We Built This Business

In this episode of ‘We Built This Business’, our host provides an April Monthly Update. April was a turbulent month for Daniel and his businesses. In this solo episode, Daniel shares a candid update on being hacked, losing access to essential tools like Office 365, and how the fallout affected business performance. Despite setbacks, progress continues across major projects including a new website,...

In this episode of ‘We Built This Business’ we talk with Andrew McGee from AME Property and Investments. From humble beginnings and a £3-an-hour apprenticeship, Andrew McGee has built an entrepreneurial empire spanning fitness, education, and property. In this episode, Andrew shares his remarkable journey from launching a gym with just a credit card and a dream, to building a property portfolio wo...

In this episode of ‘We Built This Business’ we talk with Joel Campbell from Cove Group. Joel shares the journey of how he built the Cove Group, a multifaceted business with ventures in heritage tourism, real estate, and entrepreneur mentorship. Starting from an 11-year-old selling keyrings at Glastonbury to turning decommissioned prisons into tourist attractions, Joel’s story is one of resilience,...

In this episode of ‘We Built This Business’ we talk with Jamie Darkin from Cornerstone Property Group. Jamie shares the inspiring journey of building a successful social housingbusiness that now manages over 200 properties across Kent and London. Starting from humble beginnings with limited capital, Jamie teamed up with his dad to create a business that has now housed over 1,000 vulnerable familie...

This solo episode features the host of the We Built This Business podcast, Daniel Osullivan. This episode is part of Daniel’s monthly update series, where he shares the real, behind-the-scenes journey of trying to scale his business group from £1.5M to £5M by 2030. March 2025 brought fresh challenges and wins: from budget cuts and economic shifts to office expansions, content creation, and new pod...

In this episode of We Built This Business, we talk with Paul Mort. Paul is a dynamic force in the world of coaching, mindset transformation, and raw honesty. From being sacked from a gym job in 2001 to building a powerful coaching business for married businessmen, Paul has turned personal pain into professional purpose. He opens up about his journey through business, addiction, rock bottom, and ul...

In this episode of We Built This Business, DanielO’Sullivan sits down with Darryl Bates-Brownsword from Succession Plus UK to explore the critical but often overlooked process of preparing your business for a successful exit. With only 1 in 5 businesses achieving a truly successful exit, Darryl shares expert insights into why so many business owners fall short—and what you can do differently. Whet...

In this episode of We Built This Business we talk with Olivia Mae Hanlon from Girls in Marketing. Olivia shares her journey from studying psychology to creating Girls in Marketing, a thriving online community and learning platform for marketers. Olivia talks about how she turned a simple Instagram page into an international business, the challenges of entrepreneurship, and what it meant to be reco...

In this episode of We Built This Business , we talk with Ryan Williams , co-founder of It’s Gone Viral and the KOMI Group . Ryan shares his journey from creating viral Twitter parody accounts to building one of the UK’s leading social media brands, competing with the likes of LadBible and Steven Bartlett’s Social Chain . He opens up about scaling the business, navigating the challenges of the pand...

In this episode of ‘We Built This Business’ we talk with Daniel Osullivan, host and founder of the podcast. In our February 2025 solo episode, Daniel shares behind-the-scenes insights into how the business has grown this month, exciting new developments across the team, event launches, and even his first steps into cryptocurrency. With a focus on consistency, Daniel reflects on the ups and downs o...

In this episode of We Built This Business , we talk with Catherine Storey , the founder of Freshbat , a growing inbound marketing agency. Catherine shares her inspiring journey from working in high-street recruitment to launching her own business during the pandemic. She opens up about the challenges of entrepreneurship, how she built Freshbat from the ground up, and the importance of personal bra...

In this episode of We Built This Business , we talkwith Nathan Angus, the co-founder of Wildfire Experience Agency. Nathan shares his incredible journey of building a leadingevents business, starting from quad bike parties on a farm to running a full-service experience agency with a 20,000-square-foot warehouse filled with everything from hovercrafts to life-sized lion props. He opens up about the...

In this episode of We Built This Business , we talk with Richard Few, founder of Sales Geek. Richard is a born risk-taker who has revolutionized the sales industry, growing Sales Geek into the world's largest provider of part-time sales directors. From humble beginnings to international expansion across the UK, US, India, and the GCC, Richard shares his incredible journey, the lessons he learned,...

In this episode of We Built This Business , we talk with Adam Smith , founder of A-Game Consultancy . Adam is a high-performance coach who helps business leaders, athletes, and entrepreneurs elevate their mindset, health, and success. We dive deep into the importance of personal development, business growth strategies, and why hard work is often misunderstood in today’s world. HIGHLIGHTS: • How Ad...

In this special solo episode of We Built This Business , host Daniel Osullivan shares an insider update on his own businesses—Red Cactus Events and the newly launched Shizzoo Media. He discusses the growth, challenges, and future plans for the company, offering a transparent look into running and scaling multiple brands in the event and media industries. From financial goals and team expansion to...

In this episode of ‘We Built This Business,’ we talk with Simon Gray, founder of Boost Drinks. Simon shares his journey of building a challenger brand in the functional drinks space, growing it to £75 million in revenue, and eventually selling the business to AG Barr for £20 million. From starting with no formal business plan to navigating challenges like cash flow and competition, Simon reveals h...

In this episode of We Built This Business , we talk with John Lamerton from Big Idea Ventures. As part of our How To mini-series, John shares his expertise on How to Get Customers by Writing a Bestselling Book. John, a seasoned entrepreneur and bestselling author, discusses the steps, strategies, and secrets to creating a book that builds credibility, attracts customers, and scales your business....

In this episode of ‘We Built This Business’ we talk with Ben McCarthy from Premier Events. Ben discusses his journey from taking his entrepreneurial spark from humble DJ beginnings to building Premiere Events, a full-service event agency. Ben shares how he navigated financial risks, embraced pivotal business decisions, and transformed his company in the face of challenges like the pandemic.   HIGH...

In this episode of ‘We Built This Business,’ we talk with Alex Chisnall, the founder of Podpreneur and co-founder of Pod School. In this episode, Alex shares his expertise on how to start and grow a podcast for your business. As the host of the #1 rated business podcast, Screw It, Just Do It , Alex provides actionable advice, insights into the podcasting journey, and strategies to make podcasting...

In this episode of ‘We Built This Business,’ we talk with Simon Cusden about how to mentally survive running a business. Simon, a coach and keynote speaker, shares his profound journey from being a professional cricketer to overcoming personal battles with addiction, PTSD, and depression. Drawing from his experiences, Simon now inspires and supports high-performing individuals and senior leadershi...

EP38 - How To Train Teams and Individuals To Be More Successful – Faris Aranki In this episode of We Built This Business , Daniel Osullivan sits down with Faris Aranki, Managing Director of Shiageto Consulting. As part of our How-To mini-series, Faris shares actionable strategies on sharpening teams and individuals for strategic success. Drawing on his experience as a teacher, strategy consultant,...

In this episode of ‘We Built This Business,’ we talk with Peter Mols from Mastermind9, a business growth group networking company. Peter, an award-winning networker with over 20 years of experience, shares his expertise in building relationships through networking and leveraging referrals to grow your business. Discover the strategies behind his success and learn actionable tips to boost your own...

In this episode of We Built This Business , we talk with Jordan Stachini from Co and Co. Jordan shares her journey from an advertising graduate to the founder of a thriving marketing agency. She dives into her "no fluff, ROI-obsessed" approach, the challenges of starting a business in lockdown, and how personal branding and authenticity can drive success. HIGHLIGHTS · Building Co and Co: From a so...

In this episode of ‘We Built This Business’, we talk with Dave Plunkett from Collaboration Junkie. In this episode, we dive deep into the world of referrals and how to effectively leverage them to grow your business. Dave Plunkett shares his wealth of knowledge on building strong partnerships and why referrals remain one of the most powerful yet underutilized forms of marketing. He walks us throug...

In this episode of We Built This Business , we talk with David Adderson, co-founder of Youtopia, a groundbreaking accountancy practice reimagining financial services for small businesses. David joins Daniel Osullivan to share how he and his team at Youtopia are transforming traditional accounting by embedding themselves as true financial partners for their clients. From his unconventional path int...