The Entrepreneur Experiment

12 months ago, Riley did not exist. Today it is a thriving female healthcare company, disrupting an industry worth billions. Led by 3 female entrepreneurs, Fiona, Aine and Lauren, Riley just closed a funding round worth €400k & have secured contracts with major partners including Vodafone. They are our 2nd and final rising star pick for 2021. 

In today's episode, I chat about why I left Ireland & the impact it had on my mindset. I also share how I bought my first NFT, how much it cost and how I 10x'd my investment. Thanks to Bay Street Innovation, Chapter, Find A Venue.ie, for being my partners on Season 7.  

In less than 12 months, Niall & his team have taken their nutrition company from idea stage to being stocked in over 800 stores nationwide & launching into America. Niall is the first ever EE Rising Star. Each season, I will pick entrepreneurs who are doing incredible things & are poised to be breakout stars in the next 12 months. Hear what secrets propelled their rapid growth, the bootstapper men...

Hi everyone and welcome back to the pod. In this episode, I talk about why there have been no pods recently and the reasons for that. I also look ahead to 2022, sharing some of my tricks for planning and I also try find a partner for my new business.  Thanks to Find A Venue.ie, Bay Street Innovation and Chapter for being my partners on Season 7.

His clients reach over 1 billion views each year & today he shares the secrets of YouTube success. Paddy is recognised as a leading global expert in YouTube & audience building. He reveals how he started over 50 channels before striking gold with his current one & becoming an online sensation. Paddy breaks down the business of YouTube, how much money is at stake and why building an audience should...

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

This week's guest is the exact definition of a serial entrepreneur. To start one successful business is a massive success but to do it three times and start a fourth is almost superhuman. Barry is the man behind some of Dublin's most famous brands including Paulie's Pizza, Junior's Deli and Lotts & Co. His latest mission is huge. He has set his sights on transforming the way food & drink outlets o...

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. 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. Thanks to Find A Venue.ie, Bay Street Innovation and Chapter for being my partners on Season 7.  

Rhona and her co-founder Eimear are building a quieter world for us all. 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. With clients such as the European Space Agency, this Irish company built by 2 powerful female entrepreneurs makes for an incredible story. Visit my season partners Chapter, & Bay Street I...

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. I purchased a few tickets to understand the process and try to figure out if they are legit or a scam? Find out what I discovered on today's episode. Thanks to Bay Street Innovation, Chapter and Find A Venue.ie for being my partners on Season 7.

Best selling author, serial entrepreneur and YouTuber Rob Lipsett joins me to share his secrets. We chat about how he maintains a relentless work ethic and his ability to run & grow multiple businesses while maintaining his nomadic lifestyle. Living between Dublin, Marbella and London, Rob has just launched his latest venture, Fuel Cakes. Rob documents his journey to 500k YouTube subscribers & 590...

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. 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. A fasc...

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

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. Gary brings us on the path from whiteboard sketches to breaking the US drinks market. Thanks to Find a Venue, Chapter, & Bay Street Innovation for being my partners on Season 7.

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

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

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

Joining me on the first interview of the new season is Oisin Hanrahan, the CEO of Angi. Angi has 5,000 staff across America and is valued at over $5 billion.  Prior to Angi, Oisin founded Handy which raised in excess of $100m before being acquired by Angi in 2018. 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...

Season 7 of The Entrepreneur Experiment is back today. After a short summer break, the new season is back with 20 new episodes over the next 10 weeks. Today, I reveal what I've been up to over the summer break, plans for the new season and a giveaway competition for you.  

Serial entrepreneur Aidan Corbett joins me on today's pod. Aidan's latest venture has just raised $76 million in funding as it ramps up global expansion. All from their HQ here in Dublin. In this wide ranging chat, we discover: - The evolution of Aidan as an entrepreneur - How you should ALWAYS take the money - Why bootstrapping doesn't work - Aidan's pick for the top 3 best opportunity areas in e...

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. 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. The single most important cog in any small business is the...

I can only describe today's guest as a pragmatist with a wild vision. Barry has started and exited multiple companies but is back with his biggest mission yet, to prevent road deaths. His latest company, Privizio recently secured €5 million in funding to make that mission a reality. In this episode we learn: - How to autonomous industry has failed - The trouble with Tesla - Barry blueprint for ser...

This week's guest has been working with leaders, CEOs, and entrepreneurs for over 20 years, unlocking their full potential. In a wide ranging chat, we explore what is high performance & how can you achieve it on a consistent basis? You will learn about mental habits, understanding the inner voice, and mastering the outer versus inner game.  Visit Keary's Carstore: bit.ly/EExCarStore

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

From starting his company in school to partnering with Apple co-founder Steve Wozniak, it's been a wild journey for Adam Dalton.  Along with co-founder Evan, they have built a business spanning 100 countries serving over 100,000 students. 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-founde...