The Entrepreneur Experiment

In this week's Mentor Moment, Rob Lipsett shares how he got his first break as an entrepreneur and his secrets to sustaining his insanely high motivation levels. 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

Joining me this week is Cassie Delaney, the founder of Outcaster.io and Tall Tales Productions. This was an eye-opening episode for me personally on so many levels from the state of the market in 2022 to the massive challenges female entrepreneurs face when raising money.  In this episode we discuss: - The future of content - How creators can make money doing what they love - Sexism toward female founders in Ireland - Cassie's €100 market experiments - The 4 seasons of a founder's journey - Why tough markets in 2022 will make better companies --- 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 the Lab today, I allow myself 60 minutes of celebration that we won an award and I reflect on why I actually devote days per week to producing this podcast.  If you are a new listener, this will give you an insight into what The Entrepreneur Experiment podcast is all about and who I am.  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

How do you take the first step? That decision to say to yourself that today is day 1 of becoming your own boss. In this week's Mentor Moment, Paul Galvin shares how he knew that his life's work needed to be pursued. 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

Joining me on the pod today is Jamie Crummie, founder of Too Good To Go. Too Good To Go is a fun app that helps you get food at a heavily discounted price while helping retailers combat food waste.  Each day, retailers put together surprise bags you can grab just before they close. This episode was sparked by my becoming an ambassador for Champion Changemakers which takes place around Ireland from September 23rd -25th.  In this episode Jamie shares - Why you should do things that don't scale at the start - His guide to scrappy startups & bootstrapping - The way to do good while making profit & why that's scorned - How he paid a busker to compose a song for him - The golden rules of keeping it simple - What ultimate success looks like for him.   --- 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 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.