1 – Q) Kindly give our readers an introduction to your business. Please include what your business is all about, in which city you are located and if you have offices in multiple locations/ cities.
A) At Kountry Logistics, we specialize in offering top-quality containers to meet a wide range of needs, from simple storage solutions to complex shipping requirements. Our journey began with a simple yet profound vision: to provide robust, secure, and cost-effective container solutions for businesses and individuals alike. Our mission is to deliver exceptional service and value to our customers. Whether you are looking for a temporary storage unit or a long-term shipping solution, Kountry Logistics has the expertise and resources to fulfill your needs efficiently and reliably. Our office is located in Bertram, TX.
2 – Q) Kindly give us a brief description about yourself (it should include your brief educational or entrepreneurial background and list some of your major achievements).
A) The three managing members of Kountry Logistics are, Aundrick Richard, Piyal Kamal and Afreen Kamal.
Aundrick Richard, a visionary and an entrepreneur. He specializes in building customized container homes for his clients and have extensive knowledge and keen eye for details.
Piyal Kamal, a Senior Software Engineer and very tech savvy! He is a licensed drone pilot and a home automation expert. He is a social butterfly and has a massive network of people from all trades.
Afreen Kamal, a visionary and an entrepreneur. In addition to Kountry Logistics, she runs her own Digital Marketing Agency very successfully. Previously she was a Director of Product and Strategy at globally renowned digital marketing Agency.
Three of them together launched Kountry Logistics with a simple yet profound vision: to provide robust, secure, and cost-effective container solutions for businesses and individuals alike.
3 – Q) What inspired you to (start a new business venture) or (to make significant changes in an existing business)? How did the idea for your business come about?
A) Our journey began with a simple yet profound vision: to provide robust, secure, and cost-effective container solutions for businesses and individuals alike.
4 – Q) What three pieces of advice would you give to budding entrepreneurs?
A) *Passion & Purpose: Start with a clear purpose and passion for what you do. It will drive you during the tough times and inspire those around you.
*Market Research: Before launching, conduct thorough market research. Understand the needs of your potential customers, the existing competition, and where you can carve out your niche.
*Networking: Build and nurture a network of mentors, peers, and professionals. They can provide advice, partnerships, or even potential clients.
5 – Q) What would you say are the top three skills needed to be a successful entrepreneur?
A) *Decision-Making & Problem-Solving
*Resilience & Persistence
*Interpersonal & Communication Skills
6 – Q) How many hours do you work a day on average?
A) 10-12 hours/day
7 – Q) To what do you most attribute your success?
A) Honesty and Client Relationship Management
8 – Q) How do you go about marketing your business? What has been your most successful form of marketing?
A) *We are currently optimizing our website to rank higher on search engine platforms
*Social Media Content Management
*Running ads on FB
*All these 3 strategies are playing equal role to drive results
9 – Q) Where did your organizations funding/capital come from and how did you go about getting it? How did you obtain investors for your venture?
A) Personal investment
10 – Q) What is the best way to achieve long-term success?
A) Honesty, provide exceptional customer service and the best quality product, on-time delivery of the finished product and ensure 100% customer satisfaction.
11 – Q) Where you see yourself and your business in 5 – 10 years?
A) Scale at a higer pace, automate a lot of process for faster turnaround time!