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Episode Synopsis
“If you want something badly enough, you’ll find a way. The car has a reverse gear for a reason.” - Paul Gamartin, Founder & CEO, Store4U.
In this episode, AIBF CEO Elaine Carroll chats with Paul Gamartin, the entrepreneur behind Store4U, Ireland’s fastest-growing storage network. From insulation and energy to storage and tech, Paul’s story is a masterclass in staying curious, building strong teams, and scaling what others overlook.
We talk about funding challenges, customer-first innovation, and why slow, steady growth still wins in business.
Highlights:
Origin story: from insulation business to inspiration on the Airdrome.
Scaling slow: patience, planning, and smart risk-taking.
Funding reality: how to grow capital-heavy ventures when banks say no.
People fit: why the wrong hire costs more than no hire.
Customer-first model: design the business around what people actually need.
Tech edge: make it easy for customers without losing the human touch.
Leadership lens: stay grounded, walk the seafront, clear your head, then go again.
Networking done right: why your phonebook is still your biggest business asset.
Tune in for a grounded, no-frills look at Irish entrepreneurship, full of wit, wisdom, and lessons from a founder who’s built success one unit, one team, and one smart move at a time.
In this episode, AIBF CEO Elaine Carroll chats with Paul Gamartin, the entrepreneur behind Store4U, Ireland’s fastest-growing storage network. From insulation and energy to storage and tech, Paul’s story is a masterclass in staying curious, building strong teams, and scaling what others overlook.
We talk about funding challenges, customer-first innovation, and why slow, steady growth still wins in business.
Highlights:
Origin story: from insulation business to inspiration on the Airdrome.
Scaling slow: patience, planning, and smart risk-taking.
Funding reality: how to grow capital-heavy ventures when banks say no.
People fit: why the wrong hire costs more than no hire.
Customer-first model: design the business around what people actually need.
Tech edge: make it easy for customers without losing the human touch.
Leadership lens: stay grounded, walk the seafront, clear your head, then go again.
Networking done right: why your phonebook is still your biggest business asset.
Tune in for a grounded, no-frills look at Irish entrepreneurship, full of wit, wisdom, and lessons from a founder who’s built success one unit, one team, and one smart move at a time.
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