Be Your Own Boss

Sachin Acharya
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At some point in life, every employee aspires to be their own boss, to start a business, to follow their passion. Some take a leap and become successful, some try and fail while most never give it a try. Here at Be Your Own Boss, Sachin Acharya talks to entrepreneurs about their stories, some very practical tips and some inspiration. If you aspire to be an entrepreneur, to build your own business, and not sure how to get started, this show is for you.

  1. 3d ago

    Ep 199: Akshay Joshi : How to read people by their face | BYOB Podcast Part 2

    Does your forehead hold the secrets to your career success, personality, and hidden challenges? In this insightful continuation of the Be Your Own Boss podcast, professional face reader Mr. Akshay Joshi breaks down the detailed science of forehead analysis (माथा और भाग्य) in Samudrik Shastra. Learn how narrow foreheads, curved hair lines, wide foreheads, and sloped foreheads reveal everything from leadership capabilities and risk tolerance to health vulnerabilities, technical skills, and remedies. We also explore the global history of physiognomy (from Aristotle and Pythagoras to Persian scholars and Sir Francis Galton) and how Modern AI & Machine Learning are being trained on ancient facial recognition techniques today. Timestamps [00:00] – Episode Highlights & Teaser [01:18] – The Power of Forehead Analysis in Face Reading [01:30] – Narrow Forehead: Characteristics, Career Strengths & Trauma Triggers [04:03] – Curved Forehead: Technical Mindset, Advisory Skills & Remedies [08:03] – The "Shani Forehead" (Duster Shape): Law, Armies, Discipline & Struggles [11:50] – Short & Wide Forehead: Tech Experts, Artists, Boundaries & Vulnerabilities [16:50] – Swayambhu Temples & Divine Remedies for Protection [18:18] – Big Forehead Types: Open Hairline (Leaders) vs. Curved Hairline (Masterminds) [21:13] – Sloped Forehead: Early Success, Deep Vision & The Career Rollercoaster [24:00] – Face Reading for Health: Tridosha (Vata, Pitta, Kapha) & Ayurveda Diagnosis [26:50] – Global History of Physiognomy: Pythagoras, Al-Firasa & Sir Francis Galton [29:20] – AI, Machine Learning & Criminal Facial Profiling in the Modern World [31:28] – Detecting Health Risks & Throat Vulnerabilities from Facial Traits ============================================================== * For collaboration and sponsorship, please reach us on byob.with.sachin.acharya@gmail.com or contactme@sachinacharya.com * Want to get on the podcast? Pick your slot on https://calendly.com/sachinacharya/byob #FaceReading #ForeheadReading #SamudrikShastra #BeYourOwnBoss #AkshayJoshi #sachinacharya

    Ep 199: Akshay Joshi : How to read people by their face | BYOB Podcast Part 2

  2. Aug 29

    Ep 198: Akshay Joshi : How to read people by their face | BYOB Podcast Part 1

    Can a person's face reveal their past, future, personality, career, and life struggles? In this insightful episode of the Be Your Own Boss podcast, we host professional face reader Mr. Akshay Joshi. We dive deep into the ancient Indian science of Samudrik Shastra (Mukh Lakshan Shastra) to decode how facial features, bone structure, eyes, forehead lines, and nose shapes reflect your SWOT profile—strengths, weaknesses, opportunities, and threats. Discover how Sattvic, Rajasic, and Tamasic energies shape our lives and how specific remedies can restore balance. Timestamps [00:00] – Teaser & Episode Highlights [01:06] – Welcome to Be Your Own Boss Podcast | Guest Introduction [03:04] – What is Face Reading? Origins in Samudrik Shastra & Garuda Purana [05:16] – Facial Mapping: How Ears, Forehead, and Jawline Represent Age Milestones [07:44] – Decoding Eyes: Detecting Financial Stress & Relationship Struggles [09:07] – 3 Types of Remedies: Sattvic, Rajasic, and Tamasic [10:46] – The 26 Dimensions of Face Reading & Balancing the Three Gunas [15:07] – Revealing Family Lineage, Ancestral Karma & Spiritual Blessings [17:23] – Face Reading Consultations: Zoom/Online vs. In-Person Accuracy [19:57] – 6 Major Face Shapes & Their Core Characteristics (Square, Oval, Diamond, etc.) [22:00] – Regional Genetics, Bone Structure & Facial Evolution [24:16] – The Role of the Nose & Chin in Determining Wealth and Leadership [28:10] – Eyebrow Marks & Indentations: Identifying Childhood Trauma and Legal Issues ============================================================== * For collaboration and sponsorship, please reach us on byob.with.sachin.acharya@gmail.com or contactme@sachinacharya.com * Want to get on the podcast? Pick your slot on https://calendly.com/sachinacharya/byob #beyourownboss #podcast #sachinacharya #FaceReading #Astrology #IndianAstrology #SpiritualGrowth #PodcastHindi

    Ep 198: Akshay Joshi : How to read people by their face | BYOB Podcast Part 1

  3. Aug 22

    Episode 197 | Be Your Own Boss Podcast With Sachin Acharya

    If you lost something precious in the garbage, how long would you search for it? In this episode of the Be Your Own Boss podcast, we sit down with Vinnie, a passionate piano instructor and the founder of Rhythm Music Academy. Vinnie’s story is anything but ordinary. From spending five days searching through the trash to find his first recorded music cassette, to becoming a 7-time powerlifting champion in just one year, and finally finding his true calling in teaching music—his journey is a masterclass in dedication and raw passion. Today, he holds prestigious certifications from the Trinity College of London and has taught hundreds of students who are now winning on national and international stages. Tune in as we discuss his childhood in Pune, the reality of transitioning from bodybuilding to the arts, the technical roadmap of learning music, and how staying authentic builds the most powerful connections. ⏱️ Timestamps: [00:00] - A 5-Day Search in the Garbage [01:03] - Welcome to the Be Your Own Boss Podcast [02:36] - The Story Behind the Lost Cassette Tape [05:21] - Childhood in Pune & Family Background [06:57] - Becoming a 7-Time Powerlifting Champion in 1 Year [08:28] - Quitting Bodybuilding & Reluctantly Starting Music [10:02] - Trinity College of London & Global Music Certifications [12:42] - Opening Rhythm Music Academy in 2010 [17:21] - Facing Backlash: The Parent Meeting That Changed Everything [20:54] - Surviving the COVID-19 Lockdown as a Physical Academy [24:18] - How Music Built Connections with Powerful People [27:16] - The Roadmap of Learning Music: Beginners to Trinity Exams [31:43] - What Comes First in Bollywood: Lyrics or Melody? [34:44] - Giving Credit: The Support of His Elder Brother Dinesh [35:35] - How to Join Rhythm Music Academy in Pune [37:10] - Vinnie’s First-Ever Podcast Experience Check out Rhythm Music Academy on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/rhythm_music_acedemy_/ ============================================================== * For collaboration and sponsorship, please reach us on byob.with.sachin.acharya@gmail.com * Want to get on the podcast? Pick your slot on https://calendly.com/sachinacharya/byob #RhythmMusicAcademy #MusicTeacher #SachinAcharya #BYOB #Podcast #BeYourOwnBossPodcast #TrinityMusic

    Episode 197 | Be Your Own Boss Podcast With Sachin Acharya

  4. Aug 15

    Ep 196: Swati Khade: She Traded Code for Cake | BYOB Podcast Part 2

    In Part 2 of this inspiring interview, Swati Khade shares her remarkable journey of transitioning from a 10+ year career in IT to starting and scaling her own baking business, Choco Castle. She dives deep into the realities of balancing family and ambition—from going back to college in Germany at age 35 to managing tight bakery shifts, navigating career gaps during the pandemic, and making the tough call to step away from IT for good. Swati also discusses how she automated her business operations, built a trusted team, utilized B2B/B2C models and WhatsApp Business, and transformed her passion into a thriving enterprise. Check out Choco Castle on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/chococastle_pune ============================================================== * For collaboration and sponsorship, please reach us on byob.with.sachin.acharya@gmail.com * Want to get on the podcast? Pick your slot on https://calendly.com/sachinacharya/byob #SwatiKhade #ChocoCastle #SachinAcharya, #BYOB #Podcast, #BeYourOwnBossPodcast, #Cake #IT #Mother

    Ep 196: Swati Khade: She Traded Code for Cake | BYOB Podcast Part 2

  5. Aug 1

    Ep 194: Prantik Sir: From 53 Lacs Debt to Life Coach & Author | BYOB Podcast Part 2

    Welcome to Part 2 of an incredibly candid and inspiring conversation with trainer, author, and mentor Prantik Panigrahi on the BYOB (Be Your Own Boss) Podcast with Sachin Acharya. In this episode, Prantik deep-dives into: Why physical books engage all five senses in a way audiobooks and summaries cannot. His personal collection of over 4,800 books and his daily reading rituals. Why traditional time management and corporate communication training often fail at the mindset/belief level. How a business failure left him in ₹53 Lakhs of debt—and the exact psychological shift he used to pull himself out of rock bottom. The story behind creating "The Secret to Breakthrough" workshop and scaling it across schools and corporate organizations. If you are looking for raw honesty on entrepreneurship, resilience, habit-building, and personal transformation, this episode is a must-watch! ⏱️ Timestamps [00:00] Highlights & Recap of Part 1 [01:26] Podcast Introduction [01:34] Distractions, Focus & The Myth of Quick Book Summaries [04:03] Involving All 5 Senses: The Sensory Science of Reading Physical Books [07:23] Reading as an Identity: "I Haven't Missed a Night in 17+ Years" [08:33] Reading Multiple Books at Once & Detailed Note-Taking Habits [11:00] Stand-Up Comedy vs. Reality: Debunking Book-Reading Memes [12:48] Inside Prantik's Library: Owning 4,800+ Books & Favorite Genres [14:18] Transitioning into Corporate Training & Personality Development [16:08] Why Traditional Time Management Tools Fail Without Internal Commitment [18:24] The Birth of "The Secret to Breakthrough" Workshop [24:30] The Iceberg of Preparation: 14 Hours of Prep for 90 Minutes on Stage [25:40] Hitting Rock Bottom: Facing ₹53 Lakhs in Debt & Business Collapse [32:45] The Mindset Shift: Confronting Creditors & Overcoming Suicidal Thoughts [35:08] The Turnaround: How One Breakthrough Workshop Scaled Everywhere [38:07] Meeting Business Partner Rupa & Building Sustainable Success [39:37] Writing Live Inspired & Finding Mentors in Unexpected Places [40:10] Reflections on the BYOB Podcast Experience & Closing Remarks Check out Prantik sir on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/prantik_panigrahi ============================================================== * For collaboration and sponsorship, please reach us on byob.with.sachin.acharya@gmail.com  * Want to get on the podcast? Pick your slot on https://calendly.com/sachinacharya/byob #PrantikPanigrahi, #SachinAcharya, #BYOB #Podcast, #BeYourOwnBossPodcast, #Life #Coach #Interview, #HowtoReadMoreBooks

    Ep 194: Prantik Sir: From 53 Lacs Debt to Life Coach & Author | BYOB Podcast Part 2

  6. Jul 25

    Ep 193: Prantik Sir: From 53 Lacs Debt to Life Coach & Author | BYOB Podcast Part 1

    Welcome to Part 1 of an inspiring conversation on the Be Your Own Boss (BYOB) Podcast with host Sachin Acharya and special guest Prantik Panigrahi — life coach, trainer, and author of Elements Within and Tattva Katha. ​In this episode, Prantik shares his incredible journey: growing up in an academically intense family, dealing with health and confidence struggles during childhood, discovering his passion for personal growth through a key mentor, and building an unstoppable habit of reading books that transformed his life and career. ​⏱️ Timestamps: ​[00:00] - Highlights & Teaser ​[01:21] - Welcome to BYOB Podcast with Sachin Acharya ​[02:04] - Introduction of Prantik Panigrahi ​[02:58] - Childhood Background & Growing Up in an Academic Family ​[05:35] - Early Health Challenges, Moving Cities & Loss of Confidence ​[07:40] - Choosing Computer Science over Medicine ​[10:05] - The Fateful Call & Meeting First Mentor Mr. Shyam Lulla ​[12:35] - Lessons from a "No Excuse" Mentor ​[13:20] - Beginning the Journey of Public Speaking ​[14:14] - Overcoming Excuses & Building a Powerful Reading Habit ​[16:20] - The Concept of Reading in "Shantiniketan" ​[18:00] - Finding Time & Places to Read Anywhere ​[22:00] - The Science of Reading: Level 1 (Reading) vs Level 2 (Understanding) ​[27:40] - How Subconscious Muscle Memory Helps You Master Reading ​[30:15] - Staying Focused & Ignoring Distractions Around You Part 2 coming soon!  Check out Prantik sir on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/prantik_panigrahi ============================================================== * For collaboration and sponsorship, please reach us on byob.with.sachin.acharya@gmail.com  * Want to get on the podcast? Pick your slot on https://calendly.com/sachinacharya/byob #PrantikPanigrahi, #SachinAcharya, #BYOB #Podcast, #BeYourOwnBossPodcast, #Life #Coach #Interview, #HowtoReadMoreBooks

    Ep 193: Prantik Sir: From 53 Lacs Debt to Life Coach & Author | BYOB Podcast Part 1

  7. Jul 11

    Ep 192: From Zero to 10 Restaurants | How Nidhi Arora Built Benaras in Vietnam - Part 2 | BYOB

    Welcome to the second and concluding part of our exclusive interview with Nidhi Arora, the visionary founder behind Benaras, Vietnam's largest and most successful Indian restaurant chain. In this episode, Nidhi dives deeper into the operational strategies, cultural adjustments, and leadership mindsets required to scale a restaurant brand internationally. From navigating a foreign market's regulatory landscape to maintaining authentic Indian flavors while appealing to a diverse global clientele, this episode is a masterclass for aspiring entrepreneurs and restaurateurs alike. Key Highlights in this Video: Scaling Beyond the First Location: How Benaras grew from a single concept into a massive multi-location brand. Overcoming Cross-Cultural Challenges: Managing cross-border supply chains and leading multicultural teams in Vietnam. The Future of Indian Cuisine Abroad: Nidhi’s long-term vision for Benaras and advice for entrepreneurs looking to expand internationally. Watch Part 1 here: https://youtu.be/TZ9JFwiRvUI If you enjoyed this episode, please hit the Like button, Subscribe to the channel, and turn on notifications so you never miss another deep-dive interview! Check out their Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/benaras.vietnam ============================================================== * For collaboration and sponsorship, please reach us on byob.with.sachin.acharya@gmail.com * Want to get on the podcast? Pick your slot on https://calendly.com/sachinacharya/byob #Entrepreneurship #IndianRestaurant #BenarasVietnam #BusinessGrowth #RestaurantScale #WomenInBusiness #ScalingABusiness

    Ep 192: From Zero to 10 Restaurants | How Nidhi Arora Built Benaras in Vietnam - Part 2 | BYOB

  8. Jul 10

    Ep 191: From Zero to 10 Restaurants | How Nidhi Arora Built Benaras in Vietnam - Part 1 | BYOB

    In Part 1 of this exclusive interview, K Rakesh sits down with Nidhi Arora, the visionary entrepreneur behind BENARES, the largest and most successful Indian restaurant chain in Vietnam. Having lived in Vietnam for over two decades, Nidhi shares her fascinating journey from HR consulting into the world of culinary entrepreneurship. Discover how she identified a unique gap in the market to introduce an authentic, healthy, and natural approach to Indian cuisine that captures the hearts (and tastebuds) of both locals and international tourists alike. She also discusses managing a rapidly growing multi-location brand, navigating the cultural fusion of Indian and Vietnamese tastes, and leveraging food as a medium for diplomatic and cultural connection. Part 2 coming soon! Check out their Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/benaras.vietnam ============================================================== * For collaboration and sponsorship, please reach us on byob.with.sachin.acharya@gmail.com * Want to get on the podcast? Pick your slot on https://calendly.com/sachinacharya/byob #Benaras #BYOBPodcast #SachinAcharya #India #Vietnam #Taste #Recipe

    Ep 191: From Zero to 10 Restaurants | How Nidhi Arora Built Benaras in Vietnam - Part 1 | BYOB
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At some point in life, every employee aspires to be their own boss, to start a business, to follow their passion. Some take a leap and become successful, some try and fail while most never give it a try. Here at Be Your Own Boss, Sachin Acharya talks to entrepreneurs about their stories, some very practical tips and some inspiration. If you aspire to be an entrepreneur, to build your own business, and not sure how to get started, this show is for you.

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  • Creator
    Sachin Acharya
  • Years Active
    2022 - 2026
  • Episodes
    198
  • Rating
    Clean
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    © Sachin Acharya
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    Be Your Own Boss