The weekly podcast from Luke Curry and Mark Baker, discussing all things business, tech, creative, health, and general lifestyle advice. Each Wednesday join the brothers in-law, as they interview an eclectic range of guests from blue collar grafters to multi-millionaire investors, each with their own stories to tell, and lessons learned along the way. If you have a side hustle, want to start a passion project, or just want to hear some great career and life advice, this is the podcast for you.
Episodes
Wednesday Feb 19, 2020
Wednesday Feb 19, 2020
What is Up SharkNation!
Luke and Mark reflect on the first month of the year, the highs the lows and how their 2020 goals are coming along.
During the chat the lads make a realise that they need to focus on the important and spend their time on the actions that move the needle in their businesses. Batchwork not Patchwork is necessary to get the most out of your day. The guys talk about examples and how to ensure they will follow their own advice in the future.
They also dig into books they are reading and how to apply the what they have learned to what they do everyday. Think and Grow Rich and E-Myth Revisited are the focus point here and Luke surprises Mark with strange take way from the Napoleon Hill classic.
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Wednesday Feb 12, 2020
Wednesday Feb 12, 2020
What is up Shark Nation!
On today's episode we do a deep dive with Barry Hickey and his story from selling door to door to managing a team of Sales People in Google.
We talk about Peer to Peer lending, (Barry was Head of Sales for SME @ Flender, Ireland's biggest P2P company), and how you can get involved to generate passive income or raise funds for your SME.
We also talk about giving back to the community and how getting involved with an advocacy group for women in tech has given him the ability to make an impact and help others with their careers.
If you know someone early in their sales career who is looking for inspiration - send this on to them.
If you like the content and want more interviews with people in the peer to peer lending space or on any other subject, let us know! This is your tribe and we want to give the Sharks what they want!
Luke@shark.ie
Wednesday Feb 05, 2020
Wednesday Feb 05, 2020
What is up Shark Nation!
Today Luke and Mark chat to local mechanic turned entrepreneur Shea Mc Laughlin (East Coast Autos - Bray, Ireland)
The lads dig into Shea's journey from a milkman at the age of 11 through his decision not to become an engineer and finally through setting up his new venture over a year ago.
This one is for all those Sharks out there who are looking for inspiration to strike out on their own, be their own boss and start enjoying the freedom they deserve.
Enjoy!
1:00 - 5:00 - Intro to Luke and Shea's relationship and History.
7:00 - 12:00 - Turning down the Engineering degree and starting his career earlier.
13:00 - 16:00 - The decision to strike out on his own.
18:00 - 22:00 - Puns, Puns, Puns
22:00 - 25:00 - A different approach to the mechanic business model
26:00 - 30:00 - Niche + Timing
30:00 - 35:00 - Additional revenue streams
35:00 - 40:00 - Politics - giving away your power
40:00 - 45:00 - Freedom of the self employed
50:00 - 1:00:00 - Quick fire questions
1:00:00 - 1:05 - Luke pushes Shea to think big about his business and Shea makes a commitment to come back in 2 years.
Wednesday Jan 29, 2020
Wednesday Jan 29, 2020
Boom Shark Nation!
This time, Luke and Mark sit down to chat to Oliver Colliander, a Finnish Soldier, sucessful Tech Salesman and new comer to the emerald isle.
Luke and Mark dig in on Oliver's background, why he came to Ireland, how the military shaped his outlook and how we in Ireland can learn from the technology startup boom currently going on in Finland.
If You're interested in Business, Military, Entrepreneurship, or awkward business deals while in the sauna, you'll love this one.
0 -5 mins - Intro to the giant fin - Oliver
5 - 10 mins - Luke tell story about doing business with Oliver in Finland...naked.
10 - 20 mins - Why Oliver choose Ireland and what he thinks of doing business here.
20 - 25 mins - Military training and 'how not to stand out- don't go first.."
25- 30 mins - "When you start to throw up, you've only used 33%" - applying soldier mindset to sales
30 - 35 mins - Transitioning out of the military to sales.
35 - 40 mins - How to get 50 grand from the finish government for your business idea
40 - 43 mins - Why Irish are risk adverse
43 - 50 mins - Quick fire Questions
50 - 57 mins - Luke pushed Oliver to make commitment on new business plan and outro.
Wednesday Jan 22, 2020
Wednesday Jan 22, 2020
Luke and Mark are hitting the ground running in 2020. They break down the first week back after Christmas break, how they will use Amazon to build financial freedom and give you a guest preview for the year ahead.
1:00 - 10:00 mins - The guys break down the first week back after the Christmas Break and we learn about Luke's first impression of Mark's first office. The guys also talk about the importance of manuals and procedures in a sales org.
15:00 - 20:00 Mins - Luke and Mark chat about books they are reading and the impact they are having on them
24:00 - 29:00 Mins - "Think Different" - Luke's float tank experience.
30:00 - 34:00 Mins - Tech break down and steps Luke and Mark are taking to give you a better listening experience.
34:00 - 44:00 Mins - Amazon Merch niches and how to develop a winning strategy.
53:00 - 1:02:00 Mins - Guest Preview
1:03:00 Mins - Final thought
Wednesday Jan 15, 2020
Wednesday Jan 15, 2020
This podcast explores we dive into Luke's background and journey.
From the starting point of frustration in an unfulfilling job in Ireland to the journey around the world and how getting into tech sales in Canada and took his life to the next level.
The characters Luke encounters on the road range from crack smoking convicts with gems of wisdom to inspiring Canadian living the tech dream.
0:00 -0:15 - The week in review and random Ideas for content
0:15 - 0:25 - Why do Irish people want to leave? - Ireland as a destination for immigration
0:25 - 0:53 - Luke's college experience and what he would change (Side hustle stories and economic break down of Ireland).
0:53 - 0:55 Luke talks about his first job after college, buying his first property and dark Sunday evenings.
0:55 -1:00 South America and "Mini- Retirement" - Taking the leap
1:00 -1:40 Arriving in Canada "Canada owes me something", selling cars, selling medical devices and breaking into tech.
1:40 - 1:45 -The return - coming back to Ireland - keeping the dream going. 1:45 - 1:55 - Our plan of action on Amazon Merch
Monday Jan 13, 2020
Monday Jan 13, 2020
Boom SharkNation!
Welcome to our very first episode of the SharkPod - the podcast that explores business and lifestyle design in Ireland and beyond.
In this episode we do a deep dive into the 'why'? Why the podcast? Why now? Why the apparent obsession with sharks? This episode explores the unique background of entrepreneur and artist Mark Baker. From Hanging with Dave Grohl to getting investment from Dragon Den's James Caan.
Luke and Mark end with goals and expectations for 2020. There are a few laughs along the way.... Please let us know what you think in the comments or send your feedback to Luke@Shark.ie.
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