The Entrepreneur Experiment

Your mentor today is Rhona Togher, co-founder of the Lios Group. How do you know when to go all in on your business? That is the question that haunts most first-time founders. Many never get past this stage. Rhona tells us her story of quitting college and risking everything she had to make the business work. --- Join my free weekly email newsletter here: https://bit.ly/40TgDkq  --- Visit My Partners for Season 15 Sponsored by Square - Power your Business with Square Visit Square: https://squ.re/3x8oiOo - Location Partner: Iconic Offices - Claim your exclusive pod offer: https://bit.ly/iconicEE23  - Wealth Summit -  Use code fox150 to get special priced ticket: https://bit.ly/3r2yvfJ

To celebrate a landmark episode, I invited back 4 of the best entrepreneurs I've had the pleasure of meeting over the last 300 episodes for a special live episode.  We go deep on how early-stage businesses access capital, what early strategies they used to grow during turbulent environments such as Covid and what innovative plans they have to expand even during uncertain financial markets. If you are an early-stage entrepreneur, this episode is a must-listen for practical insights and financial planning. I am joined by: - Peigin Crowley, founder of Ground Wellbeing - Matthew Coffey, co-founder of Squid - John Ryan, founder of Gigable - Niall Harty, co-founder of All Real Nutrition This episode was brought to you in association with The EIIS Innovation Fund & Quintas Capital. I am proud to announce that I have joined the EIIS Innovation Fund as a special advisor. The fund, operated by Quintas Capital invests in innovative SMEs while investors benefit from 40% income tax relief.   --- Join my free weekly email newsletter here: https://bit.ly/40TgDkq  --- Visit My Partners for Season 15 Sponsored by Square - Power your Business with Square Visit Square: https://squ.re/3x8oiOo - Location Partner: Iconic Offices - Claim your exclusive pod offer: https://bit.ly/iconicEE23  - Wealth Summit -  Use code fox150 to get special priced ticket: https://bit.ly/3r2yvfJ

Today is a different episode. It is an honest story about the journey I've been on with mental health over the last 3 years. Warning: I talk about difficult issues such as miscarriage and suicide so if either of those topics might upset you, please consider not listening to this one. You can revisit it at another time. This is not expert advice or claiming to have the answers. This is simply me sharing my own journey in the hope it might help one other person.   --- Join my free weekly email newsletter here: https://bit.ly/40TgDkq  --- Visit My Partners for Season 15 Sponsored by Square - Power your Business with Square Visit Square: https://squ.re/3x8oiOo - Location Partner: Iconic Offices - Claim your exclusive pod offer: https://bit.ly/iconicEE23  - Wealth Summit -  Use code fox150 to get special priced ticket: https://bit.ly/3r2yvfJ

My most requested topic to cover is failure. However, it's not so easy. Rarely do people want to talk about it and when they do, their memories can be less than honest. Connor Murphy was one of the few people to speak openly on failure and what it truly taught him. Connor was the founder of Datahug which was sold for $13 million in 2016 and is now the founder of Bridge.    --- Join my free weekly email newsletter here: https://bit.ly/40TgDkq  --- Visit My Partners for Season 15 Sponsored by Square - Power your Business with Square Visit Square: https://squ.re/3x8oiOo - Location Partner: Iconic Offices - Claim your exclusive pod offer: https://bit.ly/iconicEE23  - Wealth Summit -  Use code fox150 to get special priced ticket: https://bit.ly/3r2yvfJ   Music by Andrew Applepie

Ever wondered how entrepreneurs adapt and thrive, even in the midst of a global pandemic?  Our favourite returning guest, Rob Lipsett, gives us his on the art of adapting to become location-flexible, financially independent, and most importantly, time-free. As we catch up with him, Rob reveals how he orchestrated his escape from the 9 to 5 grind and ventured into the exhilarating world of entrepreneurship, all while maintaining a healthy lifestyle and nurturing real-world interactions. Rob's journey is nothing short of inspiring. He unveils the strategies he employed to reach his individual goals, manage distractions, and optimize productivity, and that's just the tip of the iceberg. We delve into Rob's wellness routine, how he strikes a balance between remote work and real-world interaction, and get a sneak peek into his investment strategies. His experiences, from starting a business post-breakup to the challenges of selling a physical product, are bound to resonate with budding entrepreneurs. This episode isn’t just about business and entrepreneurship, it's also about personal growth and building a lifestyle that aligns with your values. You'll be inspired by Rob's insights on overcoming failure, his persistence, and the importance of authenticity. We also discuss his tactics for monetizing social media through sponsorships, brand deals, and various income streams. As we wrap up, Rob even reveals how he would spend a million euros! Join us, for an episode teeming with motivation, education, and inspiration. --------- EPISODE CHAPTERS --------- (0:00:00) - Entrepreneurship, Evolution, and Personal Milestones (0:10:42) - Escaping the Nine-to-Five Monotony (0:15:15) - Entrepreneurial Evolution and Deep Focus (0:26:38) - Balancing Remote Living and Real-World Interaction (0:32:31) - Evolution of Fitness and Wellness (0:42:26) - The Importance of Accountability in Fitness (0:52:38) - Starting a Business After Breakup (1:00:19) - Physical Product Challenges and Plans (1:08:05) - Importance of Authenticity and Overcoming Failure (1:14:17) - Persistence and Obsession (1:24:19) - Make Money on Social Media (1:27:52) - Personal Aesthetics, Online Presence, Opportunities (1:37:00) - Investments and Financial Advice (1:46:11) - Investing, Self-Care, and Fine Dining --- Join my free weekly email newsletter here: https://bit.ly/40TgDkq  --- Visit My Partners for Season 15 Sponsored by Square - Power your Business with Square Visit Square: https://squ.re/3x8oiOo - Location Partner: Iconic Offices - Claim your exclusive pod offer: https://bit.ly/iconicEE23  - Wealth Summit -  Use code fox150 to get special priced ticket: https://bit.ly/3r2yvfJ

In the Lab today, I share the number 1 reason why people won't meet you for coffee and why your message goes unread. I give you the full playbook on how to reach out to busy people and get their attention or time. Most people approach networking in the completely wrong way. I share the experience of how I've connected with and built valuable connections with some of the world's best founders. --- Join my free weekly email newsletter here: https://bit.ly/40TgDkq  --- Visit My Partners for Season 15 Sponsored by Square - Power your Business with Square Visit Square: https://squ.re/3x8oiOo - Location Partner: Iconic Offices - Claim your exclusive pod offer: https://bit.ly/iconicEE23  - Wealth Summit -  Use code fox150 to get special priced ticket: https://bit.ly/3r2yvfJ

Our mentor today is Jennifer Rock AKA The Skin Nerd.  Jennifer will teach us how to let go of perfectionism struggles and her key tips for managing a business, setting realistic goals, trusting decisions, and balancing pressures. We also look at the power of listening to your gut and how to build systems that help you make the leap from an employee mindset to an owners mindset. --- Join my free weekly email newsletter here: https://bit.ly/40TgDkq  --- Visit My Partners for Season 15 Sponsored by Square - Power your Business with Square Visit Square: https://squ.re/3x8oiOo - Location Partner: Iconic Offices - Claim your exclusive pod offer: https://bit.ly/iconicEE23  - Wealth Summit -  Use code fox150 to get special priced ticket: https://bit.ly/3r2yvfJ

Today is a special episode for me personally as I first met Charlie back in 2019 at my live podcast in Dublin city when he was in the very first days of his entrepreneurial journey. To now see him build a world-leading company is a beautiful milestone in both Charlie's journey and the journey of this podcast. This is a business chat but it's filled with honesty, warmth and deeper exploration of why we become founders. We navigate his journey, from college days to launching a company that's reshaping the research industry. The conversation illuminates how Bounce Insights empowers brands with a consumer research platform that facilitates quick and effective decision-making. Charlie and I unpack the complexities of human sources of feedback and emphasize the significance of a complementary skill set in business. This episode takes a close look at the business-building process, shedding light on the evolution of the research industry and Charlie's disruptive approach. Charlie shares the challenges faced in convincing consumers to participate in surveys and how the industry responded with more efficient, cost-effective solutions. We delve into the power of customer discovery and psychology in understanding consumer needs and behaviours. We conclude our conversation discussing the 'Entrepreneur Dream', its influence on young entrepreneurs, and the pursuit of happiness. Charlie and I also reflect on his experience with a failed business deal, underlining the importance of pursuing potential rather than happiness. In the end, we learn that the joy of entrepreneurship lies in the relationships we build, the support from family and friends, and the feeling of accomplishment when we reach our goals. Tune in for a candid chat filled with invaluable insights and lessons from a modern entrepreneur's journey. --- Join my free weekly email newsletter here: https://bit.ly/40TgDkq  --- Visit My Partners for Season 15 - Location Partner: Iconic Offices - Claim your exclusive pod offer: https://bit.ly/iconicEE23  - Wealth Summit -  Use code fox150 to get special priced ticket: https://bit.ly/3r2yvfJ

In the Lab today, I delve into the new trend of going into Monk Mode and why is it getting so popular? Next Sunday marks the start of the last quarter of the year. This gives you the perfect opportunity to try Monk Mode. But what is it and how can it help you become super productive? Find out on today's episode.  --- Join my free weekly email newsletter here: https://bit.ly/40TgDkq  --- Visit My Partners for Season 15 - Location Partner: Iconic Offices - Claim your exclusive pod offer: https://bit.ly/iconicEE23  - Wealth Summit -  Use code fox150 to get special priced ticket: https://bit.ly/3r2yvfJ

Your mentor today is Oisin Hanrahan and he's going to give us a rapid lesson on the power of focus. As founders, we can get distracted by the next shiny thing. However, Oisin has strict rules he enforces on himself and his team to ensure maximum focus and productivity. Oisin started Handy which raised over $100 million before being aquired by Angi. Oisin become the CEO of Angi which at the time of recording had a valuation of $5 billion and over 5,000 staff. You can go back to episode 136 to listen to the full conversation with Oisin.  --- Join my free weekly email newsletter here: https://bit.ly/40TgDkq  --- Visit My Partners for Season 15 - Location Partner: Iconic Offices - Claim your exclusive pod offer: https://bit.ly/iconicEE23  - Wealth Summit -  Use code fox150 to get special priced ticket: https://bit.ly/3r2yvfJ