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Business Builders
I created Business Builders as a weekly interview series to have honest conversations with business owners, entrepreneurs, and investors about their journeys; their successes, setbacks, and the lessons they’ve learned along the way. As a growing business builder myself, I want to learn directly from my guests and share those insights with you. My goal is to provide listeners with practical takeaways, fresh perspectives, and real inspiration to help you on your own path to building and growing a business.
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From Bedroom Start-Up To €70 Million Turnover. Ciaran Marron (Activ8 Solar Energies)
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In Series 10, Episode #90, I sit down with Ciaran Marron, founder and CEO of Activ8 Solar Energies. Ciaran shares his incredible journey of starting from a makeshift office in a rented house's back bedroom to building a large-scale solar energy business with over 300 staff and a turnover of 70 million euros. He discusses overcoming early challenges like cash flow issues, adapting to market changes, and scaling operations across Ireland, the UK, and Europe. Ciaran also touches on his risky yet successful ventures, including landing a crucial deal with SSE Arena and forging a strategic partnership with SSE Airtricity.
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