Mulyono, A Successful Bakso Businessman

Mr. Mulyono, a famous bakso seller in the Kudus City. He originally resided in Solo. However, now he lives in the Kudus City. He is known as Pak Mul or Bakso Mul in Kudus City. He is a hard worker and very friendly to customers. 

Pak Mul's bakso business is started from a recipe derived from his family. He was the first to open a bakso kiosk in his family. Initially, he sold his bakso with a cart that he peddled 20 kilometers away. Pak Mul did this for approximately three years. Pak Mul then made a permanent kiosk. Pak Mul had various strategies to attract more customers. He, for excample, gave discounts or gave extra meatballs to his customers. 

To his neighbors, Pak Mul is very friendly. When he is at his bakso kiosk, he is seen talking and even joking with his customers. It is his hospitality that makes him popular around the city. Also, Pak Mul's kiosk is almost never devoid of customers whether it's a normal day and holidays such as Eid al-Fitr, he is able to sell more than 300-500 bowls of bakso in a day; and can be more than that.

"What makes me able to survive and develop my business is because I know and believe that I must continue to pursue my bakso business. I am sure that I will succeed. I was almost hopeless. I almost stopped this business and wanted to apply for work as a regular employee. But, my family, especially my wife, always supports me. So, right now, this is what we are. We can have our own kiosk. I am grateful that our business can grow to this extent. This would not have happened if it were not for our own efforts and the will of God.”

Jurnalist: Siti Khofifatul Ulya B0317042

Editor:  Siti Mujayanah B0317043 & Szahara Gita Oktaviela B0317046