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Business Matters with Karl Fitzpatrick

Karl Fitzpatrickkarlfitzpatrick.ie

Business Matters with Karl Fitzpatrick is a weekly business podcast that has featured over 2,000 interviews with entrepreneurs from Ireland, UK, Australia and the United States.


Karl Fitzpatrick is an EY Entrepreneur of the Year Finalist and CEO of Chevron College. Chevron employs 135 staff and delivers further and higher education programmes to over 15,000 students annually, through e-learning.


Business Matters is a compelling podcast that delves into all aspects of entrepreneurship and business development. Hosted by successful Irish entrepreneur and investor, Karl Fitzpatrick, the show features insightful interviews with industry leaders, entrepreneurs, and experts, who share their experiences and strategies for success. Each episode delves into a wide range of topics, including marketing, finance, leadership and innovation, making it a valuable resource for anyone looking to enhance their business acumen.


Fitzpatrick's engaging interviewing style allows guests to share their personal stories and lessons learned, providing listeners with practical advice and inspiration. The podcast emphasises the importance of resilience and adaptability in the ever-changing business landscape. Listeners gain insights into the challenges and triumphs that come with starting and running a business, as well as the critical skills necessary to adapt and pivot for sustainable growth.


In addition to interviews, Business Matters often features discussions on current trends and issues affecting the business world. Fitzpatrick explores how technological advancements and market shifts impact entrepreneurship, encouraging listeners to stay informed and agile.


Overall, the podcast is not just about theoretical concepts; it’s about real-world application. Fitzpatrick’s ability to extract actionable insights from his guests makes it an essential listen for aspiring entrepreneurs and seasoned professionals alike. Whether you're looking to start a new venture or enhance an established business, Business Matters with Karl Fitzpatrick offers valuable knowledge and inspiration to help you navigate the complexities of the business world.


Regular topics include; Sales, Digital Marketing, Artificial Intelligence, Funding Supports, Machine Learning, Recruitment, Training, Procurement, Cyber Security, Quality Assurance, Investment, Strategy, Remote Working, Digital Transformation, Research & Innovation, Brand Building, Virtual and Augmented Reality, Sustainability, Diversification and Inclusivity, Finance, Export Development, ESG, Productivity, Cryptocurrency, Emerging Technologies, Blockchain, Leadership and Management. New episodes drop every Saturday.


About Karl Fitzpatrick

Karl holds a Law Degree from University College Cork (UCC), which is ranked among the Top Law Schools in the world. Karl is the CEO and President of Chevron College, Ireland's largest privately owned accredited Further & Higher Education Institution. A specialist in e-learning, Chevron employs over 130 staff, has 15,000 students per annum and has annual revenues in the region of €18,000,000.


Contact Karl by emailing karl at karlfitzpatrick.ie

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Episodes

Reid Hoffman's co-author Chris Yeh explains the concept of Blitzscaling

Karl Fitzpatrick interviews Chris Yeh about his working relationship with Reid Hoffman and why the founder of LinkedIn has achieved such success, the concept of blitzscaling and its association with tech giants Facebook and AirBnb and why it delivers phenomenal growth results Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Nov 26, 202019 minEp. 19

Retail Futurist Matthew Brown predicts the next wave of retail transformation

Karl Fitzpatrick interviews Matthew Brown of Echo Chamber about the transformative changes which COVID-19 will bring to the retail landscape, the town centre design of the future and why he expects the pop-up revolution to continue. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Nov 23, 202020 minEp. 16

Tánaiste Leo Varadkar discusses Covid19 Government supports for businesses

Karl Fitzpatrick interviews Tánaiste and Minister for Enterprise, Trade and Employment, Leo Varadkar, about an update on the Technological University for the South East, the content of the Governments Jobs Stimulus and the adequacy of the new supports for struggling businesses. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Nov 23, 202017 minEp. 15

'The Great Tomsoni' Johnny Thompson discusses his Life of Illusion

Johnny Thompson final interview where he discussed his magical career with Karl Fitzpatrick. Johnny takes us behind the curtain and chats about his work with David Copperfield, Penn & Teller, Criss Angel and Siegfried & Roy. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Nov 23, 202018 minEp. 14

EY Entrepreneur of the Year 2020 Nicola Mitchell from Life Scientific outlines her plans to build a billion euro agrochemical business

Karl Fitzpatrick interviews Nicola Mitchell from Life Scientific about being announced as the 2020 EY Entrepreneur of the Year, her lifelong ambition to build a multinational company, why the business is projecting a figure of 250 million and why she believes the agriculture sector presents exciting opportunities for Irish startups. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Nov 21, 202019 minEp. 11

Vanessa Tierney from Abodoo reveals how to effectively manage teams working remotely and how to maintain that corporate connection

Karl Fitzpatrick interviews Vanessa Tierney from Abodoo about overcoming some of the challenges which companies and employees have experienced whilst working remotely, how Yonderdesk aims to tackle the feeling of being isolated when working remotely and the book which she has co-written ‘Your Company with No Walls’. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Nov 20, 202018 minEp. 9

Innovate Now author Andy Gole outlines his Urgency Based Selling method

Karl Fitzpatrick interviews Andy Gole about the principles of his Urgency Based Selling model, why salespeople are heroes and his new book Innovate Now: Scale Up with 16 Breakthrough Sales Techniques Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Nov 19, 202017 minEp. 8

Ger Deering, the Financial Services & Pensions Ombudsman discusses his role

Karl Fitzpatrick interviews Ger Deering, the Financial Services and Pensions Ombudsman about the role of the Ombudsman and the powers which the office has, the type of complaints which he handles and how these complaints could be avoided. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Nov 01, 202011 minEp. 24
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