Beyond the Business Card
Beyond the Business Card
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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.
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The podcast covers themes related to entrepreneurship, resilience, and personal growth, with episodes highlighting diverse topics such as breaking into new industries, navigating challenges post-COVID, and strategies for scalability, illustrated by guests like Erika Doyle sharing insights on the non-alcoholic beverage market and Mike Khouri discussing digital marketing innovations.
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.
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/
Website: https://lk.spaceylon.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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