Executive Chair: AJ Noonan of Rhonellen Developments
Joining Bobby in the Executive Chair is AJ Noonan, MD of Rhonellen Developments.
Oct 28, 2023•11 min
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EY panel on the importance of resilience
Down to Business has a long been association with the EY Entrepreneur of the Year Awards and for the next few weeks, as we get ready for the announcement of this year’s winners on Nov 23rd, Bobby will be talking to some of this year’s finalists and alumni about some of the issues facing entrepreneurs but also exploring what makes them succeed. Joining Bobby is Nick Keegan of Mail Metrics who is a finalist this year as well as one of last year’s finalists, Lorraine Heskin of the Gourmet Panel, an...
Oct 28, 2023•14 min
Industry Review: Farming
For this week's Industry Review, Bobby is joined by three farmers: Joe Healy, former IFA President and dairy farmer at Milestone Farm in Athenry, James O'Reilly, a tillage farmer from Ballyragget in Kilkenny, and Bobby Miller, Current chairman of Irish Grain Growers Group from Stradbally.
Oct 28, 2023•21 min
Navigating the AI Revolution as a Business Executive
AI is undoubtedly the story of 2023, dominating headlines and rapidly making its mark on industry with Generative AI believed to become a $1.3 Trillion Market by 2032 according to Bloomberg. Despite this meteoric success, many are still scratching their heads when it comes to AI, in fact when surveyed between 60 to 70 percent of business leaders say they are confused by AI. Mark Kelly founder of AI Ireland and author of ‘AI Unleashed: Navigating the AI Revolution as a Business Executive' joins B...
Oct 28, 2023•8 min
Out & About at The Gravediggers
Bobby took a trip out to the Gravediggers pub in Glasnevin, Dublin to find out why this is a must-see for any tourist or anyone else who calls Dublin their home.
Oct 28, 2023•9 min
Commercial property take-up on the wane
While there is over demand for housing in the country, the market for office space is hurtling towards its lowest ebb in many years. The latest survey by BNP Paribas Real Estate has seen take-up levels fall by 63% in the past year alone. John McCartney the director of research at BNP Paribas Real Estate joins Bobby to discuss.
Oct 28, 2023•7 min
Business Roundup with Susan Hayes Culleton & Stephen O’Leary
Joining Bobby to discuss the biggest business stories in the papers today is Susan Hayes Culleton aka 'The Positive Economist' and The MD of the Hayes Culleton Group & Stephen O’Leary of Olytico.
Oct 28, 2023•20 min
Executive Chair: Annelie McCaffrey, MD of Domino’s ROI
Joining Bobby in the Executive Chair this week is Annelie McCaffrey, Managing Director for Domino’s ROI
Oct 21, 2023•12 min
David Oxley on professional nightmares and how to navigate them
Dr. David Oxley believes there are four essential career crises that we will all have to face one day. He is also the author of 'A Career Carol: A Tale of Professional Nightmares and How to Navigate Them' - he joins Bobby to tell him more.
Oct 21, 2023•12 min
Industry Review: GPs
Joining Bobby for this week's Industry Review are three GPs to discuss the ins and outs of the medical profession in modern-day Ireland. They are: Dr. Eleanor Galvin from Rosemount Family Doctors Dr. Mark Rowe who is also the host of the podcast In the Doctors Chair Dr. Brendan O'Shea, Specialist in Occupational Medicine at The Bridge Medical Centre & Assistant Adjuvant Professor at Trinity College Dublin
Oct 21, 2023•22 min
Out & About at Perenia: The Plant Experts
Following a recent rebranding from SAP Nurseries to Perenia, The Plant Experts, Bobby took a trip out to Tipperary to speak with owner, John Walsh, to find out more about what keeps him and the business going from strength to strength.
Oct 21, 2023•9 min
Is Northern Ireland getting the best of both worlds?
The prevailing narrative around Northern Ireland is that it’s a gloomy time; dealing with both Brexit and the fact that it has no working parliament gives the idea that it’s a state in trouble but David Smith, economist with the Sunday Times, has a much more optimistic take on things. He joins Bobby to discuss.
Oct 21, 2023•8 min
GAA jigsaws with JR Games
Mary Murray is from a small Irish startup called JR Games that makes jigsaws dedicated to GAA counties. She came bearing a Kilkenny jigsaw for Bobby as the two chatted about the genesis of the business.
Oct 21, 2023•9 min
The future of the workplace with Bruce Daisley
Taking place last week was the Irish Management Institute (IMI) National Leadership Conference. Former Twitter EMEA VP, renowned podcaster, author of the Best Business Book of the Year 2022, and workplace culture thought-leader, Bruce Daisley gave a keynote address on the importance of diverse workplace culture in helping leaders and their organisation to innovate. He joins Bobby to discuss.
Oct 21, 2023•18 min
Executive Chair: Noelle McCarthy of Blow Salons
This week Bobby was joined in the Executive Chair by Noelle McCarthy of Blow Salons.
Oct 17, 2023•11 min
Sean Keyes: The case for Dublin to build up
This week Bobby was joined by Sean Keyes of the currency to explain why we need to build more apartments high into Dublin's skyline.
Oct 17, 2023•10 min
Industry Review: Sommeliers
Bobby speaks to three people in-the-know to find out how the realm of the sommelier has changed in Ireland in recent years, and where the wine world might take us. He is joined by Nicola Curran Zammit from Two Cooks in Sallins, Philip Dunne, Founder of Vinspire Wine and Spirit Academy Ireland as well as group Sommelier at The Doyle Collection, and Morgan Vandermamer, current President of the Irish Guild of Sommeliers and co-owner of Union Wine Bar & Kitchen in Waterford
Oct 14, 2023•19 min
The Seven Games of Leadership with Paolo Gallo
High-profile, keynote speaker, executive coach, and author on the topic of professional development, leadership, and the future of work and learning, Paolo Gallo joins Bobby to discuss his latest book, 'The Seven Games of Leadership - Navigating the Inner Journey of Leaders.'
Oct 14, 2023•10 min
Rugby with Marcus Horan
Former Munster and Irish player, Marcus Horan, talks World Cup Rugby with Bobby ahead of tonight's game.
Oct 14, 2023•6 min
Bobby goes axe throwing
This week Bobby got adventurous and explored his Viking roots, by visiting the Axe Club at North Dock, Dublin!
Oct 14, 2023•9 min
Business Roundup with Linda Daly and Ronan
Joining Bobby to discuss the biggest business stories in the papers today is Linda Daly of the Sunday Times and Ronan Reid from Cantor Fitzgerald.
Oct 14, 2023•19 min
Out & about: Dublin Cookery School
This week Bobby went to the Dublin Cookery School in Blackrock which has recently been taken over by a well-known foodie Gerry Devlin. Gerry showed Bobby around the school and introduced him to some of the students.
Oct 07, 2023•10 min
The Irish Beef Book Celebrates 10 years
Pat Whelan of James Whelan Butchers who’s book The Irish Beef Book has just been reprinted to celebrate it’s 10th Anniversary and Pat joined Bobby to talk all thing beef.
Oct 07, 2023•8 min
Executive Chair: Richard Meehan
This week Bobby was joined in the executive chair by Richard Meehan, President & CEO of Velico Medical
Oct 07, 2023•10 min
Dan O'Brien on budget 2024
Dan O’Brien, Chief Economist, Institute for International and European Affairs spoke to Bobby as the nation braces itself for next weeks budget.
Oct 07, 2023•7 min
Industry Review: Personal Shoppers
They say style never goes out of fashion but for those of us who wouldn’t know haute couture if it came up and hit him in the face, finding the clothes that not only fit but make us look and feel like our authentic selves can be a real challenge. Thankfully the personal shopping industry is here to help. Joining Bobby for this week’s Industry review to look at the work of personal styling was: Orla Sheridan, Private Stylist and Fashion lecturer at GTI Fiona Doyle, International Personal Stylist ...
Oct 07, 2023•9 min
The cyber Security business is booming
Cyber Security is a growing business. Kevin O’Loughlin, CEO of Nostra, is busier than ever helping build protections and first line defenses for businesses. Kevin spoke to Bobby.
Oct 07, 2023•7 min
Business roundup with Gina London and Declan Ralph
To go through the business stories of the week Bobby was joined by Gina London, communications expert and columnist with the Sunday Independent and Declan Ralph, Retail Development Director with BWG Foods.
Oct 07, 2023•19 min
21st Century Business Icons
Behind every success is the unique story of an individual who has transformed their ambition into reality. 21st Century Business Icons: The Leaders Who Are Changing our World is a new book by Sally Percy, which explores the success stories and strategies behind some of the biggest names in business the world over. She joins Bobby to discuss.
Sep 30, 2023•11 min
Executive Chair: Ronan Reid of Cantor Fitzgerald
Joining Bobby in the Executive Chair this week is Ronan Reid, Director of Cantor Fitzgerald Services Ltd.
Sep 30, 2023•14 min
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