Welcome back to season four of The First 10 podcast. Kicking off this season’s debut episode is special guest Andy Mackin. Andy is the proud CEO of the Mackin group, based in Cork and operating globally. The Mackin group consists of two renowned companies Mackin EHS a health, safety, and environmental service provider, and Mackin Talent, a talent management solutions provider.
Andy is a wealth of business knowledge and has so many fascinating stories to share, along with valuable advice and tips on succeeding in business. Andy openly shares insights from the beginning of his entrepreneurial voyage, explores the power of discipline and consistency, and reveals the importance of building and nurturing your network. Andy also breaks down the superpower that is relationships and why the value of Relationships Matters is at the core of everything his dynamic global company does. Key points within this episode include:
- An introduction to Andy Mackin.
- The voyage from the Irish Navy into entrepreneurship.
- Trusting business instincts and taking the leap.
- The key to building clientele.
- Becoming comfortable with business directing and networking.
- The vital skills of discipline and consistency in business.
- The importance of personal connections and business relationship management.
- Expansion and growth in business.
- The Mackin Group company culture.
- The impact of gratitude and business reflection.
- Andy’s advice on obtaining your first 10 customers.
‘’Time is a valuable commodity, but I don't think it can be shared more positively or impactfully than spending time with people.’’ – Andy Mackin.
Connect with Andy Mackin:
https://www.linkedin.com/in/mackinconsultancy
https://twitter.com/andrewmackin
Connect with First 10 Podcast host Conor McCarthy:
https://www.first10podcast.com
https://twitter.com/TheFirst10Pod
https://www.linkedin.com/in/comccart/
Resources:
Business Networking in Ireland
Book recommendations:
Atomic Habits by James Clear
https://jamesclear.com/atomic-habits
Shoe Dog by Phil Knight
https://www.amazon.co.uk/Shoe-Dog-Phil-Knight
Twelve and a Half by Gary Vaynerchuk
https://www.amazon.com/Twelve-Half-
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