How I Built a Business That's Made 11 Millionaires - Paul Harkin (That Prize Guy)

Paul Harkin built one of the biggest online prize competition platforms in the UK and Ireland from a bedroom in Liverpool, with no business plan, no investors, and a Shark hoover as his first major prize. Six years later, he's made 11 millionaires, given away over £200 million in prizes, and signed deals with the UFC, Matchroom Boxing, and PFL.In this episode, Paul opens up about the sacrifices behind the success: the sleepless nights, the £300,000 losses, and the moment he realized "no amount of money will make you happy." He shares what every single millionaire winner had in common, why he hires his mates, and how he's now prioritizing family over scaling further.What we cover:How The Prize Guy started with tiny giveaways and scaled to million-pound prizesThe emotional reality of watching someone's life change in real timeWhy Paul walked away from deals that didn't align with his valuesLessons from being in rooms with Eddie Hearn and top-tier business operatorsThe balance between ambition and being present for familyFollow Made in Chaos on Spotify and leave a review if this episode resonated with you.