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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

Star of The Apprentice, Maura Rath, discusses her experience of the hit TV show

Maura Rath from The Apprentice joins Karl Fitzpatrick to share her experience as a contestant on the show, the challenges she faced over the nine tasks and the growth plans for her business, Yoga with Maura. #MauraRath #TheApprentice #Yoga with Maura #KarlFitzpatrick #businessmatters #irishbusiness #irishbusinessnews #businessnews karlfitzpatrick.ie Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information....

Apr 06, 202413 min

Siobhan Murray from Twisting the Jar highlights the issue of burnout in the workplace

Siobhan Murray from Twisting the Jar joins Karl Fitzpatrick to reveal how burnout impacted her, the factors which contribute to burnout in the workplace and why the problem is increasing. karlfitzpatrick.ie #KarlFitzpatrick #businessmatters #irishbusiness #irishbusinessnews #businessnews Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Mar 30, 202412 min

David Broderick from the Small Firms Association discusses the MentorsWork 2024 programme

David Broderick from the Small Firms Association joins Karl Fitzpatrick to outline the challenges facing business owners, why the Association is calling for some incoming regulations to be paused and how the MentorsWork 2024 programme can benefit SMEs. karlfitzpatrick.ie #Irishreferendum #housingcrises #KarlFitzpatrick #businessmatters #irishbusiness #irishbusinessnews #businessnews Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information....

Mar 30, 202412 min

Andy Mackin from The Mackin Group about why he is setting his sights on an IPO

Andy Mackin from The Mackin Group joins Karl Fitzpatrick to discuss the growth which he has achieved with the professional services company, how his time in The Irish Navy helped him in the business world and how he has started planning for an IPO. karlfitzpatrick.ie From Irish Navy to business world #TheMackinGroup #professionalservicescompany #IPO #Irishreferendum #housingcrises #KarlFitzpatrick #businessmatters #irishbusiness #irishbusinessnews #businessnews Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/pri...

Mar 23, 202418 min

Anthony Gallagher from Petstop discusses the opening of its new store in Wexford

Anthony Gallagher from Petstop joins Karl Fitzpatrick to discuss its growth within the retail pet industry, why he decided to open a store in Wexford and future plans for the business. karlfitzpatrick.ie #Petstop #Petindustry #KarlFitzpatrick #businessmatters #irishbusiness #irishbusinessnews #businessnews Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Mar 23, 202414 min

Jonny Davis from Allied Global Marketing reveals how it is using AI to appeal to a Gen Z audience

Jonny Davis from Allied Global Marketing joins Karl Fitzpatrick to discuss the immersive media campaigns that it has been involved in, why brands need to use AI to appeal to a Gen Z audience and what the future of marketing might look like. How to market to a Gen Z audience How to use AI for marketing What is the future of marketing #AlliedGlobalMarketing #AIMarketing #immersivemediacampaigns #BusinessAI #chatgpt #gemini #futureofmarketing #MarketingtoGenZaudience #KarlFitzpatrick #businessmatte...

Mar 23, 202411 min

Economist, Marc Coleman discusses the economic impact of the two referendum results

Resident economist, Marc Coleman joins Karl Fitzpatrick, to discuss the impact of last week’s referendums and how the current cost of living and housing crises may have influenced voters. karlfitzpatrick.ie #Irishreferendum #housingcrises #KarlFitzpatrick #businessmatters #irishbusiness #irishbusinessnews #businessnews Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information....

Mar 16, 20245 min

Dominic McGrath from the Business Post highlights how key developments in the UK may impact Ireland

Dominic McGrath, the newly appointed UK correspondent for the Business Post, joins Karl Fitzpatrick, to discuss changes to non-domicile rules in the UK and how it may benefit Ireland, the challenges facing the London Stock Exchange and the future of journalism. karlfitzpatrick.ie #businesspost #KarlFitzpatrick #businessmatters #irishbusiness #irishbusinessnews #businessnews Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information....

Mar 16, 202416 min

Michelle Vance from Lily O’Brien’s Chocolates about its plans for global expansion

Michelle Vance from Lily O’Brien’s Chocolates joins Karl Fitzpatrick to discuss the company’s recovery after the pandemic, concerns about rising cocoa prices and plans to expand globally. Rising cocoa prices Lily O’Brien’s global expansion Irish business success karlfitzpatrick.ie #LilyOBriens #MichelleVance #irishChocolates #KarlFitzpatrick #businessmatters #irishbusiness #irishbusinessnews #businessnews Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information....

Mar 16, 20249 min

Conor McGarry from RentDodo reveals how the platform is tackling rental fraud

Conor McGarry from RentDodo joins Karl Fitzpatrick to outline why the challenges which he encountered during the rental process provided him with the idea for RentDodo, how the platform aims to reduce the incidence of rental fraud and his tips for renting properties in the Irish market. How to tackle rental fraud New Platform for tackling rental fraud Irish business success karlfitzpatrick.ie #RentDodo #karlfitzpatrick #KarlFitzpatrick #ConorMcGarry #rentalfraud Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/pr...

Mar 16, 202413 min

Nora Twomey from Cartoon Saloon discusses Oscar nominations and working with Angelina Jolie

Nora Twomey from Cartoon Saloon joins Karl Fitzpatrick to discuss the success which the South East business has enjoyed in the animation industry, her experience of working with Hollywood A-Lister, Angelina Jolie and why she prefers to work on independent productions. karlfitzpatrick.ie Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Mar 09, 202411 min

Conor Clinch chats about his rise in the fashion photography world

Fashion photographer, Conor Clinch joins Karl Fitzpatrick to discuss how his passion for photography became his profession, working with global brands such as Gucci, Burberry and Nike and balancing commercial projects with his personal photography exhibitions. karlfitzpatrick.ie Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Mar 04, 202415 min

Damien McCarthy from HR Buddy about the impact of an office romance on an organisation

Damien McCarthy from HR Buddy joins Karl Fitzpatrick to discuss the impact of an office romance on the work environment, the need for a ‘love contract’ and how the employer should balance respecting the privacy of an employee and ensuring the welfare of staff. karlfitzpatrick.ie Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Feb 10, 202410 min

Kayleigh Barber from Digiday explains how publishers are changing the focus of their sales teams

Kayleigh Barber from Digiday joins Karl Fitzpatrick to outline how digital publishers are changing the way in which their sales teams operate, the shift to a category specific focus rather than a brand specific approach, the benefits which media companies have enjoyed by using AI in the sales process. karlfitzpatrick.ie Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Feb 03, 202412 min
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