What does it take to go from being painfully shy to speaking on international stages and hosting six Top 0.5% podcasts?

In this episode of Podcasters Business Insider, host John Katsavos sits down with Roy Coughlan — “The PodFather” — a serial entrepreneur who has founded 20 companies across 5 countries, built a global podcasting empire, and learned to turn fear into freedom.

Roy opens up about his transformation from introvert to international speaker, the lessons he learned from losing everything, and how he rebuilt his life using podcasting as the foundation for growth.

🎧 In This Episode You’ll Learn:

• How Roy went from shy and broke to becoming “The PodFather”

• Why podcasting is still the #1 authority-building tool in 2025

• How to find mentors and build confidence fast

• The secret to staying consistent when nobody’s watching

• How to rebuild from failure and use your voice as your comeback story

🔥 Watch this if you’re a creator, entrepreneur, or podcaster who’s ever wondered:

“Can I really make my voice matter?”

📍 Guest: Roy Coughlan 🎙️ Host: John Katsavos 🚀 Presented by: Podcasters Business Insider | Underdog Media | TechForge Media

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Welcome to Podcasters Business Insider — the show where rebels stop treating podcasting like a hobby and start building it like a business.

In this very first episode, host John Katsavos lays the foundation for what PBI is all about: long-form conversations with entrepreneurs, podcasters, livestreamers, and business leaders — plus daily news drops that keep you ahead in the creator economy.

🎙️ In this episode, you’ll discover:

• Why most podcasters burn out (and how to avoid it)

• The rebel mindset behind treating your podcast like a business

• The mission of PBI: Success with Purpose

• What’s coming next — and why this movement is just getting started

Whether you’re a beginner or a seasoned creator, Podcasters Business Insider gives you the playbook, systems, and insider tactics to grow your podcast into a business that lasts.

👉 Grab your free 15 Steps to Kickstart Your Podcast Checklist and join the Rebel Intel newsletter for behind-the-scenes lessons, experiments, and strategies that don’t make it to the mic.

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This isn’t just a podcast — it’s where underdogs become undeniable.

Welcome to Podcasters Business Insider — the show where rebels stop treating podcasting like a hobby and start building it like a business.

In this very first episode, host John Katsavos lays the foundation for what PBI is all about: long-form conversations with entrepreneurs, podcasters, livestreamers, and business leaders — plus daily news drops that keep you ahead in the creator economy.

🎙️ In this episode, you’ll discover:

• Why most podcasters burn out (and how to avoid it)

• The rebel mindset behind treating your podcast like a business

• The mission of PBI: Success with Purpose

• What’s coming next — and why this movement is just getting started

Whether you’re a beginner or a seasoned creator, Podcasters Business Insider gives you the playbook, systems, and insider tactics to grow your podcast into a business that lasts.

👉 Grab your free 15 Steps to Kickstart Your Podcast Checklist and join the Rebel Intel newsletter for behind-the-scenes lessons, experiments, and strategies that don’t make it to the mic.

🔗 Download the checklist here: [insert link] 🔗 Join Rebel Intel here: [insert link]

This isn’t just a podcast — it’s where underdogs become undeniable.