The Entrepreneur Experiment

In the Lab this week, I reveal the results of the first 2 weeks of my TikTok experiment of posting every day. I also give you a business opportunity in the coffee industry, a chance to invest in the hot new Irish startup, By Borrow, and share how you can get to work with elite performance coach Shane Craddock.   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

Today, we revisit my episode with Suzie O'Neill, the founder of Ayu Cosmetics. At the start of your business journey, you need to go from 0 to 1 ASAP. You need to find your first product and your first customer. Dig in, start working and start selling. The scale will come later. Don't suffer paralysis from analysis. 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

From humble beginnings as a bootstrapped e-commerce company founder to raising $33.2 million for his latest venture &Open, Mark Legge's entrepreneur journey has been a wild adventure. Started with his brother Jonathan and Ciara Flood, the company now counts Airbnb, Spotify & Peleton among their clients.  In this episode we discuss: - The power of thinking global from day 1 - How you pivot from bootstrapped business to a huge fundraising machine - Why the global gifting market was a massive hidden opportunity - The life-changing impact of a major health scare on Mark's journey - How therapy can be a superpower for 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

On our first ever Mentor Moment, we hear from the co-founder of Wayflyer, Aidan Corbett on why you should ALWAYS take the money. 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

In this engaging discussion, Brian Caulfield, a prominent VC investor and serial entrepreneur, shares insights from his extensive career within Ireland's startup scene. He explores the critical traits that make an entrepreneur investable and reveals the number one mistake that can derail a startup pitch. Brian also offers advice on navigating the Irish startup ecosystem, emphasizing the delicate balance between innovation and timing. Plus, he reflects on the role of personal relationships and luck in entrepreneurship, showcasing the real dynamics behind successful ventures.

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