Building something global from Northern Ireland
Belfast-based entrepreneur, founder of two brands, and documenter of the honest creator journey. Still building, still learning, and just getting started.
I'm a Belfast-based entrepreneur. Every morning, I cycle to my co-working space and sit down to hopefully build something that matters. I'm the founder of two brands, a believer in putting real people behind real businesses, and a relentless documenter of the journey—both the wins and the failures.
Alan Jones Creator Diary is my personal brand. It's the human thread that connects everything I do. Here, I share the behind-the-scenes truth: what it actually takes to build two brands, how I leverage AI as a co-pilot, and why authenticity matters more than perfection in business and in life.
I believe in one honest story across two brands. Not separate narratives, but one creator weaving together business education and transparent personal growth. That's the philosophy. That's what you'll find here.
Whether you're an aspiring entrepreneur, a creator exploring AI-human collaboration, or someone curious about building real businesses from Northern Ireland, there's something here for you.
Crowdfunding campaign videos, human to human. Warm, fun interviews with entrepreneurs and companies from around the world — hearing their entrepreneurial journey and what they're raising for. Subscribe on YouTube, follow on Substack for more.
Visit BrandPersonal brand. The human thread that documents everything. This is the nexus — my journey building two brands, collaborating with AI, and staying honest about what works and what doesn't. Subscribe on YouTube, read on Medium.
ExploreThe journey didn't start yesterday. Honest, unfiltered videos from the archive — an honest guy figuring it out.
A whirlwind business visit to Hong Kong — what happens when you pack a full day of meetings into half a day in one of the world's great cities.
Watch on YouTube →Two days from the finish line. An honest check-in on what a 30-day personal challenge actually feels like when you're nearly there.
Watch on YouTube →A 2015 vlog reflecting on James Altucher's Choose Yourself. The book that shifted something. Looking back, it was the right call.
Watch on YouTube →Honest writing from Medium. Thoughts on building, creating, and living fully.
Maybe you could call this a birthday? Committing to Medium properly, becoming a Partner Program member, and what Mark Ellis and Rebecca Designs A Life taught me along the way.
Read on Medium →I'll write more on it soon — here are some random thoughts which came up right after the event finished.
Read on Medium →Knowing the difference between resistance and capacity — and why the honest "no" mattered.
Read on Medium →Whether you want to discuss collaboration, ask about one of my brands, or just say hello—I'd love to hear from you. Let's build something together.