brand that wants to grow.
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