I was recently interview by Fred Castaneda of The Struggling Entrepreneur, a web site that provides advice and content to individuals that are interested in starting or improving their own businesses. This podcast is titled 72- Success secrets- Entrepreneur as an IT consultant and author. From the introduction to the web site:
In this episode of The Struggling Entrepreneur, we take a closer look into the transition from being a technical specialist in the IT (Information Technology) industry to becoming a successful Entrepreneur from the background and point of view of Anil Desai.
Even if you are not an IT Specialist, but perhaps you are in a field that requires technical skills or in an area of complex products or problem-solving, this interview will be of value to you for its related scenarios.
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Anil shares with us the obstacles he encountered, as well as how he himself tackles the administrative responsibilities of running his own business–including income taxes and other back-office tasks that many structured IT specialists dread.
Anil also discusses how his skills in communication–especially in technical writing–have added to the success of creating himself as a known Brand. In addition, Anil is also an author of several books and a speaker, as well as a consultant that delivers the right solutions to the customers to solve business problems. He will tell you in this episode about his multiple certifications and the technical skills that he keeps current–but at very little or no cost!
The recording is far from perfect (there’s a lot of background noise), but I hope you find the information to be useful.
#1 by Fraurosog on May 27, 2010 - 4:37 am
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I really want to go abroad and study but my parents are against it. They are hell bent on sending me to India. I want to do a Dental Degree in US(Masters) and I know that it;s impossible to if I do a Bachelor’s from India and go to US. It’s very difficult and a lot of time will be wasted. They can afford a reasonable college fee(abroad approx 20,000$-25000$). I told them that I want to go abroad because I want to expand my horizons and meet new and different kinds of people(culturally). They allowed me to apply but now they want me to go to India to study for a year and then go to US. I told them that it’s very difficult and I will be wasting a lot of years. It’s easier to go to Australia UK Canada Singapore and then to US because these degrees are recognized. I have to repeat everything all over again if I go to US from India. They are willing to send m younger brother abroad but not me! I should also be allowed! This is not fair according to me. Can u help me on this issue? I hate the Indian Education System and my HS years were only spent in studying(I found them boring). I have the chance to change myself if I go abroad and experience something new. My parents want my brother to get into Oxford and Cambridge but they want me to study in India. I agree that I am not as smart as my brother but I still think it’s unfair. Please Help!
#2 by Anil Desai on May 27, 2010 - 8:25 am
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Fraurosog: I understand your frustration based on your situation, but unfortunately, I can’t think of any specific advice in this area. From a career standpoint, if you think you have a good idea of what you want to do, it sounds worthwhile to pursue that. Thought it’s unrelated to your situation, skills in IT are generally readily transferable between international boundaries. However, I understand that healthcare and other industries are based much more on degrees, certifications, and political issues. I hope you’re able to find an option that works well for you now and in the future. Good luck! – Anil