Becoming a successful founder is no walk in the park. Even when it appears that the founder’s story is an instant success, the truth is that all founders have their fair share of hurdles to overcome. James McCann, the Founder and Managing Director of the PR agency ClearStory International, seemed to have had a perfect origin story. However, he reveals that beneath the surface, there were times when he didn’t think his company would end the month in the black. McCann shares his journey with us and provides some tips and tricks on establishing a clear and trustworthy brand.

Found It! is the founder-centric podcast brought to you by Dublin's dynamic creative studio; Factory44. Host, Paige Muller sits down with some of Ireland's most influential founders and unravels the untold truths behind what it takes to build a business, invaluable insights and lessons learned - or repeated!

Why listen? Factory44's tagline is 'Find Your Voice'. This podcast's goal is to give founders and entrepreneurs the platform they need to use their voice to inform, warn and entertain in a lively and vibrant setting right in the heart of Dublin.

Learn more about ClearStory International: https://clearstoryinternational.com/

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Craig Lancaster, founder of modular flight school Pilot Path, realised that he was not happy at his high-powered job after a bout with Covid made him realise that there is more to life than money and success. Craig sold his fancy car, gave up plans to buy a new house, moved back in with his parents and decided to invest in a dream instead. Now as he approaches his thirties, he shares how he has struggled with imposter syndrome.  

Found It! is the founder-centric podcast brought to you by Dublin's dynamic content creation studio; Factory44. Host, Paige Muller sits down with some of Ireland's most influential founders and unravels the untold truths behind what it takes to build a business, invaluable insights and lessons learned - or repeated!

Why listen? Factory44's tagline is 'Find Your Voice'. This podcast's goal is to give founders and entrepreneurs the platform they need to use their voice to inform, warn and entertain in a lively and vibrant setting right in the heart of Dublin.

Learn more about Pilot Path >> https://pilotpathtraining.com/

Chapters:

0:00- 1:48 Introduction

1:48-7:07 A dream that couldn’t be funded 

7:07- 9:16 The dream was dead

9:16 -12:07 Turning a career around

12:07 - 13:19 Being apart of Ryanair

13:19 - 17:57 Leaving to start a new company

17:57- 22:34 Mental health “spirals” that led to a new company

22:34 - 27:05 The first day in your own business

27:05 - 29:30 Where is Pilot Path today?

29:30- 30:59 Imposter syndrome and founding a business

32:23 - 34:04 Craig’s take away

34:04 - 35:09 Conclusion

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Scott Holder, founder of award-winning food truck Los Chicanos Taco, asked for help scaling his weather dependent Mexican food truck. So Found It! turned to Conor Meaney, with PwC Ireland's scale-up division to find out what Scott needs to consider next. Conor covers business plans, strategic hiring and the importance of growth in competitive markets. 

Found It! is the founder-centric podcast brought to you by Dublin's dynamic content creation studio; Factory44. Host, Paige Muller sits down with some of Ireland's most influential founders and unravels the untold truths behind what it takes to build a business, invaluable insights and lessons learned - or repeated!

Why listen? Factory44's tagline is 'Find Your Voice'. This podcast's goal is to give founders and entrepreneurs the platform they need to use their voice to inform, warn and entertain in a lively and vibrant setting right in the heart of Dublin.

Learn more about PwC Ireland >> https://www.pwc.ie/

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Scott Holder, founder of award-winning food truck Los Chicanos Taco, exudes entrepreneurial spirit and perseverance.

When Scott’s food truck was stuck in the US for a year and a half, he didn’t lose hope. Instead, he pulled himself together and wrote up a homemade solicitors letter.

Found It! is the founder-centric podcast brought to you by Ireland’s first on-demand creative studio: Factory44. Host, Paige Muller sits down with some of Ireland’s most influential founders and unravels the untold truths behind what it takes to build a business, their invaluable insights and lessons learned.

Why listen? The Factory44's tagline is ‘Find Your Voice’. This podcast’s goal is to give founders and entrepreneurs the platform they need to use their voice to inform, warn and entertain in a lively and vibrant setting right in the heart of Dublin.

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Episode 2 of Found It! with Sharon Rossignuolo, Business Advisor from the Local Enterprise Office Fingal.

In Episode 1, the main challenge that award winning start-up, Riley was trouble hiring and retaining employees with the right mindset to join a start-up. How are Irish start-ups supposed to find and retain the right people, when competing against corporations that are better established and have larger budgets?

The Local Enterprise Office (LEO) is here to help! Hosts Bernard Nolan (CEO and Co-Founder of Factory44) and Paige Muller are joined by LEO Fingal representative, entrepreneurial coach and founder in her own right, Sharon Rossignuolo. The three explore how start-ups like Riley might entice skilled employees and create a culture that retains them for as long as possible. The right people make a business, but how can you make your business right for people?

Found It! is the founder-centric podcast brought to you by Dublin's dynamic content creation studio; Factory44. Host, Paige Muller sits down with some of Ireland's most influential founders and unravels the untold truths behind what it takes to build a business, invaluable insights and lessons learned - or repeated!

Why listen? Factory44's tagline is 'Find Your Voice'. This podcast's goal is to give founders and entrepreneurs the platform they need to use their voice to inform, warn and entertain in a lively and vibrant setting right in the heart of Dublin.

Learn more about LEO >> https://www.localenterprise.ie/ 

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Episode 1 of Found It! with Fiona Parfrey of Riley.

Fiona Parfrey, Co-Founder of award-winning start-up Riley discusses healthier, organic period care, launching a start-up during COVID-19 and what it's like to have a garage full of environmentally friendly tampons.

Found It! is the founder-centric podcast brought to you by Dublin's dynamic content creation studio; Factory44. Host, Paige Muller sits down with some of Ireland's most influential founders and unravels the untold truths behind what it takes to build a business, invaluable insights and lessons learned - or repeated!

Why listen? Factory44's tagline is 'Find Your Voice'. This podcast's goal is to give founders and entrepreneurs the platform they need to use their voice to inform, warn and entertain in a lively and vibrant setting right in the heart of Dublin.

Learn more about Riley >> https://weareriley.com/

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