What would you do if the dream business you've poured your heart, savings, and future into still hadn't opened four years later?

Most people would have walked away.

When architect Danny Shafrir left a successful career in London, cycled across North America, and eventually settled in the wild landscapes of Galicia in northern Spain, he thought he was embarking on an exciting new chapter. His vision was bold: transform an abandoned granite quarry into a unique off-grid glamping retreat immersed in nature.

What he didn't anticipate was a four-year battle with bureaucracy, environmental approvals, delays, uncertainty, and the constant question every entrepreneur dreads: "Was this the right decision?"

But this isn't a story about failure.

It's a story about patience, resilience, and discovering that sometimes the greatest value isn't found in reaching the destination... It's found in the person you become along the way.

In this fascinating conversation, Danny shares the realities of creating a nature-based hospitality business from scratch, why he chose the harder path when easier options existed, and how an abandoned quarry ended up teaching him lessons about business, life, and success that no business plan ever could.

If you've ever faced setbacks, questioned your decisions, or felt frustrated that your dreams aren't moving as quickly as you'd hoped, this episode is for you.

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Danny Shafrir - FincA Galicia

Sarah Riley - Glamping, retreat events, and guest attraction

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