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 story behind how they got their first big break after an unplanned pitch competition victory. - Ho...
Feb 25, 2021•58 min•Season 5Ep. 107
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.
Feb 22, 2021•14 min•Season 5Ep. 106
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. Strap in for this story as it's a wild one.
Feb 18, 2021•52 min•Season 5Ep. 105
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.
Feb 11, 2021•56 min•Season 5Ep. 104
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.
Feb 08, 2021•14 min•Season 5Ep. 103
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 brands to work with, on their terms. Brands also get access to 1000's of elite athletes who otherwise, the...
Feb 04, 2021•55 min•Season 5Ep. 102
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.
Feb 01, 2021•13 min•Season 5Ep. 101
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.
Jan 28, 2021•43 min•Season 5Ep. 100
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.
Jan 25, 2021•12 min•Season 5Ep. 99
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 candidate for episode of the year!
Jan 21, 2021•53 min•Season 5Ep. 98
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 ending the year on a massive high. Enjoy the episode and your Christmas.
Dec 22, 2020•1 hr 15 min•Season 4Ep. 97
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 move so fast and achieve so much in just over 18 months. Prepare to be inspired....
Dec 17, 2020•1 hr 7 min•Season 4Ep. 96
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.
Dec 15, 2020•16 min•Season 4Ep. 95
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.
Dec 10, 2020•43 min•Season 4Ep. 94
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.
Dec 07, 2020•17 min•Season 4Ep. 93
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.
Dec 03, 2020•51 min•Season 4Ep. 92
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.
Nov 30, 2020•14 min•Season 4Ep. 91
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 5 offices in 5 different countries with world-famous clients such as Virgin, Mercedes, Suzuki, Marriot...
Nov 26, 2020•46 min•Season 4Ep. 90
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.
Nov 23, 2020•16 min•Season 4Ep. 89
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 a bonus, Féilim unleashes his creative brilliance by giving us a masterclass in PR & marketing tha...
Nov 19, 2020•57 min•Season 4Ep. 88
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.
Nov 16, 2020•15 min•Season 4Ep. 87
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 investments, why he plans in 10-year cycles, and just what a day in the life of Jamie Heaslip look...
Nov 12, 2020•1 hr 18 min•Season 4Ep. 86
This week in the Lab, we're revealing the launch of the EE community. Coming in Jan 2021, you can become part of a group of entrepreneurs coming together to build fantastic businesses. We also discuss the value of documenting your journey, riches in niches and my new favourite YouTube channel.
Nov 09, 2020•12 min•Season 4Ep. 85
Food trailers are one of my tips for the biggest opportunities in 2021. I'm joined this week by an entrepreneur who is a veteran of the food trailer game & now teaches people how to set up their own business. Seany was inspired by his travels across the globe to bring the idea of street food back to Ireland & make it accessible to all. We hear how he started selling tacos at country music festivals to becoming one of the biggest suppliers of food trailers in Ireland.
Nov 05, 2020•49 min•Season 4Ep. 84
In a special edition of the Idea Lab, we are joined by Kymann Power, the new resident of Daly's Bar in Ennistymon, Co Clare. Kymann has captured many people's imagination with his decision to leave Dublin and set up home in a pub in the West of Ireland. We discover where the idea came from, his plans for the project, and what it's really like to live in a pub.
Nov 02, 2020•13 min•Season 4Ep. 83
This week's guest left behind a lucrative career in technology with one of the world's most promising companies, to start her own brewery in Waterford. With just an idea & a rough plan, Grainne set out on an adventure to brew her own beer. She shares how it all started with a few kegs in a single Dublin pub to building her own craft brewery on the south coast of Ireland.
Oct 29, 2020•1 hr 2 min•Season 4Ep. 82
In this week's Lab, we discuss how one person got so sick of buying €9 meals to have a pint that he has moved into his own pub in County Clare. This sparks a search for Ireland's most interesting properties that you can turn into a business opportunity. All for under €300k.
Oct 26, 2020•11 min•Season 4Ep. 81
Former professional footballer Mark O'Reilly takes me on his journey from sports star to entrepreneur. Mark's company, FitVision, is the go-to coaching resource for Ireland's leading CEO's, entrepreneurs, and elite performers. We chat about developing a winning mindset, how he completely pivoted his business during Covid and his fitness routine during lockdown. If you are seeking motivation, this is the episode you need to hear.
Oct 22, 2020•1 hr 7 min•Season 4Ep. 80
In the Lab this week, I find out how many companies have been started in Ireland in the last 30 days. We also look at companies attending to solve the problem of attending live events and global travel restrictions in a Covid world.
Oct 19, 2020•11 min•Season 3Ep. 79
Evelyn & Luke from Simply Fit Food are back this week to announce a major milestone & share a good news story. One of my earliest guests in 2020, they return to tell their story of thriving despite the global pandemic and how they managed to sell their business, Simply Fit Food in the toughest market in history. They share the tips and tricks that have helped them in the last 6 months and explain how to negotiate selling your business.
Oct 15, 2020•29 min•Season 3Ep. 78
