Service, Sports, and the Power of Words | Rahim Karmali – Serv Translation Agency

In the Season 1 finale of Behind the Business, Faheem Savja sits down with Rahim Karmali, Founder and CEO of Serv, a fast-growing translation agency. From working on his honeymoon to navigating the challenges of fatherhood and entrepreneurship, Rahim shares the raw and real story behind building a business from scratch.Rooted in service and shaped by his background in competitive badminton, Rahim opens up about:Spotting a gap in the translation marketThe early days of Serv and learning from a tough business splitHow AI is reshaping the industry — and why localization still reignsBalancing the demands of family and entrepreneurshipWhy authenticity and persistence are critical for successWith lessons in grit, growth, and staying grounded, this episode is a candid look at the hustle behind a business that helps brands be understood around the world. Stay connected with #behindthebusiness : 📱 Instagram: www.instagram.com/behindthebiz_pod/📱 LinkedIn: www.linkedin.com/company/behind-the-business-podcast/  Chapters:(0:00) Intro (0:37) Founding Serv Translation Agency (3:37) Pivoting and Launching with Partners(7:26) Why the name "Serv"? (9:21) Experience in Northern Pakistan (11:55) Athletics and Business (13:44) Parenthood and Entrepreneurship (16:46) No Days off - even on vacation(18:36) Seeing your product out in the wild(20:17) The impact of AI in the industry(23:18) Impact of Rahim's Family on Entrepreneurship(28:33) Business Development on crutches (31:06) Moving the business to Toronto(34:02) Relationships - in life and business(37:20) Lessons from Nine Years in Business