The Entrepreneur Experiment

Joining me this week is Cassie Delaney, the founder of Outcaster.io and Tall Tales Productions. This was an eye-opening episode for me personally on so many levels from the state of the market in 2022 to the massive challenges female entrepreneurs face when raising money.  In this episode we discuss: - The future of content - How creators can make money doing what they love - Sexism toward female...

In the Lab today, I allow myself 60 minutes of celebration that we won an award and I reflect on why I actually devote days per week to producing this podcast.  If you are a new listener, this will give you an insight into what The Entrepreneur Experiment podcast is all about and who I am.  Contact Gary:  https://bit.ly/mrgaryfox --- Proudly Partnered with Sage Visit Sage:  https://bit.ly/sageEE L...

How do you take the first step? That decision to say to yourself that today is day 1 of becoming your own boss. In this week's Mentor Moment, Paul Galvin shares how he knew that his life's work needed to be pursued. Each Saturday, I pick impactful lessons to share with you from the most popular episodes of the podcast.  In under 10 minutes, you get lessons & insights from the world's best entrepre...

Joining me on the pod today is Jamie Crummie, founder of Too Good To Go. Too Good To Go is a fun app that helps you get food at a heavily discounted price while helping retailers combat food waste.  Each day, retailers put together surprise bags you can grab just before they close. This episode was sparked by my becoming an ambassador for Champion Changemakers which takes place around Ireland from...

In the Lab this week, I reveal the results of the first 2 weeks of my TikTok experiment of posting every day. I also give you a business opportunity in the coffee industry, a chance to invest in the hot new Irish startup, By Borrow, and share how you can get to work with elite performance coach Shane Craddock.   Contact Gary:  https://bit.ly/mrgaryfox --- Proudly Partnered with Sage Visit Sage:  h...

Today, we revisit my episode with Suzie O'Neill, the founder of Ayu Cosmetics. At the start of your business journey, you need to go from 0 to 1 ASAP. You need to find your first product and your first customer. Dig in, start working and start selling. The scale will come later. Don't suffer paralysis from analysis. Each Saturday, I pick impactful lessons to share with you from the most popular ep...

From humble beginnings as a bootstrapped e-commerce company founder to raising $33.2 million for his latest venture &Open, Mark Legge's entrepreneur journey has been a wild adventure. Started with his brother Jonathan and Ciara Flood, the company now counts Airbnb, Spotify & Peleton among their clients.  In this episode we discuss: - The power of thinking global from day 1 - How you pivot from boo...

On our first ever Mentor Moment, we hear from the co-founder of Wayflyer, Aidan Corbett on why you should ALWAYS take the money. Each Saturday, I pick impactful lessons to share with you from the most popular episodes of the podcast.  In under 10 minutes, you get lessons & insights from the world's best entrepreneurs. Contact Gary:  https://bit.ly/mrgaryfox --- Proudly Partnered with Sage Visit Sa...

In this much-requested episode, I sit down with VC investor & serial entrepreneur Brian Caulfield. This remarkable interview covers his career first as an entrepreneur and then as one of Ireland's best-known venture capital investors. We hear about: - His investment strategy - Advice for entrepreneurs in 2022 - What makes an entrepreneur investable - His honest thoughts on the Irish startup ecosys...

In the Lab today, I reveal the hidden trends & opportunities that entrepreneurs have shared with me over the last 30 days. A major change is coming & listen to this episode to find out what that means for you and your business. --- Contact Gary:  https://bit.ly/mrgaryfox --- Proudly Partnered with Sage Visit Sage:  https://bit.ly/sageEE Location Partner: Iconic Offices  https://bit.ly/eeiconic Mus...

On my landmark 200th episode, I am joined by Alan Meaney, co-founder of Fund Recs. Alan risked it all to move to New York 3 years ago & he reveals the real reason he left Ireland. In a wide-ranging chat, we discover - Why the future of marketing is product-led - How Adam Neumann secured $350 million funding - Why your ideas are worthless - The massive financial investment to crack New York - The c...

Mark started his first company, Plink, while completing his PHD. 18 months later it was sold to Google & he moved his life to the east coast of America. After leaving Google, he sailed across the globe where he had the idea for Pointy, the company he would found & once again sell to Google. This time for a reported $160 million. We go deep into what it's like to sell your company, not once but twi...

In the Lab this week, I reveal 5 free tools you can use to find out the digital strategies of your competitors. Discover how their site works, the secrets behind their social ads & what traffic they are getting each month!  In other news, I'm looking for our next Rising Star, if that's you, get in touch below. Contact Gary: www.mrgaryfox.com --- Proudly Partnered with Sage Visit Sage:  https://bit...

Niall Horgan is the co-founder of the Irish rocketship athleisure brand, Gym+Coffee. As a self-confessed fanboy of the business, I make a bold prediction in this episode. I first sat down with Niall back in 2019. Since then, Gym+Coffee has gone into hyper-growth mode from a €2 million turnover to over €20 million. I hear how they have managed to make this happen & their big plans for the next 12 m...

In the Lab this week, I share why I think all entrepreneurs should do a triathlon at least once. I'm looking for rising Irish entrepreneurial stars to feature on the podcast. If your business is under 3 years old & has customers, I want to hear from you.  Contact Gary: www.mrgaryfox.com --- Proudly Partnered with Sage Visit Sage:  https://bit.ly/sageEE

In a special launch episode for season 10, I sit down with US billionaire, Frank McCourt. Frank is a serial entrepreneur & investor in real estate, technology, media, and sports. We recorded this very special live chat at the Dublin Tech Summit. Frank and I discuss his philosophy of business, his roots in Ireland and how Web3 is our chance to fix the mistakes of the past to build a better internet...

In the final episode of season 9, I recap the entire season by sharing 1 major lesson from each guest. Lessons include finding the board you can't afford, how to be 10x more direct, and deciding if you are involved or responsible. I share the knowledge I got from Declan Kennedy, Dee Lyons, John Mitchell, Alan Holland, Chupi Sweetman, Ken Cahill, Zoe Desmond, Colm Lyons, David Jeffreys and Rena May...

In the Lab today, I reveal the one habit I've introduced to my daily routine that has been life-changing. From fitness to my work, it has fundamentally changed how I live and approach my daily life. Proudly Partnered with Sage. Visit Sage: https://bit.ly/sageEE

The modern entrepreneur must be a chameleon, able to shift roles and perspectives in a heartbeat.  Today's guest, Rena Maycock is the ultimate version of what it means to be an entrepreneur in 2022. A founder of two businesses, a columnist with The Currency and sitting on the Commission for Taxation, Rena's breadth of knowledge is only rivalled by her hectic calendar!  In today's episode you will...

David Jeffreys could have been a pro gamer but instead built one of Ireland's leading tech companies. In this episode, we explore his elite sports mentality and how Ironman training gives him the competitive edge in business. In Jan 2022, he sold ActionPoint to Viatel & we get the full lowdown on how to build and sell a technology business You will also learn: - Why David blocks Friday for washing...

In the Lab this week, I share the 4 lessons I learned from the elite-level performers I spent time with at Dublin Tech Summit. These 4 tips will reshape how you approach events and interact with people on a daily basis. Proudly Partnered with Sage. Visit Sage: https://bit.ly/sageEE

Colm sold Realex in 2015 for €115 million & immediately launched a new venture. He has designed Fire.com for businesses and other financial institutions to easily access a range of payment services. In a wide-ranging chat, we discuss everything from the future of payments, why he didn't settle after selling Realex and the reason why the Fontaines D.C. have the world's greatest song.  Proudly Partn...

In the Lab today, I breakdown why you need to start doing cool things to help your business and your career prospects. It's time to stop being vanilla and hiding in the shadows. Proudly Partnered with Sage. Visit Sage: https://bit.ly/sageEE

The greatest companies are built from the founder's desire to solve problems. The truly great ones come from a deep desire to solve your own challenge. Invisible barriers prevented Zoë from connecting with people she wanted in her life Frolo is the answer to that problem. Proudly Partnered with Sage. Visit Sage: https://bit.ly/sageEE

In July 2021, Ken Cahill sold his company, Silvercloud Health for a reported $250 million. He joins me on the pod today to share his journey and the harsh lessons learned. We discuss:- - How progress comes inch by inch - Why networking is a fallacy - His decision to move his life to America to crack the market. - How he felt waking up after selling his company   Proudly Partnered with Sage. Visit...