SharkPod #5 “Reputation is Everything”

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.