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Be Your Own Boss

Sachin Acharya 190 Episodes Aug 22, 2026

Be Your Own Boss is a podcast hosted by Sachin Acharya that features interviews with entrepreneurs sharing their stories, practical tips, and inspiration. The show aims to help aspiring business owners take the leap and start their own ventures. Each episode provides insights into the successes and failures of real entrepreneurs.

Episodes

Episode 197 | Be Your Own Boss Podcast With Sachin Acharya
Episode 197 | Be Your Own Boss Podcast With Sachin Acharya Aug 22, 2026 00:38:36 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 champ
Ep 196: Swati Khade: She Traded Code for Cake | BYOB Podcast Part 2
Ep 196: Swati Khade: She Traded Code for Cake | BYOB Podcast Part 2 Aug 15, 2026 00:23:15 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 toug
Ep 194: Prantik Sir: From 53 Lacs Debt to Life Coach & Author | BYOB Podcast Part 2
Ep 194: Prantik Sir: From 53 Lacs Debt to Life Coach & Author | BYOB Podcast Part 2 Aug 1, 2026 00:42:24 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 ma
Ep 193: Prantik Sir: From 53 Lacs Debt to Life Coach & Author | BYOB Podcast Part 1
Ep 193: Prantik Sir: From 53 Lacs Debt to Life Coach & Author | BYOB Podcast Part 1 Jul 25, 2026 00:34:35 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 p
Ep 192: From Zero to 10 Restaurants | How Nidhi Arora Built Benaras in Vietnam - Part 2 | BYOB
Ep 192: From Zero to 10 Restaurants | How Nidhi Arora Built Benaras in Vietnam - Part 2 | BYOB Jul 11, 2026 00:43:11 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 regulator
Ep 191: From Zero to 10 Restaurants | How Nidhi Arora Built Benaras in Vietnam - Part 1 | BYOB
Ep 191: From Zero to 10 Restaurants | How Nidhi Arora Built Benaras in Vietnam - Part 1 | BYOB Jul 10, 2026 00:44:33 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
Ep 190: The Story of Perfect Eyebrows with Deepak and Kavita - Part 2 | BYOB | Sachin Acharya
Ep 190: The Story of Perfect Eyebrows with Deepak and Kavita - Part 2 | BYOB | Sachin Acharya May 16, 2026 00:27:00 In this concluding episode of our interview, I continue my conversation with the powerhouse duo behind Perfect Eyebrows, Deepak and Kavita. After discussing their beginnings in Part 1, we now pivot to the "how-to" of their massive growth. Deepak and Kavita share the behind-the-scenes reality of scaling a specialized service business into a dominant market player. This episode is a masterclass in o
Ep 189: The Story of Perfect Eyebrows with Deepak and Kavita - Part 1 | BYOB | Sachin Acharya
Ep 189: The Story of Perfect Eyebrows with Deepak and Kavita - Part 1 | BYOB | Sachin Acharya May 9, 2026 00:26:02 Building a brand in the competitive beauty and grooming industry requires more than just skill—it takes a relentless vision and the right partnership. In Part 1 of this exclusive interview, I sit down with Deepak and Kavita, the power couple and founders behind the successful brand Perfect Eyebrows. In this episode, we go behind the scenes of their entrepreneurial journey. They share the challenge
Ep 188: Holistic Wellness and Mindful Living with Melina Dorsey Part 2 | BYOB | Sachin Acharya
Ep 188: Holistic Wellness and Mindful Living with Melina Dorsey Part 2 | BYOB | Sachin Acharya May 2, 2026 00:28:37 In this concluding episode of our interview, I continue my conversation with Melina Dorsey, a dedicated holistic wellness practitioner based in Virginia, US. While Part 1 touched on the foundations of well-being, Part 2 dives deeper into the practical application of holistic practices for busy professionals and entrepreneurs.Melina shares her expert insights on how maintaining a balance between ph
Ep 187: Holistic Wellness and Mindful Living with Melina Dorsey Part 1 | BYOB | Sachin Acharya
Ep 187: Holistic Wellness and Mindful Living with Melina Dorsey Part 1 | BYOB | Sachin Acharya Apr 25, 2026 00:31:53 In this episode of the Be Your Own Boss (BYOB) Podcast, I am joined by Melina Dorsey, a dedicated holistic wellness practitioner based in Virginia, US. Melina brings a wealth of knowledge on how to achieve balance in a fast-paced world by integrating the mind, body, and spirit.As entrepreneurs and professionals, we often neglect our well-being in the pursuit of success. Melina shares her journey i
Ep 186: Celebrating Neuro Diversity | BYOB | Sachin Acharya
Ep 186: Celebrating Neuro Diversity | BYOB | Sachin Acharya Apr 18, 2026 00:25:50 Resilience in the Face of Adversity: An Interview with Dhiren Bhatia & His MotherIn this poignant episode of the Be Your Own Boss (BYOB) Podcast, I sit down with Dhiren Bhatia, a remarkable young boy on the autism spectrum, and his mother, a single parent currently facing the challenges of unemployment.Their story is one of incredible strength, unwavering love, and the daily reality of navigating
Ep 185: Tara Lalwani Part 2 | BYOB | Sachin Acharya
Ep 185: Tara Lalwani Part 2 | BYOB | Sachin Acharya Apr 11, 2026 00:25:55 This is Part 2 of my interview with Tara Lalwani, the host of the popular podcast Tara Talks Business. If you haven't seen Part 1 yet, here's the link: https://yt.openinapp.co/3w06nTara is also a business coach. She helps SMEs and startup scale their business to profitable levels.Connect with Tara:LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/tara-lalwani-3b550936/Insta: https://www.instagram.com/tara.tal

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