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
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Oct 7, 2021 • 55min
EE 147 - Barry McNerney - Founder Juniors, Paulie's, Lotts & Co and Unify Ordering
This week's guest is the exact definition of a serial entrepreneur. To start one successful business is a massive success but to do it three times and start a fourth is almost superhuman. Barry is the man behind some of Dublin's most famous brands including Paulie's Pizza, Junior's Deli and Lotts & Co. His latest mission is huge. He has set his sights on transforming the way food & drink outlets order their supplies. Sit back & prepare to be energised by this chat. Visit my season partners Chapter, & Bay Street Innovation, & Find a Venue.
Oct 4, 2021 • 12min
EE 146 - Idea Lab - Hacking The Housing Market
In the Lab this week, I share the story of how I hacked the housing market and found a solution of home ownership for under €60k. We also look at two other ways you can find rental properties far below the market prices and a hidden tactic for securing homes that never go on the open market. Thanks to Find A Venue.ie, Bay Street Innovation and Chapter for being my partners on Season 7.
Sep 30, 2021 • 1h 5min
EE 145 - Rhona Togher - CEO & Co-Founder Lios Group
Rhona and her co-founder Eimear are building a quieter world for us all. On today's episode I'm joined by the incredible Rhona Togher as she shares the highs and lows of the last 12 years building the Lios Group. With clients such as the European Space Agency, this Irish company built by 2 powerful female entrepreneurs makes for an incredible story. Visit my season partners Chapter, & Bay Street Innovation, & Find a Venue.
Sep 27, 2021 • 11min
EE 144 - Idea Lab - Win A House Raffles - Scam or Serious Business?
In the Lab this week, I breakdown the process behind the win a home raffles that have popped up all across Ireland in the last few months. I purchased a few tickets to understand the process and try to figure out if they are legit or a scam? Find out what I discovered on today's episode. Thanks to Bay Street Innovation, Chapter and Find A Venue.ie for being my partners on Season 7.
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Sep 23, 2021 • 1h 6min
EE 143 - Rob Lipsett - Entrepreneur - Author - YouTuber
Best selling author, serial entrepreneur and YouTuber Rob Lipsett joins me to share his secrets. We chat about how he maintains a relentless work ethic and his ability to run & grow multiple businesses while maintaining his nomadic lifestyle. Living between Dublin, Marbella and London, Rob has just launched his latest venture, Fuel Cakes. Rob documents his journey to 500k YouTube subscribers & 590k Instagram followers. Thanks to Find a Venue, Chapter, & Bay Street Innovation, SE7 Partners.
Sep 16, 2021 • 51min
EE 142 - Jayne Ronayne - CEO & Co-Founder Talivest
I'm joined this week by Jayne Ronayne from Talivest. She shares her incredible journey that spanned the globe before finding success back in Ireland. For me, this episode perfectly displays the sheer grit and consistency that it takes to be an entrepreneur. When you strip back the perceived glamour of owning your own business, Jayne explains the sacrifices and hard work it takes to make it. A fascinating episode filled with real honesty & insight. Thanks to Find a Venue, Chapter, & Bay Street Innovation for being my partners on Season 7.
Sep 13, 2021 • 11min
EE 141 - Idea Lab - The EE Awards Unveiled
Today on the pod I announce the first ever Entrepreneur Experiment Awards ceremony and how you can get involved. We also discuss the makers mindset and I update you on my Wilde Cabins. Thanks to Find a Venue, Chapter, & Bay Street Innovation for being my partners on Season 7.
Sep 9, 2021 • 58min
EE 140 - Gary McLoughlin - Marketing Director & Co-Founder Glendalough Distillery
Incredible brands are born from great stories. Today's guest shares the journey of an idea created between friends that blossomed into a global brand. Gary brings us on the path from whiteboard sketches to breaking the US drinks market. Thanks to Find a Venue, Chapter, & Bay Street Innovation for being my partners on Season 7.
Sep 6, 2021 • 10min
EE 139 - My New Business Revealed
Today in the Lab I talk about intensity versus consistency and offer you a challenge for the rest of 2021. I reveal the business I've been secretly working on for 18 months and share the early part of the journey with you. Thanks for Chapter, Find a Venue & Bay Street Innovation for being my partners on Season 7.
Sep 2, 2021 • 52min
EE 138 - Fidelma McGuirk - Founder & CEO Payslip
One of the world's hottest fintech companies is being built right here on Ireland's West Coast. Joining me today for our deep dive chat is Fidelma McGuirk. Her company, Payslip, recently raised €8.3 million and is currently hiring over 100 people in Westport. In this chat we find out how Fidelma got started, her advice for growing a company outside the major cities and practical insights for starting from scratch.
