Barry MacDonald: The Serial Entrepreneur’s Playbook

[CONSULTANT] [MARKETING]
#07: In this episode, we meet Barry MacDonald, a serial entrepreneur with an impressive career spanning multiple industries. Barry's journey started at 16, managing government contracts with NASA, and by 19, he was expanding franchises internationally. He co-founded 3D Light Effects, achieving global sales and major licensing deals with Disney and Marvel. Now, he leads Concept2Solution and Elevate Bluffs, both opportunities he pioneered for himself. Throughout his career, Barry has embraced challenges with a never-say-no mantra, providing value first, and shares his valuable insights for aspiring entrepreneurs.

Follow Barry on IG: @Concept2Solution + Elevate Bluffs 

Chapters

• 0:38 Meet Barry MacDonald: The Serial Entrepreneur
• 0:59 Barry's Early Ventures and Government Contracts
• 3:05 From Entertainment to Real Estate Development
• 4:53 Barry's Entrepreneurial Philosophy
• 5:04 Barry's Beginnings in the Entertainment Industry
• 15:30 The Birth of 3D Light Effects
• 18:06 Securing Licenses with Disney, Marvel and Scaling Up
• 20:35 Navigating Business Growth and Partnerships
• 21:50 Hardest Business Lesson: the Shotgun Clause
• 23:57 The Power of Digital Marketing
• 27:50 Personal Tragedy and Its Impact
• 35:09 Balancing Fatherhood and Business