The Entrepreneur Experiment
Gary Fox
Every week, I sit down with extraordinary founders to explore how they build thriving businesses, maintain peak physical health, and cultivate sharp, resilient minds.
This is your journey to learn from the best—world-class entrepreneurs, elite thinkers, and peak performers who have mastered success in business, body, and brain.
This isn’t just a podcast; it’s a blueprint for a new kind of founder—one who balances ambition with wellness, hard work with mental fitness, and success with purpose.
Together, we’ll discover the habits, systems, and strategies they use to create their unique formulas for success.
Join me as you learn how to build like a founder, train like an athlete, and think like an artist—so we can all find our formula for success.
This is your journey to learn from the best—world-class entrepreneurs, elite thinkers, and peak performers who have mastered success in business, body, and brain.
This isn’t just a podcast; it’s a blueprint for a new kind of founder—one who balances ambition with wellness, hard work with mental fitness, and success with purpose.
Together, we’ll discover the habits, systems, and strategies they use to create their unique formulas for success.
Join me as you learn how to build like a founder, train like an athlete, and think like an artist—so we can all find our formula for success.
Episodes
Mentioned books
Jul 26, 2022 • 11min
EE 196 - Idea Lab - My Triathlon Grief & Your Chance to be my Guest
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
Jul 21, 2022 • 29min
EE 195 - Frank McCourt - Move Fast & Fix Things - Season 10 Launch
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
Jul 20, 2022 • 28min
EE 194 - Tips of Titans - Season 9 Recap
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
Jul 11, 2022 • 15min
EE 193 - Idea Lab - My Life Changing Decision
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
Jun 30, 2022 • 60min
EE 192 - CEO + Commissioner + Columnist- Rena Maycock - Triple Threat Entrepreneur
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
Jun 24, 2022 • 1h 15min
EE 191 - David Jeffreys - The Ironman Entrepreneur
David Jeffreys could have been a pro gamer but instead built one of Ireland's leading tech companies. In this episode, we explore his elite sports mentality and how Ironman training gives him the competitive edge in business. In Jan 2022, he sold ActionPoint to Viatel & we get the full lowdown on how to build and sell a technology business You will also learn: - Why David blocks Friday for washing up - How to develop an elite sports mentality - The Get Lazy Mentality Proudly Partnered with Sage. Visit Sage: https://bit.ly/sageEE
Jun 20, 2022 • 11min
EE 190 - Idea Lab - What I Learned Interviewing a Billionaire
In the Lab this week, I share the 4 lessons I learned from the elite-level performers I spent time with at Dublin Tech Summit. These 4 tips will reshape how you approach events and interact with people on a daily basis. Proudly Partnered with Sage. Visit Sage: https://bit.ly/sageEE
Jun 16, 2022 • 1h 15min
EE 189 - Colm Lyon - The Fire Starter
Colm sold Realex in 2015 for €115 million & immediately launched a new venture. He has designed Fire.com for businesses and other financial institutions to easily access a range of payment services. In a wide-ranging chat, we discuss everything from the future of payments, why he didn't settle after selling Realex and the reason why the Fontaines D.C. have the world's greatest song. Proudly Partnered with Sage. Visit Sage: https://bit.ly/sageEE
Jun 13, 2022 • 10min
EE 188 - Idea Lab - Build Identity Capital (aka Do Cool Sh*t)
In the Lab today, I breakdown why you need to start doing cool things to help your business and your career prospects. It's time to stop being vanilla and hiding in the shadows. Proudly Partnered with Sage. Visit Sage: https://bit.ly/sageEE
Jun 9, 2022 • 48min
EE 187 - Zoë Desmond - Founder Frolo
The greatest companies are built from the founder's desire to solve problems. The truly great ones come from a deep desire to solve your own challenge. Invisible barriers prevented Zoë from connecting with people she wanted in her life Frolo is the answer to that problem. Proudly Partnered with Sage. Visit Sage: https://bit.ly/sageEE
