The Entrepreneur Experiment

Sean Blanchfield discusses whether entrepreneurs are born or made, sharing his personal journey and the influence of his peers in starting companies.

This episode features Padraig O'Kadig sharing his journey from being a teacher to buying an airline, highlighting how to find opportunity amidst uncertainty.

This episode features an interview with Ken Rideout exploring the mindset differences between participants and competitors in life, discussing personal effort, success definitions, and insights from a Harvard longevity study on happiness.

Eoin Cluskey discusses his commitment to simplicity and authenticity in scaling his bakery business Bread 41, emphasizing real ingredients and personal connections over expansion that compromises quality.

Anthony Gallagher shares how building PetStop with long-term team loyalty and multi-generational involvement has been his greatest achievement in creating a lasting business.

This episode features a masterclass with financial expert Diarmuid Corcoran discussing why founders struggle with money management and investing despite being good at making money.

Keilidh Cashell shares her journey from makeup artist to full-time influencer, discussing how she navigated brand offers while prioritizing trust and integrity to build sustainable partnerships.

Trevor McFarlane shares his playbook for building an elite network from scratch, including practical tactics like creating the illusion of infrastructure to establish credibility.

Jac Dunne shares her journey from traditional finance to reg tech and fintech leadership, highlighting how she's combining her finance background with technology to create something significant in the financial space.

The founder of C11 Recovery shares how he built a trusted recovery brand for elite athletes in just three years through strategic sports partnerships and rapid business growth.

Spencer Matthews discusses his fluid approach to high performance across business, athletics, and media, emphasizing adaptation to changing landscapes and enjoyment as a core driver.

This episode features mentor Gerry Hussey guiding founders through a practical 5-minute visualization exercise to break down goals into outcomes, processes, and daily actions.

This episode critiques the wellness industry's misleading practices and promotes business services for cybersecurity and marketing.

Amy Connolly shares her 19-month journey from idea to launching Sculpted by Amy, detailing the challenges of being a solo founder and the formulation process.

Rory King shares his content marketing strategy for Rory's Travel Club, explaining how posting value-driven content across multiple platforms drives conversions for simple, low-cost travel offers.

This episode explores the journey of Oishii Sushi from a market stall to a business with 75 employees, detailing its expansion across Ireland and partnerships with major retailers like Lidl and Spar, while also touching on challenges like COVID-19 and cybersecurity.

Colin Harmon, founder of 3FE, discusses how focusing on consistency rather than brilliance builds trust and makes a brand a reliable part of everyday life.

Greg Bradley shares his journey from student debt to building Blackbox, a premier fitness equipment manufacturer for top sports teams, emphasizing the importance of simple ideas, relentless work, and surrounding yourself with strong people.

Nadia Adan and Michael Corcoran discuss how accidental social media experimentation led to viral growth and brand building in the car sales business.

Mary Sadlier discusses how digital platforms level the playing field for entrepreneurs, emphasizing value creation, persistence, and strategic questioning to build successful businesses.

Andrea Reynolds discusses her fintech company Swoop, which helps businesses quickly access various funding options like grants, debt, and equity while also optimizing spending to improve profitability.

The host announces a live event in Dublin's Sugar Club on November 30th and shares insights from their recent retreat in Marbella, offering early ticket access to podcast listeners.

This episode features entrepreneur Eoin Cantwell discussing how he built a transparent food business by openly sharing financials with his team and emphasizing the importance of communicating purpose and values during rapid growth.

Two dermatologists discuss building their Institute of Dermatologists practice, emphasizing a shift from reactive to preventative healthcare and longevity science.

Conor McHugh discusses the importance of personal branding and authenticity for entrepreneurs, emphasizing that founders should be the face of their businesses rather than hiding behind corporate facades.

Laura Dowling discusses her journey from being a pharmacist for over 20 years to building Fabu Wellness into a brand available in 1,500 stores, emphasizing that her success wasn't overnight but built through years of work and leveraging social media during COVID.

Ray Ryan discusses how AI is rapidly transforming business, emphasizing opportunity during economic shifts and his transition from corporate work to entrepreneurship.

This episode features founders Charlene Flanagan and Niamh Ryan discussing how they define success as freedom, work-life balance, and creating a meaningful legacy through their business Ella & Jo from Ireland.

Keith Barry explains why going against social media algorithms by creating long-form content and focusing on LinkedIn instead of Instagram has led to viral success and better business opportunities.

Sahil Bloom discusses how his definition of success has evolved from focusing on financial outcomes to prioritizing time, people, purpose, and health, viewing money as a natural byproduct of this approach.

This episode features Richard Fitzgerald discussing his journey from London to Dubai, where he built Augustus Media into one of the biggest media companies in the region through dedicated work and strategic career moves.

Dan and Ciarán from Protex AI discuss their high standards for hiring A-players in startups, emphasizing resilience and avoiding settling for less despite growth pressures.

Alan Andrews explains how pricing is part of the customer experience in coffee, using examples from his business Old Barracks Coffee to illustrate how high-priced exclusive coffees drive sales and engagement.

Lorraine Heskin shares her journey of starting Gourmet Food Parlor during Ireland's Celtic Tiger era, focusing on the challenges of entrepreneurship, brand development, and finding the right location.

Will Meara discusses how he built Bingo Loco from a chaotic bingo rave concept in Ireland into a global entertainment brand organizing 2,000 events annually across 270 cities.

Seán Brett shares how overcoming dyslexia, ADHD, and bullying in school fueled his creativity and resilience, turning perceived disadvantages into strengths for entrepreneurship and problem-solving.

This Q&A episode features the host answering audience questions about expanding the podcast globally with US/UK guests and experimenting with new content formats in 2026.

This episode features a conversation about the events industry's role in global projects and personal reflections on University of Limerick's growth and alumni connections.

This episode explores Dan Lawrence's blueprint for elite performance in business, focusing on daily processes and non-negotiables that help founders achieve long-term goals.

This episode features an interview with Brian O'Rourke discussing whether AI will replace human jobs and exploring data integrity as a key business opportunity for founders.

This episode features Jenny Johnston sharing her story of acquiring a business without spending any money, discussing challenges, strategy, and resilience in entrepreneurship.

This episode explores how a former professional rugby player transitioned into entrepreneurship by starting a sauna business, blending his athletic background with a passion for wellness.

This episode features an interview with Connor Martin, founder of The Essence Vault, discussing his journey building a £60m fragrance empire over five years, including challenges like cyberattacks and marketing strategies.

Entrepreneurs share strategies for building brands publicly through TikTok, exceptional customer service, and leveraging viral content to achieve massive organic growth and global reach.

This episode explores how to identify talent and opportunities in business, particularly in Dubai's dynamic market, through pattern recognition and strategic team building.

This episode discusses Squid's new Wave product, which functions like air miles for local high streets, allowing customers to earn rewards in one brand and redeem them in another.

This episode features Oonagh O'Hagan discussing how curiosity and courage in her mindset have driven her business growth at Meaghers Pharmacy and her mission to transform well-being.

This episode features an interview with multi-exit founder Paul Buckley, discussing his journey from $0 to $8 million and how his company exceeded expectations to attract private equity investment.

This episode features an entrepreneur discussing their mystery football shirt business, which leverages trends like FIFA and gambling, and shares a viral success story from Gary Neville's endorsement.

The speaker discusses the misconception that 'the customer is always right,' sharing personal experiences with negative feedback at BirdHill and strategies for handling it.