From International Student to Entrepreneur: Kuresh Khan’s Journey from Accounting to Freedom
Episode Timeline
- 0:00 – Introduction
- 0:50 – Why Kuresh moved to Australia and how it all started
- 2:43 – Working in entry-level accounting roles after completing his Master’s in Professional Accounting
- 4:07 – Balancing family, finances, and the decision to start something new
- 5:13 – With no plan in place, Kuresh randomly searched business for sale on Gumtree and found Houseproud
- 6:20 – His first impression of the business wasn’t clear so Kuresh asked to speak to the founder of Houseproud
- 8:34 – In just six months, Kuresh built a strong client base and hired his first staff, he is now serving 60–70 clients a week
- 9:35 – Kuresh shares his ideas on what makes the difference in this business
- 10:22 – The training, support and transition when Kuresh started the Houseproud Cleaning business
- 12:33 – Checking in monthly to build strong client relationships
- 13:24 – Kuresh began as a residential cleaning business and is now expanding into commercial cleaning too
- 14:40 – He used to do it all himself in cleaning, now Kuresh leads a growing team of full-time cleaners
- 16:16 – Planning to grow his team as demand for quality cleaning keeps rising
- 17:02 – Wrap Up
Kuresh Khan came to Australia from Nepal in 2007 as an international student, determined to build a better life. After completing his Master’s in Professional Accounting, he followed the conventional career path—four years in accounting roles. But with a child on the way and a growing desire for flexibility and financial freedom, he knew something had to change.
With no set plan, Kuresh stumbled upon a Houseproud Cleaning franchise listing on Gumtree. A few conversations later with the outgoing owner and HouseProud founder Paul Mitchell—Kuresh decided to take the leap.
Ten years on, he’s grown his client base from 0 to 70+ regulars and built a team of full-time cleaners. For Kuresh, success came from following the system, listening to feedback, and building long-term client relationships, some going strong for nearly a decade.
Now, with demand rising, he’s looking to double his team and expand operations. Kuresh’s story is one of quiet determination, family-driven ambition, and the power of starting over even without a plan.
