The Entrepreneur Experiment

Why do so many professional sports stars become entrepreneurs? In today's episode, we chat with former Leinster, Munster and Ireland rugby player, Shane Monahan, who brings us on his journey from sports star to entrepreneur. We discover the mindset required to become successful at both sports and business.   We chat about - How goal setting shaped Shane's career - Playing for Leinster, Munster, and Ireland - How you are ever only one bad game away from a bad season - Why so many rugby players become successful entrepreneurs - How voice will shape so many industries in the next 5-10 years.

This week, I share with you my goal of becoming the number 1 business podcast in Ireland in 2019.  If your goals don't scare you, they aren't' ambitious enough! I break down the huge success we've had in June and the structure I'm building to help me achieve this. It's a packed episode as I reveal how new Airbnb regulations mean a huge change for my other business and I also share exclusive discounts for the new podcast studio.    

Launched in January 2017, on the week of blue Monday, GymPlusCoffee began life in the toughest way possible after missing out on lucrative Christmas sales. Undeterred, the 3 founders have turned their business into one of Ireland’s leading names in the athleisure space in just 2 years! Loved by sports stars such as Brian O’Driscoll and Joe Wicks, they have managed to launch their brand into the mainstream thanks to a loyal community and clever marketing.  

How do you go from working in finance to living in Bali running a successful business from your laptop? Siobhan O'Hagan is one of Ireland's best known online fitness coaches and in today’s episode breaks down how she quit her 9-5 job to become a personal trainer and fitness entrepreneur. With over 115k followers on Instagram, Siobhan now travels the world, working from locations such as Bali, Thailand, and Australia while managing her online coaching business. With a degree in maths, Siobhan is a highly systems and process driven entrepreneur. She takes us back to how her story began in fitness and how her own personal journey led to growing a thriving online community.   We chat about How to transition from a 9-5 job to running your own business. How to work out how much money you actually need? Partnering up with someone who can help scale your business. Turning down thousands of euro from potential sponsors. Building a personal brand. Selling while not selling out. How to deal with online trolls. Pressure of living your life on social media. Having a business versus having a following.

In this episode, I reveal how I built a podcast studio in 24 hours and reveal what the first business idea for The Entrepreneur Experiment will be. I also discover 1000 listeners that I never knew existed after doing a deep dive into how my podcast actually works! If you are curious about starting your own podcast, this episode will give you some great insights.  

As CEO and co-founder of Buymie, Devan runs a company that is hotly tipped to be one of Ireland's biggest success stories. In just 3 years, he has assembled a heavy-hitting investor panel and a number of high profile board members. Devan is without a doubt, the most methodical entrepreneur that I have met so far on this journey. His analysis and insights into the on-demand economy such as Deliveroo and Uber are incredibly revealing from someone so immersed in the industry.      

In this episode, I reveal how I'm trying to increase my productivity and overcome self-doubt by adopting a new system of working. Missed deadlines and juggling too many tasks lead me to redesign my entire way of working. I am also hiring two new people to help me and I reveal the results from April of The Entrepreneur Experiment. 

At just 23 years old, Karl O'Brien has built his social media company into a global brand employing 8 people. Karl shares his views on selecting your clients, not letting your clients choose you. As a young entrepreneur, Karl started his first venture in his bedroom before using his college years to rapidly grow his business. We chat about habits that help him perform at the highest level and how he seeks mentors to avoid repeating their mistakes.    

I've been neglecting myself and this week, I took action to change that. I invested in attending a mindset seminar by Brian Keane, a fitness entrepreneur, and mindset specialist. In this episode, I share all the lessons I've learned and reveal the changes I'm making to my daily life.  We cover a huge amount of content, so if you are looking to improve your goal setting and mindset, you'll benefit from this week's show. 

Welcome to episode 9 of The Entrepreneur Experiment podcast where I chat with James Murphy, founder of Zest Fitness and BeatBox Gym. Founded 6 years ago in the height of the last economic recession, James has built a business that now earns over 6 figures per year. Despite this, he’s willing to risk it all and start again with his latest venture. James is the epitome of a calculated risk-taking entrepreneur. When we spoke, James was in the middle of a complete renovation of his second gym to convert it into a boxing experience gym. James doesn’t mince his words and speaks extremely openly on the successes he’s had but also the pressure faced by entrepreneurs to keep improving and beating the competition. I hope you enjoy the episode and if you want to chance to win the book recommended by James, simply leave a review on iTunes or share this episode on social media and tag us!