Explore every episode of the podcast The Entrepreneur Experiment
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| EE 370 - Selling Supercars on Social Media - Viral Sensation Nadia Adan | 05 Sep 2024 | 01:14:12 | |
Unlock the secrets to skyrocketing your business sales by leveraging social media with insights from Nadia of Ashford Motors, a powerhouse in the luxury car market. We delve into why sex still sells, how she uses Instagram to sell and why buying an electric car is a terrible investment. Nadia left behind a promising finance career to start from scratch as a motor dealer. She soon realised the power of controlling her own marketing and became a social media star. She has 200k followers on TikTok and 114k on Instagram with a weekly audience of millions. Nadia opens up about handling online criticism, the value of transparency, and the mental health impacts of being in the public eye. We learn about the importance of consistency and staying true to your brand, whether you’re creating content, dealing with customer service, or making bold business decisions. --- Thanks to my season partners Local Enterprise Office: https://rebrand.ly/EELEO Azure Communications: https://rebrand.ly/eeazure Property Bridges: https://rebrand.ly/eepropbridge *Use code Fox20 to get a 20% discount with Azure. | |||
| EE 369 - Idea Lab - Unveiling The Founder Formula | 03 Sep 2024 | 00:22:20 | |
Over the last 5 years, I've interviewed hundreds of founders to uncover the founder's formula for success. I’ve taken the learnings from all my interviews and shaped a framework for success across six key areas. Brain, Body, Business, Family/Friends, Finances and Fun. This podcast is about creating experiments for ourselves so that we can devise our ultimate founder formula. Today's podcast introduces you to The Founder Formula concept and our plan for season 20 of the podcast. --- Thanks to my season partners Local Enterprise Office: https://rebrand.ly/EELEO Azure Communications: https://rebrand.ly/eeazure Property Bridges: https://rebrand.ly/eepropbridge *Use code Fox20 to get 20% discount with Azure. | |||
| EE 360 - Mentor Moment - Don't Start This Business in Ireland - Ciaran Crean, co-founder MicksGarage | 28 Jul 2024 | 00:12:13 | |
Today our mentor is Ciaran Crean the co-founder of MicksGarage.com and WaveOMS. We discuss whether Ireland is simply the wrong place to start certain types of businesses. To hear the full interview with Ciaran, go back to episode 243. --- Thanks to my Partners - Visit them to support the podcast Growing Further: https://bit.ly/3Lia2tn Iconic Offices: https://bit.ly/3vPQAzF
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| EE 270 - Idea Lab - My Life Operating System | 11 Jul 2023 | 00:14:57 | |
In the Lab today I share the master plan I am using to plan the next 10 years of my life. I share how I review my year and how I plan my goals. If you need a template to smash your goals in 2023, this episode is for you. --- Visit My Partners Location Partner: Iconic Offices Claim your free office for a day: https://bit.ly/iconicEE23 | |||
| EE 269 - The Relentless Passion of Pat Phelan - Transforming Human Longevity & Health | 06 Jul 2023 | 01:11:02 | |
Today's guest is going to change the course of human lifespan and healthspan. He is going to get you healthier, fitter and help you look younger while living to 120! Pat is one of the most passionate and successful entrepreneurs in Ireland. He calls his shot and stands over his beliefs and predictions. He sold Trustev, his tech startup back in 2015 for $44 million. This was not the end but merely the start for Pat. He has become one of the most prolific startup founders and funders in Ireland. His latest company Sisu, has clinics in Ireland, and the UK and is rapidly expanding in the USA. He is also the chairman of Limbo, a revolutionary blood monitoring device which is backed by superstar investors such as US basketball legend, Shaq. This episode is one of the most impactful conversations I have ever released. Enjoy. --- Visit My Partners Location Partner: Iconic Offices Claim your free office for a day: https://bit.ly/iconicEE23 | |||
| EE 268 - Season 14 Launch - My July Experiments Revealed | 04 Jul 2023 | 00:14:57 | |
We are back for a brand new season of The Entrepreneur Experiment podcast. Between now and the end of 2023, I am going all in on making this podcast, the number 1 choice for people who want to improve their business, body and brain. In this episode, I bring you up to speed on what's happened since June, the plans for the rest of the year and reveal my 3 experiments I am doing on my business, body and brain in July.
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| EE 267 - Chasing Returns - Finding The Edge in Trading & Business with Ann Hunt | 10 Jun 2023 | 00:46:20 | |
Ann Hunt took her decade of experience on Wall Street to build a platform to improve the psychology of professional stock traders. Now for the first time since selling her company, she tells the full story. We learn the psychological traits that can make both a great entrepreneur and stock picker. She reveals why she eventually sold her company in a successful exit and why she might just go again in a new venture! --- Visit My Partners Sponsored by Square - Power your Business with Square Visit Square: https://squ.re/3x8oiOo Location Partner: Iconic Offices Claim your free office for a day: https://bit.ly/iconicEE23 Learning Partner: MentorsWork - Get a free mentor https://bit.ly/eementorswork | |||
| EE 266 - Dotcom Pioneer & Poker Superstar - Michael Dwyer - Founder of Pigsback.com | 01 Jun 2023 | 01:27:34 | |
Michael Dwyer, the founder of Pigsback.com joins Gary Fox on the pod. In 2019, Michael sold Pigsback for €25 million in cash. For almost 20 years he survived dot-com crashes and economic turmoil making Pigsback a true Irish e-commerce story. Michael's career has spanned the international food industry, dotcom entrepreneurship, a book, and now investment and advisory in start-ups, tech and blockchain and, in between, taking on the poker pros. In this episode you will learn:
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| EE 265 - Mentor Moment with Brian Caulfield - How to spot exceptional entrepreneurs & startup ideas | 28 May 2023 | 00:12:49 | |
Our mentor today is serial entrepreneur and investor, Brian Caulfield. Brian started his career with multiple exits in the tech space and is now one of Ireland's best-known venture capital investors. Today, he teaches us what he looks for in an exceptional entrepreneur and how he spots world-changing startup ideas. Brian's episode is number 202 if you want to go back and listen to the full conversation. --- Visit My Partners Sponsored by Square - Power your Business with Square Visit Square: https://squ.re/3x8oiOo Location Partner: Iconic Offices Claim your free office for a day: https://bit.ly/iconicEE23 Learning Partner: MentorsWork - Get a free mentor https://bit.ly/eementorswork | |||
| EE 264 - Founder, Funder & Talent Spotter - Ian Browne | 25 May 2023 | 01:13:35 | |
Joining Gary Fox on the podcast this week is Ian Browne, the MD of the National Digital Research Centre (NDRC) which invests in high-growth companies across Ireland as well as supporting entrepreneurs from the idea stage right up to Series A. Originally, Ian founded My Surgery Website, a MedTech SAAS business which grew to almost 5000 customers and millions of users before being acquired by NASDAQ-listed Stericycle. Post-acquisition he helped establish IgniteNI, focused on revitalising the Northern Irish startup ecosystem, strengthening ties with Europe and North America and propelling startups to raise over £100m in venture capital funding. He holds non-exec and chairman positions at venture-backed companies and is an angel investor. In this episode we learn:
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| EE 263 - Mentor Moment - Ciaran Mulligan - Never Fear Change | 21 May 2023 | 00:12:18 | |
In 2018, Ciaran Mulligan sold his company, Blue Insurance for a reported €70 million. The entrepreneur is now a serial investor & adventurer! As our mentor today, he teaches us the value and power of following your gut and being true to your convictions. Ciaran taught me so much about the power of being open to change & adapting rapidly in the ever-shifting landscape of business. --- Visit My Partners Sponsored by Square - Power your Business with Square Visit Square: https://squ.re/3x8oiOo Location Partner: Iconic Offices Claim your free office for a day: https://bit.ly/iconicEE23 Learning Partner: MentorsWork - Get a free mentor https://bit.ly/eementorswork | |||
| EE 262 - Food & Festival Entrepreneur Andy Noonan - The Business of a Great Party | 18 May 2023 | 01:00:19 | |
Andy Noonan is festival director, curator and owner of Big Grill, Me Auld Flower and Baste (soon to be Scorchio). He started out life in events as a DJ and nightclub promoter at the age of 16. Since then he has successfully organised Europe's Biggest BBQ & Food Festival, Big Grill, Baste a BBQ catering & events company In this episode, we explore a huge variety of topics including:
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| EE 261 - Idea Lab - 4 Traits That ALL Elite Founders Have | 17 May 2023 | 00:17:28 | |
In the Lab today, I share my experience of speaking at The Wealth Summit last week and give you a breakdown of the talk I delivered. I've studied and identified the 4 traits that all top-level entrepreneurs have and the dark passengers they carry as a result of having those traits. Essential listening for founders who want to improve their self-awareness. --- Visit My Partners Sponsored by Square - Power your Business with Square Visit Square: https://squ.re/3x8oiOo Location Partner: Iconic Offices Claim your free office for a day: https://bit.ly/iconicEE23 Learning Partner: MentorsWork - Get a free mentor https://bit.ly/eementorswork | |||
| EE 359 - From Navy Officer to Global Entrepreneur: The Journey of Andy Mackin | 25 Jul 2024 | 01:08:01 | |
Unlock the secrets of entrepreneurial success and personal growth with Andy Mackin, the founder of the Mackin Group. In this engaging episode, Andy shares his incredible journey from a Navy officer global entrepreneur. Discover how calculated risks, a growth mindset, and celebrating small wins can transform your business trajectory, no matter where you start. Listen to Andy as he takes us through the pivotal moments of founding and scaling his business. He opens up about the challenges of transitioning from a solo entrepreneur to managing a team, the importance of nurturing client relationships, and the unforeseen adventures of international expansion. Andy’s candid reflections on balancing personal health and business demands, leveraging external perspectives, and understanding the true value of tasks will provide invaluable insights for any business owner. Immerse yourself in the wisdom of personal development icons and the power of consistent daily routines. Andy discusses how works by Richard Branson, Darren Hardy, and Tony Robbins have influenced his journey, and shares his own practices for maintaining mental and physical well-being. As we wrap up, Andy teases exciting future projects, making this episode not just a treasure trove of knowledge, but also an anticipation-filled look at what’s to come. Tune in and get ready to be inspired!
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| EE 260 - Mentor Moment - The Artist Who Became An Entrepreneur - Barry Lunn, Provizio | 14 May 2023 | 00:12:28 | |
Don't build a CV, build a portfolio. Today's mentor is Barry Lunn, serial entrepreneur and founder of Provizio. He teaches us today there is no single path to becoming an entrepreneur. Pursue your passions, work hard and just keep going. --- Visit My Partners Sponsored by Square - Power your Business with Square Visit Square: https://squ.re/3x8oiOo Location Partner: Iconic Offices Claim your free office for a day: https://bit.ly/iconicEE23 Learning Partner: MentorsWork - Get a free mentor https://bit.ly/eementorswork | |||
| EE 259 - The Accidental Entrepreneur - Aidan O'Shea - Founder of Otonomee | 11 May 2023 | 01:06:49 | |
Aidan is a self-confessed accidental entrepreneur. He led Voxpro, the highly successful outsourcing company founded by well-known entrepreneurial husband and wife duo, Dan & Linda Kiely, until their sale for $150 million in 2019. Aidan was taking a well-deserved sabbatical when the world changed. His company Otonomee, has never had an office and never will. Their entire business lives online and in the homes & hot desks of their customer service agents all across the world. This is a story that defines business in 2023.
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| EE 258 - Idea Lab - You Need To Be Held Accountable - My Latest Experiment | 10 May 2023 | 00:17:15 | |
In the Lab today, I reveal the results of my latest experiment. In April, I took 23 entrepreneurs & set them a challenge. They must exercise for 30 minutes for the 30 days of April. To hold each other accountable, they must update a Whatsapp group each day. The winner who did it without fail, would win €500 and develop a new core habit. So how many people completed the challenge and rebuilt their relationship with exercise? Find out on today's pod/ --- Visit My Partners Sponsored by Square - Power your Business with Square Visit Square: https://squ.re/3x8oiOo Location Partner: Iconic Offices Claim your free office for a day: https://bit.ly/iconicEE23 Learning Partner: MentorsWork - Get a free mentor https://bit.ly/eementorswork Music by Andrew Applepie | |||
| EE 257 - Mentor Moment - Where To Find Business Ideas with John Tuohy - Founder of Nightline, ParcelMotel & OOHPod | 08 May 2023 | 00:13:22 | |
Serial entrepreneur John Tuohy, gives us a masterclass today in finding & executing brilliant business ideas. Ideas are worth nothing without execution and your mentor today gives you the blueprint on both finding new ideas & then putting a rapid plan in place to make them happen. If you've been struggling to come up with your first idea or you have the idea but no plan on how to make it a reality, today's episode is for you. John built Nightline & ParcelMotel before selling to UPS in 2017. His latest venture is called OOHPOD. --- Visit My Partners Sponsored by Square - Power your Business with Square Visit Square: https://squ.re/3x8oiOo Location Partner: Iconic Offices Claim your free office for a day: https://bit.ly/iconicEE23 Learning Partner: MentorsWork - Get a free mentor https://bit.ly/eementorswork Music by Andrew Applepie | |||
| EE 256 - The Real Life Succession Story of the Musgrave's Retail Dynasty - Philip Mackeown - Former Director | 04 May 2023 | 01:05:09 | |
Started in 1876, the Musgrave retail empire is one of Ireland's best examples of a family business that has become a dynasty. The Musgrave group owns brands such as Centra, Supervalu, and Daybreak. I am joined by author and former Musgraves Director, Philip Mackeown to talk about family business and why it's so hard for the next generation to succeed. Philip has just published his book, The Successor's Voice, and we delve into the strategies and tactics of the best family businesses. This is a must-listen for anyone working in a family business or who wants to build their own business that can transcend generations. --- Visit My Partners Sponsored by Square - Power your Business with Square Visit Square: https://squ.re/3x8oiOo Location Partner: Iconic Offices Claim your free office for a day: https://bit.ly/iconicEE23 Learning Partner: MentorsWork - Get a free mentor https://bit.ly/eementorswork Music by Andrew Applepie | |||
| EE 255 - Mentor Moment - People Back the Founder NOT the Idea - Jayne Ronayne | 02 May 2023 | 00:13:36 | |
Our mentor today is Jayne Ronayne, the co-founder of Talivest which was recently acquired by Go1. Jayne teaches us how to act as early-stage founders & entrepreneurs and how often your early supporters and investors are backing you and not the product. As an entrepreneur, you need to be able to shape the vision of how you are going to make things happen & Jayne tells us exactly how to do that. --- Visit My Partners Sponsored by Square - Power your Business with Square Visit Square: https://squ.re/3x8oiOo Location Partner: Iconic Offices Claim your free office for a day: https://bit.ly/iconicEE23 Learning Partner: MentorsWork - Get a free mentor https://bit.ly/eementorswork Music by Andrew Applepie | |||
| EE 254 - Turning Bray into Brazil - The Business of Buying a Football Club - Tony Richardson | 28 Apr 2023 | 01:08:16 | |
EY of the Year finalist, Tony Richardson floated two companies on the stock exchange before selling his business, Venn Life Sciences, and buying two football clubs. In this fascinating episode, Tony gives us a no holds barred insight into the tough business of life sciences and what it takes to float not one but two companies. We delve deep into the business of sport and why Tony believes buying a football club might be an incredibly savvy move. He shares his vision for the future of Irish football and how we can build sustainable clubs. --- Visit My Partners Sponsored by Square - Power your Business with Square Visit Square: https://squ.re/3x8oiOo Location Partner: Iconic Offices Claim your free office for a day: https://bit.ly/iconicEE23 Learning Partner: MentorsWork - Get a free mentor https://bit.ly/eementorswork Music by Andrew Applepie | |||
| EE 253 - Idea Lab - April Accountability Update & My Q2 Reading List | 25 Apr 2023 | 00:15:37 | |
In the Idea Lab today, I share the secrets of why our April Accountability challenge has been such a massive success & the tactics I used to design it. I share with you my Q1 mini-review and the lessons learned. You also get access to my Q2 Reading List with 3 recommendations to improve your business, your body, and your brain. * Support my Partners * Sponsored by Square - Power your Business with Square Visit Square: https://squ.re/3x8oiOo Location Partner: Iconic Offices Claim your free office for a day: https://bit.ly/iconicEE23 MentorsWork - Get a free mentor https://bit.ly/eementorswork Music by Andrew Applepie | |||
| EE 252 - Mentor Moment - How To Deal With Failure - Brody Sweeney, founder of Camile Thai | 23 Apr 2023 | 00:14:36 | |
In today's Mentor Moment, we are going all the way back to episode 67 with Brody Sweeney. Brody founded the famous O'Brien's Sandwich Bars before going on to found Camile Thai. This week's mentor teaches us how to deal with failure and most importantly how to bounce back. In a brutally honest interview, Brody shared what it meant to lose a global empire at the height of his business fame and how he used that to fuel even bigger success the second time around with Camile Thai. If you are trying to figure out how to bounce back from a loss or setback, this mentor has the answers you need.
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| EE 251 - $18 Million Raised & Y Combinator Alumni - Dan Hobbs & Ciaran O'Mara - Founders ProtexAI | 20 Apr 2023 | 01:22:02 | |
Success leaves clues & today's guests have an elite pedigree as innovators and entrepreneurs. Dan & Ciaran are the co-founders of ProtexAI, a young Irish startup aiming to make the world a safer place. In the last 18 months, they have secured an $18 million investment and completed the highly competitive Y Combinator accelerator program in San Francisco. It is impossible not to be inspired & motivated when listening to these two entrepreneurs.
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| EE 358 - Mentor Moment - How Do You Build a Fully Remote Company - Aidan O'Shea, co-founder Otonomee | 21 Jul 2024 | 00:11:12 | |
Your mentor today is Aidan O'Shea, the co-founder of Otonomee. He is going to teach us how to build a fully remote company from the ground up. We cover everything from hiring to sales. If you are struggling to adapt to hybrid working or want to improve your remote company, this is for you. If you want to listen to the full episode, go to episode 253. --- Thanks to my Partners - Visit them to support the podcast Growing Further: https://bit.ly/3Lia2tn Iconic Offices: https://bit.ly/3vPQAzF | |||
| EE 250 - Idea Lab - 8 Business Lessons from Season 12 | 11 Apr 2023 | 00:23:40 | |
Welcome to the season 12 wrap-up session where I share the 8 major business lessons I learned from our 8 incredible entrepreneurs this season. I also give you a sneak peek at some of the guests who will join us for season 13.
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| EE 249 - Mentor Moment - Mark Little - Founder of Storyful & Kinzen | 02 Apr 2023 | 00:13:05 | |
Today's mentor is a serial entrepreneur, journalist, and former MD of Twitter. My episode with Mark Little way back in February 2020 made a lasting impact on me and fundamentally changed how I speak to people for this podcast. This was also one of the last interviews I did before the world went into lockdown! Today, we learn the power of a single moment and how it can transform a conversation and your future. --- Visit Square: https://squ.re/3x8oiOo Location Partner: Iconic Offices Claim your free office for a day: https://bit.ly/iconicEE23 Music by Andrew Applepie | |||
| EE 248 - Can We Work Less & Be More Productive? | 30 Mar 2023 | 01:02:32 | |
Could companies work less time but be more productive? Dr Dale Whelehan joins Gary Fox on the pod to discuss the concept of reducing our work to 4 days. Dale brings his background in human psychology & organizational behavior to a fascinating deep dive into the future of work. We explore the impact Covid & Remote Work is having on the traditional concept of office work and the 9-5 mindset. This pod will open your mind to new models & frameworks for tackling the work world post-Covid.
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| EE 247 - Mentor Moment - Donnacha Neary - Icons Group | 26 Mar 2023 | 00:13:25 | |
Today's guest, Donnacha Neary has a simple ethos. The time for messing around is over. He started from zero in 2013 and built Sonica to one of the biggest fit-out firms in Ireland before having to start again in 2022, this time with his new company, Icons. This episode will inspire you to take action. --- Visit Square: https://squ.re/3x8oiOo Location Partner: Iconic Offices Claim your free office for a day: https://bit.ly/iconicEE23 Music by Andrew Applepie | |||
| EE 246 - The Plumber Who Became President - Cage Warriors CEO & MMA Dealmaker - Graham Boylan | 23 Mar 2023 | 00:53:36 | |
On an airplane back from Las Vegas, Graham wrote down a vision for his future on a single sheet of paper. He would sell his successful plumbing & construction business & risk it all his pursuing his passion. Fast forward a few years and he now runs one of the world's most successful MMA promotions and manages Paddy "The Baddy" Pimblett, the breakout star of the UFC. So how did Graham go from plumber to president? In his most detailed and in-depth interview ever recorded, he reveals his story & never heard before secrets of the MMA world. --- Visit Square: https://squ.re/3x8oiOo Location Partner: Iconic Offices Claim your free office for a day: https://bit.ly/iconicEE23 Music by Andrew Applepie | |||
| EE 245 - Idea Lab - Getting Rich Without Getting Lucky | 21 Mar 2023 | 00:17:56 | |
Today in the Idea Lab, we break down and analyse the famous tweet storm by Naval Ravikant. This tweet storm was Naval's breakout moment in 2018. He is an entrepreneur and investor based in the US. It led to Naval gaining international notoriety as a modern-day philosopher guiding a new breed of entrepreneurs. We look at what lessons to start applying to our own lives and what ones to avoid. Join the April Accountability Challenge: https://bit.ly/mrgaryfox --- Visit Square: https://squ.re/3x8oiOo Location Partner: Iconic Offices Claim your free office for a day: https://bit.ly/iconicEE23 Music by Andrew Applepie | |||
| EE 244 - Mentor Moment with Mark Cummins - How I Sold 2 Startups to Google | 19 Mar 2023 | 00:11:05 | |
Our mentor this week is Mark Cummins who sold both his startups, Plink and Pointy to Google. Pointy was sold for a rumored figure of $160 million. Mark shares with us how he built and sold his first startup to Google in under 12 months while completing his Ph.D. --- Visit Square: https://squ.re/3x8oiOo Location Partner: Iconic Offices Claim your free office for a day: https://bit.ly/iconicEE23 Music by Andrew Applepie | |||
| EE 243 - Ireland's Greatest Ecommerce Success Story - Micks Garage | 16 Mar 2023 | 01:13:23 | |
Joining Gary on the pod today is Ciaran Crean, co-founder & CEO Mick's Garage & WaveOMS. Mick's Garage was founded back in 2004 & was pioneering in the e-commerce space in Ireland. This was led by brothers Ciaran and Mick Crean. Now for the first time, we hear the in-depth story of how it started, how they lost control & had to buy the business back in 2021, and why a chance encounter with a bookshop during Covid has launched a brand new spin-off business, WaveOMS. --- Visit Square: https://squ.re/3x8oiOo Location Partner: Iconic Offices Claim your free office for a day: https://bit.ly/iconicEE23 Music by Andrew Applepie | |||
| EE 242 - Idea Lab - April Accountability Challenge - Are You In? | 14 Mar 2023 | 00:10:46 | |
We are launching a new series of experiments that will hold you accountable to gain mastery over your business, brain, and body. Starting April 1st, we are running a community challenge to exercise every day for 30 days. You can join my newsletter in the link below to get notified when the challenge is launched in 2 days' time, Thursday, April 16th. This challenge marks the start of a 3-month accountability challenge aimed at helping our listeners build the magic power of compounding into their daily lives. Join the April Accountability Challenge: https://bit.ly/mrgaryfox --- Visit Square: https://squ.re/3x8oiOo Location Partner: Iconic Offices Claim your free office for a day: https://bit.ly/iconicEE23 Music by Andrew Applepie | |||
| EE 241 - Mentor Moment with Louis Copeland - Innovate or Die | 11 Mar 2023 | 00:10:23 | |
Each weekend on the Mentor Moment you get 10 minutes of our most impactful content from our best episodes. Today, we deep dive into the innovation strategies that have evolved the Louis Copeland brand into a modern Irish retailing giant. Louis Copeland dominate the Irish luxury menswear scene and in this episode, you find out how it's done. Contact Gary: https://bit.ly/mrgaryfox --- Visit Square: https://squ.re/3x8oiOo Location Partner: Iconic Offices Claim your free office for a day: https://bit.ly/iconicEE23 Music by Andrew Applepie | |||
| EE 357 - Selling 50 Million Drinks Per Year - Gary Lavin & Unstoppable Rise of VITHIT | 18 Jul 2024 | 01:14:48 | |
Gary Lavin is the founder of VITHIT, Europe's leading health drink. In this episode, Gary reveals how he grew the brand from going door to door in Ireland to now selling over 50 million bottles per year. He shares his founder philosophy, marketing secrets and why he believes VITHIT could not be started in 2024. From a bootstrapped tiny business to a global leader taking on and beating massive corporations, Gary's story will inspire and motivate you to do great things! --- Thanks to my Partners - Visit them to support the podcast Growing Further: https://bit.ly/3Lia2tn Iconic Offices: https://bit.ly/3vPQAzF | |||
| EE 240 - The Modern Media Mogul - Niamh Tallon | 09 Mar 2023 | 01:03:07 | |
Give the people what they want! And people want hyper-specific topics covered in great detail. That's the bet today's guest is making. Niamh Tallon is the founder of Her Sport, a media business dedicated to covering & promoting female sports. She started the business purely driven by passion and has had to learn the hard way how to generate revenue & scale a rapidly growing empire. Niamh talks to Gary about the challenges faced, the massive growth in female sports, and her ambitious plan to make a major social impact.
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| EE 239 - Mentor Moment with Gary McLoughlin - Co-Founder Glendalough Distillery | 05 Mar 2023 | 00:12:16 | |
In today's Mentor Moment, you get a marketing masterclass on how to break into the American market. Gary helped Glendalough scale globally using a combination of clever marketing strategies and tools that you can apply to your business.
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| EE 238 - Serial Entrepreneur Ivan Eustace - Killing the Business Card | 02 Mar 2023 | 01:07:46 | |
Ivan Eustace, the co-founder of Tapitag joins Gary Fox on the podcast today. The serial entrepreneur has started and sold businesses to some of the world's biggest companies. I was struck by Ivan's relentless energy & curiosity for life which has propelled him to multiple significant business exits and investments. His latest venture, Tapitag has created a digital business card that bridges the gap from the digital to the physical world. Among multiple other investments, Ivan works with Olympic gold medalist Alistair Brownlee and Tom Barras on the revolutionary sportswear company, Spatz. -- Contact Gary: https://bit.ly/mrgaryfox --- Visit Square: https://squ.re/3x8oiOo Location Partner: Iconic Offices https://bit.ly/iconicEE23 Music by Andrew Applepie | |||
| EE 237 - Idea Lab - 6 Non-Fiction Books You Must Read in 2023 | 28 Feb 2023 | 00:12:09 | |
In the Lab today, I reveal the books I'm rereading in 2023. The 6 books I share today are some of the best I've read. If you want to level up your brain and discover some great new book recommendations, this episode is for you. -- Contact Gary: https://bit.ly/mrgaryfox --- Visit Square: https://squ.re/3x8oiOo Location Partner: Iconic Offices Claim your free office for a day: https://bit.ly/iconicEE23 Music by Andrew Applepie | |||
| EE 236 - Mentor Moment with David Delahunty - The Idea Machine | 26 Feb 2023 | 00:10:11 | |
In today's Mentor Moment, we go way back in the time machine to episode 4! We revisit my chat with David Delahunty and he teaches us that creativity is a muscle that can be trained and improved. All good businesses start with an idea and David is the most prolific idea machine I have ever met. If you are struggling to come up with a new idea for your business, this episode will inspire you. -- Contact Gary: https://bit.ly/mrgaryfox --- Visit Square: https://squ.re/3x8oiOo Location Partner: Iconic Offices Claim your free office for a day: https://bit.ly/iconicEE23 Music by Andrew Applepie | |||
| EE 235 - Leverage Global Talent with Dee Coakley & Boundless | 23 Feb 2023 | 01:16:06 | |
The remote workforce is the greatest change in global business since the industrial age! Today's guest lets you hire staff anywhere in the world. Dee Coakley is the co-founder of Boundless, the platform that allows companies to easily manage international HR compliance, payroll & benefits. The modern business can leverage staff expertise from anywhere in the world & let their people work from anywhere they like. Dee breaks down her journey from the music industry to tech founder. -- Contact Gary: https://bit.ly/mrgaryfox --- Visit Square: https://squ.re/3x8oiOo Location Partner: Iconic Offices Claim your free office for a day: https://bit.ly/iconicEE23 Music by Andrew Applepie | |||
| EE 234 - Idea Lab - Creating a Baby Buffett - Turning my daughter into a mogul | 21 Feb 2023 | 00:12:21 | |
In the Lab today, I look at the options for starting an 18-year investment fund for my new baby. The compound effect is the 8th wonder of the world according to Einstein. Prize Bonds? State Bonds? Cash? Where should her money go so that she turns 18 with a sizeable fund thanks to compounding? We look at the options and I reveal which option is my current favourite. -- Contact Gary: https://bit.ly/mrgaryfox --- Visit Square: https://squ.re/3x8oiOo Location Partner: Iconic Offices Claim your free office for a day: https://bit.ly/iconicEE23 Music by Andrew Applepie | |||
| EE 233 - Mentor Moment with Barry McNerney - Founder Juniors, Paulie's, Lotts & Co and Unify Ordering | 18 Feb 2023 | 00:12:43 | |
In today's Mentor Moment, we revisit episode 147 with Barry McNerney. Barry is the man behind some of Dublin's most famous brands including Paulie's Pizza, Junior's Deli and Lotts & Co. As our mentor today, Barry advises us on how to work with family & how to resolve conflict. He also gives us his insight into how to spot opportunities.
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| EE 232 - Building a billion dollar company based on speed, simplicity & soundness - The Tines Story with Eoin Hinchy | 16 Feb 2023 | 01:01:15 | |
Tines co-founder, Eoin Hinchy joins Gary Fox on the podcast this week. Since being founded in 2018, Tines has raised $100 million valuing the company at north of $400-$500 million. Tines is a platform that allows anyone automate their repetitive security workflows without writing a single line of code. Eoin did none of the things people tell you to do when starting a business. He didn't waste time on false metrics and instead got busy building. He raised millions without even building a pitch deck. He shipped his first product after just 8 weeks of starting the company. This story will inspire you to reimagine what is possible.
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| EE 231 - Idea Lab - Mastering the Business, Body & Brain - Our 2023 Focus | 13 Feb 2023 | 00:16:45 | |
In the season launch episode of the Idea Lab, I layout our plan for the year. I believe the modern entrepreneur must find a balance between the brain and the body to truly be able to master the world of business. I lay out my vision for our community and how I believe we can achieve this together. -- Contact Gary: https://bit.ly/mrgaryfox --- Visit Square: https://squ.re/3x8oiOo Location Partner: Iconic Offices Claim your free office for a day: https://bit.ly/iconicEE23 Music by Andrew Applepie | |||
| EE 356 - Mentor Moment - Always Take The Money - Dan Fox, founder & CEO of Johnson Hanna | 14 Jul 2024 | 00:10:25 | |
Today, our mentor is Dan Fox, the founder and CEO of Johnson Hanna. He walked away from life as a barrister to disrupt the entire legal industry. By applying a layer of tech & leverage, Johnson Hanna are forging an entirely new career path for legal professionals worldwide. His lessons is around raising money and why he thinks you should always take the money if you can. Johnson Hanna has raised €15 million and is backed by AIB. --- Thanks to my Partners - Visit them to support the podcast Growing Further: https://bit.ly/3Lia2tn Iconic Offices: https://bit.ly/3vPQAzF | |||
| EE 230 - The Secret Tactic Successful Entrepreneurs Leverage - Revealing the Triple Bottom Line with Feargal Brady | 09 Feb 2023 | 01:08:24 | |
Feargal is a builder. A maker. A creator of things. My favourite type of entrepreneur. He starts with the question, "Why does it have to be this way?" Serial entrepreneur Feargal Brady, sold his most recent venture, Blueface, to US giant Comcast for an undisclosed sum believed to be €20 million+ in 2020. He is the definition of a modern, mobile entrepreneur. He divides his time between Ireland, Portugal, and Spain while working across multiple different projects including his new business, NoFrixion, and his private equity group, VentureWave Capital. In this episode you will learn:
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| EE 229 - The Secret To High Performance in 2023 - Join Us | 23 Dec 2022 | 00:24:16 | |
Today marks the official launch of my partnership with Shane Cradock, Ireland's leading high-performance coach. We have combined our years of experience to create a unique learning opportunity for entrepreneurs, business leaders, and high performers. In early 2023, join us to unlock your true potential. Link to Course: https://bit.ly/3Wm4pOS -- Contact Gary: https://bit.ly/mrgaryfox --- Visit Sage: https://bit.ly/sageEE Location Partner: Iconic Offices https://bit.ly/eeiconic Music by Andrew Applepie | |||
| EE 228 - Deal Maker & VC Investor Reveals Insider Secrets - Marc McCabe | 17 Dec 2022 | 01:11:02 | |
Marc McCabe, VC Investor & one of the first employees at Airbnb, joins Gary Fox on the podcast this week. He gives us a masterclass on what it takes to spot incredible companies & build relationships as both an investor & founder. Marc has worked as a scout for Sequoia Capital, one of the world's most successful & well-known VC firms since 2010. Marc joined Airbnb as one of the first employees. During his time at the company, it grew to over 6,000 people & scaled across the globe. He shares his journey in a rapidly scaling startup and all the lessons learned. In 2021, he returned to Dublin where he started Nomad Capital to focus on investing in early-stage B2B software and marketplaces. Marc's insights as both an investor & entrepreneur are unique & insightful. -- Contact Gary: https://bit.ly/mrgaryfox --- Visit Sage: https://bit.ly/sageEE Location Partner: Iconic Offices https://bit.ly/eeiconic Music by Andrew Applepie | |||