In a wide ranging episode, I chat with one of the best known faces in the Irish startup scene, Declan Kennedy. We talk social media, why loyalty is the new trend to watch and how to pick a niche to dominate.

Declan is the CEO & co-founder of StitcherAds.

StitcherAds was acquired in 2021 for €55 million.

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Coroflo co-founder, Rosanne Longmore joins me for the finale of season 8. In this episode we discuss social proof, raising €1 million in 6 weeks, securing public funding, how to select co-founders & much, much more.

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In the Lab this week, I look back at the main lessons I've learned from all the guests on this season of the pod. I break down 1 key lesson from each person and share them with you.

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Forced into action by Covid, 5-Star spa designer Peigin Crowley turned 25 years deep industry knowledge into a world class product range.

Ground Wellbeing was born in crisis but blossomed to become the product choice of leading hotels across the globe and is now becoming a best seller consumer brand.

In this episode, we find out how Peigin delivers 5-star products at speed without cutting corners. She also reveals how she secured Brown Thomas as her very first client & the new pandemic trends threatening the entire spa industry. 

 

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In the Lab this week, I explore the world of longevity and preventative medicine.  This is a passsion area for me after going on my own journey with my health over the last 2 years. My prediction is that this area will be one of the biggest growth sectors in the next 10 years. Find out why and who you should be watching on today's pod. 

 

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Our rising star entrepreneur for season 8 revealed. Kevin Murphy, founder of 2GoCup is a man on a mission. He wants to remove the use of single use coffee cups from the world.

In this episode we find out out how Kevin spun his business out from a college project, how he is driven by a mission above everything and we explore the business of the circular economy. 

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In the Lab today, I reveal 10 mind blowing trends and stats that you can use to start building a business. Trend spotting is key trait in all great entrepreneurs and I help you get started with some fresh insights. Visit my partner Sage: https://bit.ly/sageEE

John Tuohy started his first business with just £10k. He bootstrapped that business to a €65 million turnover  before selling to UPS in 2017. Now he's back with his latest venture as he aims to disrupt the delivery business yet again.

In this episode we learn how to spot trends and adapt our businesses rapidly to seize new opportunities.

John built Nightline & Parcelmotel, two of Ireland's most recognisable brands during the 2000's and he shares exactly how he did it.

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In the Lab this week, I share the secrets of how high performing entrepreneurs hold themselves accountable and how you can too.

I also share the story of how an MMA fight taught me the value of community for accountability

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In 2021, Sharon Keegan endured the worst and best year of her life.

This is one of the most honest, open and revealing chats with an entrepreneur I've ever had to pleasure to share.

Sharon reveals her rise to fame with Peachylean and also the challenges, heartbreaks and realities she faced along the way. Visit my partner Sage: https://bit.ly/sageEE