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Praful Billore, how a College Dropout Start His Chai Business

Prafull Billore

Prafull Billore is an Indian entrepreneur who started his career with a tea stall business that eventually grew into a big brand with over 50 outlets across India. He is the owner and founder of MBA Chaiwala and is also a motivational speaker and entertainer. Despite dropping out of college, he pursued his dreams and became a successful businessman. His story is often cited as an example of determination and hard work leading to success.

How did Prafull Billore start his tea business

Prafull Billore started his tea business with a small roadside tea stall in Ahmedabad, Gujrat. He invested Rs 8,000 in his business and gradually his tea shop started running well. Over time, his business grew and he now owns more than 50 outlets across India with a turnover of Rs 3 crore. His success story is often cited as an example of how hard work and determination can lead to success.

How did Prafull Billore’s tea stall become so successful

Prafull Billore tea stall became successful due to his unique approach to serving tea and his networking skills. He served tea in earthen pots with a slice of toast and tissue paper, which was a new image of a regular tea seller. He also priced the combo at Rs 30, which was affordable for many people. Prafull also engaged with his customers by speaking fluent English, which fascinated them. He used his tea stall as a networking platform for young people and offered them space to post their ads regarding jobs and other information. He also organized entrepreneurship programs and musical events at his shop. Prafull’s success story reached across the countries, and he was invited by various prestigious B-Schools to share his

Prafull Billore’s motivation to start a tea stall

MBA Chai wala Image

Prafull Billore motivation to start a tea stall was to pursue his dreams of becoming an entrepreneur and to prove himself to his family. He had failed to get admission to an MBA program and did not want to disappoint his family, so he decided to start his own business. He started his tea stall with an investment of Rs 8,000, which he took from his father. Initially, he faced difficulties in getting customers, but he did not give up and came up with a new strategy of engaging people in conversation and serving tea in earthen pots with toast and tissues. He also differentiated his tea stall from others by offering a networking platform for young people and organizing entrepreneurship programs and musical events. Prafull’s success story is often cited as an example of how hard work and determination can lead to success.

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