Best Ireland Business Podcasts (2024)

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A third terminal at Dublin Airport - urgent necessity or pie in the sky? 44:56

22m ago44:56

44:56

On this week’s episode of Inside Business, host Ciarán Hancock is joined in studio by aviation entrepreneur Ulick McEvaddy. With his brother Des, Ulick has established a successful aviation business over the past 40 years called Omega. He and Des also own a large parcel of land beside Dublin Airport. Along with two other landowners, it amounts to 2…

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The Wealth of Health #294 17:21

2h ago17:21

17:21

In this week's podcast, I talk about the Wealth of Health. Something slightly off-topic this week, and something far more concise that usual. I hope it helps you. A definition of wealth is 'a plentiful supply of a particular desirable thing'. Money is a desirable thing - and we put a lot of focus here on accumulating and protecting that in an effic…

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Tim Grover on mental dominance & achieving excellence 11:34

1h 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

1h 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

1h 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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Are Irish people falling out of love with EVs? 11:18

1h ago11:18

11:18

Joining Bobby to discuss the decreasing number of EV car sales in Ireland is Philip Nolan, motoring correspondent with the Irish Daily Mail.

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The psychology of the boardroom 11:00

10m ago11:00

11:00

Are you a board member of a company and thought about how psychology impacts your decision-making? Social and organizational psychologist, Dr. Wieke Scholten, believes we don't pay enough attention to this aspect of our professional lives - she joins Bobby to discuss.

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Business Roundup with Norah Casey & Ciarán Hancock 22:15

15m ago22:15

22:15

Bobby is joined by broadcaster, Norah Casey & Ciarán Hancock, Business Editor with the Irish Time to look at the business stories from the morning papers.

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The auto-enrolment pension scheme seems good on paper, but how will it actually work? 32:34

1h ago32:34

32:34

On this week’s episode of the Inside Business podcast, we look at the pension pots that auto enrolment could deliver for workers on an average wage. The State is planning to establish the scheme for workers who do not already have pension cover in their workplace. It has been much delayed but is moving forward and EY this week crunched the numbers …

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Are Fisher Investments Ireland Any Good? #293 21:08

1d ago21:08

21:08

In this week's podcast I take a look at Fisher Investments Ireland. Fisher Investments have been around the USA a long time apparently, and recently set-up shop in Ireland, but are Fisher Investments Ireland any good, I hear some ask? Are they a fish out of water, or are they a saviour landed on our shores! Lets find out! I hope it helps.…

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Executive Chair: Kim Swan, Managing Director of Aircoach 12:42

3d ago12:42

12:42

Sitting in the Executive Chair this week is Kim Swan, Managing Director of Aircoach.

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Industry Review: Garden Centres 19:26

3d ago19:26

19:26

For this week’s Industry Review, get your green thumb ready, we’re looking at garden centres in Ireland. Bobby is joined by Rachel Doyle, Founder of the Arboretum, Oliver Schurmann, Co-Owner of Mount Venus Nursery and Tig Mays, Co-Owner of Howbert & Mays.

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Difficulties in Business Management with Steve Hearsum 13:17

3d ago13:17

13:17

Bobby is joined by Steve Hearsum, author of No Silver Bullet: Bursting the Bubble of the Organisational Quick Fix to discuss the difficulties you can have in business management.

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Is Commercial Property Still Worth Investing in? 8:59

3d ago8:59

8:59

With the advent of hybrid working, it’s important to look at the commercial property sector to see if it is still worth investing in. Bobby is joined by Colm Lauder, real estate capital markets advisor, Principal at Lingard Capital Advisers and columnist with the Business Post to discuss.

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Out & About at the Cáis Irish Cheese Awards 11:50

4d ago11:50

11:50

For this week’s Out & About, Bobby is down for the Cáis Irish Cheese Awards talking to both Siobhán Ni Ghairbith, Treasurer of Cáis and owner of St Tola Goat Cheese and judge and cheese writer Patrick McGuigan.

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Business Roundup with Louisa Meehan & Stephen O’Leary 21:40

4d ago21:40

21:40

Bobby is joined by Louisa Meehan of Woodview HRM and Stephen O’Leary, founder of Olytico to look at the business stories that are making the morning papers.

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Declining electric car sales: ‘depreciation is wild at the moment’ 37:57

6d ago37:57

37:57

Figures from the Society of the Irish Motor Industry this week showed that electric car sales are in reverse, falling by 14 per cent year on year in March. This compared with double digit increases in the sales of petrol and hybrid car. Even diesel sales rose by 9 per cent. Meanwhile a survey by AA Ireland found that half of the 1000 respondents wo…

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Executive Chair: Frank Walsh, Founder of 123ink.ie 12:38

10d ago12:38

12:38

Sitting in the Executive Chair to talk to Bobby this week is Frank Walsh, Founder of 123ink.ie and 123ink.se.

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The World of Business Coaching with Fiona Harrold 11:07

10d ago11:07

11:07

Bobby talks to Fiona Harold, life coach, business mentor and author of multiple books such as ‘Be Your Own Life Coach’ about her life and career.

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Industry Review: Easter Chocolate 17:24

11d ago17:24

17:24

For this week’s Industry Review, get your sweet tooth ready, because we’re looking at the world of chocolate around Easter. Bobby is joined by Karen and Natalie Keane, sisters and founders of Bean and Goose, Gráinne Mullins, founder of Grá Chocolates and Mary Healy, Director & Co-Owner of The Chocolate Garden.…

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Running an SME in Rural Ireland with Stuart Fitzgerald 9:50

11d ago9:50

9:50

This guest has written an article that compares running an SME in the countryside to being a contestant on Squid Game, where they struggle to survive. Are things really that dire for businesses in rural Ireland? And what can be done to help? Stuart Fitzgerald, CEO of Fitzgerald Power and Strategy Columnist for The Currency, joins Bobby.…

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Out & About: Car Camping 11:18

11d ago11:18

11:18

This week, Bobby visits Naoise Barry and his company, Seaweed and Saltwater: a camper rental and camper sales business. He checks out a converted camper Tesla!

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Business Roundup with Rebecca Harrison & Declan Ralph 23:31

11d ago23:31

23:31

Bobby is joined by Rebecca Harrison, MD of Fishers of Newmounttownkennedy and Declan Ralph, Retail Development Director of BWG Foods to look at the business stories that are making the morning papers.

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The Story of Mike Lynch with Donal O’Donovan 7:57

10d ago7:57

7:57

Called the largest fraud in the history of Silicon Valley, thirteen years ago Mike Lynch, sold his company to Hewlett Packard for almost 12 billion dollars. Donal O’Donovan, Business Editor of The Irish Independent joins us.By RTÉ Radio 1

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Making Decision Making Easy with Nuala Walsh 19:19

10d ago19:19

19:19

Nuala Walsh has risen to prominence as one of the 100 most influential women in global finance. She now serves as the founder and CEO of MindEquity. Recently, she has taken on roles as a Behavioral Scientist and author, delving into the topic of decision-making in her new book "Tune In."By RTÉ Radio 1

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Garden centres 7:46

11d ago7:46

7:46

As the weekend ushers in the peak season for nurseries, our reporter Siofra Mulqueen investigates whether inclement weather has affected sales. Tune in to discover insights and gardening tips from her exploration into the world of plants.By RTÉ Radio 1

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Easter Eggs with Regina Sexton 4:57

11d ago4:57

4:57

Food and culinary historian Regina Sexton from UCC, who has explored this topic for RTE's Brainstorm, joins us from Cork to shed light on the historical Easter tradition.By RTÉ Radio 1

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The Story of Mike Lynch with Donal O’Donovan 7:57

11d ago7:57

7:57

Called the largest fraud in the history of Silicon Valley, thirteen years ago Mike Lynch, sold his company to Hewlett Packard for almost 12 billion dollars. Donal O’Donovan, Business Editor of The Irish Independent joins us.By RTÉ Radio 1

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Who Really Trolled Amber Heard with Xavier Greenwood 11:38

11d ago11:38

11:38

Xavier Greenwood is the producer of "Who Trolled Amber," an investigative podcast delving into the online hate campaign targeting Amber Heard during her defamation lawsuit with ex-husband Johnny Depp.By RTÉ Radio 1

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Easter Eggs with Regina Sexton 4:57

10d ago4:57

4:57

Food and culinary historian Regina Sexton from UCC, who has explored this topic for RTE's Brainstorm, joins us from Cork to shed light on the historical Easter tradition.By RTÉ Radio 1

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Making Decision Making Easy with Nuala Walsh 19:19

11d ago19:19

19:19

Nuala Walsh has risen to prominence as one of the 100 most influential women in global finance. She now serves as the founder and CEO of MindEquity. Recently, she has taken on roles as a Behavioral Scientist and author, delving into the topic of decision-making in her new book "Tune In."By RTÉ Radio 1

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Who Really Trolled Amber Heard with Xavier Greenwood 11:38

10d ago11:38

11:38

Xavier Greenwood is the producer of "Who Trolled Amber," an investigative podcast delving into the online hate campaign targeting Amber Heard during her defamation lawsuit with ex-husband Johnny Depp.By RTÉ Radio 1

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Garden centres 7:46

10d ago7:46

7:46

As the weekend ushers in the peak season for nurseries, our reporter Siofra Mulqueen investigates whether inclement weather has affected sales. Tune in to discover insights and gardening tips from her exploration into the world of plants.By RTÉ Radio 1

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In Profile: Barry Napier, Irish Times Business Person of the Year 2023 47:29

21d ago47:29

47:29

In this episode of Inside Business host Ciarán Hancock is joined in studio by Chief executive and founder of Cubic Telecom, Barry Napier. In a wide-ranging interview, Barry discusses his formative years in Ireland and Chicago, his early career before joining Cubic more than 15 years ago and the key entrepreneurial lessons he has learned along the w…

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The Mrs Smart Money Interview - Part 1 31:22

14d ago31:22

31:22

In this episode, Michael talks with Kel, AKA Mrs Smart Money, who embarked on a "No Spend Year™" in 2019. She reduced her family's expenses by over €27,000, leading her to write a best-selling book, Mindful Money: More Money, More Freedom, More Happiness, became QFA qualified and became a money coach. Since her no spend year, she has harnessed her …

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‘The Visual Detox: How to Consume Media Without Letting it Consume You’ 10:43

17d ago10:43

10:43

Bobby is joined by Marine Tanguy to discuss her new book ‘The Visual Detox: How to Consume Media Without Letting it Consume You’'. Together they discuss how the imagery we see every day shapes our wellbeing and how to combat information overload.

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Executive Chair: Billy Hann, CEO of Dublin Bus 12:40

26d ago12:40

12:40

Joining Bobby in the Executive Chair is Billy Hann, CEO of Dublin Bus.

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Industry Review: Beekeepers 21:19

19d ago21:19

21:19

For this week’s industry review, Bobby speaks to three people in the honey business to find out what it’s like for beekeepers up and down the country. They are: Emma Finn of ‘Bees on the Roof’; Eoghan Mac Giolla Coda of ‘Lannleire Honey’; and Pat McCormack of ‘Farmhouse Bees and Trees’.

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Is banning zero-hour contracts a bad idea? 10:57

17d ago10:57

10:57

The UK is talking about banning Zero-hours contracts but is this bad economics? Bobby is joined UK Economics Editor, David Smith to discuss.

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Can Ireland become a nation of cold brew drinkers? 8:17

20d ago8:17

8:17

We are a nation of tea & coffee drinkers and usually, that means the hot kind. But cold brew coffee is also incredibly popular elsewhere in the world, so why not here in Ireland? Dee Schronder & her husband Jeff are the founders of Goodbrew, a company that specialises in cold brew coffee - they join Bobby to discuss.…

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Pay-as-you-go Insurance - how would it work? 7:23

17d ago7:23

7:23

A recent survey commissioned by Peopl Insurance, showed considerable interest in the idea of pay-as-you-go car insurance cover - but is this the right way to go for insurance and how would it work in reality? Geraldine Herbert Motoring Editor with the Sunday Independent joins Bobby to discuss.

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The 'CEO whisperer' Cameron Herold 13:08

17d ago13:08

13:08

Cameron Herold is a business consultant, top-selling author, and speaker who is going to be in Dublin for the Wealth Summit on May 15th - he took some time to chat with Bobby about his writing, his business career, and some of the lessons he learned along the way.

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Do Accents Matter? 8:59

17d ago8:59

8:59

Cathal Friel's comments stirred controversy, suggesting people from outside South Dublin make for better employees. Is this bias worse than AI algorithms? Do accents and origins affect opportunities? Explore the impact of accents on work and life. www.eleonorenicolas.comBy RTÉ Radio 1

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Leadership with Tracy Gunn of Platform 55 6:45

18d ago6:45

6:45

This week's announcement of Leo Varadkar’s resignation caused quite a stir. With Simon Harris likely to take the helm, the challenges for any new leader—be it in government, business, or organisations—are numerous. With 25 years of leadership development experience, Tracy Gunn sheds light on the unique hurdles faced when stepping into leadership.…

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From Car Sales to Multi Million Euro Deals with Cathal Friel 22:31

17d ago22:31

22:31

Follow Cathal Friel's journey from a car showroom in Donegal to multiple million-euro deals. Leaving school at 16, he's taken four companies public and is set to IPO his fifth.By RTÉ Radio 1

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Leadership with Tracy Gunn of Platform 55 6:45

18d ago6:45

6:45

This week's announcement of Leo Varadkar’s resignation caused quite a stir. With Simon Harris likely to take the helm, the challenges for any new leader—be it in government, business, or organisations—are numerous. With 25 years of leadership development experience, Tracy Gunn sheds light on the unique hurdles faced when stepping into leadership.…

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Emails with the Communications Clinic 6:44

18d ago6:44

6:44

Spent hours drafting an email and then wondered why we never get a response; or ended up entwined in a thread of emails trying to figure out what exactly we’re being asked to do? Sarah Geraghty from The Communications Clinic advises us on how to lighten this modern workload.By RTÉ Radio 1

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From Car Sales to Multi Million Euro Deals with Cathal Friel 22:31

18d ago22:31

22:31

Follow Cathal Friel's journey from a car showroom in Donegal to multiple million-euro deals. Leaving school at 16, he's taken four companies public and is set to IPO his fifth.By RTÉ Radio 1

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AI Recruitment 8:09

18d ago8:09

8:09

This week, the UN passed a crucial resolution on AI. But what about its impact on jobs and recruitment? Siobhan Kinsella, President of The Employment and Recruitment Federation, and MD of The Noel Group, discusses AI's role in hiring and its implications for job seekers.By RTÉ Radio 1

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Do Accents Matter? 8:59

18d ago8:59

8:59

Cathal Friel's comments stirred controversy, suggesting people from outside South Dublin make for better employees. Is this bias worse than AI algorithms? Do accents and origins affect opportunities? Explore the impact of accents on work and life. www.eleonorenicolas.comBy RTÉ Radio 1

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