Business Building Tips https://businessbuildingtips.podbean.com Business Building Tips is a podcast for people who want to build a business and keep it growing. Each episode covers practical, actionable ideas you can use straight away, from finding customers and building relationships to marketing, sales, systems and leadership.

The show also covers network marketing and MLM, including how to start, how to build a team, how to recruit and sell in a way that is honest and sustainable, and how to avoid common mistakes.

Whether you run a small business, are building a team or are exploring a new opportunity, you will find tips, real experiences and advice to help you make better decisions.

Listen in, take one idea per episode, and put it to work.

]]> Sat, 07 Nov 2026 04:12:56 -0400 https://podbean.com/?v=5.5 en Copyright 2026 All rights reserved. Business:Entrepreneurship 1440 episodic Business Building Tips is a podcast for people who want to build a business and keep it growing. Each episode covers practical, actionable ideas you can use straight away, from finding customers and building relationships to marketing, sales, systems and leadership. The show also covers network marketing and MLM, including how to start, how to build a team, how to recruit and sell in a way that is honest and sustainable, and how to avoid common mistakes. Whether you run a small business, are building a team or are exploring a new opportunity, you will find tips, real experiences and advice to help you make better decisions. Listen in, take one idea per episode, and put it to work. Roy Coughlan Roy Coughlan roycoughlan@gmail.com No false https://pbcdn1.podbean.com/imglogo/image-logo/23051257/business_building_tips_logo_v2_1800.jpg Business Building Tips https://businessbuildingtips.podbean.com 144 144 #3 Talking to People: Overcoming the Fear of Making Calls #3 Talking to People: Overcoming the Fear of Making Calls https://businessbuildingtips.podbean.com/e/3-talking-to-people-overcoming-the-fear-of-making-calls/ https://businessbuildingtips.podbean.com/e/3-talking-to-people-overcoming-the-fear-of-making-calls/#comments Sat, 07 Nov 2026 04:12:56 -0400 businessbuildingtips.podbean.com/b3386a8d-3d3b-376b-b220-03d29c45e7b0 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 calls 0:49 Anil: start with the people you already know and ask for referrals 6:01 Roy: why family and friends may not be your first customers 6:33 Anil: why people react this way, and how to stand your ground 15:18 Roy: the fear of picking up the phone 15:57 Anil: treat your business like a job and go through the process 19:51 Closing and what is next

πŸ”— About Roy Coughlan (The Podfather)

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🎯 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 πŸ’Ό LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/anilnow/ πŸ“Έ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/anilnow_goya πŸ“˜ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/anilnowsuccess

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]]> 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 calls
0:49 Anil: start with the people you already know and ask for referrals
6:01 Roy: why family and friends may not be your first customers
6:33 Anil: why people react this way, and how to stand your ground
15:18 Roy: the fear of picking up the phone
15:57 Anil: treat your business like a job and go through the process
19:51 Closing and what is next

πŸ”— About Roy Coughlan (The Podfather)

πŸŽ™οΈ 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.

πŸ‘₯ 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/

πŸ›‘ EMF Protection: https://protectfromemf.org/

πŸš€ PodFather Podcast Coach Community: https://www.skool.com/podfather/about

Β 

πŸ”— 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
πŸ’Ό LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/anilnow/
πŸ“Έ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/anilnow_goya
πŸ“˜ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/anilnowsuccess

#businessbuildingtips #sidehustle #networking #entrepreneurship #mindset #sales #roycoughlan #anilramcharitar #podfathernetwork

]]> 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. Roy Coughlan false No 1205 1 3 full #1 Welcome to Business Building Tips #1 Welcome to Business Building Tips https://businessbuildingtips.podbean.com/e/1-welcome-to-business-building-tips/ https://businessbuildingtips.podbean.com/e/1-welcome-to-business-building-tips/#comments Sat, 07 Nov 2026 04:09:04 -0400 businessbuildingtips.podbean.com/1bdf6872-c7b2-3925-971f-d6f0d492c28b 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 about 0:20 Meet Anil: digital nomad and entrepreneur 0:40 Meet Roy, The Podfather 1:10 Anil’s story: from poverty in the Caribbean to serial entrepreneur 2:44 Roy’s start in business and why he left employment 3:44 Freedom, family and being in control of your own life 4:56 Why Roy moved all his businesses online 5:45 Anil: you are not a tree, so do something about it 9:25 Roy: working with the right people and no ego 11:05 Anil: protecting your time and energy 14:22 Roy: why he fired a difficult client 15:03 Anil: personal development and who you spend your time with 20:12 Roy: Toastmasters, shyness and it is never too late 21:32 Anil: GOYA and the breaking point for change 24:11 What is coming next and how to subscribe

πŸ”— About Roy Coughlan (The Podfather)

πŸŽ™οΈ 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.

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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

🌿 Health and Wellness: https://podfather.thefrequencyawakening.com/

πŸ›‘ EMF Protection: https://protectfromemf.org/

πŸš€ PodFather Podcast Coach Community: https://www.skool.com/podfather/about

πŸ”— 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 πŸ’Ό LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/anilnow/ πŸ“Έ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/anilnow_goya πŸ“˜ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/anilnowsuccess

#businessbuildingtips #roycoughlan #anilramcharitar #entrepreneurship #mindset #personaldevelopment #networking #podfathernetwork

]]> 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 about
0:20 Meet Anil: digital nomad and entrepreneur
0:40 Meet Roy, The Podfather
1:10 Anil’s story: from poverty in the Caribbean to serial entrepreneur
2:44 Roy’s start in business and why he left employment
3:44 Freedom, family and being in control of your own life
4:56 Why Roy moved all his businesses online
5:45 Anil: you are not a tree, so do something about it
9:25 Roy: working with the right people and no ego
11:05 Anil: protecting your time and energy
14:22 Roy: why he fired a difficult client
15:03 Anil: personal development and who you spend your time with
20:12 Roy: Toastmasters, shyness and it is never too late
21:32 Anil: GOYA and the breaking point for change
24:11 What is coming next and how to subscribe

πŸ”— About Roy Coughlan (The Podfather)

πŸŽ™οΈ 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.

πŸ‘₯ 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/

πŸ›‘ EMF Protection: https://protectfromemf.org/

πŸš€ PodFather Podcast Coach Community: https://www.skool.com/podfather/about

πŸ”— 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
πŸ’Ό LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/anilnow/
πŸ“Έ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/anilnow_goya
πŸ“˜ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/anilnowsuccess

#businessbuildingtips #roycoughlan #anilramcharitar #entrepreneurship #mindset #personaldevelopment #networking #podfathernetwork

]]> 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. Roy Coughlan false No 1477 1 1 full #2 Why It Makes Sense to Have a Side Hustle #2 Why It Makes Sense to Have a Side Hustle https://businessbuildingtips.podbean.com/e/2-why-it-makes-sense-to-have-a-side-hustle/ https://businessbuildingtips.podbean.com/e/2-why-it-makes-sense-to-have-a-side-hustle/#comments Sat, 07 Nov 2026 04:08:32 -0400 businessbuildingtips.podbean.com/67a15b9d-4405-3096-af30-91edb07e03b0 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 Anil 0:30 Why have a side hustle: all your eggs in one basket 0:54 Anil: growing up poor, hating employment and building a side hustle 2:31 Roy: working for others and caring for family 3:59 Jobs, the cost of living, AI and having options 6:32 Roy: running everything online 6:45 Anil: the sick and tired point 7:42 Roy: finding the right side hustle 8:17 Anil: from a job mindset to an entrepreneur mindset 9:30 Roy: when a partner is not supportive 10:02 Anil: fitting a side hustle around family life 11:54 Roy: choosing a company with heart 12:11 Anil: finding a mentor and not being mentally lazy 14:28 Roy: AI and the changing job market 14:56 Anil: how to move from a job to your own business safely

πŸ”— About Roy Coughlan (The Podfather)

πŸŽ™οΈ 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.

πŸ‘₯ 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/

πŸ›‘ EMF Protection: https://protectfromemf.org/

πŸš€ PodFather Podcast Coach Community: https://www.skool.com/podfather/about

πŸ”— 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 πŸ’Ό LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/anilnow/ πŸ“Έ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/anilnow_goya πŸ“˜ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/anilnowsuccess

#businessbuildingtips #sidehustle #entrepreneurship #mindset #personaldevelopment #roycoughlan #podfathernetwork

]]> 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 Anil
0:30 Why have a side hustle: all your eggs in one basket
0:54 Anil: growing up poor, hating employment and building a side hustle
2:31 Roy: working for others and caring for family
3:59 Jobs, the cost of living, AI and having options
6:32 Roy: running everything online
6:45 Anil: the sick and tired point
7:42 Roy: finding the right side hustle
8:17 Anil: from a job mindset to an entrepreneur mindset
9:30 Roy: when a partner is not supportive
10:02 Anil: fitting a side hustle around family life
11:54 Roy: choosing a company with heart
12:11 Anil: finding a mentor and not being mentally lazy
14:28 Roy: AI and the changing job market
14:56 Anil: how to move from a job to your own business safely

πŸ”— About Roy Coughlan (The Podfather)

πŸŽ™οΈ 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.

πŸ‘₯ 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/

πŸ›‘ EMF Protection: https://protectfromemf.org/

πŸš€ PodFather Podcast Coach Community: https://www.skool.com/podfather/about

πŸ”— 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
πŸ’Ό LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/anilnow/
πŸ“Έ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/anilnow_goya
πŸ“˜ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/anilnowsuccess

#businessbuildingtips #sidehustle #entrepreneurship #mindset #personaldevelopment #roycoughlan #podfathernetwork

]]> 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. Roy Coughlan false No 1022 1 2 full