Raj Gyawali – Living on the Edge

Jul 15, 2019

In this podcast episode #23, we speak with Raj Gyawali Raj is an expert on responsible tourism. He loves soft adventure, cycling and salads! A serial entrepreneur, he is the owner and strategist behind a variety of socially responsible businesses –  socialtours  in Nepal and  Ethical Travel Portal in Norway. However Raj also provides strategic advice in the businesses conceived and operated by his wife Birgit Lienhart-Gyawali, Karma Coffee Nepal  and the conscious living space  HUB in Kathmandu. Finally, he constantly develops new experiences and loves the creative process that is required to develop new products and experiences although he would rather be in the mountains anytime!

In this episode you’ll learn:

  • What “linked prosperity” is and how you can work it into your business
  • Why if you’re not living on the edge, you’re taking up too much space!
  • How keeping a simple focus can help you achieve your goals
  • Why plans seldom survive reality and what you can do about it

Discussed in this episode:

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