We Built This Business

De: Daniel Osullivan
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  • 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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  • EP57 - How I Built a £2 Million Property Empire - Andrew McGee

    EP57 - How I Built a £2 Million Property Empire - Andrew McGee
    May 6 2025
    In this episode of ‘We Built This Business’ we talk with Andrew McGee from AME Property and Investments.From humble beginnings and a £3-an-hour apprenticeship, Andrew McGee has built an entrepreneurial empire spanning fitness, education, and property. In this episode, Andrew shares his remarkable journey from launching a gym with just a credit card and a dream, to building a property portfolio worth over £2 million. With deep insights into personal growth, opportunity vehicles, and the importance of systems, this is a must-listen for aspiring entrepreneurs looking for real talk on the highs and lows of building a business from scratch. HIGHLIGHTS· How Andrew launched a gym in 2013 with limited funds and no prior experience· Why systems and standard operating procedures are crucial for business growth· The power of community during the pandemic and how 90% of members kept paying· How Andrew pivoted into property and built a £2M+ portfolio by age 34· Why he focuses on “opportunity vehicles” and scaling businesses that outgrow him· The importance of hiring for your weaknesses and focusing on high-value tasks 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 Team Building Experiences are a nationwide team building company who are experts in Keeping Things Fun for companies. With a wide range of mobile events such as Game Shows, Sports Days, Crystal Challenge and more, there is something 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://andrew-mcgee.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 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 & CONTACTDaniel OsullivanDaniel Osullivan Linkedin PageEmail: daniel@webuiltthisbusiness.co.uk We Built This BusinessPodcast WebsitePodcast Linkedin PagePodcast Instagram PageFacebook Instagram Page DONATIONEvery week that we release an episode of We Built This Business we give £10 to our Charity the British Heart Foundation - https://www.bhf.org.uk/(Started 21.05.2024 we hope to donate £520 a year)
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    49 m
  • EP56 - How I Bought My First Prison - Joel Campbell

    EP56 - How I Bought My First Prison - Joel Campbell
    Apr 29 2025
    In this episode of ‘We Built This Business’ we talk with Joel Campbell from Cove Group.Joel shares the journey of how he built the Cove Group, a multifaceted business with ventures in heritage tourism, real estate, and entrepreneur mentorship.Starting from an 11-year-old selling keyrings at Glastonbury to turning decommissioned prisons into tourist attractions, Joel’s story is one of resilience, creativity, and unrelenting entrepreneurial spirit. From founding a wellness tech company that ended in a painful exit to creating immersive visitor experiences inside former prisons, Joel unpacks the lessons he’s learned, the systems he’s built, and how he leverages his failures to support other entrepreneurs.HIGHLIGHTS• Joel’s childhood entrepreneurial spark that started at Glastonbury Festival• The founding and painful collapse of his first wellness tech company• How a failed prison bid led to the launch of a successful attraction business• The three pillars of the Cove Group: business operations, investment, and entrepreneur support• Turning historical prisons into unique, multi-use attractions with escape rooms, ghost tours, and overnight stays• Why having a shareholders agreement and clear business plans matters (and when it doesn’t)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 Team Building Experiences are a nationwide team building company who are experts in Keeping Things Fun for companies. With a wide range of mobile events such as Game Shows, Sports Days, Crystal Challenge and more, there is something 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://www.covegroup.co.uk/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 and Thrived 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 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 & CONTACTDaniel OsullivanDaniel Osullivan Linkedin PageEmail: daniel@webuiltthisbusiness.co.uk We Built This BusinessPodcast WebsitePodcast Linkedin PagePodcast Instagram PageFacebook Page
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    1 h y 16 m
  • EP55 - How I Grew a Property Business to 200+ Houses With No Starting Capital - Jamie Darkin

    EP55 - How I Grew a Property Business to 200+ Houses With No Starting Capital - Jamie Darkin
    Apr 22 2025
    In this episode of ‘We Built This Business’ we talk with Jamie Darkin from Cornerstone Property Group.Jamie shares the inspiring journey of building a successful social housingbusiness that now manages over 200 properties across Kent and London. Starting from humble beginnings with limited capital, Jamie teamed up with his dad to create a business that has now housed over 1,000 vulnerable families. We dive into the early struggles, the power of mentorship, building a team, learning through experience, and Jamie’s next chapter in business acquisitions. HIGHLIGHTS• How Jamie went from university dropout to founder of a social housing business• Starting a company with his dad and their early challenges with cash flow and scaling• The decision to focus on Cornerstone after trying (and failing) with several other ventures• Why personal development and mentorship accelerated Jamie’s business growth• The power of LinkedIn and personal branding for long-term opportunity• Future goals: Expanding through property development and business acquisitionsPODCAST 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 Team Building Experiences are a nationwide team building company who are experts in Keeping Things Fun for companies. With a wide range of mobile events such as Game Shows, Sports Days, Crystal Challenge and more, there is something 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://cornerstoneproperty.co.ukHost 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 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 & CONTACTDaniel OsullivanDaniel Osullivan Linkedin PageEmail: daniel@webuiltthisbusiness.co.uk We Built This BusinessPodcast WebsitePodcast Linkedin PagePodcast Instagram PageFacebook Instagram PageDonation: Every week that we releasean episode of We Built This Business we give £10 to our Charity the BritishHeart Foundation - https://www.bhf.org.uk/ (Started 21.05.2024 we hope to donate £520 a year)
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    39 m
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