This is one story Alumni a successful entrepreneur University Jakarta, quoted from the Compass.
A journey of life Pramono (34) soap opera-like story. A dozen years ago, when this man born in Madiun venture into the capital city of Jakarta, he started to become office boy at a private company. Then he turned to grilled chicken traders in the street. It turns out a success. Now Pramono already a billionaire who has a lot of effort. Who would not drool?
"If my story is contrived soap operas might be interesting," he said business owners Ayam Bakar Mas Mono is when the chat conversation with Warta Kota on one of the restaurant in Jalan Raya No. 57 Tebet, South Jakarta, recently.
However, the father of one child who was called Mas Mono familiar rush rush to add that this success could reach after passing through a long process. He is convinced that, in this life nothing is instant. That is, if you want to succeed must be through the struggle.
"People do not know and probably do not want to know, when you start this business I need to market three o'clock. Four o'clock in the morning is turn on the stove, when most people are still sleeping, "said Pramono.
Initially, this husband Nunung selling grilled chicken on the side of Soepomo Road, South Jakarta, the exact opposite Sahid University. There, every day, except holidays he held a tent, benches and desks to trade.
By wearing a T-shirt, shorts and flip-flops gombrang, he faithfully served buyers coming from the morning until 14:00 o'clock. Most buyers are college students and office people who work in those areas.
"But yes trade name five feet, there was his turn. I trade from morning until noon. Merchandise out I have not been closed. Then, hours of 14:00 replaced another trader who sells fried rice, pecel catfish and seafood, "said Pramono said, showing old pictures on my laptop.
The man who graduated from S3 (meaning complete primary school, junior high school) in Madiun lately because he's familiar with the laptop became one of the national mentor from Entrepreneur University (EU). Old photos that became one of her presentation material when the material brought about entrepreneurship.
According to Pramono, since she used to love photography but merely a hobby. Not because he knows akari success. If observed, while still selling Pramono photos on the road and when found Warta Kota few days ago, was far different. First he looked thin, now looks macho and cool.
"Yes, bedalah Mas. Not always maintained, is now preserved. First do not have savings, current savings in the bank lot, "she said as she showed her savings had reached exactly the USD 1 billion.
Glad Learning
One of the positive habits that are owned and very inspiring Pramono is fun in learning something new to improve the quality of life. Year 1999, when he became office boy at a private company, Pramono always take advantage, with his spare time learning computers. Not to play games like most people. Because he knows, by mastering the skills that his career could go up and salary will also be larger.
Pramono true, because his career continues to rise until eventually promoted to supervisor. Although his post is high enough but he continues to be challenged to improve the standard of living. Her goal was just one more happy how beloved people, families and parents.
Finally, in 2001 he darts out these companies and start a business by selling fried around the circumference, area Pancoran, South Jakarta. Rada extreme pace. Because, for Pramono, to start a business do not require much thought, let alone calculate the profit loss. What matters is doing the action.
"Many of my relatives who do not accept the decision. Especially in the early trading, a new omzetnya Rp 15,000 to Rp 20,000 per day, "he said.
Despite facing many challenges, Pramono did not back down. Until finally he got an empty shanties across Sahid University. With a capital of USD 500 000 to buy a cart and other equipment, including five male chickens, Pramono open a new sheet by selling grilled chicken. But it has not been adept at pushing the cart, once upon a time the chicken fell into the sand trade. Chickens are forced to be cleaned first.
"If other people may already think all sorts. Well this marks a quiet, do not sell, because just about selling chicken has fallen, damn. However, if I just think differently. Well, this is a good sign, I'll sell merchandise. Because, I use my right brain. Always optimistic and believe in dirt, "said Pramono.
Despite darts event, several years later the business Ayam Bakar Mas Mono growing rapidly. He has 13 branches and in 1000 one day be able to sell chickens. "Until now I felt like a dream. How could ya, "said Pramono
