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In The Future of Business podcast, we discuss current issues which will have a big impact on the future of business in Ireland and beyond, exploring what’s important both from the perspective of business people and the impact on society more generally. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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Why do some businesses succeed where others fail?
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Why do some businesses succeed where others fail? Graham Ruddick, the author of 'Risk Roulette: The surprising reasons why some businesses work, and others fail' joins Bobby to discuss.
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Executive Chair: Tom O'Brien of Forvis Mazars
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Joining Bobby in the Executive Chair is Tom O'Brien, Managing Partner with Forvis Mazars.
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The summer may be gone but that’s not to say there’s no way to get a bit of life and colour in our lives, and what better way to do just that than to pop into your local florist? For this week’s Industry Review, Bobby wanted to find out just how the sector is faring. Joining Bobby to discuss is: Fionnuala McAuley, Chairperson of the Institute of Fl…
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How can businesses stay safe when it comes to fraud?
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Fraud is perhaps a bigger threat to businesses than it ever has been before. Joining Bobby for some helpful advice about staying safe as a business is Nicola Sadlier, Head of Fraud at Bank of Ireland.
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Bobby was out & about at The Good Bike Project, an initiative that’s giving Ukrainian people a sustainable mode of transport.
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Bobby's Business Roundup with Ronan Reid & Caroline Bocquel
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Joining Bobby to go through the main business stories from he Saturday papers is Caroline Bocquel, CEO of Bord Iascaigh Mhara and Ronan Reid of Cantor Fitzgerald Ireland.
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Industry Review: The Booming Baby Industry
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Bobby is joined by three of Ireland's best businesswomen, making some of the most cutting-edge and intuitive products for parents and babies. Eimear Fahy, from Accessories4Babies; Ollwyn Moran, from COGNIDS; and Sheena Mitchell, from Wondercare.ie and host of A Wondercare Podcast. Hit 'Play' to hear this fascinating chat with some of Ireland's lead…
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Bobby heads outside to report from Dublin Port's Greenway. He speaks with CEO of Dublin Port, Barry O'Connell and even runs into the Minister for State on Transport, James Lawless, at the island's most important port before the launch of the Greenway project to the public. Hit 'Play' to hear more about Dublin Port Greenway now.…
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Five Generations at Work: How We Win Together, For Good
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Did you know we are living and working in a world that spans five generations? This interesting observation is the focus of new book by Patrick Dunne and Rebecca Robins titled: Five Generations at Work: How We Win Together, For Good. Bobby is joined by co-author Patrick Dunne for this brilliant chat. Hit 'Play' for more.…
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This week's Executive Chair has Bobby speaking with Ronan Columb, Managing Director at Castlethorn. Castelthorn are a construction company that have built over 30,000 houses some of the other biggest projects across the country. This is a conversation not to be missed, so hit 'play' now.
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Why Can't Ireland Build Capital Projects?
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Rows and disagreements continue to slow down The National Children's Hospital's build, adding to the arduous cycle of this hospital's semi-existence. Bobby is joined by Cormac Lucey, Economist and columnist with the Sunday Times to discuss the saga with the NCH, and why these things often happen to Ireland's capital projects. Press 'Play' for more.…
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Bobby takes a look at the biggest business stories in the papers with some of the industry's best brains. Broadcaster and businesswoman, Norah Casey, and Bob Hoffman of Vista Executive Search join Bobby this week. They take a look at the budget predictions and Willy Walsh's comments on the cap at Dublin Airport. Hit 'Play' to hear this and more.…
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Bobby is joined by Caroline Reidy of the HR Suite and Robert Whelan of Rockwell Finance to look at the big business stories in the paper on Saturday morning More budget speculation and Irish mortgage arrears at a low, among those in the headlines. Hit 'Play' for more
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Bobby speaks with Ireland’s most famous Fish Chef, Martin Shanahan, who came to studio all the way from Kenmare Martin is a regular on The Today Show on RTÉ and his Mad About and Still Mad About Fish series garner huge attention His Fishy Fish restaurant in Kenmare is one of the country’s best, so this is a chat not to be missed Hit ‘Play’ now…
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Industry Review: The Cocktail Industry
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This week's edition of The Industry Review is focusing on the world of mixology Bobby is joined by Dave Mulligan from 1661, Darren Geraghty from Hawksmoor and Pat Thomas from The Blind Pig Speakeasy as they discuss the craft and how the business is looking these days These are some of the best in the business, so it's a chat not to be missed Hit 'P…
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Bobby is joined by Peter Stapleton for this week's edition of the Executive Chair Peter is a Managing Partner at Maples Group, a leading international law firm Listen to the chat in full by hitting 'Play' here.
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Bobby takes us on a Trip to The Taste Of Kildare It finishes on the 22nd of September and features some of the best producers, chefs and even some live entertainment. Get all the sounds from the great festival by hitting 'Play' below
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Is constant growth in our economy something to be striving for? Economist at Oxford University, Daniel Susskind, joins Bobby to discuss his new book titled ‘Growth’ that looks to answer that very question This fascinating book discusses the past and present of economic growth, yet also plotting the future of how to respond to it as we pursue it. Hi…
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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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Paddy Sherlock - 'Those Summers in Dublin'
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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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40 Years in Business: Decwells Hardware
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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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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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How to safeguard your online reputation?
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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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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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