This week, I share with you my goal of becoming the number 1 business podcast in Ireland in 2019. If your goals don't scare you, they aren't' ambitious enough! I break down the huge success we've had in June and the structure I'm building to help me achieve this. It's a packed episode as I reveal how new Airbnb regulations mean a huge change for my other business and I also share exclusive discounts for the new podcast studio.
Jun 27, 2019•17 min•Season 1Ep. 17
Launched in January 2017, on the week of blue Monday, GymPlusCoffee began life in the toughest way possible after missing out on lucrative Christmas sales. Undeterred, the 3 founders have turned their business into one of Ireland’s leading names in the athleisure space in just 2 years! Loved by sports stars such as Brian O’Driscoll and Joe Wicks, they have managed to launch their brand into the mainstream thanks to a loyal community and clever marketing.
Jun 13, 2019•1 hr•Season 1Ep. 16
How do you go from working in finance to living in Bali running a successful business from your laptop? Siobhan O'Hagan is one of Ireland's best known online fitness coaches and in today’s episode breaks down how she quit her 9-5 job to become a personal trainer and fitness entrepreneur. With over 115k followers on Instagram, Siobhan now travels the world, working from locations such as Bali, Thailand, and Australia while managing her online coaching business. With a degree in maths, Siobhan is ...
Jun 05, 2019•1 hr 16 min•Season 1Ep. 15
In this episode, I reveal how I built a podcast studio in 24 hours and reveal what the first business idea for The Entrepreneur Experiment will be. I also discover 1000 listeners that I never knew existed after doing a deep dive into how my podcast actually works! If you are curious about starting your own podcast, this episode will give you some great insights.
May 30, 2019•14 min•Season 1Ep. 14
As CEO and co-founder of Buymie, Devan runs a company that is hotly tipped to be one of Ireland's biggest success stories. In just 3 years, he has assembled a heavy-hitting investor panel and a number of high profile board members. Devan is without a doubt, the most methodical entrepreneur that I have met so far on this journey. His analysis and insights into the on-demand economy such as Deliveroo and Uber are incredibly revealing from someone so immersed in the industry....
May 23, 2019•1 hr 37 min•Season 1Ep. 13
In this episode, I reveal how I'm trying to increase my productivity and overcome self-doubt by adopting a new system of working. Missed deadlines and juggling too many tasks lead me to redesign my entire way of working. I am also hiring two new people to help me and I reveal the results from April of The Entrepreneur Experiment.
May 16, 2019•16 min•Season 1Ep. 12
At just 23 years old, Karl O'Brien has built his social media company into a global brand employing 8 people. Karl shares his views on selecting your clients, not letting your clients choose you. As a young entrepreneur, Karl started his first venture in his bedroom before using his college years to rapidly grow his business. We chat about habits that help him perform at the highest level and how he seeks mentors to avoid repeating their mistakes.
May 01, 2019•1 hr 6 min•Season 1Ep. 11
I've been neglecting myself and this week, I took action to change that. I invested in attending a mindset seminar by Brian Keane, a fitness entrepreneur, and mindset specialist. In this episode, I share all the lessons I've learned and reveal the changes I'm making to my daily life. We cover a huge amount of content, so if you are looking to improve your goal setting and mindset, you'll benefit from this week's show.
Apr 25, 2019•24 min•Season 1Ep. 10
Welcome to episode 9 of The Entrepreneur Experiment podcast where I chat with James Murphy, founder of Zest Fitness and BeatBox Gym. Founded 6 years ago in the height of the last economic recession, James has built a business that now earns over 6 figures per year. Despite this, he’s willing to risk it all and start again with his latest venture. James is the epitome of a calculated risk-taking entrepreneur. When we spoke, James was in the middle of a complete renovation of his second gym to con...
Apr 18, 2019•48 min•Season 1Ep. 9
Each month, I am going to share a very honest summary of how The Entrepreneur Experiment project is progressing. I will reveal all the exact stats behind all the content I am producing and also hopefully as the project progress, the businesses that I am working on. This is a snapshot of how many people are consuming my content, the lesson’s I’ve learned and improvements that I’m making for next month, April 2019.
Apr 11, 2019•20 min•Season 1Ep. 8
From humble origins as a one-page website with a Paypal button, Funky Christmas Jumpers is now 11 years old and one of Ireland’s most famous e-commerce stories. Fabio is extremely open with his story and reveals how he turned his back on the lucrative world of software engineering to set up his own company. We learn what it takes to start and grow one of Ireland’s most recognisable e-commerce brands. With his window to make sales only running for a few months, Fabio lets us in on the secrets he ...
Mar 29, 2019•52 min•Season 1Ep. 7
In this week's diary episode, I reveal why I'm forcing myself to fail. To fail and keep failing so that it becomes nothing to fear. Fear of failure is the number one reason why a fantastic idea never leaves the entrepreneurs brain or notebook. This week I break down the fear of failure and share how I battle to overcome that fear on a daily basis. The Entrepreneur Experiment is almost a month old, and I break down what's been working so far (LinkedIn is awesome) and what I want to achieve in the...
Mar 25, 2019•17 min•Season 1Ep. 6
In this week's diary episode, I reveal how the workload from The Entrepreneur Experiment combined with my regular job is pushing me to the limit. I explore new ways of working and plan how to completely overhaul how I approach my work after reading Cal Newport's book, Deep Work. Quitting social media is the hot topic as high profile figures such as Casey Neistat are quitting or reducing their usage, I examine if I should quit altogether?
Mar 19, 2019•10 min•Season 1Ep. 5
Ideas! Everyone has them but few make the leap to make them a reality. In this week’s episode with maker/entrepreneur David Delahunty, we delve deep into the idea generation process. In 2017, David set himself the challenge of coming up with 5 ideas every single day for a year! He shared his journey on social media and the project became a smash hit ebook , and landed on the top page of Product Hunt. If you are seeking your million dollar business idea, you'll learn the secrets of idea generatio...
Mar 16, 2019•1 hr 10 min•Season 1Ep. 4
In this week's diary episode, I reveal how the official launch of The Entrepreneur Experiment went. We learn how to start a podcast from scratch when you have no idea what you are doing. My official YouTube channel also launched this week and I give you a behind the scenes insight into how to shoot a YouTube video. In my other business, we are subjected to threats and deal with a client who refuses to pay his bill. It's a very real and honest episode and I hope you enjoy it....
Mar 11, 2019•20 min•Season 1Ep. 3
Episode 2 is an in-depth interview with Tommy Courtney. Tommy is the CEO and founder of Prelo, a corporate relocation services platform. A B2B service, Tom’s company helps companies relocate employee’s to new cities around the globe. Every single time that I meet Tommy, I learn something new and his no-nonsense approach is what more startup founders need to adopt. In this episode, we discuss starting on your own versus finding a team, and advice, when to take it and when to ignore it! He reveals...
Mar 11, 2019•38 min•Season 1Ep. 2
I'm starting a new business. This business has no name, no product and no business plan! Over the next 12 months, I will generate ideas for 5 companies, test the ideas, and then launch the business or businesses that show the most promise.
Mar 03, 2019•23 min•Season 1Ep. 1
