We Built This Business

Auteur(s): Daniel Osullivan
  • Résumé

  • 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 business, this podcast gives you access to experienced UK entrepreneurs and insight on how they started and grew their business. We will discuss the ups and the downs and everything in between as well as the mindset it takes to build a business. Hopefully we can all learn something along the way. Your support means the world to me and I don’t take it for granted.
    Daniel Osullivan
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  • EP47 - How I Turned A Small Family Business Into A Leading Full Service Events Agency – Nathan Angus
    Feb 25 2025

    In this episode of We Built This Business, we talkwith Nathan Angus, the co-founder of Wildfire Experience Agency.

    Nathan shares his incredible journey of building a leadingevents business, starting from quad bike parties on a farm to running a full-service experience agency with a 20,000-square-foot warehouse filled with everything from hovercrafts to life-sized lion props. He opens up about the challenges of scaling, managing a team, and the lessons he’s learned about leadership and growth in the events industry.

    HIGHLIGHTS

    · How Nathan turned childhood weekend work into a multi-faceted events agency.

    · The evolution from a small family business to a full-service agency.

    · The challenges of running an events business through COVID-19 and adapting to virtual events.

    · The importance of company culture and building a motivated team.

    · Strategic partnerships and why collaboration is key in the events industry.

    · Nathan’s approach to risk-taking and why there’s no “perfect time” to start a business.

    PODCAST INTRODUCTION

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


    PODCAST SPONSOR

    Team Building Experiences is a nationwide team buildingcompany, keeping things fun for businesses across the UK. From game shows and sports days to the Crystal Challenge and more, there’s something for every company.

    Visit https://bit.ly/tbe-pod and quote PODCAST15 to receive 15% off your next team building event.

    VALUABLE RESOURCES

    Guest Website - Wildfire Experience Agency - https://spreadlikewildfire.co.uk/

    Host Website – We Built This Business - https://webuiltthisbusiness.co.uk

    EPISODES TO CHECK OUT NEXT

    Episode 4- How I Built a £6 Million Revenue Print andPromotional Business by The Age of 24 - Taylor Tassie

    Episode 5 - How I Built a Global Tech Events Business andThrived 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

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    Email: daniel@webuiltthisbusiness.co.uk

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    53 min
  • EP46 - How I Changed My Business Model To Build a Multi-Million Pound Global Sales Business - Richard Few
    Feb 18 2025
    In this episode ofWe Built This Business, we talk with Richard Few, founder of Sales Geek.Richard is a born risk-taker who has revolutionized the sales industry, growing Sales Geek into the world's largest provider of part-time sales directors.From humble beginnings to international expansion across the UK, US, India, and the GCC, Richard shares his incredible journey, the lessons he learned, and how he overcame adversity to scale a global franchise.HIGHLIGHTS· How Richard transitioned from a corporate sales director role to launching Sales Geek· The struggles of starting a business with only four months of savings· Overcoming imposter syndrome and learning to trust his expertise· Lessons from launching a franchise model and expanding internationally· The unexpected success and challenges of building a sales training platformPODCAST INTRODUCTIONDaniel O'Sullivan invites business owners and industry experts onto theWe Built This BusinessPodcast to discuss how they have built their businesses. We explore their startup journey, business challenges, successes, failures, and everything in between. Running a business is hard work, so why not learn from those who have already built or are currently building their own?PODCAST SPONSORThis episode is sponsored byTeam Building Experiences, a nationwide company specializing in fun, engaging corporate team building activities. FromGame Shows toCrystal Challenge, they offer unique experiences to bring your team together.VisitTeam Building Experiences and use codePODCAST15 to get15% off your next event! VALUABLE RESOURCESGuest Website -https://www.salesgeek.co.uk/Host Website –https://webuiltthisbusiness.co.uk EPISODES TO CHECK OUT NEXTHow I Built a £7 Million Events Business From £1000 – Ben McCarthyHow I Built Boost Drinks into a £75 Million Revenue Business – Simon GrayHow I Turned and Event Equipment Hire Startup into a £5 Million Revenue Business – Taran O’Doherty ABOUT THE HOSTDaniel Osullivan is the CEO ofThe Experience Specialists Group we have brands in the events, entertainment and media industries includingRed Cactus Events,Team Building Experiences,Shizzoo.co,Football Zorbing UK,Nel Events andX Event Solutions. CONNECT & CONTACTDaniel OsullivanDaniel Osullivan Linkedin PageEmail:daniel@webuiltthisbusiness.co.uk We Built This BusinessPodcast WebsitePodcast Linkedin PagePodcast Instagram PageFacebook Instagram Page DONATIONEvery episode we release, we donate£10 to the British Heart Foundation.Join us in supporting a great cause!
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    58 min
  • EP45 - How To Build a High Performance Mindset for Business Success - Adam Smith
    Feb 11 2025
    In this episode of We Built This Business, we talk with Adam Smith, founder of A-Game Consultancy. Adam is a high-performance coach who helps business leaders, athletes, and entrepreneurs elevate their mindset, health, and success. We dive deep into the importance of personal development, business growth strategies, and why hard work is often misunderstood in today’s world.HIGHLIGHTS:• How Adam transitioned from hospitality to high-performance coaching.• The founding story of A-Game Consultancy and how it scaled to a multi-six-figure business.• The key habits and routines for entrepreneurs to achieve balance and success.• Why hard work is often labeled as toxic and how to reframe it.• The mindset shifts needed to overcome limiting beliefs and imposter syndrome.• Practical steps to improve both your personal life and business performance. PODCAST INTRODUCTIONDaniel 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.PODCAST SPONSOR This episode is brought to you by Team Building Experiences, a nationwide team-building company that keeps things fun for businesses. From Game Shows to Sports Days, there’s an event for every company. Visit https://bit.ly/tbe-pod and quote PODCAST15 to receive 15% off your next team-building event. VALUABLE RESOURCESGuest Website - https://agameconsultancy.com/Host Website – https://beacons.ai/wbtb EPISODES TO CHECK OUT NEXTEpisode 4- How I Built a £6 Million Revenue Print andPromotional Business by The Age of 24 - Taylor TassieEpisode 5 - How I Built a Global Tech Events Business andThrived in the Pandemic - Johnny EdserEpisode 6 - How I Built a Digital Marketing Business and How I Exited - Alex Minchin ABOUT THE HOSTDaniel Osullivan is the CEO of The ExperienceSpecialists 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 & CONTACTDaniel OsullivanDaniel Osullivan Linkedin PageEmail: daniel@webuiltthisbusiness.co.uk We Built This BusinessPodcast WebsitePodcast Linkedin PagePodcast Instagram PageFacebook Instagram Page
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    34 min

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