The Entrepreneur Experiment

This week, I reveal the new direction for the podcast. Are you someone that makes things happen or are you someone that things happen to? 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. Each week, I'll share the results of experiments I'm running to make myself a better entr...

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

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

Noreen & her husband John created Irish Biltong with nothing more than an idea and the will to make it happen. 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. She shares: - Their early experiments in making Biltong - How saying yes to every opportunity has transformed their business - The st...

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? Clubhouse is the most talked about app of 2021. Valued at over $1 billon, the voice only app is popular among celebrities & business moguls. I give you the pros, cons and overall verdict. 

Imagine being minutes away from receiving 1 billion dollars for your company only to see all vanish in a heartbeat. 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.  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. Stra...

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

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

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. 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.  His company, Sport Endorse have also just launched a marketplace that allows athletes to find companies and brand...

Today, I am going to share 6 businesses you can start working on & making money from immediately. I shared my big trends for 2021 back in December, and today we look at very specific businesses you can start during Covid.  

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

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. 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.  

We're back for another season & kicking off season 5 with one of the biggest success stories in Ireland of 2020. Rónán's company went from a 20% market share to 86% in less than 12 months. Thriftify helps charity stores get their products online and handles everything from advertising to distribution.   This episode will fire your brain with hundreds of ideas.   Starting off 2021 with an early can...

Our last big interview of the year and it's with 2 of the biggest breakthrough entrepreneurs of 2020.  Thomas & Jake are behind the social media sensation, The Go House, Ireland's first-ever content creation/TikTok House. More people watch their content per day than watch a Premier League game on TV. These two lads are creating a media company that is taking over the Irish media scene. We're endin...

Joining me on the pod today is Hannah Moore, founder of L.A. Pacific. Hannah has moved with the speed of light since 2019, founding L.A. Pacific and securing distribution with some of the world's leading brands such as Amazon and Boots.  We talk about how a chronic illness diagnosis changed her entire life and how this led to her becoming an entrepreneur. Hannah also reveals how she's managed to m...

In the Lab this week, I reveal the 5 trends that I believe are set to explode in 2021 and break down the opportunities in each sector.  If you subscribe to my newsletter at www.mrgaryfox.com you get access to a 6th bonus trend. 

Ahead of the Airbnb IPO today, I reveal all the secrets I've learned over the last 7 years about Airbnb. I've hosted over 200,000 people on Airbnb, this is my insider view on what makes it a fantastic business and what makes it an awful business.  I also reveal if I believe the stock price is a good value and if I will be buying it. 

In the Lab this week, we hear about the 17-year-old making £20k per week selling trainers.  We deep dive into the world of collectibles & souvenirs. I explore ways you can invest in whiskey, sports memorabilia, and toys. I also look at the various businesses you can start to take advantage of the huge rise in memorabilia & collectibles. 

On the pod today, I chat with the founder of Spark Crowdfunding, Chris Burge. Chris is the man powering the crowdfunding efforts of so many Irish startups. Chris breaks down the secrets behind a successful crowdfunding campaign, including how Moby raised €795,091 on the platform. 

In the Lab this week, I reveal how you can become a property mogul for less than €25k. There is also a chance to win tickets to the Web Summit and I chat about what the Momentum Challenge meant to me. 

Imagine getting your dream job on the Caribbean island of Barbados. Now picture that dream quickly becoming a nightmare as recession sweeps the globe and your company goes out of business with no warning.  What do you do? If you are David Campion, you set out on a journey to become one of the Caribbean's most successful entrepreneurs.  In just 7 years, David has built ARGO Development Studio into...

In the Lab this week, I talk about entrepreneurs taking action and my momentum challenge ending. I reveal the best books that you can read in 2021 to set yourself up for success as an entrepreneur.

As the head of PR at Paddy Power, Féilim has been behind some of the most talked-about marketing campaigns in Irish history. He made his first viral sensation when marketing himself as Jobless Paddy, a campaign that landed him his dream job at Paddy Power.  He now runs his own agency, Splanc PR where he is the creative brains behind campaigns like the recent Now TV, Hurley versus Hurl debate.  As...

In the Lab this week, I find out if you have a 10-year plan and reveal how I'm tackling my own planning. I reveal my tip for the hottest company of 2021 and introduce you to the people becoming millionaires by teaching online.

Former Irish & Leinster captain, Jamie Heaslip lived an action-packed life even before his second career began as a business owner, investor & high-performance coach. His investment portfolio includes companies such as Kitman Labs & Pointy along with his ownership stakes in bars such as The Bridge.  Now I reveal Jamie's life as an entrepreneur, owner and investor.  Hear how he selects his investme...