All In or All Out: Paul Chandi on Choosing Business Over the Traditional Path

Born and raised in Kansas City, Paul Chandi is the first-generation son of Indian immigrants and the founder of Detail Doctors, an automotive protection company he’s been building since 2019. In this episode, Paul shares the crossroads moment where he had to choose between pursuing a college degree or committing fully to his growing business. He walks us through the pressures of being a child of immigrants, the weight of honoring his parents' sacrifices, and how staying connected to his Punjabi roots keeps him grounded. It’s a story of risk, resilience, and redefining success on your own terms.🎧 From Home to Here shares the stories of immigrants and children of immigrants in Kansas City and beyond — shifting narratives, breaking silence, and building community.PRODUCED BY EYE OF AN IMMIGRANT x FIREDUP STUDIOS