Interview with Muhammed Shajar | Agua India
I hope this can inspire you to become a successful entrepreneur too! Why is it important to hear the story of a successful entrepreneur?
Having the vision to become an entrepreneur is great. Making it happen is another story!
In that frame, I had the pleasure to interview Mr. Muhammed Shajar, founder of Agua India. Agua India is a technology company in the distribution of packed drinking water, with its headquarters in India. By connecting distributors through our App, we make water delivery accessible to the most remote parts of the country, opening up more possibilities of business for vendors and distributors.
Agua India’s aim is to provide a hassle-free drinking water supply at your residences, offices, shops B2B customers and parties. Agua India’s official App called Agua can be downloaded from iOS and Android play store which enables the user to place an order for brands of 20 Litre water Jar like Bisleri, Bailley, and 10+ other ISI certified top water brands. The app allows you to schedule the time of delivery with your preferred booking location as Agua India to deliver at your doorstep within the next 24 hours of your booking.
Currently, Agua India is available in Kochi, Gradually Agua India is planning to expand in the whole of Kerala and metro cities like Mumbai and Bangalore.
1. What gets you out of bed in the morning i.e what’s your source of motivation?
That every day is a brand new day to grow. It’s about thinking who my competitors are and how I can play a game of chess against them, I like to be able to work on something, see and measure the result, and understand the impact it has on people, the business and myself. That drives me to get up in the morning.
2. Why should people choose your product/services?
The product we cater to is a necessity and a day to day life product. And also we guarantee a prompt and effective service to our customers.
3. What’s your competitive advantage and why can’t it be copied?
As we have come up with a unique delivery system, we feel like that is our competitive advantage.
4. What risks are you facing?
Risk factors are there in all the businesses, as we are into water delivery, we have a minimal risk factor. Due to some natural calamities or any other reasons like an act of God, these are the major risk factor in our business.
5. Have you considered any alliance/partnership?
This is already a Private Ltd. Company. As of now, we are not looking for any such alliance/ partnership.
6. What are your cash flow projections? When will you break even? How much will you need in investments?
Proper planning of finances and correct channel of cash flow has been a key factor. Investment is an essential requirement in every step of the inorganic growth of the business.
7. What comes first for you money or emotions?
We work hard to take care of our families, take care of ourselves and save up for the future. Money can impact our stress levels, mental health, and personal relationships. However proper planning of handling finances will make money and emotion go hand in hand.
8. What are your strengths and weaknesses?
Strengths: Leadership quality, creating a well-equipped team to work along with.
Weakness: My kids are my weakness
9. Tell me about an accomplishment you are most proud of.
Winning awesome agent winner 2018 by www.propertyfinder.qa is one of the accomplishments I am most proud of.
10. How do you handle the pressure?
Being calm and taking the situation in a positive way and finding the solution.
11. If you sold your company today, what would be the tone of the conversation? What would you want to gain? What would you want to avoid losing?
As we are not planning to sell the company, but we are trying hard to get the company to the next level and also will try to acquire more rather than selling our own.
12. What advice would you give to someone starting out?
To do something that involves your passion and dedication, and to study in and out of the business, and also a back-up plan for the finances.
Link
Website: www.aguaindia.com
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