We Built This Business

By Daniel Osullivan

We ask UK Entrepreneurs EXACTLY how they did it!

Each week Daniel Osullivan interviews UK entrepreneurs who have built a successful business.

Whether you're starting, building or aspiring to build a... more

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How many episodes does We Built This Business have?

The podcast currently has 58 episodes available.

We Built This Business episodes:

May 14, 2024 EP08 - How I Built a Video Production Agency After 20 Years in Radio - Danny Lacey
In this episode of ‘We Built This Business’ we talk with Danny Lacey from WOWVI Video.
Danny talks about how he is planning on setting up the UK’s first business only radio station.
He also talks about how lonely it can be as a business owner, he discusses recruitment, how to
build a team, the psychology around how work friends don’t exist as a business owner and how to overcome failure.
HIGHLIGHTS
Setting up the UK’s first business radio station
How to recruit the best people for your business
Running a business is a lonely place and how to cope
Productivity of an entrepreneur and the things I do to manage my productivity
Coping with stress and overcoming failure
Benefits of a business coach and accountability

PODCAST INTRODUCTION
Daniel Osullivan invites business owners and industry experts onto the We Built This Business Podcast to discuss how they have built their business.
We discuss how they started, their business challenges, successes, failures and everything in between. Running a business is hard work so why not learn from business owners who are currently building or who have built a business.

VALUABLE RESOURCES
Guest Website - https://dannylacey.business/ and
https://wowvivideo.com/
Host Website – beacons.ai/wbtb

EPISODES TO CHECK OUT NEXT
Episode
4 - How I Built a £6 Million Revenue Print and
Promotional Business by The Age of 24 - Taylor Tassie
Episode
5 - How I Built a Global Tech Events Business and
Thrived in the Pandemic - Johnny Edser
Episode
6 - How I Built a Digital Marketing Business and How I
Exited - Alex Minchin

ABOUT THE HOST
Daniel Osullivan is the CEO of The Experience Specialists Group we have brands in the events, entertainment and media industries including Red Cactus Events, Team Building Experiences, Shizzoo.co, Football Zorbing UK, Nel Events and X Event Solutions.

CONNECT & CONTACT
Daniel Osullivan
Daniel
Osullivan Linkedin Page
Email: [email protected]

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1h 5min
April 30, 2024EP07 - How I Built a Leisure and Hospitality Business and Became The Godfather of Westward Ho - Rob Braddick
In this episode of ‘We Built This Business’ we talk with Rob Braddick from Braddicks Leisure LTD.
Rob Braddick has built a holiday park, restaurant, five bars and two arcades, they employ around 170 people and have had some big challenges overcoming the Covid pandemic and staffing issues thereafter.
Highlights:
Why he was called thew Godfather (He doesn't murder people).
Rob provides some ingenious entrepreneurial advice including why his restaurant was never going to work.
Why he purchased a car park and gave away free parking.
How to hire Chefs from South Africa to overcome the chef staffing crisis.
Going Viral on Social Media by dressing up as Robin and chasing after guests not paying.
PODCAST INTRODUCTION
Daniel Osullivan invites business owners and industry experts onto the We Built This Business Podcast to discuss how they have built their business.
We discuss how they started, their business challenges, successes, failures and everything in between.
Running a business is hard work so why not learn from business owners who are currently building or who have built a business.
VALUABLE RESOURCES
Guest Website - https://www.braddicks.com
Host Website – https://theexperiencespecialistsgroup.com
EPISODES TO CHECK OUT NEXT
Episode 3 - How I Built a Business Start Up Training Business with No Money - Alan Donegan
Episode 6 - How I Built a Digital Marketing Business and How I Exited - Alex Minchin
ABOUT THE HOST
Daniel Osullivan is the CEO of The Experience Specialists Group we have brands in the events, entertainment and media industries including Red Cactus Events, Team Building Experiences, Shizzoo.co, Football Zorbing UK, Nel Events and X Event Solutions.
CONNECT & CONTACT
Daniel Osullivan
Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/daniel-osullivan-70452028/
Email: [email protected]
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Facebook
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54min
November 24, 2023 EP06 - How I Built a Digital Marketing Business and How I Exited - Alex Minchin
In this episode of ‘We Built This Business’ we talk with Alex Minchin from Zest Digital.
Alex discusses the highs and lows of building a digital marketing business from start up to his eventual exit.
Alex is now living the dream in Cyprus where he plans to relax for two years before deciding his next business move.
Throughout this podcast, he imparts valuable business insights and offers advice tailored to entrepreneurs with ambitions for business expansion.

PODCAST INTRODUCTION
Daniel Osullivan invites business owners and industry experts onto the We Built This Business Podcast to discuss how they have built their business.
We discuss how they started, their business challenges, successes, failures and everything in between.
Running a business is hard work so why not learn from business owners who are currently building or who have built a business.

VALUABLE RESOURCES
Guest Website - https://www.zestdigital.com
Host Website – https://theexperiencespecialistsgroup.com

EPISODES TO CHECK OUT NEXT
Episode 4 - How I Built a £6 Million Revenue Print and Promotional Business by The Age of 24 - Taylor Tassie
Episode 5 - How I Built a Global Tech Events Business and Thrived in the Pandemic - Johnny Edser

ABOUT THE HOST
Daniel Osullivan is the CEO of The Experience Specialists Group we have brands in the events, entertainment and media industries including Red Cactus Events, Team Building Experiences, Shizzoo.co, Football Zorbing UK, Nel Events and X Event Solutions.

CONNECT & CONTACT
Daniel Osullivan
Daniel Osullivan Linkedin Page
Email: [email protected]

We Built This Business
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Podcast Instagram Page
Facebook Instagram Page
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2h 1min
November 09, 2023 EP05 - How I Built a Global Tech Events Business and Thrived in the Pandemic - Johnny Edser
In this episode of ‘We Built This Business’ we talk with entrepreneur Jonny Edser from Wildgoose.
Jonny tells us about Wildgoose's journey from selling his first treasure hunt in 2004 to a dynamic global events tech business.
Thriving during the covid-19 pandemic thanks to Jonny quickly pivoting into virtual events and withi it 1000's of customers around the world were entertained by wildgoose.
Jonny is now adapting in the post covid events world and talks about his current challenges and his plans for the future!

PODCAST INTRODUCTION
Daniel Osullivan invites business owners and industry experts onto the We Built This Business Podcast to discuss how they have built their business.
We discuss how they started, their business challenges, successes, failures and everything in between.
Running a business is hard work so why not learn from business owners who are currently building or who have built a business.

VALUABLE RESOURCES
Guest Website - https://wearewildgoose.com/uk/
Host Website – https://theexperiencespecialistsgroup.com

EPISODES TO CHECK OUT NEXT
Episode 4 - How I Built a £6 Million Revenue Print and Promotional Business by The Age of 24 - Taylor Tassie
Episode 6 - How I Built a Digital Marketing Business and How I Exited - Alex Minchin

ABOUT THE HOST
Daniel Osullivan is the CEO of The Experience Specialists Group we have brands in the events, entertainment and media industries including Red Cactus Events, Team Building Experiences, Shizzoo.co, Football Zorbing UK, Nel Events and X Event Solutions.

CONNECT & CONTACT
Daniel Osullivan
Daniel Osullivan Linkedin Page
Email: [email protected]

We Built This Business
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56min
October 30, 2023 EP04 - How I Built a £6 Million Revenue Print and Promotional Business by The Age of 24 - Taylor Tassie
In this episode of ‘We Built This Business’ we talk with Taylor Tassie from Totally Branded.
Taylor started Totally Branded a print and promotional business at the age of 18 from his spare room. In just six years he has built a multi million pound business that employs over 40 staff.
Taylor is a born entrepreneur and talks about his amazing journey, his current challenges and future plans.
PODCAST INTRODUCTION
Daniel Osullivan invites business owners and industry experts onto the We Built This Business Podcast to discuss how they have built their business.
We discuss how they started, their business challenges, successes, failures and everything in between.
Running a business is hard work so why not learn from business owners who are currently building or who have built a business.

VALUABLE RESOURCES
Guest Website - https://totallybranded.co.uk/
Host Website – https://theexperiencespecialistsgroup.com

EPISODES TO CHECK OUT NEXT
Episode 5 - How I Built a Global Tech Events Business and Thrived in the Pandemic - Johnny Edser
Episode 6 - How I Built a Digital Marketing Business and How I Exited - Alex Minchin

ABOUT THE HOST
Daniel Osullivan is the CEO of The Experience Specialists Group we have brands in the events, entertainment and media industries including Red Cactus Events, Team Building Experiences, Shizzoo.co, Football Zorbing UK, Nel Events and X Event Solutions.

CONNECT & CONTACT
Daniel Osullivan
Daniel Osullivan Linkedin Page
Email: [email protected]

We Built This Business
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58min
April 05, 2023EP03 - How I Built a Business Start Up Training Company with No Money - Alan Donegan
In this episode of ‘We Built This Business’ we talk with Alan Donegan from Rebel Finance School.
HIGHLIGHTS
Alan Donegan explains how he teaches people to start businesses with no money.
How the banks have rigged the start up advice market
How he has gained financial independence and works where he wants!

PODCAST INTRODUCTION
Daniel Osullivan invites business owners and industry experts onto the We Built This Business Podcast to discuss how they have built their business.
We discuss how they started, their business challenges, successes, failures and everything in between.
Running a business is hard work so why not learn from business owners who are currently building or who have built a business.

VALUABLE RESOURCES
Guest Website - https://www.alandonegan.com
Host Website – https://theexperiencespecialistsgroup.com

EPISODES TO CHECK OUT NEXT
Episode 5 - How I Built a Global Tech Events Business and Thrived in the Pandemic - Johnny Edser
Episode 6 - How I Built a Digital Marketing Business and How I Exited - Alex Minchin

ABOUT THE HOST
Daniel Osullivan is the CEO of The Experience Specialists Group we have brands in the events, entertainment and media industries including Red Cactus Events, Team Building Experiences, Shizzoo.co, Football Zorbing UK, Nel Events and X Event Solutions.

CONNECT & CONTACT
Daniel Osullivan
Daniel Osullivan Linkedin Page
Email: [email protected]

We Built This Business
Podcast Website
Podcast Linkedin Page
Podcast Instagram Page
Facebook Instagram Page
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1h 10min
March 22, 2023 EP02 - How I Built a Team Building Events Business and Survived Year One - Vanessa Hastings
In this episode of ‘We Built This Business’ we talk with Vanessa Hastings from Art By Vanessa.

PODCAST INTRODUCTION
Daniel Osullivan invites business owners and industry experts onto the We Built This Business Podcast to discuss how they have built their business.
We discuss how they started, their business challenges, successes, failures and everything in between.
Running a business is hard work so why not learn from business owners who are currently building or who have built a business.

VALUABLE RESOURCES
Guest Website - https://www.artbyvanessa.co.uk
Host Website – https://theexperiencespecialistsgroup.com

EPISODES TO CHECK OUT NEXT
Episode 5 - How I Built a Global Tech Events Business and Thrived in the Pandemic - Johnny Edser
Episode 6 - How I Built a Digital Marketing Business and How I Exited - Alex Minchin

ABOUT THE HOST
Daniel Osullivan is the CEO of The Experience Specialists Group we have brands in the events, entertainment and media industries including Red Cactus Events, Team Building Experiences, Shizzoo.co, Football Zorbing UK, Nel Events and X Event Solutions.

CONNECT & CONTACT
Daniel Osullivan
Daniel Osullivan Linkedin Page
Email: [email protected]

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47min
February 17, 2023EP01 - How I Built a Recruitment Business Through Local Networking - Ben Thompson
In the first episode of ‘We Built This Business’ we talk with Ben Thompson from Thompson and Terry Recruitment.
Ben has built a successful recruitment business, a thriving networking event, and has invested in various other business ventures.
HIGHLIGHTS
Ben shares his story, starting from his early days in a payday loan call centre to his ventures in the property market and e-commerce. He even
We discuss his appearance on "Come Dine with Me."
Ben shares insights on navigating challenges, such as becoming a Limited company.
Innovating to stay afloat during the Covid-19 pandemic.
PODCAST INTRODUCTION
Daniel Osullivan invites business owners and industry experts onto the We Built This Business Podcast to discuss how they have built their business.
We discuss how they started, their business challenges, successes, failures and everything in between.
Running a business is hard work so why not learn from business owners who are currently building or who have built a business.
VALUABLE RESOURCES
Guest Website - https://thompsonandterry.co.uk
Host Website – https://theexperiencespecialistsgroup.com
EPISODES TO CHECK OUT NEXT
Episode 2 - How I Built a Team Building Events Business and Survived Year One - Vanessa Hastings
Episode 3 - How I Built a Business Start Up Training Business with No Money - Alan Donegan
ABOUT THE HOST
Daniel Osullivan is the CEO of The Experience Specialists Group we have brands in the events, entertainment and media industries including Red Cactus Events, Team Building Experiences, Shizzoo.co, Football Zorbing UK, Nel Events and X Event Solutions.
CONNECT & CONTACT
Daniel Osullivan
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Email: [email protected]
We Built This Business
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1h 17min

FAQs about We Built This Business:

How many episodes does We Built This Business have?

The podcast currently has 58 episodes available.