The journey as an entrepreneur has taught Gavan the importance of sacrifice and building a great team around you who complements your own skillset and in this episode, he goes back to the beginning of his journey to review the moments that changed his direction along with the learning and experiences that have shaped him as an entrepreneur In this back to the future episode, Gavan shares some great advice from his journey and explains how ultimately ‘The Change’ is a venture with unlimited...

Gavan asks, ‘Are you with the many or with the few?’ and takes a look at how many  of us do the same thing every day, locked into a routine that doesn’t bring the satisfaction of achievement But… this is your life and you can take action, listen in to Gavan and feel inspired to do the one thing you’ve been putting off doing, the one thing that could make a big difference in your life Make your mind up to do something new, something different, take some action today and change your...

Gavan talks about one of the most important actions he has taken in his life and how it completely transformed his life and improved his achievements Because it made such a positive difference Gavan is sharing his story along with his ten top tips for going alcohol-free. Whatever you want to achieve in life the focus and mind space you can give it increases exponentially if you are living your life alcohol-free, listen in and hear how you like Gavan can live your best life starting right...

With just a few days until the Chinese New Year and taking inspiration from the legendary Meatloaf, Gavan is in fine voice as he explains why following the creation of an iconic album Meatloaf toured extensively marketizing his product to the people of the world and in doing so created his legacy. There are many things in life that you are not in control of but the drive to make the most of your talents is yours to control, and as Gavan explains many are satisfied with the average but it’s...

In this episode that rounds off the year, Gavan has a great message and wants everyone to hear it You can make 2022 your best ever if you play the SWAP SHOP game, but are you a walrus who is up for it? If you take on the swap shop challenge and make half a dozen swaps for the next 12 months it will transform your life …. are you up for it?   KEY TAKEAWAYS Even if you didn’t score a 10 out of 10 in 2021 you get the chance to do it all over again in 2022 How you end this year is less...

Success is a jigsaw made up of many pieces and there are easier pieces and those that are harder to identify – the silent passive parts and in this episode, Gavan looks at one of those pieces – patience He discusses the need for patience and the benefits of learning to be patient in both the short term and the long term. When you understand the critical importance of patience in the jigsaw of success you can achieve more and make the difference you want.

In this episode, Gavan gets into the rules for goal setting and explains why you must always write down your goals and truly understand the difference between your short, medium and long term goals if you want to achieve them He explains why when you have a gorilla goal it should scare you and how committing more is the way forward to achieving freedom  for the rest of your life Apply these rules for goal setting and your life can take a different trajectory, get committed, be consistent...

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This episode was inspired by former mentees of Gavan, Sean and JP at Core Impact along with Premier Painters and their responses to the fear of failure You have to be prepared to fail if you want to succeed and be conscious of your emotions, learning to recognise and control them with your conscious mind. Be like Gavan - face the fear take on the project and harness the fear of failure to drive you towards success and going through the door   KEY TAKEAWAYS Being cosseted from cradle to...

Gavan has a brilliant and timely rant about the top nine things people do that prevent them from being the best they can be from spending money on depreciating assets and stuff you really don’t need through to procrastinating and always waiting for the right moment, which of course never comes. If you listen to this episode and realise you are doing two or more of these things you may be banned from walrus island so this is the time to get up and make the changes that will mean you can be...

Gavan is in full and inspiring voice as he makes the case for being a producer not a consumer and explains how he is determined to be the greatest producer NI has ever seen. When you make the change and become a producer the opportunities open up and at this time in the world the opportunities are mounting up as we move into a period of demand for the consumption of knowledge, content and events following the global lockdown. The producers are the successful ones getting on done on multiple...

Gavan looks at what can be achieved if you are an entrepreneur who is open, resilient and adaptable. He updates where everything is with ‘The Change’ and shares a very honest and open look at the journey so far including how the focus has changed. As an entrepreneur, it’s about consistently putting in the extra effort and building the best team around you if you want to make your dreams a reality. If you want to be inspired and really understand what it takes to make things happen this is...

This episode is all about opportunities, identifying them and understanding which ones are worth pursuing. Opportunity what is it, what does it look like which opportunities are worth pursuing and which should be let go? Gavan answers the questions in this episode. Every day we have the choice to over-deliver on those small and almost intangible opportunities that when compounded make a difference and it is doing this that prepares the way for bigger opportunities so take the small...

Gavan explains why some people are average and some are successful in an episode that is a call to action for those who seek success and world domination. Anyone who has ever been successful is someone who puts in the work relentlessly over months and years and if you are prepared to do thirty year’s work in seven years then you can do whatever you want whilst others carry on doing the work for you. Average outcomes are the result of putting in average effort but if you want something more...

Gavan is in fine voice as he discusses why you need to focus on going 1 inch wide and 1 mile deep with an absolute focus on developing knowledge and expertise if you want to be an entrepreneur who makes their mark on the world. Taking a generalist approach to try and please everyone usually results in a lack of appeal and interest from anyone so getting focused finding a niche and becoming the most knowledgeable in your area is the only way to find the right market, one where people will be...

In this explosive episode welcoming in the New Year Gavan explains why to fulfil; your dreams you need to have the right mix of excitement and fear. To achieve your goals, you need to be excited by them but you also need to challenge yourself to grow by stepping outside your comfort zone. If you are a bit scared about how you are going to deliver your goals then you will be growing and learning as you ambitiously move forwards. Gavan’s call to action is just the right mix for any...

Gavan shares his own real-life example of how an opportunity can have many twists and turns but you must always be working towards your vision and the creation of your legacy. The journey can be bumpy and there are always the unexpected twists and in Gavan’s example there are many but if you are really an entrepreneur building a legacy then you will keep moving forward because it’s the only option. You need to be focused, determined and never give up when you are someone who wants to make a...

Gavan is looking at the importance of having a vision in driving you and business forward to success. Your vision should be at the centre of your business and a great vision is a bright shiny mental image of where you want your business to be in the future. A good vision is what will keep you focused and stop you becoming distracted so Gavan’s advice on how to create an inspiring global vision for you, your team and your customers is invaluable.   KEY TAKEAWAYS Vision – the ability to plan...

Gavan wants to make sure that his daughter is able to rise up and make her mark on the world and have the same opportunities as everyone else to achieve whatever she wants to. If you want to create a great business with great followers and be a great leader you have to be able to embrace, empower and inspire everyone. But currently, there are not equal opportunities for all in life and in this episode, Gavan reflects on the inequality and additional challenges faced by women in life and how...

In the first of the new format of monthly episodes for ‘The Speed Mentor,’ Gavan explains why you need to make developing your personal brand your priority. Getting yourself visible on social media will transform your opportunities and you need to do this with a strong personal brand. Gavan shares great content about how to develop your own voice and identity and find your tribe and in doing so be one of those who are getting out in front of the rest with a personal brand that will make the...

What auditing are you doing in your life? In this era-defining podcast, Gavan shares the changes he is making after auditing his life and why those changes need to happen in order for him to reach the goals he has set out to achieve, creating billions in wealth for Northern Ireland through The Change In this heartfelt episode, he details those changes and why he needs to be completely focused in the coming year to achieve the goals he has set. Gavan is getting ready to scale the next peak...

If you had the secret of making money would you keep it to yourself? This episode is about an ugly idea, a dark mindset that creeps into the mind of some individuals - the scarcity mindset and as someone who is an abundance type of person Gavan puts the record straight and explains not only the concept of a scarcity mindset but how those who have one are missing out. Our modern-day society is built upon the concept of sharing because when we share knowledge we learn from each other and can...

In this episode, Gavan continues with the next lessons in marketing and the great marketing opportunities available now. He is trying to inspire as many people as possible to take action and make the changes that will drive them and their businesses forward to success. There are great opportunities out there now and this is the time to be bold and ambitious because people will remember you for it. Get out there and get marketing because ‘if you have a half-decent product, a half-decent work...