In the season launch episode of the Idea Lab, I layout our plan for the year. I believe the modern entrepreneur must find a balance between the brain and the body to truly be able to master the world of business. I lay out my vision for our community and how I believe we can achieve this together. -- Contact Gary: https://bit.ly/mrgaryfox --- Sponsored by Square - Power your Business with Square Visit Square: https://squ.re/3x8oiOo  Location Partner: Iconic Offices  Claim your free office for a day: https://bit.ly/iconicEE23  Music by Andrew Applepie

Feargal is a builder. A maker. A creator of things. My favourite type of entrepreneur. He starts with the question, "Why does it have to be this way?" Serial entrepreneur Feargal Brady, sold his most recent venture, Blueface, to US giant Comcast for an undisclosed sum believed to be €20 million+ in 2020. He is the definition of a modern, mobile entrepreneur. He divides his time between Ireland, Portugal, and Spain while working across multiple different projects including his new business, NoFrixion, and his private equity group, VentureWave Capital.  In this episode you will learn: How to create a triple bottom line The 3 things Feargal would do to fix Ireland's problems in 1 year Why he splits his time between Ireland, Spain, and Portugal How his impact investment fund aims to make profit while improving the world What will kill banking as we know it today The feeling after selling your life's work for a life-changing amount of money -- Contact Gary: https://bit.ly/mrgaryfox --- Sponsored by Square - Power your Business with Square Visit Square: https://squ.re/3x8oiOo  Location Partner: Iconic Offices  Claim your free office for a day: https://bit.ly/iconicEE23  Music by Andrew Applepie

Today marks the official launch of my partnership with Shane Cradock, Ireland's leading high-performance coach. In the episode, we reveal our new joint course, why it's so important right now and the impact working with Shane had on my own journey. We have combined our years of experience to create a unique learning opportunity for entrepreneurs, business leaders, and high performers. In early 2023, join us to unlock your true potential. Link to Course: https://bit.ly/3Wm4pOS -- Contact Gary: https://bit.ly/mrgaryfox --- Proudly Partnered with Sage Visit Sage: https://bit.ly/sageEE Location Partner: Iconic Offices https://bit.ly/eeiconic Music by Andrew Applepie

Marc McCabe, VC Investor & one of the first employees at Airbnb, joins Gary Fox on the podcast this week. He gives us a masterclass on what it takes to spot incredible companies & build relationships as both an investor & founder. Marc has worked as a scout for Sequoia Capital, one of the world's most successful & well-known VC firms since 2010. Marc joined Airbnb as one of the first employees. During his time at the company, it grew to over 6,000 people & scaled across the globe. He shares his journey in a rapidly scaling startup and all the lessons learned.  In 2021, he returned to Dublin where he started Nomad Capital to focus on investing in early-stage B2B software and marketplaces. Marc's insights as both an investor & entrepreneur are unique & insightful. -- Contact Gary: https://bit.ly/mrgaryfox --- Proudly Partnered with Sage Visit Sage: https://bit.ly/sageEE Location Partner: Iconic Offices https://bit.ly/eeiconic Music by Andrew Applepie

In the Lab today, I break down the 3 things every single high performer does. Before you start planning 2023, listen to this episode.  I've been lucky to chat with hundreds of elite performers & entrepreneurs. There is no single method for success but there are common traits they all share. Today, you get the 3 step process to follow when planning 2023. This is a follow on episode from last week's Lab so go back & listen to that before or after this one. --  Contact Gary: https://bit.ly/mrgaryfox --- Proudly Partnered with Sage Visit Sage: https://bit.ly/sageEE Location Partner: Iconic Offices https://bit.ly/eeiconic Music by Andrew Applepie

Joining Gary Fox on the pod this week is Niall Woods, the sports agent, and ex-professional International rugby player. He is now the man guiding Irish sports stars such as Gary Ringrose, Mack Hansen, Jamie Heaslip & Fiona Coghlan. His company, Navy Blue Sports Management is the secret hand guiding many of Ireland's elite performers.  In this episode, you learn what an agent does for these stars including the weird & wonderful requests. You hear the behind-the-scenes stories of how high-profile deals are negotiated and the reality of how much Irish sports stars really earn.  We also delve into the world of the business of sports & the dramatic effort social media has had on the game. -- Contact Gary: https://bit.ly/mrgaryfox --- Proudly Partnered with Sage Visit Sage: https://bit.ly/sageEE Location Partner: Iconic Offices https://bit.ly/eeiconic Music by Andrew Applepie

In the Lab today, I give you the ultimate guide and questions for reviewing 2022. Reflecting and reviewing your work is the most overlooked tool when it comes to productivity. This guide will help you figure out what worked in 2022 and where you can improve for 2023. By adopting a reflection and planning system, you are setting yourself up for success in 2023. ---  Contact Gary: https://bit.ly/mrgaryfox --- Proudly Partnered with Sage Visit Sage: https://bit.ly/sageEE Location Partner: Iconic Offices https://bit.ly/eeiconic Music by Andrew Applepie

In today's Mentor Moment with investor & entrepreneur, Jamie Heaslip, you are going to get an insight into a high-performance mindset. Jamie knows the importance of surrounding yourself with an elite team from his rugby career. He has taken these insights & now surrounds himself with a network of advisors, mentors, and business role models.  In this episode, you'll learn how to find mentors, how to convince them to work with you, and see the immense power of building a mentor network. Contact Gary: https://bit.ly/mrgaryfox --- Proudly Partnered with Sage Visit Sage: https://bit.ly/sageEE Location Partner: Iconic Offices https://bit.ly/eeiconic Music by Andrew Applepie

Criona Turley, the founder of Capella, joins Gary Fox for this week's The Entrepreneur Experiment podcast.  The world of hybrid work is a nightmare problem for many businesses but for Criona, it was the spark of opportunity. Founded during the pandemic, Capella is solving the challenge of managing a hybrid workforce. Criona reveals insider information about how the best companies are evolving in 2022.  This company has the potential to be a global superstar of the modern working world.  -- Contact Gary: https://bit.ly/mrgaryfox --- Proudly Partnered with Sage Visit Sage: https://bit.ly/sageEE Location Partner: Iconic Offices https://bit.ly/eeiconic Music by Andrew Applepie -- Timestamps 00:06:00 -The Impact of COVID-19 on Businesses 00:08:00 - The Pros and Cons of Working From Home 00:11:00- The Benefits of Ergonomic Assessments for Employees Working From Home 00:13:00 - The Importance of Building a Strong Team for Your Startup 00:15:00 - The Benefits of Networking Within Your Own Community 00:19:00 -The Differentiation Between Signal and Noise When Building a Business 00:26:00 - The Impact of Working From Home on Employee Inclusion 00:38:00 - The Future of Office Spaces. 00:42:00 - Benefits of Using an Office Space-Sharing Platform 00:43:00 - The Impact of Working from Home on Employee Mental and Physical Health 00:47:00 - Biggest Challenge Faced by Capella 00:50:00 - Link between valuations and turnover for startups 00:54:00- The Importance of Simple Pricing for Startups 00:55:00 - The Power of Pricing: How to Set the Right Price for Your Product or Service

In today's Mentor Moment, Gary Fox chats with one of Ireland's best stock market investors, Emmet Savage from MyWallStreet. This episode will teach you two crucial lessons. 1. Why social proof & having strategic partners is a brilliant strategy. 2. Why Emmet almost gave away 20% of the company for a dollar & why he says you should too!   Contact Gary: https://bit.ly/mrgaryfox --- Proudly Partnered with Sage Visit Sage: https://bit.ly/sageEE Location Partner: Iconic Offices https://bit.ly/eeiconic Music by Andrew Applepie