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Chapter 9

Who we work best with

Not every engagement fails because of execution.

Many fail because of misalignment.

At OsumYantra, the quality of our work depends as much on fit as it does on effort.
Understanding who we work best with helps create better outcomes for everyone involved.

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What good alignment looks like

We work best with business owners who:

  • value clarity before action,

  • are willing to examine assumptions,

  • understand that growth is a process,

  • and respect structured decision-making.

These clients don’t expect instant results.
They expect sound reasoning and steady improvement.

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Openness matters more than experience

Experience does not always equal readiness.

Some first-time founders are highly open.
Some experienced operators are resistant to change.

What matters is the ability to say:

  • “Let’s understand this first,”

  • “What does the data suggest?”,

  • “What are we missing?”

Openness allows clarity to take root.

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Ownership and responsibility

We work best with owners who:

  • take responsibility for their business,

  • understand their role in execution,

  • and remain involved in decisions.

Growth cannot be outsourced completely.

Consultants can guide, design, and execute —
but ownership cannot be delegated.

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Why willingness to act matters

Insight without action has no value.

We are a good fit when clients are:

  • willing to act on findings,

  • comfortable making changes,

  • and prepared to prioritise.

This does not mean moving quickly.
It means moving intentionally.

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When alignment is weak

We are not the right fit when:

  • diagnosis is skipped,

  • findings are ignored,

  • or recommendations are consistently deferred.

This creates frustration on both sides.

Saying no early is better than struggling later.

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Respecting boundaries

We value clear boundaries:

  • what we are responsible for,

  • what the business owner owns,

  • and how decisions are made.

Clear boundaries prevent confusion and protect outcomes.

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Why fit matters more than persuasion

We don’t aim to convince everyone.

We aim to work with businesses where:

  • our thinking aligns,

  • our process is respected,

  • and outcomes are mutually valued.

Alignment creates momentum without force.

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A principle we work by

We follow a simple rule:

The best work happens when both sides are clear, committed, and aligned.

This principle guides every engagement we accept.

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What comes next

Good alignment creates strong systems.
Strong systems reduce dependency.

The next chapter explains why we value independence over dependency.

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