During this podcast, CEOs, founders and co-founders will be asked about their journey to success and the trials they faced along the way, giving unprecedented access to the secrets of some of the world's most inspiring entrepreneurs.
#40 From Local Roots to Global Reach | Shalin Balasuriya’s Journey of Building a Wellness Empire
In this episode of Beyond the Business Card, Shalin Balasuriya shares how he transformed a Sri Lankan family business into the world’s largest luxury Ayurveda chain, with over 145 locations across 31 countries.
Shalin reveals why true entrepreneurship starts from the consumer backwards, the lessons learned on the shop floor, and how leveraging Sri Lanka’s rich culture, history, and natural resources has shaped his global vision.
Topics covered:
How to scale a family business globally
The importance of understanding the consumer firsthand
Lessons from growing through and after COVID
Building a global wellness brand rooted in culture
Leveraging Sri Lanka’s untapped creative and cultural potential
Watch now to hear how purpose, passion, and perseverance can turn local roots into a worldwide movement.
📲 Connect with Shalin Balasuriya:
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/shalin.b/
LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/shalin-balasuriya-909809215/ (https://www.linkedin.com/in/shalin-balasuriya-909809215/)
Website: https://lk.spaceylon.com/
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29 Sept 2025
From Sacrifice to Life-Changing Success | Graeme’s Entrepreneurial Story
In this episode of Beyond the Business Card, Graeme Hubert shares his remarkable journey from the son of immigrant parents to co-founder of Consul Partners, a global recruitment powerhouse.
Graeme opens up about the sacrifices, reinvestments, and unrelenting belief in seizing “one chance in life” that drove him and his co-founder to scale from zero to £1M revenue in their first year.
Guided by his mum, his wife, and his business partner, Graeme’s story is one of resilience, alignment, and a vision that led to an eight-figure exit.
This is more than a business story, it’s about family, sacrifice, and building something that lasts.
Topics covered in this episode:
Why Graeme embraced the mindset of “one chance in life”
The sacrifices behind building a global recruitment company
Scaling to £1M revenue in the first year through reinvestment
The importance of alignment with a business partner
Lessons learned from achieving an eight-figure exit
How family values anchored his entrepreneurial journey
🎧 Watch the full conversation and discover what it takes to build, scale, and exit on your own terms.
📲 Connect with Graeme Hubert:
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/gthub1?igsh=MXF4b3V0bTl2MDh1aQ%3D%3D&utm_source=qr
LinkedIn: ghubert@legatum-consulting.com (mailto:ghubert@legatum-consulting.com)
📲 Connect with Justin McGuire and Beyond the Business Card:
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/jussiemcg/
LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/jumcguire
Beyond the Business Card: https://podcasts.apple.com/ae/podcast/beyond-the-business-card/id1785496837 (https://podcasts.apple.com/ae/podcast/beyond-the-business-card/id1785496837)
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22 Sept 2025
From Cold Calls to Big Wins | George’s Blueprint for Growth
In this episode of Beyond the Business Card, George Dale shares the raw reality of starting RAPT with zero clients, no safety net, and nothing but determination.
From cold calls and door to door pitches to landing his first breakthrough budget, George reveals how he turned setbacks into momentum and built an agency with resilience at its core.
This is not just a story about business, it’s about grit, persistence, and the belief that passion will always fuel profit.
Topics covered in this episode:
• The reality of starting with no clients and no safety net
• Why cash flow is everything in the early stages
• The importance of cold calls, persistence, and direct outreach
• Lessons from building integrated teams in Saudi Arabia
• Balancing risk, resilience, and long term vision
• How George turned passion into a profitable business
This conversation is for anyone building from scratch, doubting whether they can push through the first year, or needing proof that persistence pays off.
📲 Connect with George Dale:
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/gdaleimages?igsh=MXB6ZmJkcmNiNTZ1Nw==
LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/george-dale-5b8526133/
Website: www.houseofrapt.com
📲 Connect with Justin McGuire and Beyond the Business Card:
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/jussiemcg/
LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/jumcguire
Beyond the Business Card: https://podcasts.apple.com/ae/podcast/beyond-the-business-card/id1785496837
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