The Entrepreneur Experiment

Today is a special episode for me personally as I first met Charlie back in 2019 at my live podcast in Dublin city when he was in the very first days of his entrepreneurial journey. To now see him build a world-leading company is a beautiful milestone in both Charlie's journey and the journey of this podcast. This is a business chat but it's filled with honesty, warmth and deeper exploration of why we become founders. We navigate his journey, from college days to launching a company that's reshaping the research industry. The conversation illuminates how Bounce Insights empowers brands with a consumer research platform that facilitates quick and effective decision-making. Charlie and I unpack the complexities of human sources of feedback and emphasize the significance of a complementary skill set in business. This episode takes a close look at the business-building process, shedding light on the evolution of the research industry and Charlie's disruptive approach. Charlie shares the challenges faced in convincing consumers to participate in surveys and how the industry responded with more efficient, cost-effective solutions. We delve into the power of customer discovery and psychology in understanding consumer needs and behaviours. We conclude our conversation discussing the 'Entrepreneur Dream', its influence on young entrepreneurs, and the pursuit of happiness. Charlie and I also reflect on his experience with a failed business deal, underlining the importance of pursuing potential rather than happiness. In the end, we learn that the joy of entrepreneurship lies in the relationships we build, the support from family and friends, and the feeling of accomplishment when we reach our goals. Tune in for a candid chat filled with invaluable insights and lessons from a modern entrepreneur's journey. --- Join my free weekly email newsletter here: https://bit.ly/40TgDkq  --- Visit My Partners for Season 15 - Location Partner: Iconic Offices - Claim your exclusive pod offer: https://bit.ly/iconicEE23  - Wealth Summit -  Use code fox150 to get special priced ticket: https://bit.ly/3r2yvfJ

In the Lab today, I delve into the new trend of going into Monk Mode and why is it getting so popular? Next Sunday marks the start of the last quarter of the year. This gives you the perfect opportunity to try Monk Mode. But what is it and how can it help you become super productive? Find out on today's episode.  --- Join my free weekly email newsletter here: https://bit.ly/40TgDkq  --- Visit My Partners for Season 15 - Location Partner: Iconic Offices - Claim your exclusive pod offer: https://bit.ly/iconicEE23  - Wealth Summit -  Use code fox150 to get special priced ticket: https://bit.ly/3r2yvfJ

Your mentor today is Oisin Hanrahan and he's going to give us a rapid lesson on the power of focus. As founders, we can get distracted by the next shiny thing. However, Oisin has strict rules he enforces on himself and his team to ensure maximum focus and productivity. Oisin started Handy which raised over $100 million before being aquired by Angi. Oisin become the CEO of Angi which at the time of recording had a valuation of $5 billion and over 5,000 staff. You can go back to episode 136 to listen to the full conversation with Oisin.  --- Join my free weekly email newsletter here: https://bit.ly/40TgDkq  --- Visit My Partners for Season 15 - Location Partner: Iconic Offices - Claim your exclusive pod offer: https://bit.ly/iconicEE23  - Wealth Summit -  Use code fox150 to get special priced ticket: https://bit.ly/3r2yvfJ

Richie Collins, the founder of The Wealth Summit and Walfrid Private joins me on the pod. He has dedicated his career to managing the money of some of Ireland's best founders.  I sit down with Richie to ask him to tell me about the money habits and traits of the best founders. How do they make it and most importantly how do they invest it and spend it? Important note: This podcast is intended for educational purposes only. None of the content in today's episode is to be taken as investment advice. Always seek advice from a professional before making any investment decisions. --- Join my free weekly email newsletter here: https://bit.ly/40TgDkq  --- Visit My Partners for Season 15 - Location Partner: Iconic Offices - Claim your exclusive pod offer: https://bit.ly/iconicEE23  - Wealth Summit -  Use code fox150 to get special priced ticket: https://bit.ly/3r2yvfJ

Today in the Lab, I explore a single topic of immense power for your business. Leverage. How can we apply the law of leverage to our business, our body and our brain? Each Tuesday, I share my breakdown of a topic or theme that can help us improve as founders.  --- Join my free weekly email newsletter here: https://bit.ly/40TgDkq  --- Visit My Partners for Season 15 - Location Partner: Iconic Offices - Claim your exclusive pod offer: https://bit.ly/iconicEE23  - Wealth Summit -  Use code fox150 to get special priced ticket: https://bit.ly/3r2yvfJ

Our mentor today is Niall Harty, the co-founder of All Real Nutrition. Niall was my first-ever pick as rising star and he has lived up to my prediction. He teaches us how to get scrappy. After their relaunch, he trained their entire staff to become sales people and they went across Ireland selling from store to store. This is secret of every successful young startup. They focus on the only thing that matters, early sales to customers. To listen to the full episode with Niall, go back to EE 151. --- Join my free weekly email newsletter here: https://bit.ly/40TgDkq --- Visit My Partners for Season 15 - Location Partner: Iconic Offices - Claim your exclusive pod offer: https://bit.ly/iconicEE23  - Wealth Summit -  Use code fox150 to get a special priced ticket: https://bit.ly/3r2yvfJ

Join Gary as he sits down with Kealan Lennon, founder of Clever Cards, and discuss his revolutionary approach to online payments. Listen in as we unpack how this innovative system allows employers to gift their employees up to 1,000 euros tax-free in the form of a digital Mastercard. We hear the rollercoaster journey of how a Facebook algorithm change forced him to completely transform his business model within a few months. A chance visit to China was the lightbulb moment and Clever Cards 2.0 was born to become an industry leader in the online payments space. But the transition to digital payments is not without its challenges. Together with Keelan, we navigate the pressing issues of security and compliance, exploring how Clever Cards leverages biometrics and KYC for added protection. Keelan also expands on the transformative power of frictionless payments, demonstrating how Clever Cards makes it incredibly easy for CFOs to control card limits and expiry dates. In a wide-ranging interview, we get a glimpse into the masterplan Kealan has that will transform the online payments space and where this will lead him as a founder.     --------- EPISODE CHAPTERS --------- (0:00:01) - Clever Cards (0:08:53) - Digital Transformation in Payments and Finance (0:14:30) - Future of Payments (0:25:17) - Transitioning From Consumer to B2B Business (0:28:58) - Transitioning to a New Business (0:34:28) - Irish Entrepreneurship and Building Connections (0:44:10) - Building Infrastructure for Long-Term Success (0:54:52) - Building for Future Success With Goals (0:59:22) - Fitness and Work-Life Balance Importance   --- Join my free weekly email newsletter here: https://bit.ly/40TgDkq --- Visit My Partners for season 15 - Location Partner: Iconic Offices - Claim your exclusive pod offer: https://bit.ly/iconicEE23  - Wealth Summit -  Use code fox150 to get special priced ticket: https://bit.ly/3r2yvfJ   Music by Andrew Applepie.

In the Lab today, I share what it's like to move from Ireland to Spain, how I discovered the niche industry that ships supercars all around Europe for wealthy owners and why fitness villages will be the next mega-trend in health. --- Join my free weekly email newsletter here: https://bit.ly/40TgDkq  --- Visit My Partners for Season 15 Sponsored by Square - Power your Business with Square Visit Square: https://squ.re/3x8oiOo - Location Partner: Iconic Offices - Claim your exclusive pod offer: https://bit.ly/iconicEE23  - Wealth Summit -  Use code fox150 to get special priced ticket: https://bit.ly/3r2yvfJ

Meet Alice Carroll, the spirited founder of Foxes Bow Irish Whiskey, as she spills the secret to her success in the traditional whiskey industry. She has blended the old with the new to create a disruptive brand identity. Alice shares her journey right from her roots in Limerick to shaking up the Irish Whiskey landscape.  The conversation with Alice uncovers the hurdles she overcame and the innovative strategies that she employed to make whiskey appealing to a new generation of whiskey drinkers. Foxes Bow has rewritten the rulebook, making whiskey accessible and relatable to all. Alice's candid account of her decision to dedicate herself full-time to Foxes Bow, backed by the unwavering support of her family, makes for an inspiring listen. We unravel how Alice and her team navigated the complexities of introducing Foxes Bow to the US market, highlighting the importance of agility, flexibility, and a strong set of core principles. The tale ends with Alice's advice for aspiring entrepreneurs - take risks and ask questions. This chat with Alice Carroll is a testament to the power of entrepreneurship and creative disruption, and you won't want to miss it! --- Join my free weekly email newsletter here: https://bit.ly/40TgDkq  --- Visit My Partners for Season 15 Sponsored by Square - Power your Business with Square Visit Square: https://squ.re/3x8oiOo - Location Partner: Iconic Offices - Claim your exclusive pod offer: https://bit.ly/iconicEE23  - Wealth Summit -  Use code fox150 to get special priced ticket: https://bit.ly/3r2yvfJ

As someone who's navigated the unpredictable waters of professional sports, Jeff Hopkins understands the importance of mental agility. Whether it's being on trial with Europe's biggest football clubs or calculating the perfect golf swing, Jeff's journey to entrepreneurship has been flavoured with a unique mix of sports discipline and business acumen. In our chat, he sheds light on the lessons learned during his transition from professional sports to the world of business and entrepreneurship. A debilitating back injury could have been Jeff's undoing, but his grit and resilience turned it into a stepping stone. He shares his struggles, treatments, and eventual acceptance of his condition, an experience that helped him co-found a successful fitness & active wear business. Listen to how he channeled his creativity and passion into a niche market and founded New Dimensions Active, one of Europe's fastest-growing active leisure brands. Finally, Jeff speaks candidly about the importance of mental health and his personal efforts to inspire others through his work. He also reveals his unique methods of product testing, starting a beach group to promote an active lifestyle, and his thoughts on creating a balance between work and family life. From insightful parallels between sports and business to his mission of bridging the gap between athletes and the general public, Jeff's story is an inspiring ode to tenacity and innovation.    --------- EPISODE CHAPTERS --------- (0:00:01) - From Athlete to Founder (0:09:29) - From Soccer to Golf (0:21:04) - From Golf to Entrepreneurship (0:27:32) - Living With a Debilitating Back Injury (0:34:03) - Transitioning From Golf to Entrepreneurship (0:44:42) - Mental Health and Fitness Importance (0:54:52) - Connection in Business and Sports (1:06:47) - Family, Investing, Reading, Future Plans   --- Join my free weekly newsletter here: https://bit.ly/40TgDkq --- Visit My Partners Location Partner: Iconic Offices  Claim your free office for a day: https://bit.ly/iconicEE23