Each week I bring you a brand new mentor to guide your founder journey. This week, it's Kealan Lennon, the founder of Clevercards. He teaches us his exact playbook for survival when it looks like your entire business will collapse. This week is about resilience and survival against the odds. Watch full episode: https://rebrand.ly/mmkealan --- Thanks to my season partners Local Enterprise Office: https://rebrand.ly/EELEO Property Bridges: https://rebrand.ly/eepropbridge Azure Communications: http...
Sep 29, 2024•15 min•Season 20Ep. 377
In this episode, host Gary Fox sits down with Eamon Leonard, the visionary behind Broadstone Baseline and This Next Thing for an inspiring deep dive into the world of impactful event curation, startup investing, and the intricacies of the entrepreneurial journey. Discover how Eamon, alongside Paul Campbell and Abby Phoenix, masterfully orchestrates transformative events in Switzerland, turning venues like the stunning Grand Hotel Kronenhof into hubs of innovation and connection. Learn the art of...
Sep 26, 2024•1 hr 25 min•Season 20Ep. 376
Each week, I bring you a new mentor. This week, your mentor is Alice Carroll, co-founder of Foxes Bow Irish Whiskey. Today, she teaches us how to dominate an industry, by turning your perceived weakness into a superpower. Listen to full episode with Alice: https://rebrand.ly/mmalice --- Thanks to my season partners Local Enterprise Office: https://rebrand.ly/EELEO Azure Communications: https://rebrand.ly/eeazure Property Bridges: https://rebrand.ly/eepropbridge *Use code Fox20 to get a 20% disco...
Sep 22, 2024•17 min•Season 20Ep. 375
In this episode of The Entrepreneur Experiment , host Gary Fox sits down with Oonagh O'Hagan, the dynamic founder of Meaghers Pharmacy. Oonagh shares her inspiring journey from running a single pharmacy to expanding to ten locations in a short span, while also building a thriving online presence. She discusses the importance of embracing mistakes, fostering a fearless mindset within her team, and continuously learning along the way. Packed with insights on scaling a business and adapting to chan...
Sep 19, 2024•1 hr 11 min•Season 20Ep. 374
Each week I bring you a new mentor. This week, your mentor is former pro golfer Jeff Hopkins, founder of New Dimensions Active. Jeff gives us an insight into the lessons he learned from the world of professional elite sports and how he applies them to win in the business world. To listen to the full episode with Jeff, go back to episode 285. --- Thanks to my season partners Local Enterprise Office: https://rebrand.ly/EELEO Azure Communications: https://rebrand.ly/eeazure Property Bridges: https:...
Sep 14, 2024•13 min•Season 20Ep. 373
Enter Growing Further Awards Here: https://bit.ly/3Lia2tn Unlock the secrets of thriving in sustainable real estate with industry expert David O'Meara from the Greenman Group and the Growing Further Awards. From his humble beginnings on a farm to leading innovative supermarket-anchored property investments in Germany, David takes us through his remarkable journey and strategic insights. Learn how Greenman’s focus pivoted from apartments and auto service centers to supermarkets. Explore the dynam...
Sep 12, 2024•1 hr 10 min•Season 20Ep. 372
The Founder Formula for success covers six areas. Today, I give you the six books you must read to master each area. Watch the video for my full reviews but if you can't wait, here is the full list. Brain: Atomic Habits by James Clear https://amzn.to/4dUFdHP Body: Outlive by Dr Peter Attia https://amzn.to/3XrVJbA Business: The Lean Startup by Eric Ries https://amzn.to/3AX29YF Finance: The Psychology of Money by Morgan Housel https://amzn.to/4gkHXjp Family/Friends: The Laws of Human Nature by Rob...
Sep 10, 2024•10 min•Season 20Ep. 371
Unlock the secrets to skyrocketing your business sales by leveraging social media with insights from Nadia of Ashford Motors, a powerhouse in the luxury car market. We delve into why sex still sells, how she uses Instagram to sell and why buying an electric car is a terrible investment. Nadia left behind a promising finance career to start from scratch as a motor dealer. She soon realised the power of controlling her own marketing and became a social media star. She has 200k followers on TikTok ...
Sep 05, 2024•1 hr 14 min•Season 20Ep. 370
Over the last 5 years, I've interviewed hundreds of founders to uncover the founder's formula for success. I’ve taken the learnings from all my interviews and shaped a framework for success across six key areas. Brain, Body, Business, Family/Friends, Finances and Fun. This podcast is about creating experiments for ourselves so that we can devise our ultimate founder formula. Today's podcast introduces you to The Founder Formula concept and our plan for season 20 of the podcast. --- Thanks to my ...
Sep 03, 2024•22 min•Season 20Ep. 369
Each week, I bring you a brand new mentor to help you build your own Founder Formula for success. Today, your mentor is David Hartigan, the founder of Hemp Heros. He teaches us when to commit everything to your business and give up your safety net. Check out the Full Podcast Episode with David Hartigan, CEO of Hemp Heros - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=eZeJRHBZPSM&t=1727s --- Thanks to my Partners Visit them to support the podcast Growing Further: https://bit.ly/3Lia2tn Iconic Offices: htt...
Sep 01, 2024•11 min•Season 19Ep. 368
Unlock the secrets to smarter, more efficient public transport systems with our guest, Brian O'Rourke, CEO & co-founder of CitySwift. From running buses to concerts in Croke Park & Slane, Brian and his co-founder Alan Farrelly, have see all sides of the bus transport infastructure. This led them to strike gold with their idea to unlock the millions of terrabytes of data created by buses each year. Discover how CitySwift harnesses extensive data analytics to tackle the unique challenges o...
Aug 30, 2024•1 hr 12 min•Season 19Ep. 367
Nick Keegan, the CEO & co-founder of MailMetrics is your mentor this week. He teaches us how to use venture debt and company acquisitions to supercharge your company growth. Check out the full podcast here - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=OPRHfAvJGC0 --- Thanks to my Partners - Visit them to support the podcast Growing Further: https://bit.ly/3Lia2tn Iconic Offices: https://bit.ly/3vPQAzF...
Aug 27, 2024•13 min•Season 366Ep. 19
This episode will surprise you. I speak with one of the most open and honest founders I've had on this podcast. She is the perfect blend of ambition and authenticity. Laura Bonner, founder of The Muff Liquor Company, shares how she landed celebrity investors like Russell Crowe, Ed Sheeran, Jimmy Carr, Ronan Keating and Ryan Tubridy. Laura takes us behind the scenes of her unexpected A-list support, the emotional highs and lows of launching her brand, and the power of visualization in her success...
Aug 22, 2024•1 hr 21 min•Season 19Ep. 365
Get ready to be inspired by the extraordinary DC Cahalane, a cornerstone of Ireland's startup landscape. In this episode, DC unpacks his fascinating transition from entrepreneur to venture capitalist. We'll delve into the secrets of the close-knit Irish entrepreneurial community and how DC's introverted nature blends perfectly with his professional persona. We'll explore Ireland’s rapid entrepreneurial growth, emphasizing the significant role of Enterprise Ireland in fostering startups and scali...
Aug 16, 2024•1 hr 31 min•Season 19Ep. 364
I am joined by the distinguished Professor Stephen Kinsella, a leading economist with a deep understanding of the Irish economy. Professor Kinsella brings Economics 101 to our founders, answering the pressing questions on how the economy operates, the intricacies of inflation, and the practical implications for businesses. Whether you're an early-stage founder or an established entrepreneur, this episode is packed with insights on navigating economic cycles, understanding monetary policies, and ...
Aug 08, 2024•1 hr 32 min•Season 19Ep. 363
Your Mentor Moment this week is with Ian Browne. Ian Browne is the MD at NRDC. In this episode, we learn the key secrets to turning ideas to reality by truly understanding your customer problems. --- Thanks to my Partners - Visit them to support the podcast Growing Further: https://bit.ly/3Lia2tn Iconic Offices: https://bit.ly/3vPQAzF
Aug 05, 2024•12 min•Season 19Ep. 362
Special episode with Paul Grewal, the Chief Legal Officer of Coinbase. I've been a user and fan of Coinbase since 2016 so to get the opportunity to sit down with Paul was incredible. We talk about why Ireland is perfectly placed to become a global fintech & crypto hub. We also do a deep dive into the broader crypto world. This was recorded at Dublin Tech Summit with a live audience. --- Thanks to my Partners - Visit them to support the podcast Growing Further: https://bit.ly/3Lia2tn Iconic O...
Aug 01, 2024•27 min•Season 19Ep. 361
Today our mentor is Ciaran Crean the co-founder of MicksGarage.com and WaveOMS. We discuss whether Ireland is simply the wrong place to start certain types of businesses. To hear the full interview with Ciaran, go back to episode 243. --- Thanks to my Partners - Visit them to support the podcast Growing Further: https://bit.ly/3Lia2tn Iconic Offices: https://bit.ly/3vPQAzF...
Jul 28, 2024•12 min•Season 19Ep. 360
Unlock the secrets of entrepreneurial success and personal growth with Andy Mackin, the founder of the Mackin Group. In this engaging episode, Andy shares his incredible journey from a Navy officer global entrepreneur. Discover how calculated risks, a growth mindset, and celebrating small wins can transform your business trajectory, no matter where you start. Listen to Andy as he takes us through the pivotal moments of founding and scaling his business. He opens up about the challenges of transi...
Jul 25, 2024•1 hr 8 min•Season 19Ep. 359
Your mentor today is Aidan O'Shea, the co-founder of Otonomee. He is going to teach us how to build a fully remote company from the ground up. We cover everything from hiring to sales. If you are struggling to adapt to hybrid working or want to improve your remote company, this is for you. If you want to listen to the full episode, go to episode 253. --- Thanks to my Partners - Visit them to support the podcast Growing Further: https://bit.ly/3Lia2tn Iconic Offices: https://bit.ly/3vPQAzF...
Jul 21, 2024•11 min•Season 19Ep. 358
Gary Lavin is the founder of VITHIT, Europe's leading health drink. In this episode, Gary reveals how he grew the brand from going door to door in Ireland to now selling over 50 million bottles per year. He shares his founder philosophy, marketing secrets and why he believes VITHIT could not be started in 2024. From a bootstrapped tiny business to a global leader taking on and beating massive corporations, Gary's story will inspire and motivate you to do great things! --- Thanks to my Partners -...
Jul 18, 2024•1 hr 15 min•Season 19Ep. 357
Today, our mentor is Dan Fox, the founder and CEO of Johnson Hanna. He walked away from life as a barrister to disrupt the entire legal industry. By applying a layer of tech & leverage, Johnson Hanna are forging an entirely new career path for legal professionals worldwide. His lessons is around raising money and why he thinks you should always take the money if you can. Johnson Hanna has raised €15 million and is backed by AIB. --- Thanks to my Partners - Visit them to support the podcast G...
Jul 14, 2024•10 min•Season 19Ep. 356
Barry Napier joins Gary Fox for a deep dive interview on his founder formula for success. Barry sold 51% of his company, Cubic Telecom, for €473 million in November 2023. This valued the company at over €900 million or over $1 billion dollars. He reveals how he secured deals with Audi and Tesla, which transformed Cubic's direction. His story is not just about financial success but about the grit and determination required to achieve it. We hear Barry's leadership philosophy and how he executes o...
Jul 11, 2024•1 hr 25 min•Season 19Ep. 355
Colum Lyons, the co-founder of ID-Pal joins Gary on the podcast. The idea is simple, Colum's software stops your identification and identify being use by fraudsters and criminals online. His genius simple, is used by some of the world's biggest companies. Ever signed up for a bank account online and being asked to take photos of your face? Chances are that's ID-Pal that you used. We chat about just how hard it is to combat criminals online and what tactics you can use to stop them. Colum shares ...
Jun 21, 2024•1 hr 9 min•Season 18Ep. 354
The ethos of The Entrepreneur Experiment podcast is to help founders master their brain, body and business. In that order. Today's pod is a brain & body special. I sit down with Pat Divilly, to explore the hidden drivers that motivate founders & also the shadow that follows us. Pat is one of the most open & authentic people in Ireland when it comes to mastering the self. Founders must learn to become an expert in psychology. First, understanding their own, and then understanding the ...
Jun 13, 2024•1 hr 9 min•Season 18Ep. 353
Peter Coppinger, the brilliant mind behind Teamwork, joins us for a fascinating chat recorded live at the Republic of Work in Cork in partnership with the EIIS Innovation Fund. Peter’s entrepreneurial journey from a passionate college student to a successful business mogul is nothing short of inspiring. From his early days of web development and local business pitches to the spontaneous decision to acquire the domain teamwork.com for a whopping $500,000, Peter's story is filled with bold moves a...
Jun 08, 2024•1 hr 14 min•Season 18Ep. 352
The ethos of this podcast is to help founders master their brain, body and business. In that order. Today, I bring you one of the world's leading experts on mastering your brain, your body and specifically your heart. Dr Paddy Barrett is a cardiologist who specialises in longevity and preventative medicine. This episode is a goldmine for anyone looking to optimize their health span, lifespan, and soul span. We discuss how founders can prevent health problems before they arise and, through clear,...
Jun 04, 2024•1 hr 5 min•Season 18Ep. 351
Unlock the secrets to mastering nutrition and entrepreneurship in our latest episode with Darren O'Reilly, the founder of Wholesupp. You'll gain insights into Darren's inspiring transition from athlete to entrepreneur, and how he's making clean nutrition accessible to everyone. We discuss the significance of transparent product labeling, third-party testing, and how accurate food labeling can drive informed consumer choices. Darren also shares how personal health data, like those from Whoop devi...
May 31, 2024•1 hr 4 min•Season 18Ep. 350
My rising star pick for season 18 is Aine Kennedy, founder of The Smooth Company. The only thing more remarkable than her rise over the last 2 years is her ability to dream up genius marketing ideas. From millions of views on TikTok with her viral sensation grandad to securing a unique partnership with Brown Thomas, Aine is a creative powerhouse. This is a story grounded in pure entrepreneurial spirit and hard work. We uncover the grit behind the glamour, from the bootstrap beginnings to the eup...
May 28, 2024•1 hr 8 min•Season 18Ep. 349
Ronan Perceval, the founder of Phorest salon software, joins me on this week's pod. Ronan's journey began when he built a text messaging service at Trinity College. This was the start of a serial entrepreneur journey that would see him start Demonware before he had the idea for Phorest. He has spent the last 20 years building Phorest into one of the world's largest salon software providers. Ronan believed in the idea of Phorest so much that he spent a year working behind the front desk in a salo...
May 24, 2024•1 hr 28 min•Season 18Ep. 348
