What They Don't Tell You About Running a Company Will Shock You with Roy Coughlan

The Everlasting Fulfilment Podcast

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The entrepreneurial journey can be perilous when you don't understand the hidden traps within legal and financial systems. Roy, a seasoned entrepreneur who's founded over 20 companies, shares his harrowing story of building a multi-million real estate empire only to lose everything during an economic crash - not because of market forces alone, but because of critical knowledge gaps about legal structures and personal liability.
What makes this conversation exceptional is Roy's candid revelation of the systemic issues entrepreneurs face that business schools never address. From discovering that being a company president in Poland made him personally liable for all debts despite operating under what he thought was limited liability, to witnessing courtroom procedures that seemed designed to favor financial institutions over business owners. His experience facing over 100 court cases transformed him from a typical entrepreneur into someone deeply knowledgeable about legal rights and financial protection strategies.
The episode delivers practical wisdom about tax optimization that most accountants won't volunteer. Roy discovered numerous deductions and strategies by educating himself through books written by former tax authority employees, ultimately receiving tax rebates where others faced heavy bills. He warns against the common mistake of purchasing unnecessary items simply "because they're tax-deductible" while providing insights into legitimate deduction strategies like pro-rating utilities for home offices.
Perhaps the most powerful takeaway concerns the significance of signatures on legal documents. As Roy emphasizes, "Your signature is the most powerful thing you own," explaining how nothing legally binding can happen without it. This simple awareness has helped him avoid numerous legal and financial traps throughout his business career. Whether you're just starting your entrepreneurial journey or managing an established company, these insights could save you from devastating financial consequences that can emerge when economic conditions change or legal challenges arise.

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Chapters

1. The Power of Focusing on What's Real (00:00:00)

2. Roy's Business Journey and Financial Collapse (00:01:37)

3. Legal Battles and Court System Corruption (00:06:20)

4. Financial Structures and Tax Optimization (00:11:30)

5. Company Tax Deductions and Common Mistakes (00:22:14)

6. The Importance of Your Signature (00:32:26)