The Entrepreneur Experiment

<p>A podcast I didn't really want to do.</p> <p>I talk about my mental health journey since The Worst Year of My Life episode.</p> <p>What's been working for me and what hasn't.</p> <p>Hope you get some insight and value.<br /> <br /> Be kind to yourself.</p> <div class="def"> <p>Thanks to Find A Venue.ie, Bay Street Innovation and Chapter for being my partners on Season 7.</p> </div>

<p>This week's guest is the exact definition of a serial entrepreneur.<br /> <br /> To start one successful business is a massive success but to do it three times and start a fourth is almost superhuman.</p> <p>Barry is the man behind some of Dublin's most famous brands including Paulie's Pizza, Junior's Deli and Lotts & Co.</p> <p>His latest mission is huge. He has set his sights on transforming the way food & drink outlets order their supplies. <br /> <br /> Sit back & prepare to be energised by this chat.<br /> <span style= "font-family: -apple-system, BlinkMacSystemFont, 'Segoe UI', Roboto, Oxygen, Ubuntu, Cantarell, 'Open Sans', 'Helvetica Neue', sans-serif;"> Visit my season partners Chapter, & Bay Street Innovation, & Find a Venue.</span></p> <div class="def"> </div> <p><br /> <br /></p>

<p>In the Lab this week, I share the story of how I hacked the housing market and found a solution of home ownership for under €60k.</p> <p>We also look at two other ways you can find rental properties far below the market prices and a hidden tactic for securing homes that never go on the open market.</p> <div class="def"> <p>Thanks to Find A Venue.ie, Bay Street Innovation and Chapter for being my partners on Season 7.</p> </div> <div class="def"> </div>

<p>Rhona and her co-founder Eimear are building a quieter world for us all.</p> <p>On today's episode I'm joined by the incredible Rhona Togher as she shares the highs and lows of the last 12 years building the Lios Group.</p> <p>With clients such as the European Space Agency, this Irish company built by 2 powerful female entrepreneurs makes for an incredible story.</p> <p>Visit my season partners Chapter, & Bay Street Innovation, & Find a Venue.</p>

<p>In the Lab this week, I breakdown the process behind the win a home raffles that have popped up all across Ireland in the last few months.</p> <p>I purchased a few tickets to understand the process and try to figure out if they are legit or a scam?</p> <p>Find out what I discovered on today's episode.</p> <p>Thanks to Bay Street Innovation, Chapter and Find A Venue.ie for being my partners on Season 7.</p>

<p>Best selling author, serial entrepreneur and YouTuber Rob Lipsett joins me to share his secrets.</p> <p>We chat about how he maintains a relentless work ethic and his ability to run & grow multiple businesses while maintaining his nomadic lifestyle.</p> <p>Living between Dublin, Marbella and London, Rob has just launched his latest venture, Fuel Cakes.<br /> <br /> Rob documents his journey to 500k YouTube subscribers & 590k Instagram followers.</p> <p>Thanks to Find a Venue, Chapter, & Bay Street Innovation, SE7 Partners.</p>

<p>I'm joined this week by Jayne Ronayne from Talivest. She shares her incredible journey that spanned the globe before finding success back in Ireland.</p> <p>For me, this episode perfectly displays the sheer grit and consistency that it takes to be an entrepreneur. When you strip back the perceived glamour of owning your own business, Jayne explains the sacrifices and hard work it takes to make it.</p> <p>A fascinating episode filled with real honesty & insight. </p> <div class="def"> <p>Thanks to Find a Venue, Chapter, & Bay Street Innovation for being my partners on Season 7.</p> </div> <div class="def"> </div>

<p>Today on the pod I announce the first ever Entrepreneur Experiment Awards ceremony and how you can get involved.</p> <p>We also discuss the makers mindset and I update you on my Wilde Cabins.</p> <div class="def"> <p>Thanks to Find a Venue, Chapter, & Bay Street Innovation for being my partners on Season 7.</p> </div> <div class="def"> </div>

<p>Incredible brands are born from great stories. Today's guest shares the journey of an idea created between friends that blossomed into a global brand.</p> <p>Gary brings us on the path from whiteboard sketches to breaking the US drinks market.</p> <p>Thanks to Find a Venue, Chapter, & Bay Street Innovation for being my partners on Season 7.</p>

<p>Today in the Lab I talk about intensity versus consistency and offer you a challenge for the rest of 2021.</p> <p>I reveal the business I've been secretly working on for 18 months and share the early part of the journey with you.</p> <p>Thanks for Chapter, Find a Venue & Bay Street Innovation for being my partners on Season 7.</p> <p> </p>

<p>One of the world's hottest fintech companies is being built right here on Ireland's West Coast.</p> <p>Joining me today for our deep dive chat is Fidelma McGuirk.</p> <p>Her company, Payslip, recently raised €8.3 million and is currently hiring over 100 people in Westport.</p> <p>In this chat we find out how Fidelma got started, her advice for growing a company outside the major cities and practical insights for starting from scratch. </p>

<p>Today, I'm joined in the Lab by Conor Kearney from Jetbooks to share this ideas and trends that are interesting him.</p> <p>He shares a controversial opinion about why starting a business might be the wrong idea.</p> <p>Tune in to find out what you should be doing instead.</p> <p>Thanks for Chapter, Find a Venue & Bay Street Innovation for being my partners on Season 7.</p>

<p>Joining me on the first interview of the new season is Oisin Hanrahan, the CEO of Angi.</p> <p>Angi has 5,000 staff across America and is valued at over $5 billion. </p> <p>Prior to Angi, Oisin founded Handy which raised in excess of $100m before being acquired by Angi in 2018.</p> <p>In a wide ranging chat, we discuss leadership during Covid, what it feels like to sell your company and how he remains productive as a CEO of a public company. </p>

<p class="" data-pm-slice="1 1 []">Season 7 of The Entrepreneur Experiment is back today.</p> <p class="">After a short summer break, the new season is back with 20 new episodes over the next 10 weeks.</p> <p class="">Today, I reveal what I've been up to over the summer break, plans for the new season and a giveaway competition for you.</p> <p class=""> </p>

<p>Serial entrepreneur Aidan Corbett joins me on today's pod.<br /> <br /> Aidan's latest venture has just raised $76 million in funding as it ramps up global expansion. All from their HQ here in Dublin.</p> <p>In this wide ranging chat, we discover:</p> <p>- The evolution of Aidan as an entrepreneur</p> <p>- How you should ALWAYS take the money</p> <p>- Why bootstrapping doesn't work</p> <p>- Aidan's pick for the top 3 best opportunity areas in ecommerce</p> <p>- Good Angels v Bad Angels</p> <p>- The 5 books that have shaped his thinking. </p> <p> </p>

<p>In this week's Idea Lab, I share with you a personal story of finding out I had a potentially serious heart issue & the steps I took to get to the bottom of it.</p> <p>In light of the events that unfolded over the weekend at the Euros, I felt it was an important message to share & break down for you the importance of getting yourself checked out.</p> <p>The single most important cog in any small business is the founder or entrepreneur. If you aren't looking after yourself, you are building on quicksand.<br /> <br /> Visit Keary's Carstore: <a href="http://bit.ly/EExCarStore" target= "_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer" data-saferedirecturl= "https://www.google.com/url?q=http://bit.ly/EExCarStore&source=gmail&ust=1623938031314000&usg=AFQjCNEUIbmMXj2iMahMj2qVP4ji72dNqw"> bit.ly/EExCarStore</a></p>

<p>I can only describe today's guest as a pragmatist with a wild vision.</p> <p>Barry has started and exited multiple companies but is back with his biggest mission yet, to prevent road deaths.</p> <p>His latest company, Privizio recently secured €5 million in funding to make that mission a reality.</p> <p>In this episode we learn:</p> <p>- How to autonomous industry has failed</p> <p>- The trouble with Tesla</p> <p>- Barry blueprint for serial success<br /> <br /> Visit Keary's Carstore: <a href="http://bit.ly/EExCarStore" target= "_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer" data-saferedirecturl= "https://www.google.com/url?q=http://bit.ly/EExCarStore&source=gmail&ust=1623938031314000&usg=AFQjCNEUIbmMXj2iMahMj2qVP4ji72dNqw"> bit.ly/EExCarStore</a></p>

<p>This week's guest has been working with leaders, CEOs, and entrepreneurs for over 20 years, unlocking their full potential.</p> <p>In a wide ranging chat, we explore what is high performance & how can you achieve it on a consistent basis?</p> <p>You will learn about mental habits, understanding the inner voice, and mastering the outer versus inner game. </p> <p>Visit Keary's Carstore: <a href="http://bit.ly/EExCarStore" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer" data-saferedirecturl= "https://www.google.com/url?q=http://bit.ly/EExCarStore&source=gmail&ust=1623938031314000&usg=AFQjCNEUIbmMXj2iMahMj2qVP4ji72dNqw"> bit.ly/EExCarStore</a></p>

<p>How much do you invest each month in the single most important asset you will ever own?</p> <p>The average Irish person spends €28 per week on booze and cigarettes and €0 on self investment.</p> <p>In today's episode, I break down the 5 main areas I invest in to help me perform better & live longer. </p> <p> </p>

<p>From starting his company in school to partnering with Apple co-founder Steve Wozniak, it's been a wild journey for Adam Dalton. <br /> <br /> Along with co-founder Evan, they have built a business spanning 100 countries serving over 100,000 students.</p> <p>I hear how they coped with major early setbacks, the challenge of running a business while in full-time education and how they partnered with the Apple co-founder. </p>

<p>In the Lab today, it's a money special. I look at the Sunday Times Rich List & break out some interesting stats from it.<br /> <br /></p> <p>I also ask you if you have a money goal and what that number is? </p> <p>We also break down some lessons I learned about finance & money from this week's guest on the pod, Emmet Savage, founder of MyWallSt. </p> <p> </p>

<p>My guest today is one of the world's most respected stock market experts. He founded MyWallSt which has raised over $8 million in funding and he has achieved a 24% average annual stock market return over the last decade. <br /> <br /> In today's episode you are going to learn:</p> <p>- How technology democratised stock investing.</p> <p>- Why social proof & having strategic partners is a brilliant strategy.</p> <p>- The day they almost gave away 20% of the company for $1.</p> <p>- 5 tips every aspiring investor should follow.</p> <p>Refer the pod & get rewarded: https://refer.fm/experiment</p>

<p>In the Lab this week, I reveal my plans for reopening and the mindset tools I'm using to reimagine my business & way of life.</p> <p>I also discuss the results of my experiment to reduce my phone screen time to less than 60 minutes from a high of 4 hours and 20 minutes! This was a tough one. <br /> <br /> Refer A Friend: https://refer.fm/experiment</p>

<p>The co-founder of FoodMarble joins me on the pod today. The device has transformed the lives of thousands of people living with food intolerances & is one of the coolest products developed in Ireland in the last 10 years. I predict FoodMarble are set to explode in popularity in the next couple of years. </p> <p>In this episode we discuss:</p> <p>- How spending 6 months in China rapidly advanced the company.</p> <p>- The important of speed & taking action - the first prototype of the device was in a cardboard box!</p> <p>- Their latest funding round & big plans for US expansion.<br /> <br /> Refer the pod: https://refer.fm/experiment</p>

<p>In the lab this week, we celebrate the reopening of businesses and I launch the new Entrepreneur Experiment Ambassador programme. You get free gifts when you refer the podcast to friends.</p> <p>I also breakdown how I used the money I normally spend on my daily coffee and invested in it cryptocurrency instead. I reveal the results and profits!</p> <p>Refer A Friend: https://refer.fm/experiment</p>

<p class="" data-pm-slice="1 1 []">This week on EE, Gary chats with Donnacha Neary, founder of Sonica.</p> <p class="">The time for messing around is over. This episode will inspire you to take action. Donnacha shares his journey from starting at zero in 2013 to already booking revenue of €70 million for 2021.</p> <p class="">Sonica are one of Ireland’s leading fit-out and construction specialists. When the biggest brands in the world want work done, they call Sonica. They have worked with Intercom, Hubspot, Diageo, and many others.<br /> <br /> I guarantee you will be motivated and inspired after this episode.</p>

<p>In the Lab today, we are talking about the May Momentum challenge which the community are doing. We also dig into the explosive growth of YouTube and I reveal how I'm swapping my daily coffee for crypto.<br /> <br /> If you aren't already subscribed, please hit the button as it really helps the pod to grow. </p>

<p>100 Million. That is how many meals our entrepreneur today has redistributed since starting her business back in 2012.</p> <p>Iseult & her co-founder Aoibheann run FoodCloud. They connect businesses who have surplus food with charities and partners that need it. <br /> <br /> A simple model that is incredibly powerful for both the environment and people at risk of otherwise going hungry.</p> <p>I learned so much from today's guest and you will too.</p> <p> </p>

<p>What is the biggest challenge you have right now? I want to know and help you with it. </p> <p>The EE Community is growing and I want to leverage that power to help you with your business or business ideas.</p> <p>We also chat about Conor McGregor and how to surf the wave of trends.</p>

<p>Today's guest runs a famous family business that is 121 years old! </p> <p>In this episode, I find out how Louis creates an environment of high performance within a family business that has sustained throughout generations.</p> <p>Louis also reveals how they rapidly pivoted their offering from retail to ecommerce within weeks of the first lockdown. They are now one of the pioneers of innovative online shopping in Ireland with virtual wedding fairs & virtual personal shoppers.</p> <p> </p>

<p>The time for messing around is over. The world that we knew is never coming back. The time to process that is now and begin moving towards a new future. </p> <p>We kick off this season of pod looking back at what has happened since season 5 ended and our plans for season 6.</p>

<p>Welcome to season 6 of The Entrepreneur Experiment.</p> <p>This is going to be our biggest season yet & we are starting with an incredible entrepreneur, Cillian Barry, co -founder of SportCaller. <br /> <br /> In January 2021, SportCaller was sold to US company Ballys for €40 million. We breakdown how they built the company and what is feels like to sell a company for that amount. <br /> <br /> This is a refreshing and surprising story full of honesty and incredible insights. </p>

<p>This week on The Idea Lab, I talk about closing a major chapter in my life.</p> <p>We look ahead to my new business and what this means for the podcast.<br /> <br /> I also reveal that we are now looking for a sponsor for season 6 which launches on April 8th. </p>

<p>My guest this week, Suzie is a force of nature who has built an award winning cosmetics business from the ground up. </p> <p>In a very honest and open chat, she reveals exactly how she did it. We delve into the moments in her life that transformed her outlook and the event that sparked her to give everything she had to build Ayu.</p>

<p>Raw & honest. The two words I was sent most after last week's podcast. This week, I reveal how I really felt about releasing last week's podcast and the reaction/result of releasing such a revealing chat.</p> <p>I talk about strategies I'm using to move forward and briefly discuss the start of a new chapter. </p>

<p>Today's guest has packed two careers into his life already. Andy served his country for 21 years in the Irish Navy before launching his second career as an entrepreneur.</p> <p>He now runs the Mackin Group, a global company, turning over $16 million per year with 150 employed. He has done all this in just over 6 years.</p> <p>Find out how he did it on today's episode. </p>

<p class="" data-pm-slice="1 1 []">The last 12 months have been the worst of my entire life, professionally and personally. This is the story of that but also how I am learning to live with that, and rebuild.</p> <p class="">I’ve detailed my struggles, my experience with counselling and what I am doing to try come through it a better person and entrepreneur.</p>

<p>From sitting in a coffee shop in Los Angeles hatching the plan for The Fat Fox to selling their cars to make that dream a reality, Rob & Claire's story is truly unique.</p> <p>This week's episode combines a gritty reality of business with two remarkable people who share their adventures with me in a captivating story. </p> <p>A special story about a special business. </p>

<p>This week, I reveal the new direction for the podcast.</p> <p>Are you someone that makes things happen or are you someone that things happen to?</p> <p>I’m bringing back the essence of why I started the podcast. Do cool things, see what the results are and share them with other people who may find it useful or interesting.</p> <p>Each week, I'll share the results of experiments I'm running to make myself a better entrepreneur and human. </p>

<p>Today, I sit down with Larry Doyle and Kate Kelly, the brains behind Larry Doyle Coaching.</p> <p>They have pioneered an elite system of online coaching which has become the benchmark in Ireland. </p> <p>Learn how they:</p> <p>- Gained first mover advantage by moving online long before it became industry standard.</p> <p>- Their unique approach to work/life balance of living and working tother.</p> <p>- Kate's advice for any business seeking to transition into the online world.</p>

<p>Learn how one critical mistake almost cost me access to my bank accounts, email and online investments. </p> <p>I also reveal how you can join my private community and also take part in our March Momentum Challenge.</p>

<p class="" data-pm-slice="1 1 []">Noreen & her husband John created Irish Biltong with nothing more than an idea and the will to make it happen.</p> <p class="">Noreen shares her story of how grit, determination and being willing to go further than anyone else would be able to is the key to their explosive success.</p> <p class="">She shares:<br /> - Their early experiments in making Biltong</p> <p class="">- How saying yes to every opportunity has transformed their business</p> <p class="">- The story behind how they got their first big break after an unplanned pitch competition victory.</p> <p class="">- How they rapidly shifted focus to online retail after Covid impacted their normal outlets. </p>

<p>In this week's Idea Lab we break down the Clubhouse app. What is it, how does it work and do you need to be on it?<br /> <br /> Clubhouse is the most talked about app of 2021. Valued at over $1 billon, the voice only app is popular among celebrities & business moguls.</p> <p><br /> I give you the pros, cons and overall verdict. </p>

<p>Imagine being minutes away from receiving 1 billion dollars for your company only to see all vanish in a heartbeat.</p> <p>This is a extraordinary story in anyones life but in Norman's, it's merely one in a long line of incredible adventures in business. </p> <p>We talk multiple million euro exits, a complete change in lifestyle and how he's building a global company that is aiming to solve climate change.</p> <p>Strap in for this story as it's a wild one. </p> <p> </p>

<p>Ryan & his co-founders built DropChef from a small local operation into a company delivering fresh meal ingredients all across Ireland.</p> <p>Hear how they launched without even having a product before scaling their business using the best financing of all, customer sales! </p> <p>If you are passionate about building a bootstrapped business or launching your own food brand, this episode is for you.</p> <p> </p>

<p>Today on the pod, we reveal how the launch of The Entrepreneur Experiment Community went and how you can get involved.</p> <p>I also share 4 ways you can generate business ideas using visualization exercises such as your dream day plan and the lotto win scenario.</p>

<p>Trevor is fulfiling every child's dream of working in the professional sports arena. He manages and helps elite level athletes all across the globe.</p> <p>Hear how Trevor made his dreams a reality when he became a sports agent to the world's most interesting athletes on this week's episode. </p> <p>His company, Sport Endorse have also just launched a marketplace that allows athletes to find companies and brands to work with, on their terms. <br /> <br /> Brands also get access to 1000's of elite athletes who otherwise, they would have no way of connecting with.</p>

<p class="" data-pm-slice="1 1 []">Today, I am going to share 6 businesses you can start working on & making money from immediately.<br /> <br /> I shared my big trends for 2021 back in December, and today we look at very specific businesses you can start during Covid.</p> <p class="" data-pm-slice="1 1 []"> </p>

<p>Sometimes I meet a business owner whose business seems to have been born for exactly the times we live in.</p> <p>Jack Crotty set up NeighbourFood to bring local and farmers markets online & make the whole process digital. </p> <p>Covid, Brexit and a move towards sustainability in all aspects of our lives mean this business is set to explore.</p> <p>Hear how Jack is building the 2021 version of the farmers market. </p> <p> </p>

<p class="" data-pm-slice="1 1 []">I had planned to do the hottest ideas of 2021 but after speaking to so many people over the last few weeks who are struggling, I have switched things up.<br /> <br /> Just like everyone else, I’ve been massively impacted by Covid and have found the start of 2021 tougher than expected. So in this week’s pod, I’ve shared the 5 things that have helped me move into a positive headspace and get my momentum back.</p> <p> </p>