We Built This Business

Auteur(s): Daniel Osullivan
  • Résumé

  • Grow your business by listening in to the stories of UK entrepreneurs! Each week Daniel Osullivan interviews UK entrepreneurs who are building their business today. 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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Épisodes
  • 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
    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 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. 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 RESOURCES Guest Website - https://agameconsultancy.com/ Host Website – https://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: daniel@webuiltthisbusiness.co.uk We Built This Business Podcast Website Podcast Linkedin Page Podcast Instagram Page Facebook Instagram Page
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    34 min
  • EP44 - Building The Business - January 2025 - Daniel Osullivan
    Feb 4 2025
    In this special solo episode of We Built This Business, host Daniel Osullivan shares an insider update on his own businesses—Red Cactus Events and the newly launched Shizzoo Media. He discusses the growth, challenges, and future plans for the company, offering a transparent look into running and scaling multiple brands in the event and media industries. From financial goals and team expansion to marketing strategies and investment ventures, Daniel gives an honest breakdown of where the business stands as of January 2025. HIGHLIGHTS 1. Introducing the How We solo episodes—Daniel’s monthly business update. 2. The growth of Red Cactus Events, its 10 sub-brands, and expansion plans. 3. The launch of Shizzoo Media, a new creative content agency. 4. 2024 financial recap: £1.4M turnover, £120K profit, 15 employees—with a goal to reach £1.75M and 20 employees in 2025. 5. New training initiatives to upskill employees and stay ahead with AI advancements. 6. Marketing shift: focusing on social content and a brand vlog series. 7. Investment challenges: difficulties in securing Bitcoin investment access. 8. Business performance update—team building events are up, but retail experiences are struggling. 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 explore their beginnings, challenges, successes, and lessons learned. Running a business is tough—so why not learn from those who have done it before? PODCAST SPONSOR Team Building Experiences offers nationwide team building events, ensuring companies Keep Things Fun! From game shows to sports days and more, there’s something for every team. Visit https://bit.ly/tbe-pod and use code PODCAST15. VALUABLE RESOURCES Host Website www.redcactusevents.co.uk www.shizzoo.co www.webuiltthisbusiness.co.uk 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 Red Cactus Events, overseeing brands in events, entertainment, and media, 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: daniel@webuiltthisbusiness.co.uk We Built This Business Podcast Website Podcast Linkedin Page Podcast Instagram Page Facebook Instagram Page Donation: Every week that we release an episode, we donate £10 to the British Heart Foundation. Our goal is to contribute £520 a year! Donate here.
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    9 min

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