The Entrepreneur Experiment

In this week's Mentor Moment, we revisit episode 55 with Alan Merriman, founder of Elkstone. Alan has cemented a reputation as one of Ireland's best investors. The man with the Midas touch for picking startup investments after backing unicorn companies LetsGetChecked & Flipdish. In this episode, you'll hear how he made the leap & became his own boss. He also tells me the exact traits he looks for in founders & entrepreneurs before he invests. Enjoy this insight and many more on today's Mentor Moment.  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

Squid, the loyalty app you've seen popping up in coffee shops all over Ireland is my rising star pick for Season 10. I sit down with Matthew, co-founder & CEO to discover why no company has managed to crack the loyalty space. Their concept is simple, tap your phone when you get a coffee instead of fiddling with paper cards and use an app to get rewarded. Keep an eye on this company as they are one to watch closely.  -- 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 this week's Mentor Moment, we revisit episode 33 with Conor Sheridan - Co-Founder Mag Egg & Founder Nory. Each week, I pick impactful lessons to share with you from the most popular episodes of the podcast with Irish entrepreneurs. The devil is in the detail when it comes to being a successful founder and Conor shares the extreme levels he goes to.  Did you know the beats per minute in a song on a specific day of the week in his restaurants is specifically chosen? Enjoy this insight and many more on today's Mentor Moment.  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 the pod today, I sit down with Connor Murphy, founder of Bridge and former founder of Datahug which he sold for $13 million. Connor is a super-connector and is spending his life obsessed with the single idea of connecting the world. In this episode, we discuss - Why you must avoid boring people - The definition of failure - Your ego - a gift and a curse - His obsession with one single great idea. - The superpower of curiosity -- 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 share a framework every entrepreneur should be using to help their business scale & identify where they are wasting time. Adopt this 3 step process to work out what you are really worth per hour, what work you should stop doing and the work you need someone else to be doing for you. 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 this week's Mentor Moment, Rob Lipsett shares how he got his first break as an entrepreneur and his secrets to sustaining his insanely high motivation levels. Each Saturday, I pick impactful lessons to share with you from the most popular episodes of the podcast.  In under 10 minutes, you get lessons & insights from the world's best entrepreneurs. 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 me this week is Cassie Delaney, the founder of Outcaster.io and Tall Tales Productions. This was an eye-opening episode for me personally on so many levels from the state of the market in 2022 to the massive challenges female entrepreneurs face when raising money.  In this episode we discuss: - The future of content - How creators can make money doing what they love - Sexism toward female founders in Ireland - Cassie's €100 market experiments - The 4 seasons of a founder's journey - Why tough markets in 2022 will make better companies --- 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 allow myself 60 minutes of celebration that we won an award and I reflect on why I actually devote days per week to producing this podcast.  If you are a new listener, this will give you an insight into what The Entrepreneur Experiment podcast is all about and who I am.  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

How do you take the first step? That decision to say to yourself that today is day 1 of becoming your own boss. In this week's Mentor Moment, Paul Galvin shares how he knew that his life's work needed to be pursued. Each Saturday, I pick impactful lessons to share with you from the most popular episodes of the podcast.  In under 10 minutes, you get lessons & insights from the world's best entrepreneurs. 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 me on the pod today is Jamie Crummie, founder of Too Good To Go. Too Good To Go is a fun app that helps you get food at a heavily discounted price while helping retailers combat food waste.  Each day, retailers put together surprise bags you can grab just before they close. This episode was sparked by my becoming an ambassador for Champion Changemakers which takes place around Ireland from September 23rd -25th.  In this episode Jamie shares - Why you should do things that don't scale at the start - His guide to scrappy startups & bootstrapping - The way to do good while making profit & why that's scorned - How he paid a busker to compose a song for him - The golden rules of keeping it simple - What ultimate success looks like for him.   --- 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