Many companies put huge amounts of money into training their sales teams. But when it comes to getting the most out of your team - how can you better coach and nurture the potential you see in them? Mark Garrett Hayes is a Sales Coach and author of ‘Sales Coaching Essentials: How to Transform Your Sales Team’ - he joined bobby to discuss. Listen and subscribe to Down to Business with Bobby Kerr on Apple Podcasts and Spotify. Download, listen and subscribe on the Newstalk App. You can also listen...
May 14, 2022•9 min
We all know about increased prices in seemingly every sector of our lives - not least in our shopping baskets - but what about the people who actually make and process our food and drinks? To discuss the impact of inflation on this area, Bobby was joined by Roisin O’Shea, Head of Food & Drink Sector with Bank of Ireland. Listen and subscribe to Down to Business with Bobby Kerr on Apple Podcasts and Spotify. Download, listen and subscribe on the Newstalk App. You can also listen to Newstalk l...
May 14, 2022•8 min
Joining Bobby in the Executive Chair is Colm Kelleher - Managing Director of LHK Group. Listen and subscribe to Down to Business with Bobby Kerr on Apple Podcasts and Spotify. Download, listen and subscribe on the Newstalk App. You can also listen to Newstalk live on newstalk.com or on Alexa, by adding the Newstalk skill and asking: 'Alexa, play Newstalk'.
May 07, 2022•12 min
From inflation to energy supply issues, there have been some ill winds blowing across Ireland for some time now. Economist, Dan O'Brien joined Bobby to chat through some of the issues faced by the Irish economy over the last few years and to try to find some light amongst the gloom. Listen and subscribe to Down to Business with Bobby Kerr on Apple Podcasts and Spotify. Download, listen and subscribe on the Newstalk App. You can also listen to Newstalk live on newstalk.com or on Alexa, by adding ...
May 07, 2022•13 min
EY Entrepreneur of the Year Awards. 2022
May 07, 2022•18 min
For many of us, financial worries are one of the primary sources of stress in our lives. In fact for some, the notion of a stress-free relationship with money seems like a pipe dream but for Michael Gilmore author of ‘The Little Book of Zen Money’ that couldn't be further from the truth. He joined Bobby to discuss how to take the stress out of money and make peace with your finances. Listen and subscribe to Down to Business with Bobby Kerr on Apple Podcasts and Spotify. Download, listen and subs...
May 07, 2022•11 min
Out and About at Ireland's Eye Knitwear in Baldoyle, Dublin
May 07, 2022•8 min
Can you really work from anywhere?
May 07, 2022•5 min
Earlier in the week Bobby got to interview Steve Wozniak at the Pendulum Summit. Wozniak is an American electronics engineer, computer programmer, inventor, philanthropist and technology entrepreneur. In 1976, with business partner Steve Jobs, he co-founded Apple Inc., which later became the world's largest information technology company by revenue and the largest company in the world by market capitalisation. Through his work at Apple in the 1970s and 1980s, he is widely recognised as one of th...
Apr 30, 2022•43 min
Joining Bobby in the Executive Chair is Dermot Crowley, CEO of Dalata Hotel Group. Listen and subscribe to Down to Business with Bobby Kerr on Apple Podcasts and Spotify. Download, listen and subscribe on the Newstalk App. You can also listen to Newstalk live on newstalk.com or on Alexa, by adding the Newstalk skill and asking: 'Alexa, play Newstalk'.
Apr 30, 2022•11 min
Bobby Bobby was reporting from The Hardwareshow 2022 this week the annual event for Home - Garden - Builds and DIY. #BobbyMeansBiz! Bobby chatted with Michael O'Donohoe, President of the Hardware Association of Ireland, Martin Markey, Chief Executive Officer of the HAI, Helen O'Dwyer, Head of Marketing at Solas, Denise McCarthy, Brinks Cash Services Ireland, Ryan O'Leary, Founder of Bobby Products. Listen and subscribe to Down to Business with Bobby Kerr on Apple Podcasts and Spotify. Download, ...
Apr 30, 2022•6 min
The Iconic Business Bursary wants to give you €100k to help grow your business.
Apr 30, 2022•6 min
Michael Carvill - MD of Kenmare Resources joins Bobby to discuss his life and times in business in this week's 'Executive Chair'
Apr 23, 2022•10 min
Liam Cassidy discusses his new book 'Make your Factory Great and Keep in that Way'
Apr 23, 2022•12 min
How is the flowr industry faring in Ireland? Bobby sought to find out in this week's episode of Industry review.
Apr 23, 2022•20 min
The life and times of Joe Lynam
Apr 23, 2022•10 min
Every company has its milestones and sometimes it’s nice to celebrate those. Irish children’s clothing brand, BabyBoo.ie, has recently made its 1 millionth baby bib sale. Founded by two mums, Vicki O’Callaghan and Michelle O’Riordan, 8 years ago their business has succeeded in the competitive baby market. They joined Bobby to discuss. Listen and subscribe to Down to Business with Bobby Kerr on Apple Podcasts and Spotify. Download, listen and subscribe on the Newstalk App. You can also listen to ...
Apr 23, 2022•6 min
'The Speed Queen' is a self-service laundry that uses less water and fewer chemicals. They have just opened their 9th Irish store out in Dundrum and so find out more about what sets them apart from your run-of-the-mill laundry service, Bobby spoke to the man behind the business, Patrick Brennan. Listen and subscribe to Down to Business with Bobby Kerr on Apple Podcasts and Spotify. Download, listen and subscribe on the Newstalk App. You can also listen to Newstalk live on newstalk.com or on Alex...
Apr 23, 2022•9 min
Joining Bobby in the Executive Chair is Alan Cox, former CEO of Core. Listen and subscribe to Down to Business with Bobby Kerr on Apple Podcasts and Spotify. Download, listen and subscribe on the Newstalk App. You can also listen to Newstalk live on newstalk.com or on Alexa, by adding the Newstalk skill and asking: 'Alexa, play Newstalk'.
Apr 16, 2022•13 min
The Truth About Digital Transformation
Apr 16, 2022•14 min
There are so many incredibly successful cosmetics brands here in Ireland that for this week's Industry Review Bobby wanted to find out a little bit more about what the area is like from those who have made it their own. Joining Bobby to discuss is: Aimee Connolly, Founder & CEO of Sculpted by Aimee Nicola Connolly, Founder of skincare range Nunaia Niamh Ryan, Co-Founder of Ella & Jo Cosmetics Listen and subscribe to Down to Business with Bobby Kerr on Apple Podcasts and Spotify. Download...
Apr 16, 2022•17 min
Watching the economic news is like watching two movies at the same time - so says Cliff Taylor of the Irish Times. He joined Bobby to discuss the muddled picture that is the Irish domestic economy what with employment at record levels; labour shortages despite a string of job announcements; the war in Ukraine, as well as the energy crisis, and the impact on businesses. Listen and subscribe to Down to Business with Bobby Kerr on Apple Podcasts and Spotify. Download, listen and subscribe on the Ne...
Apr 16, 2022•12 min
Now, as we all know we Irish are known for enjoying a pint or two and of course, that reputation is somewhat earned. But not everyone indulges and for those that still want to enjoy a night out or a pre-theatre tipple but without the hangover, there's 'The Virgin Mary' on Capel Street. Bobby popped in to say hello to owner Vaughan Yates and get a bit of a lesson in the art of non-alcoholic cocktail making. Listen and subscribe to Down to Business with Bobby Kerr on Apple Podcasts and Spotify. Do...
Apr 16, 2022•10 min
John Glackin is best known for this role as the government-appointed inspector in the Johnston, Mooney, and O’Brien and Telecom Eireann saga which led to the ground-breaking reports of 1992 and 1993 from his memoir, 'A Glackin Report: My Life in Luck and Law', takes its title. John joined Bobby to discuss. Listen and subscribe to Down to Business with Bobby Kerr on Apple Podcasts and Spotify. Download, listen and subscribe on the Newstalk App. You can also listen to Newstalk live on newstalk.com...
Apr 16, 2022•9 min
Cally Beaton is a writer, entrepreneur, business mentor, and keynote speaker but might be best known for her stand-up comedy. She’ll be speaking at this year’s Pendulum Summit taking place on April 26th and 27th at the RDS in Dublin - she joined Bobby to discuss her journey through professional life and the path that led her to comedy. Listen and subscribe to Down to Business with Bobby Kerr on Apple Podcasts and Spotify. Download, listen and subscribe on the Newstalk App. You can also listen to...
Apr 16, 2022•15 min
Joining Bobby in the Executive Chair is Ray Coyle of Tayto Park. Listen and subscribe to Down to Business with Bobby Kerr on Apple Podcasts and Spotify. Download, listen and subscribe on the Newstalk App. You can also listen to Newstalk live on newstalk.com or on Alexa, by adding the Newstalk skill and asking: 'Alexa, play Newstalk'.
Apr 09, 2022•12 min
Chocolate Makers
Apr 09, 2022•17 min
On ‘Down to Business’ we often have the pleasure of speaking to some of the most interesting and engaging people in the world of business. Sharon Lechter, is an entrepreneur, philanthropist, motivational speaker, chartered global management accountant & co-author of the best-selling ‘Rich Dad Poor Dad’ and a staggering 22 other books. Sharon is a keynote speaker at this year’s Pendulum Summit taking place on April 26th and 27th at the RDS in Dublin - she joined Bobby to chat about her profes...
Apr 09, 2022•15 min
Twenty years ago this very day Newstalk began broadcasting. Twenty years is a long time in the media space and things back then were wildly different from how they are today. Garett Harte of Harte media who was the station’s first employee and would go on to become its longest-serving editor in chief joined Bobby to discuss. Listen and subscribe to Down to Business with Bobby Kerr on Apple Podcasts and Spotify. Download, listen and subscribe on the Newstalk App. You can also listen to Newstalk l...
Apr 09, 2022•10 min
CEO Adam Coleman of Lahinch-based HRLocker is taking flexible working to new heights. He's working from 23 different locations across four countries in six weeks to prove that not only is “work” not a place but to demonstrate the efficacy and benefits of flexible working, for both employee and employer. He joined Bobby to tell him if this is just a PR stunt or a serious effort to make remote working more acceptable. Listen and subscribe to Down to Business with Bobby Kerr on Apple Podcasts and S...
Apr 09, 2022•7 min
