We Built This Business

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.

We Built This Business is a business podcast hosted by Daniel Osullivan, with 58 episodes on record and a Required Pod Score of 80. PitchCentric scores this show on Booking Probability, Listen Score, and live audience signals refreshed every 24 hours.

Daniel Osullivan hosts We Built This Business, a business show with 58 episodes published.

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  Episode #58

  EP58 - Building The Business - April 2025 - Daniel Osullivan

  May 13, 20257 minS4

  <p>In this episode of ‘We Built This Business’, our host provides an April Monthly Update.</p><p>April was a turbulent month for Daniel and his businesses. In this solo episode, Daniel shares a candid update on being hacked, losing access to essential tools like Office 365, and how the fallout affected business performance. </p><p>Despite setbacks, progress continues across major projects including a new website, content series, and long-term investments. Tune in to hear the raw reality of running a business through chaos and resilience.</p><p><br></p><p>HIGHLIGHTS</p><p>· The team was hacked, losing Office...

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  EP57 - How I Built a £2 Million Property Empire - Andrew McGee

  May 6, 202549 minS0

  <p>In this episode of ‘We Built This Business’ we talk with Andrew McGee from AME Property and Investments.</p><p>From humble beginnings and a £3-an-hour apprenticeship, Andrew McGee has built an entrepreneurial empire spanning fitness, education, and property. </p><p>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. </p><p>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 o...

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  Episode #56

  EP56 - How I Bought My First Prison - Joel Campbell

  Apr 29, 20251h 16mS4

  <p>In this episode of ‘We Built This Business’ we talk with Joel Campbell from Cove Group.</p><p>Joel shares the journey of how he built the Cove Group, a multifaceted business with ventures in heritage tourism, real estate, and entrepreneur mentorship.</p><p>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. </p><p>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...

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  EP55 - How I Grew a Property Business to 200+ Houses With No Starting Capital - Jamie Darkin

  Apr 22, 202539 minS0

  <p>In this episode of ‘We Built This Business’ we talk with Jamie Darkin from Cornerstone Property Group.</p><p><br>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.</p><p> </p><p>HIGHLIGHTS</p><p>• How Jamie went from universit...

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  Episode #54

  EP54 - Building The Business - March 2025 - Daniel Osullivan

  Apr 15, 20257 minS4

  <p>This solo episode features the host of the We Built This Business podcast, Daniel Osullivan.</p><p>This episode is part of Daniel’s monthly update series, where he shares the real, behind-the-scenes journey of trying to scale his business group from £1.5M to £5M by 2030. </p><p>March 2025 brought fresh challenges and wins: from budget cuts and economic shifts to office expansions, content creation, and new podcast ventures. Daniel offers his honest reflections on growth, resilience, and adapting in a tough climate.</p><p> </p><p>HIGHLIGHTS</p>Red Cactus Events surpasses Q1 targets despite economic slowdownNew unit lease...

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