Executive Chair: Justin Lawless, CEO of Intact Software
Joining Bobby in the Executive Chair is Justin Lawless, CEO of Intact Software.
Aug 20, 2022•13 min
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"They are listening to my experience and using it to create change"
Down to Business has long been a supporter of Focus Ireland’s 'Shine a Light Night' which sees businesses and companies all over Ireland sleep out in solidarity with Ireland’s homeless population. One person who knows a lot about the work of Focus Ireland is Kelly Ann who is a 'Lived Experience Ambassador' for Focus Ireland - she joined Bobby to discuss her experience. Focus Ireland's 'Shine a Light Night', supported by Bord Gáis Energy, will take place on Friday 14 October 2022. https://www.foc...
Aug 20, 2022•9 min
Industry Review: Food Trucks
It has never been a better time for food lovers in Ireland. Not only are there countless bricks-and-mortar restaurants serving up some of the finest food in the world, but there has also been an explosion in the popularity of Food Trucks that now dot our street corners. To find out what it’s like running one of these businesses Bobby is joined by: Scott Holder of Los Chicanos Jacob Long of Griolladh Julia Hemingway of Julia’s Lobster Truck
Aug 20, 2022•18 min
Look Ahead to Dalkey Lobster Festival 2022
Next weekend Bobby will be putting his culinary skills to the test by cooking lobster at the 2022 Dalkey Lobster Festival with Lorraine Keane on hand to judge Bobby's technique and presentation skills. Bobby was joined by Lorraine and Romain Tessier, aka 'The Arty Baker', who will also display his skills at the festival to discuss.
Aug 20, 2022•11 min
Out & About at Mondello Park
Bobby was Out & About at Mondello Park at the Carole Nash Historic Festival, which was back for 2022. There he took in the sights and sounds of the vintage and classic motorbikes & cars on display. He also chatted to Ian Beatty, Operations & Sporting Director of Mondello Park as well as BMW Ireland's Managing Director, Kevin Davidson.
Aug 20, 2022•8 min
Are We Heading for Another Property Price Crash?
Writing in today's Irish Independent, Charlie Weston said that many people now fear a new property bubble has built up and will burst. Charlie joined Bobby to discuss.
Aug 20, 2022•7 min
How to Be a Founder?
Every single entrepreneur, no matter where they come from or how big they become, has been at the point in their journey where they ask themselves “Where do I start?” Matt Clifford, co-founder, and CEO of Entrepreneur First and co-author of ‘How to Be a Founder: How Entrepreneurs Can Identify, Fund and Launch their Best Ideas’ has joined Bobby on the show.
Aug 13, 2022•12 min
Out & About: The Flying Alpacas
Bobby went out there on the stunning Loop Head Peninsula visiting a novel business that epitomizes the spirit of endeavour and following your dreams. From Milan to Clare with a South American twist, Bobby visited The Flying Alpacas, a small farm that offers families the chance to get up close and personal with Alpacas and much more.
Aug 13, 2022•10 min
Industry Review: Tattoo Parlours
When you think of tattoos you might think of them as being a statement of your artistic side - a representation of who you are - but they also put food on the tables of many people around the country. To discuss the way attitudes around tattoos and how perceptions of the industry in general have shifted over the last few years Bobby was joined by Dolores Murray of Wildcat Ink, Kevin McNamara of Dublin Ink and Aisling Mahon of Aisling Mahon Tattoo in Co Kildare.
Aug 13, 2022•21 min
Executive Chair Geraldine Ruane, CEO of the RDS.
Joining Bobby in the Executive Chair is Geraldine Ruane, CEO of the RDS.
Aug 13, 2022•12 min
What's in store for budget 2023?
The upcoming budget is set to see a landmark tax package with many expecting to benefit from the implementation of measures looking to tackle the issue of rampant inflation. To discuss the plans and what we might expect from budget 2023, I'm delighted to be joined now by renowned economist, Moore McDowell.
Aug 13, 2022•7 min
Executive Chair - Colin Cunningham, Managing Director of Cellnex Ireland
Joining Bobby in the Executive Chair is Colin Cunningham, Managing Director of Cellnex Ireland.
Aug 09, 2022•14 min
Out & About at Cool Hand Coffee Roasters
Bobby took a trip out to Cool Hand Coffee Roasters, the takeaway coffee shop that enables customers to hand-roast their chosen beans in-store!
Aug 06, 2022•12 min
Industry Review: Irish Seafood
We have some of the most abundant seafood stocks in the waters around Ireland but do we cherish and promote the beautiful bounty that surrounds us to the same degree as our Spanish, French or Italian counterparts do? For this week’s Industry Review Bobby is joined by three people looking to make that happen. - John Shine of Killybegs Catch Ltd & Shines Seafood - Liam Quinlan of Quinlan Seafoods in Kerry - Denis Good of The Good Fish Company
Aug 06, 2022•19 min
Colm McCarthy on the Challenges of Meeting Our Emmission Targets
Economist, Colm McCarthy joined Bobby to chat about the complexities involved in addressing our carbon emission output, the increased pressures on the agriculture sector, and what will need to be done if we are to reach our goals by 2030.
Aug 06, 2022•13 min
Resilience: The Life-Saving Skill of Story
Bobby was joined by Michelle Auerbach, author of 'Resilience: The Life-Saving Skill of Story'. Together they discuss the book and its aim to help people in any field and any walk of life to become better storytellers, helping them to unleash the power to teach, learn, change, and empower ourselves and the people around us.
Aug 06, 2022•10 min
Retro+ Drive-In Movies
Bobby spoke to Ryan O’Neill, Managing Director of Double R Media to chat about his business, 'Retro Drive-In' back in the summer of 2021 while businesses were grappling with the unprecedented disruption of the pandemic Thankfully they’ve made it out the other end and are expanding their offering with Retro+. Bobby spoke to Ryan to find out more.
Aug 06, 2022•9 min
Pat Shortt on Life After Lockdown & Working with Daughter, Faye
Joining Bobby is comedian, and actor, Pat Shortt. Together they discuss Pat working with his daughter, Faye; the business side of putting on shows; as well as how certain roles help with his sense of creativity.
Aug 06, 2022•12 min
Industry Review: Glamping
There was one holiday option that got a lot more attention from “staycationers” last year due to the pandemic - Glamping. So for this week’s Industry Review, Bobby thought he'd check in to see how this sector is doing now that things are back open again. Joining Bobby is: · Wendy Riordan, Owner of Pitched Perfect · Dick Ridge, Owner, and founder of Pod Umna Village · John Brennan, Managing Director of Dromquinna Manor resort in Co Kerry
Jul 30, 2022•19 min
Executive Chair: David Warrick, Vice President of Overhaul
Joining Bobby in the Executive Chair this week is David Warrick, Vice President of Overhaul.
Jul 30, 2022•12 min
Out & About at Willie Duggan Lighting in Kilkenny
Bobby popped into Willie Duggan Lighting in Kilkenny to chat about all things lighting related. Together they discuss the unique challenges that commercial and residential lighting projects present, and the creative process behind lighting design in general.
Jul 30, 2022•12 min
Irish Banking Sector Health Check with Joe Brennan
There were a raft of bank results out this week with AIB still smarting from their U-turn on cashless branches. Bobby is joined by Joe Brennan, Markets Correspondent for the Irish Times to take a look at the state of the banks.
Jul 30, 2022•10 min
'Softening The Edges' with Mimi Nicklin
Mimi Nicklin, author of 'Softening the Edge: Empathy: How Humanity's Oldest Leadership Trait is Changing our World' joins Bobby to discuss the changing world of work, and how business leaders can adapt to make a more empathetic environment for all going forward.
Jul 30, 2022•10 min
Mark Colclough on Swimming The English Channel at 57
Bobby spoke to Mark “Cokes” Colclough a few weeks ago when he was attempting to become the oldest person to swim the English Channel all for a very good cause. We check in with Mark to see how he got on.
Jul 30, 2022•6 min
Legendary Musicians Foster & Allen
Bobby is joined by legendary performers, Foster & Allen, where together they discuss managing without the ability to tour during the pandemic, getting back on the road, and rubbing shoulders with the likes of Adam and the Ants, Bob Geldoff and more!
Jul 23, 2022•11 min
Mary McEvoy Talks Living the Good Life
Known to many of a certain vintage as Biddy Byrne from 'Glenroe', but to the rest of us, an actress with many, many more strings to her bow, Westmeath’s favourite daughter, Mary McEvoy, joins Bobby to chat about living the good life on her animal sanctuary & farm and becoming a certified Pilates Instructor.
Jul 23, 2022•8 min
Executive Chair: Regina Bushell, Founder and MD of the Highly Successful Grovelands Childcare
Joining Bobby in the Executive Chair is Regina Bushell, Founder & MD of Grovelands Childcare.
Jul 23, 2022•9 min
The Thriving Businesses of the Shannon
Joining Bobby is Richie O’Hara, Founder & Director of ‘Baysports’, Miriam Mulrennan, Arts Officer with Westmeath County Council and former manager of Athlone Arts & Tourism & Katherine Kiveney- Founder of Hen.ie and Stag.ie to discuss their businesses as well as the state of the arts sector in the midlands region.
Jul 23, 2022•12 min
The Oldest Businesses in Athlone
Athlone is home to some very old businesses in the country with Ireland’s oldest department store and also oldest pub. Joining Bobby is Rosie Boles of Burgess of Athlone & Declan Delaney, Manager of Seán’s Bar to talk about the businesses and the history behind them.
Jul 23, 2022•7 min
Out & About: Cruising Up The Shannon
Bobby took a cruise up the River Shannon into the heartland of the country with Pearse Connell of Hidden Heartlands Tours where they took in the beauty of the area and chatted about the touring business in general. Bobby also stopped into the Wineport Lodge Hotel to chat to Ray Byrne where they recently celebrated 30 years in busniess.
Jul 23, 2022•8 min
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