Beyond the Business Card

In this episode of Beyond the Business Card, host Justin McGuire, entrepreneur, founder of MCG Talent, and creator of 7-Figure Recruitment, sits down with Idriss Al Rifai, a celebrated entrepreneur known for building and scaling Fetchr, one of the largest logistics startups in the Middle East.    Idriss opens up about his journey from professional basketball to special forces, his rise as a startu...

In this episode of Beyond the Business Card, host Justin McGuire, entrepreneur, founder of MCG Talent, and creator of 7-Figure Recruitment, sits down with Susanna Gray-Jones, a sales leader and entrepreneur with a remarkable journey of resilience, adaptability, and success.  Susanna opens up about growing up as the headmaster’s daughter, learning to thrive with dyslexia and dyspraxia, and how thos...

In this episode of Beyond the Business Card, host Justin McGuire, entrepreneur, Founder of MCG Talent, and creator of 7-Figure Recruitment, sits down with Mohammed Tayem, Founder & CEO of Entourage, one of the leading marketing and events agencies in the Middle East. From losing his job during the 2008 financial crisis to building a regional powerhouse that competes with global agencies, Moham...

In this episode of Beyond the Business Card, host Justin McGuire, entrepreneur, Founder of MCG Talent, and creator of 7-Figure Recruitment, sits down with Helen McGuire, an entrepreneur who transformed her career from producing shows at BBC Radio 1 to founding Diversely, an AI-driven tech platform tackling workplace bias on a global scale.    Helen opens up about her unique journey. From landing h...

In this episode of Beyond the Business Card, host Justin McGuire, entrepreneur, Founder of MCG Talent, and creator of 7-Figure Recruitment, sits down with Shadi Abdulhadi, Founder & CEO of Boopin, a leading digital agency that has expanded from Dubai to 10 global offices across the GCC, Asia-Pacific, and Europe.    Shadi shares his incredible journey, from studying aerospace engineering to piv...

In this episode of Beyond the Business Card, Justin McGuire—entrepreneur, founder of MCG Talent, and creator of 7-Figure Recruitment—sits down with Adam Toctan, co-founder of MCG Talent and the driving force behind its expansion into Asia.    Adam grew up as an only child, watching his parents work tirelessly to build a better future. Their work ethic shaped his own, pushing him through private sc...

In this episode of Beyond the Business Card, host Justin McGuire—entrepreneur, founder of MCG Talent, and creator of 7-Figure Recruitment—sits down with Erika Doyle, founder and CEO of Drink Dry, the UAE’s first premium non-alcoholic drinks company.    Erika’s path has been defined by taking risks and embracing change. From moving to the UK at 16 to balancing family life with ambition, she’s built...

In this episode of Beyond the Business Card, host Justin McGuire—entrepreneur, founder of MCG Talent, and creator of 7-Figure Recruitment—sits down with Mike Khouri, Founder & CEO of Tactical, a creative and innovation agency redefining digital marketing. Growing up between the UAE and Australia, Mike’s multicultural upbringing shaped his ability to adapt and take risks. But his journey wasn’t...

In this episode of Beyond the Business Card, host Justin McGuire—entrepreneur, founder of MCG Talent, and creator of 7-Figure Recruitment—sits down with Luca Allam, entrepreneur, talk show host, and former CEO of PHD MENA. Luca shares his remarkable journey from growing up between Nigeria and London, navigating nearly 20 years in marketing, and leading PHD MENA through a period of unprecedented gr...

In this episode of Beyond the Business Card, host Justin McGuire—founder of MCG Talent and creator of 7-Figure Recruitment—dives into the inspiring journey of Akanksha Goel, the founder of Socialize, one of the Middle East’s leading social media agencies that was acquired by a global powerhouse, We Are Social.    Akanksha shares her journey from leaving India at the age of 15 to study in Singapore...

In this episode of Beyond the Business Card, host Justin McGuire—entrepreneur, founder of MCG Talent, and creator of 7-Figure Recruitment—sits down with John Von Hofsten, founder and managing director of Home of Performance (HOP). HOP is a digital marketing agency redefining how businesses grow in the Middle East. Known for its commitment to performance and creativity, HOP has become a trusted nam...

In this episode of Beyond the Business Card, host Justin McGuire—entrepreneur, founder of MCG Talent, and creator of 7-Figure Recruitment, sits down with Tom Otton, founder and CEO of Create, a leading media and advertising agency in the UAE.    Tom shares how losing his job during the 2010 global financial crisis became the catalyst for launching Create. From starting as a one-person consultancy...

In this episode of Beyond the Business Card , host Justin McGuire —entrepreneur, founder of MCG Talent, and creator of 7-Figure Recruitment —meets with Richard Fitzgerald , the driving force behind Augustus Media . Through platforms like Lovin Dubai , Lovin Saudi , and Smashi TV , Richard has transformed digital storytelling across the Middle East, capturing the attention of millions along the way...

In this episode of Beyond the Business Card, host Justin McGuire —entrepreneur, founder of MCG Talent, and creator of 7-Figure Recruitment—sits down with Raja Abuljebain , CEO and founder of Essentially, a health and wellness brand that has transformed how people approach clean living. Raja shares how he made bold decisions and took major risks to acquire and grow his brand, transforming Essential...

In this episode of Beyond the Business Card, host Justin McGuire—entrepreneur, founder of MCG Talent (a renowned MENA and APAC recruitment agency), and creator of 7-Figure Recruitment (a coaching program for recruitment entrepreneurs)—sits down with Leopold Ajami, founder of the Novel Philosophy Academy, public speaker, and ethical persuasion coach. They discuss how adopting a philosophical mindse...