Best Ireland Entrepreneur Podcasts (2024)

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Executive Chair: Padraic Frawley 17:52

1h ago17:52

17:52

Joining Bobby this week in the executive chair is Padraic Frawley, owner of the Cornstore Restaurants in Cork & Limerick, Coqbull Restaurants in Cork City, Limerick City & Castletroy, Co. Limerick, as well as 65a Restaurant in Spitalfields, London.

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2024 EY Entrepreneur of the Year CEO Retreat with Roger Wallace 5:23

2h ago5:23

5:23

Next week’s show will be coming to you from Cape Town in South Africa as part of our annual trip for the EY Entrepreneur of the Year CEO Retreat. Bobby is joined by Roger Wallace, Partner Leader for the Programme, to look ahead to what promises to be an exciting and rewarding week.

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Industry Review: Cruises 19:03

2h ago19:03

19:03

The cruise industry is estimated to be worth €70 million to the Irish economy every year as the sector continues to bounce back strongly from the challenges of the last 4 years. So, for this week’s Industry Review, Bobby got a sense of how the cruise industry has changed over the years and found out just what it has to offer holiday-makers, young a…

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What are the ethical issues surrounding Temu? 8:40

2h ago8:40

8:40

Temu is now the temple for cheap and cheerful products you probably don’t need but buy anyway, but the downsides are that European regulators claim that it uses manipulative sales techniques illegal under EU law and fails to protect European consumers. Bobby is joined by Conor Pope, Consumer Affairs Correspondent for the Irish Times to discuss.…

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Fish-based pet nutrition with Harley and Marley 9:37

27m ago9:37

9:37

Bobby is joined by Portia Quinn of Harley and Marley, an Irish-owner pet food company that specialises in fish-based pet nutrition.

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Bobby's Business Roundup with Valerie Cox & Ronan Reid 24:18

18m ago24:18

24:18

Joining Bobby to run through the top business stories from the Saturday papers is broadcaster, Valerie Cox and Ronan Reid, Director of Cantor Fitzgerlad Services. Ltd.

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Are we all that Productive? 7:49

1h ago7:49

7:49

A new study suggests that Irish workers may be among the least productive in Europe, challenging our national pride in productivity. Have multinationals misled us about our efficiency? We’re joined by Dr. Tom McDonnell, co-director of the Nevin Economic Research Institute, who is conducting this study with trade union SIPTU.…

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Europe needs to brace for Trump 13:44

1h ago13:44

13:44

Our next guest, Edward Luce, Financial Times US National Editor, warns of troubling times ahead if Donald Trump wins the next US Presidential election. He believes Europe and the EU should be particularly concerned about the potential impact of another Trump presidency.By RTÉ Radio 1

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Leadership Lessons from Bruce Springsteen 5:24

1h ago5:24

5:24

Bruce Springsteen has been touring Ireland with three-hour gigs, wowing audiences. Freelance arts journalist Pat Carty believes we all could learn valuable lessons from The Boss.By RTÉ Radio 1

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Europe needs to brace for Trump 13:44

1h ago13:44

13:44

Our next guest, Edward Luce, Financial Times US National Editor, warns of troubling times ahead if Donald Trump wins the next US Presidential election. He believes Europe and the EU should be particularly concerned about the potential impact of another Trump presidency.By RTÉ Radio 1

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Are we all that Productive? 7:49

1h ago7:49

7:49

A new study suggests that Irish workers may be among the least productive in Europe, challenging our national pride in productivity. Have multinationals misled us about our efficiency? We’re joined by Dr. Tom McDonnell, co-director of the Nevin Economic Research Institute, who is conducting this study with trade union SIPTU.…

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From Prisons to Battlefields 24:40

1h ago24:40

24:40

Join us as we explore the remarkable journey of Mike Corcoran, an Irishman on a mission in Ukraine. Starting as an apprentice in Ireland, he moved to America, became an Olympic athlete, and built a prosthetics business with a $23-27 million turnover. Now, his business spans 13 countries. Recently, he’s been aiding Ukrainian soldiers.…

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From Prisons to Battlefields 24:40

1h ago24:40

24:40

Join us as we explore the remarkable journey of Mike Corcoran, an Irishman on a mission in Ukraine. Starting as an apprentice in Ireland, he moved to America, became an Olympic athlete, and built a prosthetics business with a $23-27 million turnover. Now, his business spans 13 countries. Recently, he’s been aiding Ukrainian soldiers.…

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Leadership Lessons from Bruce Springsteen 5:24

1h ago5:24

5:24

Bruce Springsteen has been touring Ireland with three-hour gigs, wowing audiences. Freelance arts journalist Pat Carty believes we all could learn valuable lessons from The Boss.By RTÉ Radio 1

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Executive Chair: Chris Mee of EHS International 12:08

10d ago12:08

12:08

Joining Bobby this week in the executive chair was Chris Mee of EHS International

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Chef Marco Pierre White on his unintentional start in cooking, Ballymaloe, and winning three Michelin stars 10:36

30m ago10:36

10:36

The inaugural Ballymaloe Festival of Food will be running at Ballymaloe from Friday, May 17th to Sunday, May 19th this year to celebrate 60 years of Ballymaloe House. The three-day event will have cooking demos, pop-up dinners, producers’ stalls and activities celebrating the journey of good food from the soil and sea to your plate. Bobby's guest t…

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Bobby's business roundup with Bob Hoffman and Susan Hayes-Culleton 22:02

35m ago22:02

22:02

Joining Bobby to run through the top business stories from the Saturday papers is Bob Hoffman of Vista Executive Search and Susan Hayes-Culleton of Hayes Culleton

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Utilising AI in the workplace 10:56

10d ago10:56

10:56

Now, AI has been affecting how we work for some time now be it through helping to evaluate job applications, streamlining workflows or for assessing pay and performances. But in the past year, generative AI has supercharged that potential and for better or for worse, it is here to stay. But how can AI be utilised to give better feedback to our empl…

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The Future of Berkshire Hathaway 10:26

4m ago10:26

10:26

With several significant changes at the legendary Berkshire Hathaway we ask what the future holds for the company. To do so Bobby was joined by Stephen Cloonan, Non-Executive Chairman of Shaws Department Stores

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Executive Chair: Kenny Jacobs 12:59

5d ago12:59

12:59

Joining Bobby in the Executive Chair today was Kenny Jacobs, Chief Executive Officer at DAA

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Out and About: Ask the Midwife 10:16

2d ago10:16

10:16

For this week's out and about Bobby paid a visit to Ask the Midwife in Dun Laoghaire.

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Industry Review: Craft Breweries 21:04

2d ago21:04

21:04

Now, according to the most recent figures, between 2017 and 2022 there has been an increase in market share of the 79 independent microbreweries that are currently in operation in the Republic of Ireland, with the consumption of craft beer rising from 2.9% to 3.4%. But with a hugely competitive market out there and the power of the likes of Diageo …

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How to Make Smarter Decisions In a Noisy World 10:37

2d ago10:37

10:37

We’ve all heard of blind spots but a new book is introducing us to our so-called “deaf spots” as more and more people ignore the chatter on pressing issues. ‘Tune In: How to Make Smarter Decisions in a Noisy World’ equips fed-up readers with the tools to tackle our own biases in an information-heavy society. Joining Bobby was author Nuala Walsh, CE…

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KALO - The Innovative Accessories Brand Making Vegan Handbags 8:32

9d ago8:32

8:32

KALO, created by Kate O’Neill and Michael O’Malley, is an innovative accessories brand which produces luxury handbags and hairbands made using apple “leather”. Their venture saw them being announced as the winner of Brown Thomas Arnotts Pitch ’23 initiative, which is designed to support small Irish businesses. Bobby was joined by Kate and Michael t…

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Bobby's business roundup with Caroline Bocoquel and Stephen O’Leary 23:37

2d ago23:37

23:37

Joining Bobby to run through the top business stories from the Saturday papers is Caroline Bocoquel of Bord Iascha Mara and Stephen O’Leary, founder of Olytico

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The Art of Small Talk 7:13

18d ago7:13

7:13

Siofra MulqueenBy RTÉ Radio 1

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Solving The Housing Crisis 9:22

14d ago9:22

9:22

Can state-owned lands solve the property crisis? Recent events in Dublin spotlight the housing shortage. Some argue this crisis fuels anti-immigrant sentiment. Dr. Lorcan Sirr, an expert in housing, believes Ireland has untapped solutions, especially in utilizing state-owned lands.By RTÉ Radio 1

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Solving The Housing Crisis 9:22

2d ago9:22

9:22

Can state-owned lands solve the property crisis? Recent events in Dublin spotlight the housing shortage. Some argue this crisis fuels anti-immigrant sentiment. Dr. Lorcan Sirr, an expert in housing, believes Ireland has untapped solutions, especially in utilizing state-owned lands.By RTÉ Radio 1

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Money From Muck 4:10

2d ago4:10

4:10

Jane Ohlmeyer, Prof of Modern History at TCD, uncovers the remarkable tale of Catherine Strong, an Irish woman who dominated Dublin's waste industry in the 1600s. Discovered through the Voices project, which utilizes AI to explore women's experiences in Ireland from the 1500s to 1700s, Catherine's story sheds light on overlooked historical figures.…

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Wasteland 12:52

12d ago12:52

12:52

Oliver Franklin-Wallis, journalist and author of "Wasteland," uncovers shocking statistics: 4 trillion plastic cigarette filters littered annually, 20,000 plastic bottles sold per second, and Americans producing 2 kg of waste daily. He also delves into the surprising emergence of gold mining in waste.…

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A Barbering Business 20:45

2d ago20:45

20:45

Hugh McAllister Sr. started in coal, then ventured into barbering, relocating from Belfast to Dublin. His sons, Hugh and Conor, expanded the business from barber shops in Belfast and Ballyfermot to numerous franchises, known as Grafton Barbers. Hugh McAllister joins us to share the family's rich history in both barbering and business.…

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A Barbering Business 20:45

2d ago20:45

20:45

Hugh McAllister Sr. started in coal, then ventured into barbering, relocating from Belfast to Dublin. His sons, Hugh and Conor, expanded the business from barber shops in Belfast and Ballyfermot to numerous franchises, known as Grafton Barbers. Hugh McAllister joins us to share the family's rich history in both barbering and business.…

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Wasteland 12:52

2d ago12:52

12:52

Oliver Franklin-Wallis, journalist and author of "Wasteland," uncovers shocking statistics: 4 trillion plastic cigarette filters littered annually, 20,000 plastic bottles sold per second, and Americans producing 2 kg of waste daily. He also delves into the surprising emergence of gold mining in waste.…

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Money From Muck 4:10

2d ago4:10

4:10

Jane Ohlmeyer, Prof of Modern History at TCD, uncovers the remarkable tale of Catherine Strong, an Irish woman who dominated Dublin's waste industry in the 1600s. Discovered through the Voices project, which utilizes AI to explore women's experiences in Ireland from the 1500s to 1700s, Catherine's story sheds light on overlooked historical figures.…

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The Art of Small Talk 7:13

18d ago7:13

7:13

Siofra MulqueenBy RTÉ Radio 1

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How costly has the bad weather been for the farming sector this year? 11:24

9d ago11:24

11:24

As a nation, we love to complain about the weather but for the farming industry, this year’s disastrous weather has brought it to the brink. To understand the gravity of the situation, Bobby is joined by Eoin Lowry, Head of Agri at Bank of Ireland & Bobby Miller, a tillage farmer and head of the Irish Grain Growers Group.…

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Executive Chair: David Nolan & Kevin Glynn of Butternut Box 12:30

20d ago12:30

12:30

Joining Bobby in the Executive Chair this week is David Nolan and Kevin Glynn, founders of Butternut Box.

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2024 EY Entrepreneur of the Year Award Finalists Panel 11:03

9d ago11:03

11:03

This year’s finalists in the EY Entrepreneur have just been announced and it’s a bumper group. As we do every year on the show, we’ll be following the finalists on their journey which next month will see Bobby and the team bring you the show from Cape Town in South Africa. To discuss, Bobby is joined by Roger Wallace, EY Ireland Head of Assurance a…

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Why are so many Irish people moving to Portugal? 6:32

9d ago6:32

6:32

The 'Moving to Portugal Show' took place this month which provided free access to a range of experts on the tax, investment, legal, financial, and practical aspects of moving from Ireland to Portugal. Bobby was on hand to find out all about it and what Portugal has to offer.

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Industry Review: Theatres 16:00

9d ago16:00

16:00

We’re a nation famed for our theatre scene with an abundance of world-renowned authors, playwrights, and actors to call our own. But it’s a competitive space out there and with rising costs and entertainment increasingly available at our fingertips, how are our theatres faring in 2024? Joining Bobby to discuss is: Donal Shiels, Artistic Director an…

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Bobby's Business Roundup with Jon Ihle & Caroline Reidy 22:45

17d ago22:45

22:45

Joining Bobby to run through the top business stories from the Saturday papers is Caroline Reidy of the HR Suite and Jon Ihle, Deputy Business Editor with the Sunday Times Ireland.

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Pádraic Ó’Máille on discipline, success, and more 21:28

16d ago21:28

21:28

Bobby is joined by Pádraic Ó’Máille, Ireland's number one speaker and mentor to talk about the discipline of success, and more.

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Executive Chair: Pat McDonagh 9:17

16d ago9:17

9:17

Joining Bobby in the Executive Chair is Pat McDonagh, founder of Supermac's.

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'Ship Ahoy' by Ultan Conlon 7:48

16d ago7:48

7:48

To play Bobby out with some music following a brilliant visit to Ballinasloe as part of the 'Open for Business Roadshow' is local man and old friend of the show, Ultan Conlon.

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'Open for Business' Ballinasloe Panel 21:28

16d ago21:28

21:28

Broadcasting from Ballinasloe for the 'Open for Business Roadshow', Bobby chats to some local businesses in the town to get a sense of how they are faring. Bobby is joined by Seamus Duffy, Chairman of Ballinasloe Area Community Development Arlene Naughton of Athlone Hampers Joe Ward of Joe Ward's Menswear Tyrone Stockil, Manager of Wag and Tails Pe…

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Bobby's Business Roundup with Joan Mulvihill & Dave O’Connell 18:55

1M ago18:55

18:55

Bobby is joined by Dave O’Connell, Group Editor of the Connacht Tribune & Joan Mulvihill, Digitisation Lead at Siemens to look at the business stories making the morning papers.

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Open for Business Roadshow Healthcheck: Ballinasloe 16:16

16d ago16:16

16:16

Bobby and the team are broadcasting out of Ballinasloe in the Shearwater Hotel & Spa as part of the 'Open for Business Roadshow'. Bobby and the health check team give Ballinasloe the once over to see what works and what could be improved with Retail Consultant, Eddie Shanahan & Planning Expert, Conor Skehan.…

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Tim Grover on mental dominance & achieving excellence 11:34

1M ago11:34

11:34

Tim Grover, CEO of Attack Athletics has had the unique privilege of calling the likes of sporting superstars such as Michael Jordan and Kobe Bryant as his former clients. He is a towering authority on the science of physical & mental strength - he joins Bobby to discuss.

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Executive Chair: Peter Jelkeby, CEO & CSO of IKEA UK and Ireland 12:10

23d ago12:10

12:10

Joining Bobby in the Executive Chair this week is Peter Jelkeby, Country CEO and Chief Sustainability Officer with IKEA Ireland and UK.

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Industry Review: Opticians & Optometrists 16:15

23d ago16:15

16:15

According to recent figures, Ireland is among the countries with the highest internet use in the world, amounting to over six hours every day per person. If you couple that with the fact that the rate of shortsightedness is estimated to rise by 50% by 2050, our eye health has never been more important. With this in mind, Bobby wanted to speak to so…

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