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Toronto Tamil Wedding For 10K? : Featuring Sugee Rajakulendran

Is your dream event in the right hands? In this episode of "The Finish Line," Kajan is joined by Sugee Rajakulendran, the owner of Sankkamam Banquet Hall, a venue that has been a community staple for 27 years. Sugee shares his journey into the wedding industry and how he and his wife, Shalini, acquired Sankkamam Banquet Hall during the COVID era. They break down what it was like to buy a business during the pandemic, how they overcame the lack of initial government support, and how pent-up demand ultimately helped them succeed. Sugee, whose wife handles the coordination and backend operations, discusses their renovations to make the hall look "brand new". In this episode, we cover: 🔹 Acquiring a Business During a Pandemic: Sugee shares how he bought the family-run business, Sangam Banquet Hall, during the COVID era, and the initial difficulty of paying for everything out of pocket due to a lack of previous business records for handouts. (0:42) 🔹 Sankkamam’s Offerings: The newly renovated hall looks "brand new", can host up to 100+ people and is known for affordable, "recession-proof" packages for events like weddings, birthdays, receptions, and sari ceremonies (puberty ceremonies). (3:09) 🔹 The Cost of Weddings: Sugee discusses the expense of Tamil, South Indian, and Indian weddings, which often involve multiple ceremonies and can feel like incurring a mortgage of debt. He provides budgeting advice, suggesting a full package for 100 people can be done for about 10K, including food, photo/video, a limo, and a coordinator. (5:55) 🔹 Motivation and Legacy: Sugee shares that client feedback, especially regarding the affordability and quality of their food, keeps him motivated, and his ultimate goal is to build a family business to pass down to his children. (4:46) Don't forget to like, comment, and subscribe for more insights on mortgages, business growth, and real stories behind the brands shaping the industry.