We've all been there- the day you THINK you are going to get a big, fat promotion and can't contain your excitement...only to find out that you aren't getting one anytime soon. Quite a bummer, isn't it? Especially when you think you sure-as-hell deserved it. But alas, most of us decide to continue with that 9-5 job of ours, hoping for the best. But our man-of-the-hour David O'Neal decided to take matters into his own hands. And thank God he did.

32-year-old David worked as a banker in London and was earning a pretty decent salary of £32,000 (approx. Rs. 28 lakhs) a year. Although he found his job to be secure, he knew it was time to move on when he was denied a well-deserved promotion.

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With a dream of starting his own business one day, he had his 'eureka' moment quite unexpectedly: while cutting his little boy's hair. He always had a hard time convincing his two boys to sit down for a haircut but he came up with a solution.

© Facebook (David J O'Neal)

He either used to allow them to use the Playstation or would put on a movie and no points for guessing, the kids loved it. That made him realise that opening up a salon for kids with similar amenities would be turn out to be a great business.

His main aim was to turn this otherwise 'daunting' experience for kids into a fun one by surrounding them with things they love. In 2014, he took a loan from the Government-backed Start-Up Loans Company, which offers 6 percent fixed rate on borrowing up to £25,000 and thus, his salon for kids, 'ShortCuts' was born. Brownie points for the name, David!

© Facebook (Shortcuts Children's Salon)

'ShortCuts Children's Salon' is unlike any salon that you have seen in your life. Everything is tailored for kids, including the seats which by the way are mini racing cars. Talk about fancy!

© Twitter (ShortCuts Children's Salon)

Right from the colourful atmosphere to the games available, it is a kid's paradise. Apart from the adorable seats, kids can even play Playstation games or watch a cartoon of their choice.

© Facebook (Shortcuts Children's Salon)

We are seriously bummed for not being able to get a haircut in a salon like that during our childhood.

© Twitter (Shortcuts Children's Salon)

Although David employed hairdressers when he started out because obviously, he didn't have the required skills, he soon acquired them. Becoming a hairdresser became his priority and after leaving his job, he soon got the training to become a qualified one.

© Twitter (Shortcuts Children's Salon)

However, finding hairdressers who would be happy to work with kids wasn't an easy task but David made sure he didn't have to compromise on quality. The employees who work with him now are qualified hairdressers; thus, making his salon a credible one and has also helped him build a loyal set of customers.

© Facebook (Shortcuts Children's Salon)

Cut to the present, David now has 9 salons running across London thanks to which, David now earns more than £650K (approx. Rs.5 crores) a year. He also plans to expand globally with his successful franchise model.

David's leap of faith worked wonders for him and serves as the perfect motivation to start one's own business, no matter how unconventional it may seem to others.