In the Lab today, I reveal the hidden trends & opportunities that entrepreneurs have shared with me over the last 30 days. A major change is coming & listen to this episode to find out what that means for you and your business. --- 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

On my landmark 200th episode, I am joined by Alan Meaney, co-founder of Fund Recs. Alan risked it all to move to New York 3 years ago & he reveals the real reason he left Ireland. In a wide-ranging chat, we discover - Why the future of marketing is product-led - How Adam Neumann secured $350 million funding - Why your ideas are worthless - The massive financial investment to crack New York - The culture of a fast "No" Recorded on location at my new studio in The Victorians building from Iconic Offices. --- 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

Mark started his first company, Plink, while completing his PHD. 18 months later it was sold to Google & he moved his life to the east coast of America. After leaving Google, he sailed across the globe where he had the idea for Pointy, the company he would found & once again sell to Google. This time for a reported $160 million. We go deep into what it's like to sell your company, not once but twice to one of the biggest tech companies in the world. --- Contact Gary: https://bit.ly/mrgaryfox --- Proudly Partnered with Sage Visit Sage: https://bit.ly/sageEE

In the Lab this week, I reveal 5 free tools you can use to find out the digital strategies of your competitors. Discover how their site works, the secrets behind their social ads & what traffic they are getting each month!  In other news, I'm looking for our next Rising Star, if that's you, get in touch below. Contact Gary: www.mrgaryfox.com --- Proudly Partnered with Sage Visit Sage: https://bit.ly/sageEE  

Niall Horgan is the co-founder of the Irish rocketship athleisure brand, Gym+Coffee. As a self-confessed fanboy of the business, I make a bold prediction in this episode. I first sat down with Niall back in 2019. Since then, Gym+Coffee has gone into hyper-growth mode from a €2 million turnover to over €20 million. I hear how they have managed to make this happen & their big plans for the next 12 months. --- Contact Gary: https://bit.ly/mrgaryfox Listen to the 2019 chat with Niall: http://bit.ly/31v3yzd --- Proudly Partnered with Sage Visit Sage: https://bit.ly/sageEE

In the Lab this week, I share why I think all entrepreneurs should do a triathlon at least once. I'm looking for rising Irish entrepreneurial stars to feature on the podcast. If your business is under 3 years old & has customers, I want to hear from you.  Contact Gary: www.mrgaryfox.com --- Proudly Partnered with Sage Visit Sage: https://bit.ly/sageEE

In a special launch episode for season 10, I sit down with US billionaire, Frank McCourt. Frank is a serial entrepreneur & investor in real estate, technology, media, and sports. We recorded this very special live chat at the Dublin Tech Summit. Frank and I discuss his philosophy of business, his roots in Ireland and how Web3 is our chance to fix the mistakes of the past to build a better internet. Proudly Partnered with Sage. Visit Sage: https://bit.ly/sageEE

In the final episode of season 9, I recap the entire season by sharing 1 major lesson from each guest. Lessons include finding the board you can't afford, how to be 10x more direct, and deciding if you are involved or responsible. I share the knowledge I got from Declan Kennedy, Dee Lyons, John Mitchell, Alan Holland, Chupi Sweetman, Ken Cahill, Zoe Desmond, Colm Lyons, David Jeffreys and Rena Maycock. Proudly Partnered with Sage. Visit Sage: https://bit.ly/sageEE

In the Lab today, I reveal the one habit I've introduced to my daily routine that has been life-changing. From fitness to my work, it has fundamentally changed how I live and approach my daily life. Proudly Partnered with Sage. Visit Sage: https://bit.ly/sageEE

The modern entrepreneur must be a chameleon, able to shift roles and perspectives in a heartbeat.  Today's guest, Rena Maycock is the ultimate version of what it means to be an entrepreneur in 2022. A founder of two businesses, a columnist with The Currency and sitting on the Commission for Taxation, Rena's breadth of knowledge is only rivalled by her hectic calendar!  In today's episode you will learn: - Why sales is a core skill for any entrepreneur - Why you must work with technology instead of fighting it - The patent process & why it's so critical for certain ideas - The art of juggling so many roles & responsibilities Proudly Partnered with Sage. Visit Sage: https://bit.ly/sageEE