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/

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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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