In this Interview Series, I speak with business leaders about how they grew their businesses.
What have they found to be the secret to success, that somebody like me twenty five years younger than them can start to apply in my own business. Join me as we merge their wisdom with modern-day technology and take our own businesses to the next level.

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Mr. Madhusudan Agrawal

Vice Chairman, Ajanta Pharma
“Don’t rush for success. Do it right, no shortcuts. Build an organization, develop a team, design a quality product. You will definitely reach the destination.”
  • Real strength lies in unity.
  • The secret to building a network is to develop a habit of helping others in times of need.
  • Avoid ‘cheque’ philanthropy. Give your time plus money to society.

Mr. Shyam Sunder Aggarwal

Chairman, Bikanervala
“Customer is God. If the customer complains, do whatever it takes, even if you have to fight with your company or your own interests in favor of the customers.”
  • When everyone in the family connects to a common purpose, the family business becomes unstoppable.
  • Secret sauce to success is passion. Become passionate about being successful and you will elevate your performance.
  • Start from the bottom and work your way up instead of directly becoming a director in a family company.

Mr. Hari Kishan Chaudhary

Chairman, Vikram Group of Industries
“One lesson my father taught me early in life was to never postpone an opportunity to help someone. If you are in a position to help, don’t think twice.”
  • Technical skills, management expertise – these can be hired. Your behavior cannot. Don’t let that be an obstacle.
  • Trust your people. When you trust, losses are less. Lack of trust leads to greater losses.
  • You know you are becoming more successful if your life is becoming simpler.
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Mr. Ramesh Agarwal

Chairman, Agarwal Packers and Movers
“Happy customers become your brand ambassadors.”
  • Customers are God – talk to them, study their painpoints and innovate to solve their problems.
  • The secret to customer acquisition is to convert your happy customers into brand ambassadors.
  • Hire only those who have fire inside them.
  • A young entrepreneur should behave like a trustee instead of an owner while taking important business decisions.
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Mr. Anil Jain

Managing Director, Vardhman Plazas
“Honesty, hard work and commitment are the most important attributes of a successful person.”
  • In business too, slow and steady wins the race.
  • Fulfill your commitments at all costs.
  • Being on-time means delivering before time.

Mr. Surender Pal Gupta

Chairman, Gopal Industries
“My principle is to resolve the conflicts as quickly as possible in business.”
  • Amalgamation of both independence and togetherness is critical to run a family business.
  • Try to resolve conflicts as quickly as you can even if there is a loss, in order to ensure the safety and stability of the business.
  • Work hard, earn a lot of money, but spend the money earned carefully.
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Mr. Satyanand Arya

Chairman, Translogistics India
President, S.M. Arya Public School
“Lies have to be remembered. Truth needs no memory.”
  • Pick up good habits from those around you.
  • Be kind but disciplined when working with employees.
  • Schedule one day a week to give back to society.
  • When in doubt, do the right thing.
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Mr. Desh Bandhu Gupta

Managing Director, Veepee International Private Limited
“Assets in business = Number of customers”
  • Focus on improving your decision making skills to become successful.
  • Every business is profitable. Evaluate deeply rather than discard superficially.
  • There should be a clear chain of command in a family business.
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Mr. Shyam Sunder Aggarwal

Founder & Chairman, Continental Milkose (India) Ltd.
“Associate yourself with good people.”
  • Learn to recognize and accept the role of luck in your journey of success.
  • Give more weight to the past performance of a candidate than their interviewing skills.
  • Never leave the hand of honesty. It is critical to staying successful.

Mr. Mahendra Arya

Chairman, Sri Srinivasa Roadlines
President, All India Transporters Welfare Association
“Key to management – Treat the people around you with compassion.”
  • Treat your employees as family members they will represent your business as owners.
  • Don’t compromise on other aspects of life while doing business. Keep them on-track simultaneously.
  • Understand your employees, their individual needs and accommodate them over the policies if they are not lagging behind in performance.

Mr. Nand Kishore Garg

Chancellor, Maharaja Agrasen University
“Don’t set ‘me only’ targets. Set ‘me + society’ targets. Those who have long-lasting success prioritize giving back to society.”
  • Rather than setting practical targets, set high targets. You will be surprised at what you can achieve.
  • The first step to change is accepting that change is necessary. That is 80% of the work.
  • Develop an agile mindset. The ability to adapt to changing circumstances is key to becoming successful.
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Mr. Deen Dayal Aggarwal

Director, Vikas Surya Group
“Always carry a paper and pen in your pocket so that you don’t become a victim of forgetting.”
  • Punctuality is indispensable for success. Arrive 5 minutes early for your meetings.
  • It is wrong to think that you have to lie in business. Rather, if it seems that you will have to lie here, then better to keep quiet.
  • Never take a decision under peer pressure.
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Mr. Ram Kumar Gupta

Past President, Maharaja Agrasen Hospital
Chairman, Delhi Loha Vyapar Association
My father always told me – “Just like you pay Income Tax, you also should donate a percentage of your income as God’s tax.”
  • Hard work and honesty are the key to success.
  • Don’t run away from challenges. Face them, find their root causes and solutions will come.
  • While setting a target, plan a roadmap and a timeline to achieve it.
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Mr. Ghanshyam Das Goyal

Chairman, G.D. Buildtech Pvt. Ltd.
“Never lie. There is no need to lie in the business in today’s transparent economy.”
  • What we give back to society is our real savings.
  • Only the money that is earned from honest means is auspicious.
  • Help at least 5 people every day.
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Mr. Satya Bhushan Jain

CMD, Darshini Enterprises Pvt. Ltd.
Senior Vice President, Akhil Bhartiya Agarwal Sammelan
National Vice Chairman, Confederation of All India Traders
“World tour won’t give you that happiness you get from helping others.”
  • You will earn immense satisfaction while helping those in need.
  • To be successful, hardwork and only hardwork is the key. There are no shortcuts.
  • We should not over promise and under deliver. Commit only what you plan and exceed expectations during delivery.
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Mr. Naresh Jain

Chairman, Jainco Buildcon Pvt. Ltd.
“Vibrations of a positive peer group will help you through difficult times.”
  • Assemble a team that complements your strengths for effective planning, execution and leadership.
  • Choose the right place, the right time, and the right person before broaching a subject.
  • For efficient time management, divide your workload on the basis of the time needed to finish the task.
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