Starting a business can be challenging and if you build it, the customers won’t necessarily come. Conor McCarthy, entrepreneur and coach, interviews business builders on their First 10 Customers to find out who they were, how they found them, how they talked to them, and what effect they had on their business. From idea validation to market traction, The First 10 Podcast describes what the path of selling to the First 10 Customers (and beyond) looks like.
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Join Bobby Kerr for Ireland's premier business show covering all enterprise-related topics from personal finance to business news. Listen and subscribe to Down To Business on Apple Podcasts and Spotify. Download, listen and subscribe on the Newstalk App. You can also listen to Newstalk live on newstalk.com or on Alexa, by and asking: 'Alexa, play Newstalk'
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Light-hearted discussions about the basic pillars of nutrition, fitness, health and well-being presented in a easy-to-understand fashion. If your are struggling to lose weight, achieve a balanced diet or just want to learn more about nutrition, this is the podcast for you. Episodes will be short and digestible, with a delightful combination of solo and guest features. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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That Great Business Show brought to you by Conall Ó Móráin - Ireland's best business podcast. With thanks to De Facto Shaving Oil Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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In this podcast, Aidan Donnelly is in discussion with numerous guests to get insights into their journey, their highs and lows, their management styles, and the lessons they have learned along the way. Most of Aidan’s time has been spent focusing on the financials of these companies but what is more fascinating to him is how companies operate, how the entrepreneurs started them, and the business people/managements who run them. But as with most things, a work/life balance is essential, so it ...
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Red Business is the first dedicated business show for Cork hosted by renowned Irish Radio Broadcaster Jonathan Healy See more at https://redfm.ie/shows/redbusiness-with-jonathan-healy/
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Welcome to Creative On Purpose Live! These conversations are about flying higher in the difference only you can make. I’m your host, Scott Perry, author of Onward and a compass helping difference-makers live their legacy at Akimbo Workshops and Creative on Purpose. Visit CreativeOnPurpose.com to learn more. These conversations draw insight and inspiration from guests successfully embracing uncertainty, navigating adversity, and making things better doing work that matters.
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Meet the people behind the aviation business. Discover their passion, journeys and previous lives before flying became their world. Pieced together over a five year period, Jarlath Regan (creator of the award winning Irishman Abroad Podcast Network) has put together a collection of interviews with the best CEOs, business leaders, entrepreneurs and innovators that will give you an insight into the people behind the planes like never before. With his trademark humour and insight, season 1 focu ...
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34: 34. Conor McCarthy, Executive Chairman at Emerald Airlines & Dublin Aerospace
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Conor McCarthy is an airline industry veteran with over 43 years of experience, a serial entrepreneur and has helped set up several airlines and aerospace companies worldwide. He is the founder of PlaneConsult, an aviation consultancy company, which has, over the past 19 years, worked in many airlines including easyJet, Qantas, Alaska Airlines, Cop…
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Following a hugely enjoyable broadcast from the Imperial Hotel in Dundalk as a part of our 'Open for Business' roadshow, the team wrapped things up with a song from musician, Bobby McCarthy.
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Executive Chair: Justin Lawless CEO of Intact
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Joining Bobby in the Executive Chair this week is Justin Lawless, CEO of Intact
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Bobby took a trip out along the coast towards Carlingford to the Model Miniature Railway & Maritime museum located in the cellar of the historic Greenore Co-operative building.
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Broadcasting out of the Imperial Hotel in Dundalk for another 'Open for Business' roadshow, John Colleary stopped by to chat to Bobby ahead of his gig in the Spirit Store in Dundalk.
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Stephen Kenny on his love of Dundalk, all things Irish football, and more.
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Broadcasting out of the Imperial Hotel in Dundalk for another 'Open for Business' roadshow, Bobby chatted to Stephen Kenny about his love of Dundalk, all things Irish football, and more.
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Joining Bobby to chat about what it is like to do business in Dundalk is Paddy Malone, PRO of Dundalk Chamber of Commerce; Donal Mc Geough, Owner of The Windsor Bar and Restaurant in Dundalk; Jimmy Quinn of James Quinn Transport; Tom Muckian of Roe River Books; and Marty Flemming from Deluxe Bathrooms and Tiling Solutions.…
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Dundalk highstreet healthcheck with Conor Skehan & Eddie Shanahan
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Bobby was broadcasting from the Imperial Hotel In Dundalk for another ‘Open for Business’ roadshow. One of the aspects of roadshow is that Bobby takes a look at the life and relative well-being of a town and to do that he assembled his own 'town team' to take a look at the way the town functions from a business, planning and retail point of view. J…
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When it comes to Irish business royalty, few can boast the cult-like adoration that Michael Flynn, aka Mattress Mick, enjoys. He joins Bobby to chat about all things retail, the Mattress Mick Musical, and more.
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Bobby's Business Roundup with Alison Comyn & David Lynch
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Joining Bobby to run through the top business stories from the Saturday papers is Alison Comyn, Fianna Fáil candidate for Louth & David Lynch, former editor of Dundalk Democrat.
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35: 35. David Walsh, Chairman at Halo Care.
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David Walsh is one of Ireland’s most renowned entrepreneurs. He co-founded Netwatch and as CEO grew it from a small start-up to a truly global organisation employing 560 staff and serving 250,000 customers across four continents, and a leader in proactive video monitoring. At Netwatch, he assembled a world class team and developed a unique culture …
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E209 That Great Business Show - No need for a degree. Get FIT to get a start in tech & Galvia will make your business more profit.
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E209 That Great Business Show Peter Davitt, CEO, FIT. (spoiler alert, nothing to do with fitness). No matter what your age or qualifications, you can switch to tech, thanks to FIT - fast track to information technology - basically a tech internship - earn while you learn. There are many, many vacancies, there are many, many opportunities. If you've…
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Following a hugely enjoyable broadcast from the Three Store on Grafton Street to celebrate Three’s Grants for Small Businesses Programme for 2024, the team wrapped things up with a song from Dublin musician, Paddy Sherlock.
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Executive Chair: Chris Andrews, MD of Weir & Sons
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Joining Bobby in the Executive Chair this week is Chris Andrews, MD of Weir & Sons.
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Bobby was broadcasting today from the Three Store on Grafton Street to celebrate Three’s Grants for Small Businesses Programme for 2024, just a stone’s throw away from the Stephens Green Centre. But before the shopping centre was built, the site was home to The Dandelion Market, home to hippies and punks selling everything youth culture in the 70s …
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Grafton Street area business health check
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Many independent businesses have left Grafton Street in recent years with large chains replacing them. This is a major contributing factor that has led to the changes felt by many in recent years on Dublin's most famous shopping street. To discuss, Bobby is joined by: Frank McDonald, Dublin author & former Environment Editor of The Irish Times. Dai…
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Celebrating Three’s Grants for Small Businesses Programme
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Today Bobby was broadcasting live from the Three Store on Grafton Street to celebrate Three’s Grants for Small Businesses Programme 2024. Bobby is joined by three people who know the benefits of this great initiative - the Programme Sponsor, Padraig Sheerin, Head of SME Three Ireland; Niamh Tallon, Her Sport Founder and 2021 Three Ireland’s Grants …
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Bobby is joined by David Baker, MD of Decwells Hardware on South Great George's Street, who are celebrating 40 years in business this week.
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Bobby's Business Roundup with Conor Faughnan & Linda Daly
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Broadcasting live from the Three Store on Grafton Street, joining Bobby to look through the business stories making the morning papers is Linda Daly, Business Reporter with the Sunday Times & Conor Faughnan, CEO at Royal Irish Automobile Club & commentator on transport.
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Bobby was out and about at Adman Steel Sheds a family run company who manufacture an extensive range of steel garden sheds, garages, garden rooms and greenhouses.
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E208 That Great Business Show - €50k business loans in ten days - Des McCarthy, CEO, MicroFinance Ireland - 'Highly lucrative' corporate gifting business, Denis Pio Moriartyy
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E208 That Great Business Show Government backed MicroFinance Ireland, the micro business specialist lender, has doubled its lending limits and businesses can now apply for loans of up to €50,000. MFI CEO Des McCarthy joins us on That Great Business Show to explain who can get this cash, and how best to go about getting it -but not if you're in sex,…
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Bobby takes a look around Ireland’s largest manufacturer of wood packaging Pallets
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Ireland’s largest manufacturer of wood packaging and Pallets is CJ Sheeran. Showing Bobby around their base in Laois was Mark Sheeran. The two talked about creating sustainability in the wood packaging industry and what challenges such as business brings.
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Executive Chair: Keith Young, Managing Director of ATC Computer and Logistics
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Joining Bobby in the Executive Chair this week is Keith Young, Managing Director of ATC Computer and Logistics
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Whether it be a crick in your neck, or serious rehabilitation post-surgery, the world of physiotherapy provides an excellent service that is sure to get you back into shape. Joining Bobby to discuss how to the Physio industry in Ireland is getting on and how they get started and grew their careers were Physios • David Dalton x Consultant Chartered …
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This week we heard the startingly news that since 2005 over 2,000 pubs have closed. To make sense of this and to ask is the Irish Pub in real danger ? Bobby was I’m joined by economist Colm McCarthy and also by CEO of the Vintners Federation of Ireland and former publican Pat Crotty
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How important is having a happy workplace for the bottom line?
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How important is a happy workplace and can a happy work environment benefit your bottom line? Mark Price, author of Happy Economics and former managing director of Waitrose joined Bobby to explain the book and how how to create a happy but also profitable business
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Bobby's Business Roundup, Valerie Cox and Doug Keatinge
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Joining Bobby to take a look at the business stories that are making the morning papers is Journalist and Author Valerie Cox and also by Doug Keatinge Head of Communications at Avolon
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E207 That Great Business Show - NI kitchens cooking up a storm in Chicago, Tim Dillon OS Kitchens - Books for Big Egos, how to write your own, Orla Kelly, publisher
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E207 That Great Business Show We reveal a great Northern Ireland secret. OS Kitchens started 35 years ago on a kitchen table. Now they have a 450,000 sq ft plant, employing 360 skilled workers. Having conquered the UK and Ireland they have started to export to Chicago partially thanks to That Great Business Show. Listen to learn how. The business i…
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As the obtaining of private information has become a more sophisticated scam, how can you safeguard your online reputation and what if you’re a victim of online disinformation? Bobby is joined by Nicola Byrne from Risk Eye and by Stephen O’Leary of Olytico to discuss.
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Executive Chair: David Anchell, MD of Camida
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Joining Bobby in the Executive Chair this week is David Anchell, founder and Managing Director of Camida.
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Joining Bobby to discuss the business of barbecuing is John Relihan of Pitt Bros; food writer, Ali Dunworth; and David Oelke from Bbq4you.ie.
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Out & About: Kilkenny Architectural Salvage & Antiques
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Bobby was out & about at Kilkenny Architectural Salvage & Antiques where he caught up with owner, Harry Maharaj to chat about the business.
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A restaurant sector in crisis: what can be done?
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Dublin restaurant and karaoke bar Ukiyo is the latest in a fleet of restaurants across the country that have closed due to pressure on the hospitality sector. Bobby is joined by Independent Economist Jim Power and chef Kevin Dundon to discuss.
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Bobby's Business Roundup with Susan Hayes Culleton & Paul O’Dwyer
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Joining Bobby to go through the main business stories from the Saturday papers is Susan Hayes Culleton aka 'The Positive Economist' & Paul O’Dwyer, dental surgeon from Portman Dentex.
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E206 That Great Business - 'Good at opening doors, rubbish at closing sales' - Steve Donnellan, Soaring Sales Academy - One Stop Shop for all business supports, Conor O'Donovan, Enterprise Ireland
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E206 That Great Business Show 'Highly Commended', Irish Podcast Award Winner Conor O'Donovan, Head of the National Enterprise Hub. Why do 100,000 SMEs not avail of government business supports? Too complicated, too much paperwork, too busy??? Not so says Conor, where they're working to simplify application processes and they've brought all supports…
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Bakeries are a business that rank as one of the oldest in the world but between sourdoughs, velvet cakes, croissants, and cookies, how has the industry changed in recent years and how is the business of running a bakery faring in the face of rising energy and staffing costs? Joining Bobby to discuss is: Eoin Cluskey of Bread 41 in Dublin & Wicklow …
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Should business owners speak out on social and political issues?
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The days of doing business without engaging in what is happening in the world at large are gone but how do business owners make sure they are doing and saying the right things without sounding false? Rob Hayward, chief strategy officer with Principia Advisory joins Bobby to discuss.
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Executive Chair: Paddy Baird of Killester Travel
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Joining Bobby in the Executive Chair this week is Paddy Baird of Killester Travel.
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Should the behaviour of a business owner affect your buying decisions?
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Would the behaviour of a company owner affect your buying decisions? That was the conundrum facing Pilita Clark, columnist with The Financial Times - she joins Bobby to discuss.
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John Larkin is the founder & chief soap maker at The Black Stuff, a handmade natural soap company, who has made it his mission to get as much handmade, natural soap into the hands of as many people as possible. He welcomed Bobby to his workshop to tell him all about it.
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Bobby's Business Roundup with Regina Mangan & Declan Ralph
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Joining Bobby to take a look at the business stories that are making the morning papers is Regina Mangan, CEO of Liberty Blue Estate Agents in Waterford & Declan Ralph, Retail Development Director for BWG.
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33: 33. Kim McKenzie Doyle, founder of The B!G Idea
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Kim Mackenzie Doyle is an award winning product designer and has held significant roles in both the corporate and non-profit sectors, where she honed skills in leadership, strategic planning, product development and community engagement. With a passion for bridging the gap between industry and education, she is the founder of The B!G Idea, a pionee…
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E205 That Great Business Show - Tipple, selling alcohol direct to consumers - RedZinc, Using newspaper small ads to raise money
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E205 That Great Business Show Irish Podcast Awards 'Highly Commended' Winner Tipple is shaking up the alcohol distribution business. Headed by Eoin Bara, based in Tullamore Co. Offaly, they have a growing number of warehouses to supply drink directly to the consumer - D2C. It's a very interesting business model, mixing Amazon know-how with a distil…
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For this week's executive chair, Bobby was joined by Claire McHugh, CEO of Axonista
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Terence Mauri, author of The Upside of Disruption: The Path To Leading and Thriving in the Unknown joined Bobby to chat about his philosophy for a post-AI age
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With the Olympics taking place in Paris, Bobby decided for this week’s industry review, to take a look into the sports centre industry. He was joined by: ● Liam Harbison, Director of the Sport Ireland Institute in Blanchardstown ● Tina Dowling, CEO of The Watershed in Kilkenny, and ● Clodagh Kilmurray, CEO of Swan Leisure in Rathmines and Crumlin…
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What would a US recession impact Ireland?
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While we were enjoying last Monday’s bank holiday, stock markets across the world were plunging. The dives began on Friday as weak economic statistics involving US jobless figures spooked the market. Fears of a US recession can also cause worries for the Irish economy as we are so dependent on US multinationals so how real are these fears and is th…
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Intel, once the world's biggest chipmaker, now finds itself squeezed by rivals Nvidia and AMD and despite its significant contributions to the industry and economy, Intel is struggling to stay relevant in the AI-driven future of chip making. With Nvidia's dominance in AI chips and AMD's solid market performance, can Intel reclaim its former glory? …
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Bobby's Business Roundup with Louisa Meehan & Jon Ihle
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Joining Bobby to go through the top business stories in the Saturday papers was Louisa Meehan of Woodview HRM, and Jon Ihle, Deputy Business Editor with The Sunday Times Ireland
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E204 That Great Business Show - Import/Export nightmares, solved by Customs Window and skipping queues (lines) with Skippio
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E204 That Great Business Show Irish Podcast Awards, 'Highly Commended' Winner According to Revenue Commissioner figures customs' declarations jumped from 1.7 million in 2020 to 55 million to 2023. No wonder the process needs to be automated. That's what Customs Window Technologies does. Learn how they keep ahead of their competitors. Customs declar…
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