The Entrepreneur Experiment
Gary Fox
Discover how world-class entrepreneurs, elite thinkers, and peak performers master success in business, body, and brain.Every week, I sit down with extraordinary people to explore how they build thriving businesses, maintain peak physical health, and cultivate sharp, resilient minds.Together, we’ll discover the habits, systems, and experiments 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 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.
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Aug 30, 2022 • 14min
EE 201 - Ideal Lab - They Told Me Their Secret Plans
In the Lab today, I reveal the hidden trends & opportunities that entrepreneurs have shared with me over the last 30 days. A major change is coming & listen to this episode to find out what that means for you and your business. --- 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
Aug 25, 2022 • 1h 1min
EE 200 - The Rise of the Global Entrepreneur - Alan Meaney
On my landmark 200th episode, I am joined by Alan Meaney, co-founder of Fund Recs. Alan risked it all to move to New York 3 years ago & he reveals the real reason he left Ireland. In a wide-ranging chat, we discover - Why the future of marketing is product-led - How Adam Neumann secured $350 million funding - Why your ideas are worthless - The massive financial investment to crack New York - The culture of a fast "No" Recorded on location at my new studio in The Victorians building from Iconic Offices. --- 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
Aug 4, 2022 • 57min
EE 199 - He Sold 2 Startups to Google - Mark Cummins
Mark started his first company, Plink, while completing his PHD. 18 months later it was sold to Google & he moved his life to the east coast of America. After leaving Google, he sailed across the globe where he had the idea for Pointy, the company he would found & once again sell to Google. This time for a reported $160 million. We go deep into what it's like to sell your company, not once but twice to one of the biggest tech companies in the world. --- Contact Gary: https://bit.ly/mrgaryfox --- Proudly Partnered with Sage Visit Sage: https://bit.ly/sageEE
Aug 2, 2022 • 10min
EE 198 - Idea Lab - Spy On Your Rivals - 5 Free Tools
In the Lab this week, I reveal 5 free tools you can use to find out the digital strategies of your competitors. Discover how their site works, the secrets behind their social ads & what traffic they are getting each month! In other news, I'm looking for our next Rising Star, if that's you, get in touch below. Contact Gary: www.mrgaryfox.com --- Proudly Partnered with Sage Visit Sage: https://bit.ly/sageEE
Jul 28, 2022 • 22min
EE 197 - The Gym+Coffee Update - €2m - €22m
Niall Horgan is the co-founder of the Irish rocketship athleisure brand, Gym+Coffee. As a self-confessed fanboy of the business, I make a bold prediction in this episode. I first sat down with Niall back in 2019. Since then, Gym+Coffee has gone into hyper-growth mode from a €2 million turnover to over €20 million. I hear how they have managed to make this happen & their big plans for the next 12 months. --- Contact Gary: https://bit.ly/mrgaryfox Listen to the 2019 chat with Niall: http://bit.ly/31v3yzd --- Proudly Partnered with Sage Visit Sage: https://bit.ly/sageEE
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 • 1h
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
