The Kshitiz Podcast x MBA Chaiwala: The Real Tea on Business, Hustle, and Hate

Money, Marketing & Mindset: Breaking It Down

#*Surat, Hustle & The Money Game*

We kicked off with Prafull’s thoughts on Surat—his unfiltered take on the business vibe of the city. And then, straight to the elephant in the room—Is he making a lot of money? The answer? Hell yes. But here’s the catch—he doesn’t throw it around. He believes in “boring ways to make money,” meaning steady, sustainable growth rather than hyped-up shortcuts.

What struck me was his Instagram bio: Investor, Entrepreneur, Salesman. The last one? A reality check for all wannabe founders—at the end of the day, every business is about selling, whether it’s chai or software. Prafull owns multiple businesses now, and we dived deep into which one makes him the most money. Spoiler: It’s not what you think.

#*Hate = Money? The New-Age Marketing Hack*

If you think hate comments are a bad thing, you’re playing the wrong game. According to Prafull, “Hate is the new love.” People love bashing success stories, but in reality, those hate videos and controversies only made him bigger. He got massive deals because of them. The more people talked, the more free marketing he got. Instead of getting affected, he leveraged the hate. Smart? Genius, actually.

But does he take it personally? Nah. Does he take feedback seriously? Only from the right people. And that’s the difference between those who make it and those who don’t—knowing what to filter out.

# *From ₹8,000 to Billions: The MBA Dropout Who Built an Empire*

At 16, Prafull started his journey, but here’s the kicker—he never did an MBA. Yet, the name *MBA Chaiwala* is now bigger than many real MBA grads’ careers. His mantra? “Learn first, earn later.”

So, is he satisfied with where he is? Not really. He’s making ₹1.5 lakh a day, but for guys like him, the hunger never stops. We also cracked open his franchise model—how he’s expanding and why outlets aren’t growing as fast as expected. The answer? Quality over quantity.

#*1000 Days to Success: No Overnight Stories Here*

One of my favorite takeaways from this conversation—building a business takes 1000 days. If you’re not ready to grind for at least three years, don’t even start. Forget quick hacks. Forget instant success. You have to show up every single day, even when you don’t see results.

And if you’re wondering what business principles made him successful, here’s the short version:

1. Sales first—If you can’t sell, you can’t build.
2. Branding matters—He made chai into a premium, experience-based product.
3. The right investments—No unnecessary burn; always reinvest profits wisely.

#*Investments, Funding & What’s Next?*

Speaking of money, I had to ask—what’s his investing and saving strategy? Turns out, he’s a practical guy. No unnecessary show-off, just smart decisions. He never took funding because he believes in control. But is he open to it now? Let’s just say, if the right opportunity comes, he’s not shutting doors.

Oh, and before we wrapped up, we played a little “What’s Next” game—potential collabs, future ventures, and businesses we could build together. Let’s just say, there’s something brewing.

#*Final Words: The Real Business Advice*

Prafull dropped some raw, unfiltered advice for everyone out there:

– “Nazar is real.” No, seriously. Protect your energy, stay focused, and don’t let distractions pull you down.

– Focus on **execution, not ideas**. A billion-dollar idea is worthless if you don’t do anything about it.

– **Haters are free PR.** Let them talk, you keep building.

So, if you’re an aspiring entrepreneur, a fan of MBA Chaiwala, or someone who’s tired of motivational BS and wants real talk, this episode is a must-watch now on our youtube . And if you’re still waiting for the perfect time to start, here’s a reality check—there’s no perfect time. Get up, start working, and give it 1000 days. Then let’s talk.

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