The Entrepreneur Experiment

EE 190 - Idea Lab - What I Learned Interviewing a Billionaire

20 Jun 2022

Contributed by Lukas

In the Lab this week, I share the 4 lessons I learned from the elite-level performers I spent time with at Dublin Tech Summit. These 4 tips will resha...

EE 189 - Colm Lyon - The Fire Starter

16 Jun 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Colm sold Realex in 2015 for €115 million & immediately launched a new venture. He has designed Fire.com for businesses and other financial institu...

EE 188 - Idea Lab - Build Identity Capital (aka Do Cool Sh*t)

13 Jun 2022

Contributed by Lukas

In the Lab today, I breakdown why you need to start doing cool things to help your business and your career prospects. It's time to stop being vanilla...

EE 187 - Zoë Desmond - Founder Frolo

09 Jun 2022

Contributed by Lukas

The greatest companies are built from the founder's desire to solve problems. The truly great ones come from a deep desire to solve your own challenge...

EE 186 - Ken Cahill - Commit Fully or Don't Bother

02 Jun 2022

Contributed by Lukas

In July 2021, Ken Cahill sold his company, Silvercloud Health for a reported $250 million. He joins me on the pod today to share his journey and the h...

EE 185 - Idea Lab - 5 Lessons Entrepreneurs Can Learn From Dublin Airport Disaster

31 May 2022

Contributed by Lukas

In the Lab today, I break down the 5 lessons entrepreneurs can learn from the current problems at Dublin Airport. I give some context on why the probl...

EE 184 - Building a Digital First Luxury Brand with Chupi Sweetman

26 May 2022

Contributed by Lukas

My guest today is Chupi Sweetman, the founder & CEO of the luxury jewellery brand, Chupi. In this episode we talk about the power of storytelling, how...

EE 183 - Idea Lab - Work with Me?

24 May 2022

Contributed by Lukas

In the Lab today, I share an opportunity to become my new partner in a property & hospitality business. You can also win tickets to the Dublin Tech Su...

EE 182 - Fixing The Broken Global Supply Chain with Alan Holland

19 May 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Cork-based Keelvar raised $24 million 2 days ago to help with its mission to fix the broken global supply chain. Founder Alan Holland left his job as ...

EE 181 - Idea Lab - Why The Financial Experts Are Guessing

16 May 2022

Contributed by Lukas

In the Lab today, I reveal a huge giveaway worth €800 to be won this week & my new unicorn hunting challenge. I also breakdown how long each financi...

EE 180 - John Mitchell - The Digital Reckoning is Coming for Your Business

12 May 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Today's pod is the digital playbook you need to take your business to the next level in 2022. John Mitchell, the CEO of All human reveals his secrets ...

EE 179 - Idea Lab - I Bought Crypto Everyday For 1 Year

09 May 2022

Contributed by Lukas

In the Lab today, I reveal the results of my Coffee to Crypto experiment. For 1 year, I swapped buying my morning coffee and invested the money in cry...

EE 178 - Dee Lyons - Rebuilding Education for a World Distracted by Dopamine

05 May 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Dee Lyons, the founder of Examfly joins me on the pod this week. A former wealth manager, Dee is on a mission to reimagine the world of online educati...

EE 177 - Idea Lab - The Secret Tax Free Island 400km off the Coast of Ireland

02 May 2022

Contributed by Lukas

This week in the Lab, I reveal the location of a secret tax free island that is just 400km off the south of Ireland. I chat about the pros and cons of...

EE 176 - Why loyalty is the trend of 2022 - Season 9 launch with Declan Kennedy

28 Apr 2022

Contributed by Lukas

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 th...

EE 175 - Escaping the corporate world to impact millions of people with Rosanne Longmore

31 Mar 2022

Contributed by Lukas

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, s...

EE 174 - Idea Lab - 9 Lessons from 9 Entrepreneurs - Season 8 Recap

29 Mar 2022

Contributed by Lukas

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...

EE 173 - Peigin Crowley - The 5-Star Wellness Entrepreneur

24 Mar 2022

Contributed by Lukas

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

EE 172 - Idea Lab - The Business of Living Longer

21 Mar 2022

Contributed by Lukas

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 ...

EE 171 - Rising Star - Kevin Murphy - 2GoCup

17 Mar 2022

Contributed by Lukas

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 co...

EE 170 - Idea Lab - 10 Trends You Can Use to Start a Business

14 Mar 2022

Contributed by Lukas

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 e...

EE 169 - Trend Spotting with John Tuohy - Founder Parcelmotel, Nightline & OOH Pod

10 Mar 2022

Contributed by Lukas

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 ...

EE 168 - Idea Lab - Who Holds You Accountable?

07 Mar 2022

Contributed by Lukas

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 sto...

EE 167 - Slaying Demons & Dragons with Sharon Keegan - Peachylean

03 Mar 2022

Contributed by Lukas

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...

EE 166 - Idea Lab - Come see the podcast live!

28 Feb 2022

Contributed by Lukas

In the Lab this week, I reveal my plans to record live versions of the podcast but I need your help to pick a location. We also look at the "end of Co...

EE 165 - Lisa Creaven - Reinventing the broken oral care industry

24 Feb 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Lisa, alongside her sister Vanessa and fellow dentist Barry launched Spotlight Oral Care just 6 years ago. Now they are a global brand exporting acros...

EE 164 - Idea Lab - Airbnb, the Sleeping Giant Rises

21 Feb 2022

Contributed by Lukas

In the Lab this week, I reveal why Airbnb is a sleeping giant about to wake up & how you can leverage the platform to make money. I also share what Ai...

EE 163 - Deep Dive with Telecoms Tycoon Paul Connell -Pure Telecom

17 Feb 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Paul has gone from a single office room in Ranelagh to competing with the world's largest telecoms companies. In a no holds barred chat, Paul breaks ...

EE 162 - Idea Lab - What is Your One Thing?

14 Feb 2022

Contributed by Lukas

In the Lab this week, we figure out what is the one thing you should be doing right now to give you the most leverage. We cut through the noise and w...

EE 161- The Riches are in the Niches with Mary McKenna, Founder Tour America

10 Feb 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Mary McKenna is a maverick. She is a travel boss who has never sold a holiday. Learn her contrarian strategies in this week's masterclass with one of ...

EE 160 - Idea Lab - Why Your Business is Boring

07 Feb 2022

Contributed by Lukas

In the Lab today, I breakdown the basics of Storytelling 101. Stop selling and start telling. Can you tell me the story of your business in just one s...

EE 159 - No More Blue Days - €70 Million Exit Story with Ciaran Mulligan

03 Feb 2022

Contributed by Lukas

In 2018, Ciaran Mulligan sold his company, Blue Insurance for a reported €70 million. The entrepreneur is now a serial investor & adventurer!  On t...

EE 158 - Idea Lab - The Art of Simplicity

31 Jan 2022

Contributed by Lukas

In the Lab this week, I share my process for stripping away all the inefficient parts of my work & personal life to free up more time to enjoy the goo...

EE 157 - How to Invest in Startups - Angel Investing with John Phelan

27 Jan 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Today, I'm joined by the man who sees 100s of startup pitches each year. John Phelan is the head of HBAN (Halo Angel Business Network) in Ireland and...

EE 156 - €1,500 Giveaway & New Partner Revealed

24 Jan 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Welcome back to a brand new season of the pod. In this episode, learn how you can win €1,500 and find out who our major new partner for 2022 is. I a...

EE 155 - 2022 Success Formula = Goals + Systems + Accountability

01 Jan 2022

Contributed by Lukas

In this special episode of the pod, I share with you the formula for success in 2022. I've learned habits, systems and routines from over 100 entrepre...

EE 154 - Idea Lab - My 10 Best Purchases 2021

13 Dec 2021

Contributed by Lukas

In this episode, I reveal the very best things I've spent my money on in 2021.  Ranging from tech to mentoring, I give you a full rundown of the best...

EE 153 - Fiona Parfrey - Co-Founder Riley

09 Dec 2021

Contributed by Lukas

12 months ago, Riley did not exist. Today it is a thriving female healthcare company, disrupting an industry worth billions. Led by 3 female entrepren...

EE 152 - Idea Lab - Why I Left Ireland & Buying My First NFT

07 Dec 2021

Contributed by Lukas

In today's episode, I chat about why I left Ireland & the impact it had on my mindset. I also share how I bought my first NFT, how much it cost and ho...

EE 151 -Niall Harty - Co-Founder All Real Nutrition

02 Dec 2021

Contributed by Lukas

In less than 12 months, Niall & his team have taken their nutrition company from idea stage to being stocked in over 800 stores nationwide & launching...

EE 150 - Idea Lab - My Absence, 2022 Plans & Wilde Cabins

29 Nov 2021

Contributed by Lukas

Hi everyone and welcome back to the pod. In this episode, I talk about why there have been no pods recently and the reasons for that. I also look ahea...

EE 149 - Paddy Galloway - The man who launched a billion views!

14 Oct 2021

Contributed by Lukas

His clients reach over 1 billion views each year & today he shares the secrets of YouTube success. Paddy is recognised as a leading global expert in Y...

EE 148 - Idea Lab - My Mental Health

11 Oct 2021

Contributed by Lukas

A podcast I didn't really want to do. I talk about my mental health journey since The Worst Year of My Life episode. What's been working for me and wh...

EE 147 - Barry McNerney - Founder Juniors, Paulie's, Lotts & Co and Unify Ordering

07 Oct 2021

Contributed by Lukas

This week's guest is the exact definition of a serial entrepreneur. To start one successful business is a massive success but to do it three times an...

EE 146 - Idea Lab - Hacking The Housing Market

04 Oct 2021

Contributed by Lukas

In the Lab this week, I share the story of how I hacked the housing market and found a solution of home ownership for under €60k. We also look at tw...

EE 145 - Rhona Togher - CEO & Co-Founder Lios Group

30 Sep 2021

Contributed by Lukas

Rhona and her co-founder Eimear are building a quieter world for us all. On today's episode I'm joined by the incredible Rhona Togher as she shares th...

EE 144 - Idea Lab - Win A House Raffles - Scam or Serious Business?

27 Sep 2021

Contributed by Lukas

In the Lab this week, I breakdown the process behind the win a home raffles that have popped up all across Ireland in the last few months. I purchased...

EE 143 - Rob Lipsett - Entrepreneur - Author - YouTuber

23 Sep 2021

Contributed by Lukas

Best selling author, serial entrepreneur and YouTuber Rob Lipsett joins me to share his secrets. We chat about how he maintains a relentless work ethi...

EE 142 - Jayne Ronayne - CEO & Co-Founder Talivest

16 Sep 2021

Contributed by Lukas

I'm joined this week by Jayne Ronayne from Talivest. She shares her incredible journey that spanned the globe before finding success back in Ireland. ...

EE 141 - Idea Lab - The EE Awards Unveiled

13 Sep 2021

Contributed by Lukas

Today on the pod I announce the first ever Entrepreneur Experiment Awards ceremony and how you can get involved. We also discuss the makers mindset an...

EE 140 - Gary McLoughlin - Marketing Director & Co-Founder Glendalough Distillery

09 Sep 2021

Contributed by Lukas

Incredible brands are born from great stories. Today's guest shares the journey of an idea created between friends that blossomed into a global brand....

EE 139 - My New Business Revealed

06 Sep 2021

Contributed by Lukas

Today in the Lab I talk about intensity versus consistency and offer you a challenge for the rest of 2021. I reveal the business I've been secretly wo...

EE 138 - Fidelma McGuirk - Founder & CEO Payslip

02 Sep 2021

Contributed by Lukas

One of the world's hottest fintech companies is being built right here on Ireland's West Coast. Joining me today for our deep dive chat is Fidelma McG...

EE 137 - Idea Lab with Conor Kearney

30 Aug 2021

Contributed by Lukas

Today, I'm joined in the Lab by Conor Kearney from Jetbooks to share this ideas and trends that are interesting him. He shares a controversial opinion...

EE 136 - Oisin Hanrahan - CEO Angi

26 Aug 2021

Contributed by Lukas

Joining me on the first interview of the new season is Oisin Hanrahan, the CEO of Angi. Angi has 5,000 staff across America and is valued at over $5 b...

EE 135 - Idea Lab & Season 7 Launch

23 Aug 2021

Contributed by Lukas

Season 7 of The Entrepreneur Experiment is back today. After a short summer break, the new season is back with 20 new episodes over the next 10 weeks....

EE 134 - Aidan Corbett - Co-Founder & CEO Wayflyer

17 Jun 2021

Contributed by Lukas

Serial entrepreneur Aidan Corbett joins me on today's pod. Aidan's latest venture has just raised $76 million in funding as it ramps up global expans...

EE 133 - Idea Lab - My Heart Problem

14 Jun 2021

Contributed by Lukas

In this week's Idea Lab, I share with you a personal story of finding out I had a potentially serious heart issue & the steps I took to get to the bot...

EE 132 - Barry Lunn - Founder Provizio

10 Jun 2021

Contributed by Lukas

I can only describe today's guest as a pragmatist with a wild vision. Barry has started and exited multiple companies but is back with his biggest mis...

EE 131 - Shane Cradock - High Performance Consultant

03 Jun 2021

Contributed by Lukas

This week's guest has been working with leaders, CEOs, and entrepreneurs for over 20 years, unlocking their full potential. In a wide ranging chat, we...

EE 130 - Idea Lab - Investing in Yourself

31 May 2021

Contributed by Lukas

How much do you invest each month in the single most important asset you will ever own? The average Irish person spends €28 per week on booze and ci...

EE 129 - Adam Dalton - Co-Founder Robotify

27 May 2021

Contributed by Lukas

From starting his company in school to partnering with Apple co-founder Steve Wozniak, it's been a wild journey for Adam Dalton.  Along with co-foun...

EE 128 - Idea Lab - Do you want to be rich?

24 May 2021

Contributed by Lukas

In the Lab today, it's a money special. I look at the Sunday Times Rich List & break out some interesting stats from it. I also ask you if you have a...

EE 127 - Emmet Savage - Co-Founder & CEO - MyWallSt

20 May 2021

Contributed by Lukas

My guest today is one of the world's most respected stock market experts. He founded MyWallSt which has raised over $8 million in funding and he has a...

EE 126 - Idea Lab - Project Restart

17 May 2021

Contributed by Lukas

In the Lab this week, I reveal my plans for reopening and the mindset tools I'm using to reimagine my business & way of life. I also discuss the resul...

EE 125 - Aonghus Shortt - Co-Founder FoodMarble

13 May 2021

Contributed by Lukas

The co-founder of FoodMarble joins me on the pod today. The device has transformed the lives of thousands of people living with food intolerances & is...

EE 124 - Idea Lab - Swapping Coffee for Crypto

10 May 2021

Contributed by Lukas

In the lab this week, we celebrate the reopening of businesses and I launch the new Entrepreneur Experiment Ambassador programme. You get free gifts w...

EE 123 - Donnacha Neary - Founder Sonica

06 May 2021

Contributed by Lukas

This week on EE, Gary chats with Donnacha Neary, founder of Sonica. The time for messing around is over. This episode will inspire you to take action....

EE 122 - Idea Lab - May Momentum & YouTube Exploding

03 May 2021

Contributed by Lukas

In the Lab today, we are talking about the May Momentum challenge which the community are doing. We also dig into the explosive growth of YouTube and ...

EE 121 - Iseult Ward - Co-Founder FoodCloud

29 Apr 2021

Contributed by Lukas

100 Million. That is how many meals our entrepreneur today has redistributed since starting her business back in 2012. Iseult & her co-founder Aoibhea...

EE 120 - Idea Lab - Help Me, Help You

26 Apr 2021

Contributed by Lukas

What is the biggest challenge you have right now? I want to know and help you with it.  The EE Community is growing and I want to leverage that power...

EE 119 - Louis Copeland - Louis Copeland & Sons

22 Apr 2021

Contributed by Lukas

Today's guest runs a famous family business that is 121 years old!  In this episode, I find out how Louis creates an environment of high performance ...

EE 118 - Idea Lab- The World You Knew Is Gone

19 Apr 2021

Contributed by Lukas

The time for messing around is over. The world that we knew is never coming back. The time to process that is now and begin moving towards a new futur...

EE 117 - Cillian Barry - Founder SportCaller

15 Apr 2021

Contributed by Lukas

Welcome to season 6 of The Entrepreneur Experiment. This is going to be our biggest season yet & we are starting with an incredible entrepreneur, Cill...

EE 116 -This Is The End

29 Mar 2021

Contributed by Lukas

This week on The Idea Lab, I talk about closing a major chapter in my life. We look ahead to my new business and what this means for the podcast. I a...

EE 115 - Suzie O'Neill - Founder Ayu Cosmetics

25 Mar 2021

Contributed by Lukas

My guest this week, Suzie is a force of nature who has built an award winning cosmetics business from the ground up.  In a very honest and open chat,...

EE 114 - Idea Lab The Power of Honesty

22 Mar 2021

Contributed by Lukas

Raw & honest. The two words I was sent most after last week's podcast. This week, I reveal how I really felt about releasing last week's podcast and t...

EE 113 - Andy Mackin - Founder Mackin Group

18 Mar 2021

Contributed by Lukas

Today's guest has packed two careers into his life already. Andy served his country for 21 years in the Irish Navy before launching his second career ...

EE 112 - The Worst Year of My Life

15 Mar 2021

Contributed by Lukas

The last 12 months have been the worst of my entire life, professionally and personally. This is the story of that but also how I am learning to live ...

EE 111 - Rob & Claire - Founders The Fat Fox

11 Mar 2021

Contributed by Lukas

From sitting in a coffee shop in Los Angeles hatching the plan for The Fat Fox to selling their cars to make that dream a reality, Rob & Claire's stor...

EE 110 - Idea Lab - Shifting from Retreat to Attack

08 Mar 2021

Contributed by Lukas

This week, I reveal the new direction for the podcast. Are you someone that makes things happen or are you someone that things happen to? I’m bringi...

EE 109 - Larry Doyle & Kate Kelly - Larry Doyle Coaching

04 Mar 2021

Contributed by Lukas

Today, I sit down with Larry Doyle and Kate Kelly, the brains behind Larry Doyle Coaching. They have pioneered an elite system of online coaching whic...

EE 108 - Idea Lab - I Almost Lost Everything

01 Mar 2021

Contributed by Lukas

Learn how one critical mistake almost cost me access to my bank accounts, email and online investments.  I also reveal how you can join my private co...

EE 107 - Noreen Doyle - Founder Irish Biltong

25 Feb 2021

Contributed by Lukas

Noreen & her husband John created Irish Biltong with nothing more than an idea and the will to make it happen. Noreen shares her story of how grit, de...

EE 106 - What is Clubhouse app? Pros, Cons & Verdict

22 Feb 2021

Contributed by Lukas

In this week's Idea Lab we break down the Clubhouse app. What is it, how does it work and do you need to be on it? Clubhouse is the most talked about...

EE 105 - Norman Crowley - Founder Crowley Carbon

18 Feb 2021

Contributed by Lukas

Imagine being minutes away from receiving 1 billion dollars for your company only to see all vanish in a heartbeat. This is a extraordinary story in a...

EE 104 - Ryan Scott - Co-Founder DropChef

11 Feb 2021

Contributed by Lukas

Ryan & his co-founders built DropChef from a small local operation into a company delivering fresh meal ingredients all across Ireland. Hear how they ...

EE 103 - Idea Lab - The Dream Day Plan

08 Feb 2021

Contributed by Lukas

Today on the pod, we reveal how the launch of The Entrepreneur Experiment Community went and how you can get involved. I also share 4 ways you can gen...

EE 102 - Trevor Twamley - Sport Endorse

04 Feb 2021

Contributed by Lukas

Trevor is fulfiling every child's dream of working in the professional sports arena. He manages and helps elite level athletes all across the globe. H...

EE 101 - Idea Lab - 6 Business Ideas You Can Start Today

01 Feb 2021

Contributed by Lukas

Today, I am going to share 6 businesses you can start working on & making money from immediately. I shared my big trends for 2021 back in December, a...

EE 100 - Jack Crotty - Founder NeighbourFood

28 Jan 2021

Contributed by Lukas

Sometimes I meet a business owner whose business seems to have been born for exactly the times we live in. Jack Crotty set up NeighbourFood to bring l...

EE 99 - Idea Lab - 5 Ways I’m Dealing with Lockdown

25 Jan 2021

Contributed by Lukas

I had planned to do the hottest ideas of 2021 but after speaking to so many people over the last few weeks who are struggling, I have switched things ...

EE 98 - Rónán Ó Dálaigh - Founder Thriftify

21 Jan 2021

Contributed by Lukas

We're back for another season & kicking off season 5 with one of the biggest success stories in Ireland of 2020. Rónán's company went from a 20% mar...

EE 97 - Thomas Arnold & Jake Browne - Founders The Go House

22 Dec 2020

Contributed by Lukas

Our last big interview of the year and it's with 2 of the biggest breakthrough entrepreneurs of 2020.  Thomas & Jake are behind the social media sen...

EE 96 - Hannah Moore - Founder L.A. Pacific

17 Dec 2020

Contributed by Lukas

Joining me on the pod today is Hannah Moore, founder of L.A. Pacific. Hannah has moved with the speed of light since 2019, founding L.A. Pacific and s...

EE 95 - Idea Lab - Hot Trends for 2021 Revealed

15 Dec 2020

Contributed by Lukas

In the Lab this week, I reveal the 5 trends that I believe are set to explode in 2021 and break down the opportunities in each sector.  If you subsc...

EE 94 - What I learned hosting 200,000 people on Airbnb

10 Dec 2020

Contributed by Lukas

Ahead of the Airbnb IPO today, I reveal all the secrets I've learned over the last 7 years about Airbnb. I've hosted over 200,000 people on Airbnb, th...

EE 93 - Idea Lab - Making £20k Per Week Selling Trainers

07 Dec 2020

Contributed by Lukas

In the Lab this week, we hear about the 17-year-old making £20k per week selling trainers.  We deep dive into the world of collectibles & souvenirs....

EE 92 - Chris Burge - Spark Crowdfunding

03 Dec 2020

Contributed by Lukas

On the pod today, I chat with the founder of Spark Crowdfunding, Chris Burge. Chris is the man powering the crowdfunding efforts of so many Irish star...

EE 91 - Idea Lab - A €25k Property Empire

30 Nov 2020

Contributed by Lukas

In the Lab this week, I reveal how you can become a property mogul for less than €25k. There is also a chance to win tickets to the Web Summit and I...