EPISODE · Aug 11, 2025 · 1H 40M
#33 The Harsh Truths of Entrepreneurship | Mahmoud Bartawi on Resilience and Growth
from Beyond the Business Card · host Beyond the Business Card
In this episode of Beyond the Business Card, we sit down with Mahmoud Bartawi, ex-banker, exited founder, and host of The Mahmoud Show. Mahmoud shares his incredible journey from losing everything to making his first million.He recalls the moment he was told, “If you want to be on top, you have to start at the bottom.” From a rejected home loan to holding property for seven years, Mahmoud’s story is one of resilience, strategy and survival in the challenging Dubai market.We explore the real cost of success, including grief, ego and the sacrifices behind building a healthy food brand that expanded across six countries. Mahmoud also discusses the importance of delegation and how trust is earned when problems are met with solutions.In this episode we cover:• Mahmoud’s journey from hardship to success• The lessons learned from rejection and persistence• Building and scaling a health food brand across six countries• The emotional and strategic challenges of entrepreneurship• The role of delegation and trust in growing a businessThis episode offers an unfiltered look at what it truly takes to rise, rebuild and thrive.Watch now and subscribe for more authentic stories from founders and business leaders.📲 Connect with Mahmoud Bartawi:Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/bartawi?igsh=a3phdHNua2dhaTlqLinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/mahmoud-bartawi/📲 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/id1785496837Don't forget to subscribe and leave a comment about your favorite takeaway from today's episode!
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In this episode of Beyond the Business Card, we sit down with Mahmoud Bartawi, ex-banker, exited founder, and host of The Mahmoud Show. Mahmoud shares his incredible journey from losing everything to making his first million.He recalls the moment he was told, “If you want to be on top, you have to start at the bottom.” From a rejected home loan to holding property for seven years, Mahmoud’s story is one of resilience, strategy and survival in the challenging Dubai market.We explore the real cost of success, including grief, ego and the sacrifices behind building a healthy food brand that expanded across six countries. Mahmoud also discusses the importance of delegation and how trust is earned when problems are met with solutions.In this episode we cover:• Mahmoud’s journey from hardship to success• The lessons learned from rejection and persistence• Building and scaling a health food brand across six countries• The emotional and strategic challenges of entrepreneurship• The role of delegation and trust in growing a businessThis episode offers an unfiltered look at what it truly takes to rise, rebuild and thrive.Watch now and subscribe for more authentic stories from founders and business leaders.📲 Connect with Mahmoud Bartawi:Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/bartawi?igsh=a3phdHNua2dhaTlqLinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/mahmoud-bartawi/📲 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/id1785496837Don't forget to subscribe and leave a comment about your favorite takeaway from today's episode!
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