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.
Episodes
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Aug 17, 2020 • 11min
EE 62 - Idea Lab - The Billy Shark, bank Revolut-ion & no events till 2022?
In the Idea Lab today, we find out which sportswear brand only founded in 2012 hit a £1bn valuation. We also look at which challenger bank lost €119m but gained 10 million new subscribers. Finally, I set our listeners a challenge to reimagine the events industry after the news that we may see no live events until 2022.
Aug 13, 2020 • 29min
EE 61 - July Book Club - Bezonomics Book Review with Fabio Molle
Welcome to the first book club review with special guest Fabio Molle. In July, we read Bezonomics, a fantastic book looking at Amazon's unstoppable rise and where they are going next. Fabio and I break down the book, analyse Amazon's business model and potential opportunities for entrepreneurs.
Aug 10, 2020 • 10min
EE 60 - Idea Lab - Why does it have to be so hard?
I’ve spent the last week traveling around our wonderful island. While it was great fun, parts of it were really stressful. That stress was entirely down to the friction created by Covid. Wherever friction exists in a consumer journey, there are lots of opportunities for smart entrepreneurs. I break down 5 areas you can get ideas from this week.
Aug 3, 2020 • 10min
EE 59 - Idea Lab - 15 Minute Cities & 100 Covid Business Ideas
In this week's Idea Lab, I explore the idea of 15-minute cities and how that will offer opportunities for entrepreneurs. We also go deep on the idea of second-order effects and the hundreds of business opportunities Covid has opened up for aspiring entrepreneurs.
Jul 27, 2020 • 10min
EE 58 - Idea Lab - Who earns $13m with just 13 employees?
In this week's episode, we learn what company is making $13m from just 13 employees. We also discover which GAA star is under fire for becoming an entrepreneur.
Jul 20, 2020 • 10min
EE 57 - Idea Lab with GymShark & Rich YouTubers
Each Monday I’ll be sharing a new episode of the Idea Lab podcast. It’s a rapid summary of the ideas I’m exploring and trends I’m spotting for new business ideas. This week we breakdown how GymShark has £53m cash in the bank and how being a YouTube is now more lucrative than being a doctor.
Jun 18, 2020 • 1h 15min
EE 56 - Paul Galvin - Founder of Go Dare Creative
A cliff jump in Jamaica set off a chain of events that sparked this week's guest on a journey to become one of Ireland's leading men's fashion entrepreneurs. I'm joined this week by Paul Galvin for one of the most varied and inspiring chats I've ever had on the podcast. Paul's natural curiosity and passion for exploration have carved out careers in sports, design, and fashion. Kerry Athlete - Irish Entrepreneur - Global Creative
Jun 4, 2020 • 1h 19min
EE 55 - Alan Merriman - Founder Elkstone - The Investor Mindset
In this week's episode, we flip the focus and learn how the world of venture and investing works. My guest this week is Alan Merriman from Elkstone. Alan is a highly successful investor & deal maker. He shares his knowledge and experience of the traits and characteristics of a good entrepreneur. Alan reveals exactly what he seeks in both an entrepreneur and an investment.
May 29, 2020 • 5min
EE 54 - Book Club Launch - Special Episode
A special short episode launching The Entrepreneur Experiment Book Club. Hear what the book club is, how you can join, and our book of the month for June.
May 27, 2020 • 1h 4min
EE 53 - Alan Coleman - Founder & CEO of Sweepr
The ability to adapt. It's never been more important to hone this skill. Alan Coleman used the power of adaption to successfully tweak his first company Brite:Bill to eventually reach over 200 million people. After a successful sale, he's now tackling the Internet of Things (IOT) with his latest company, Sweepr. A powerful chat about experimenting, adapting, and surviving.
