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In our 51st episode (also Eid Special Podcast) of the OTS Educational Podcast series, we're excited to welcome Irfan Malik, the visionary behind "Zam Zam Peyala." Alongside our founder & host, Najam Soharwardi, and co-host, Mubashir Sakhi, we really get into what it takes to start and grow a successful chai business today. Irfan shares all the details about the "Zam Zam Peyala" journey from its beginning to becoming a hit with chai lovers.
Furthermore, we get into the challenges entrepreneurs face in this area, including security issues. Irfan also talks about his experiences in journalism and the support he gets from the Pashtun fraternity in running his business. Moreover, we talk about why 'Chai Dhabas' are the favorite hangout spots for young people, acting as key places for meeting and chatting.
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00:00 - 00:56 | Highlights
00:56 - 02:18 | Meet Irfan Malik
02:18 - 06:01 | ‘Chai Dhaba’: The Ultimate Chill Spot
06:01 - 09:49 | From Journalism to Entrepreneurship
09:49 - 11:20 |Why Tea Hotel?
11:20 - 22:17 | How to Start Your Own Dhaba?
22:17 - 26:23 | The Break-even Stage
26:23 - 31:26 | Why Pashtuns Rule Chai Business?
31:26 - 33:25 | Challenges in Karachi
33:25 - 36:45 | Branding in Digital Age
36:45 - 37:11 | Idea Behind “Zam Zam”
37:11 - 39:41 | ‘Kya Chai Nasha Hai?’
39:41 - 40:50 | Specialty: Naryal Tea?
40:50 - 43:12 | Security System?
43:12 - 46:06 | Stories from Chai Dhaba
46:06 - 49:24 | On Economic Migration?
49:24 - 50:23 | Coffee vs Chai
50:23 - 51:31 | Banning Tea Import?
51:31 - 52:53 | Covid Impact on Business
52:53 - 56:31 | Journalism & Business Together?
56:31 - 59:27 | Love for Literature?
59:27 - 01:00:15 | Discount for Journalists?
01:00:15 - 01:00:47 | Advice for Chai Dhaba Startups
01:00:47 - 01:02:44 | Thoughts on OTS
01:02:44 - 01:04:30 | Concluding Remarks
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