Why relationships matter with Andy Mackin [#31]

02/10/22 • 47 min

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

https://bni.ie

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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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

https://bni.ie

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-

Produced in partnership with podlad.com
Check out my podcast partners!
Buzzsprout

Otter.ai

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In this episode, we learn about Jakob’s journey from becoming a physicist to testing out the road of entrepreneurship with his bootstrapped products. Jakob gives us great insight into the early days of his workings, framework, and product launching tactics. Jakob also shines a light on taking shots on goal, the importance of authenticity, sharing your origin story and how to increase your business visibility. Key points within this episode include: