BigFish TV: Likability, Backlash & Building Businesses Against the Odds (EP108)

Bismillah, Before we dive in, a personal request 🙏If you’ve been enjoying these conversations, please subscribe, turn the notification bell on, like, comment, and share this episode with others. Every bit of support helps us grow the channel and bring on even bigger guests for you.In this episode, we sit down with BigFish TV on his first ever podcast appearance to talk about identity, belonging, and the double-edged sword of being visible in the community. From growing up Bengali and cultural shifts, to handling backlash, racism, and social media pressure. BigFish TV shares his story with honesty and grit.We also explore his business ventures, from vape shops to food businesses, his lessons in branding, networking, and perseverance, and the launch of PFC as a family legacy project.Inside the conversation we cover:– Likability vs backlash and building thick skin– Growing up Bengali and cultural identity– Racism, dialogue, and bridging divides– From vape shops to multiple ventures– PFC’s launch and family legacy– The realities of food business, reviews, and branding– Lessons on consistency, setbacks, and perseveranceTimestamps00:00:00 – Likability vs. Backlash: The Double-Edged Sword00:03:41 – Growing Up Bengali: Language and Culture Shifts00:05:21 – Technology’s Impact on Family Respect00:07:26 – Speaking Out: Courage and Controversy00:11:58 – Britannia Hotel: Bridging Divides in Tense Areas00:16:00 – Understanding ‘The Other Side’00:21:12 – Identity, Belonging, and Ownership of This Country00:23:55 – Progress in Education and Business00:25:34 – Challenges of Integration and Outreach00:28:54 – Responding to Racism with Dialogue00:30:21 – Inspirations from the Prophet’s Example00:31:53 – Handling Negativity: Building Thick Skin00:34:09 – From Vape Shop to Diverse Ventures00:35:31 – Scar’s Story: From Streets to Entrepreneurship00:37:24 – Changing Mindsets and New Opportunities00:38:54 – PFC Launch: Family Legacy and Ambitions00:42:58 – Social Media Success vs. Real Hard Work00:44:16 – Managing Multiple Businesses and Teams00:46:18 – Food Business: Balancing Quality and Foot Traffic00:49:59 – Owning Delivery: The Push for Independence00:52:00 – Branding Challenges and Rebranding Journey00:54:17 – Networking and Growth Mindsets00:55:58 – From NHS Admin to Entrepreneurial Success00:57:31 – A Message to Youth: Patience and Perseverance01:00:34 – Business Setbacks and Investments01:01:31 – Quickfire: Cars, Food, and Social Media Choices01:04:01 – The Impact of Reviews on Food Businesses01:05:22 – The Value of Consistent Hard Work01:06:16 – Final Blessings: Protecting Against Negativity#BigFishTV #PFC #BritishBangladeshi #BusinessPodcastUK #SideBySidePodcast #KaziRahman #EntrepreneurJourney #MuslimPodcast