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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

Cian O’Flaherty from Safecility reveals how it will help Lloyd’s Bank to reach its climate targets

Cian O’Flaherty from Safecility joins Karl Fitzpatrick to discuss the concept behind the Greentech company, how it uses Internet of Things technology to provide businesses with meaningful data about improving their sustainability, the opportunity to work with Lloyd’s Bank and how it will help the organisation to achieve its climate targets. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Aug 05, 202315 min

Neil McDonnell from ISME discusses the growing issue of fraud against Irish SMEs

Neil McDonnell from ISME joins Karl Fitzpatrick to discuss the increased levels of fraud committed against Irish SMEs, the types of fraud that businesses are falling victim to and how businesses owners can protect themselves against fraudulent activity. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Jul 29, 20239 min

Economist, Marc Coleman reveals his concerns about the latest Live Register figures

Resident Economist, Marc Coleman joins Karl Fitzpatrick to discuss the latest Live Register figures, why he is concerned about year-on-year Live Register increases in rural counties and his worries about the rise in the unemployment rate of young people. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Jul 22, 20233 min

Pamela Laird from Moxi Loves about why she is supporting VISA’s She’s Next grant programme

Star of the 2019 series of The Apprentice, Pamela Laird, joins Karl Fitzpatrick to discuss how her business has grown since her appearance on the TV show, why she felt like an impostor without a degree to her name and the reasons why female founders in the South East should apply for VISA’s She’s Next grant programme. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Jul 15, 20239 min

Economist, Marc Coleman discusses the overheating economy and how the government should respond

Resident economist, Marc Coleman, joins Karl Fitzpatrick, to discuss the factors which are causing the domestic economy to overheat, why spending on monopolistic semi-state bodies needs to be addressed and his rationale for the consumer protection and competition aspects of the CCPC to be split into two separate watchdog authorities. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Jul 15, 20234 min

High performance expert, Professor Damian Hughes, introduces us to the concept of the liquid thinker

Presenter of the The High Performance Podcast, Professor Damian Hughes, joins Karl Fitzpatrick to discuss the link between the liquid thinker and high performance, the need to move beyond your comfort zone to become a higher performer and what he has learned from the high profile people that he has interviewed for the podcast. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Jul 15, 202316 min

Karen Leigh from Sensational Kids reveals how its services help children with additional needs

Karen Leigh from Sensational Kids joins Karl Fitzpatrick to explain how the challenges she faced in gaining access to occupational therapy for her son triggered the idea for the social enterprise, the expansion of the Sensational Kids service offering and the funding requirements for a large-scale social enterprise. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Jul 08, 202311 min

Dr. Eric Recker explains why business owners need to ‘Win the Now’

Dr. Eric Recker joins Karl Fitzpatrick to discuss his own personal and professional journey, the concept behind ‘Win the Now’ and the results which these principles can deliver for business owners. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Jul 08, 202315 min

Economist, Marc Coleman disputes the ESRI’s calls for government not to reduce taxes in Budget 2024

Resident economist, Marc Coleman joins Karl Fitzpatrick to discuss the ESRI’s recommendation to government to avoid reducing taxes in Budget 2024, why tax cuts do not have an adverse impact on inflationary pressures and questions how the ESRI’s commercial backing may influence the tax policy recommendations which it makes. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Jul 08, 20235 min

Economist, Marc Coleman describes the RTÉ & Ryan Tubridy payment scandal as a ‘cancer of unfairness’

Economist, Marc Coleman joins Karl Fitzpatrick to discuss the high-profile news story regarding revelations about side payments made by RTÉ to Ryan Tubridy, why it is symptomatic of the ‘cancer of unfairness’ which exists within the broadcaster and the need for a ‘fair play revolution’ to take place within the Irish economy. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Jul 03, 20235 min

Paul Downs, author of ‘Boss Life’ talks about surviving his own small business

Paul Downs, author of ‘Boss Life: Surviving My Own Small Business’, joins Karl Fitzpatrick to discuss his furniture-making business, how an image used by Google resulted in increased demand for his products and why he decided to write a book about the realities of running a small business. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Jul 03, 202315 min

Piero Tintori from Terminal Four discusses digital transformation for higher education providers

Piero Tintori from Terminal Four and Better Examinations joins Karl Fitzpatrick to discuss how the companies help higher education institutes to achieve their digital transformation goals, what Irish institutes could learn from their international counterparts and how they should handle the threats posed by ChatGPT. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Jun 24, 202313 min

Martin Hayes from UL outlines the importance of building a resilient workforce

Professor Martin Hayes from the University of Limerick joins Karl Fitzpatrick to discuss the importance of building a resilient workforce, why education and qualifications need to change to facilitate this and why people should not fear losing their jobs to AI. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Jun 24, 202311 min

Economist, Marc Coleman evaluates the National Economic Dialogue 2023

Economist, Marc Coleman joins Karl Fitzpatrick to discuss the National Economic Dialogue, how the dialogue is skewed by an overrepresentation of the public sector and the impact which this has on the tax system. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Jun 17, 20233 min

Joyce Murray from Grace Chocolates explains how the business gives prisoners a second chance

Joyce Murray from Grace Chocolates joins Karl Fitzpatrick to discuss her journey from the corporate world to the founder of a social enterprise, the impact which a volunteering experience in a women’s prison had on her and how the social enterprise has benefited the prisoners and their families. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Jun 17, 202314 min
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