In this episode of Business Building Tips, Roy Coughlan and Anil Ramcharitar talk about the fear of making calls and talking to people about your side hustle. Roy shares how delivering newspapers and cutting grass taught him that every no brings you closer to a yes. Anil explains why you do not need to cold call, and how to start with the people you already know, such as your dentist, mechanic and everyday contacts, and ask them for referrals. He tells the story of building an Apple computer business alongside his job. They discuss why family and friends may not be your first supporters, why it feels strange to them when you move from a job to your own business, and how to hold your ground when someone knocks what you do. Anil finishes with his advice to treat your side hustle like a job where you are the boss, and why making calls gets easier the more you do it.
What we Discussed
0:02 Welcome and the fear of making calls0:49 Anil: start with the people you already know and ask for referrals6:01 Roy: why family and friends may not be your first customers6:33 Anil: why people react this way, and how to stand your ground15:18 Roy: the fear of picking up the phone15:57 Anil: treat your business like a job and go through the process19:51 Closing and what is next
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🔗 About Anil Ramcharitar
🎯 GOYA Mentorship: https://goyamentorship.com🌐 Frequency Awakening: https://anil.thefrequencyawakening.com/🌐 Dream Trips Launch: https://dreamtripslaunch.com/en?ref=travelinstyle▶️ YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/anilramcharitar💼 LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/anilnow/📸 Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/anilnow_goya📘 Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/anilnowsuccess
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In the first episode of Business Building Tips, Roy Coughlan, known as The Podfather, introduces his co-host Anil Ramcharitar and explains what the show is about. Anil shares how he grew up in the Caribbean, moved to Canada as a teenager, overcame a stutter and shyness, and became a serial entrepreneur who now works remotely from anywhere. Roy talks about washing cars and delivering newspapers as a child, why he left employment, and why every business he runs is now online. Together they discuss why freedom matters, being selective about who you work with and give your time to, learning to say no, letting go of difficult clients, investing in personal development, and how the people around you shape your results. Anil explains his GOYA mindset and the moment people decide they have had enough. Roy shares how he overcame extreme shyness by joining Toastmasters at 45.
What we Discussed
0:03 Welcome and what the show is about0:20 Meet Anil: digital nomad and entrepreneur0:40 Meet Roy, The Podfather1:10 Anil’s story: from poverty in the Caribbean to serial entrepreneur2:44 Roy’s start in business and why he left employment3:44 Freedom, family and being in control of your own life4:56 Why Roy moved all his businesses online5:45 Anil: you are not a tree, so do something about it9:25 Roy: working with the right people and no ego11:05 Anil: protecting your time and energy14:22 Roy: why he fired a difficult client15:03 Anil: personal development and who you spend your time with20:12 Roy: Toastmasters, shyness and it is never too late21:32 Anil: GOYA and the breaking point for change24:11 What is coming next and how to subscribe
🔗 About Roy Coughlan (The Podfather)
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🌐 Website: https://roycoughlan.com/
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🧠 Brain Upgrade: https://brainupgrade.org/
🌟 Private Members Group: The Authority Alliance, A Foundation of Experts for entrepreneurs, coaches, and thought leaders: https://theauthorityalliance.com/
🤝 Connected Leaders Academy: A Private Networking Group in 50 US States & 50 Countries with 700+ Members: https://connectedleaders.academy
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🔗 About Anil Ramcharitar
🎯 GOYA Mentorship: https://goyamentorship.com🌐 Frequency Awakening: https://anil.thefrequencyawakening.com/🌐 Dream Trips Launch: https://dreamtripslaunch.com/en?ref=travelinstyle▶️ YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/anilramcharitar💼 LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/anilnow/📸 Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/anilnow_goya📘 Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/anilnowsuccess
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In this episode of Business Building Tips, Roy Coughlan is joined again by Anil Ramcharitar to talk about why it makes sense to have a side hustle. Roy describes the time he had all his eggs in one basket and the basket fell. Anil explains why he never liked having a job and how he learned to build a business alongside it. Both share their experiences of working for others, from early paper rounds to long hours and refused holidays, and how being in control of their own time let them look after family. They discuss the rising cost of living, the chance that AI will change many jobs, moving from a job mindset to an entrepreneur mindset, and what to do when a partner is not supportive. They also cover how to choose a mentor and why it helps to work with a company that has heart. Anil finishes with his advice not to quit your job overnight and to build up savings before you leave. This episode is general discussion and not financial advice.
What we Discussed
0:03 Welcome back to Anil0:30 Why have a side hustle: all your eggs in one basket0:54 Anil: growing up poor, hating employment and building a side hustle2:31 Roy: working for others and caring for family3:59 Jobs, the cost of living, AI and having options6:32 Roy: running everything online6:45 Anil: the sick and tired point7:42 Roy: finding the right side hustle8:17 Anil: from a job mindset to an entrepreneur mindset9:30 Roy: when a partner is not supportive10:02 Anil: fitting a side hustle around family life11:54 Roy: choosing a company with heart12:11 Anil: finding a mentor and not being mentally lazy14:28 Roy: AI and the changing job market14:56 Anil: how to move from a job to your own business safely
🔗 About Roy Coughlan (The Podfather)
🎙️ Explore more podcasts: Find all podcasts at the PodFather Network
🌐 Website: https://roycoughlan.com/
🤝 Need help running your business? If you are looking for a Virtual Assistant and get reliable support for your daily operations.
👥 Virtual Assistants: https://va.world/
🧠 Brain Upgrade: https://brainupgrade.org/
🌟 Private Members Group: The Authority Alliance, A Foundation of Experts for entrepreneurs, coaches, and thought leaders: https://theauthorityalliance.com/
🤝 Connected Leaders Academy: A Private Networking Group in 50 US States & 50 Countries with 700+ Members: https://connectedleaders.academy
🌿 Health and Wellness: https://podfather.thefrequencyawakening.com/
🛡 EMF Protection: https://protectfromemf.org/
🚀 PodFather Podcast Coach Community: https://www.skool.com/podfather/about
🔗 About Anil Ramcharitar
🎯 GOYA Mentorship: https://goyamentorship.com🌐 Frequency Awakening: https://anil.thefrequencyawakening.com/🌐 Dream Trips Launch: https://dreamtripslaunch.com/en?ref=travelinstyle▶️ YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/anilramcharitar💼 LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/anilnow/📸 Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/anilnow_goya📘 Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/anilnowsuccess
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