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Down To Business

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Join Bobby Kerr for Ireland's premier business show covering all enterprise-related topics from personal finance to business news. Listen and subscribe to Down To Business 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 and asking: 'Alexa, play Newstalk'
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Episodes

Industry Review: Antique and Rare Books

Bobby takes a dive into the world of antique books. These pages of the past hold historical significance, craftsmanship, and investment value. Who knows, maybe there’s one up in your attic? He’s joined by David Cunningham, co-owner of Ulysses Rare Books, Eamonn De Búrca, owner of De Búrca Rare Books and Alan Gregroy, owner of First Edition on Baggot Street.

Dec 02, 202319 min

Out & About: Cogs the Brain Shop

Bobby takes a visit to the Cogs the Brain Shop pop-up by Stephen's Green and talks to co-owner Conor Brady.

Dec 02, 202311 min

How Bad will this New Recession be? With Cliff Taylor

Today it was confirmed that the Irish economy is officially in a recession. To discuss what these means, as well as recent inflation news, Bobby is joined by Cliff Taylor, columnist at The Irish Times.

Dec 02, 20239 min

Business Roundup with Joan Mulvihill and Declan Ralph

Bobby is joined by Joan Mulvihill, The Digitisation Lead with Siemens and Declan Ralph, the Retail Development Director with BWG Foods to discuss the biggest business stories in the papers today.

Dec 02, 202323 min

The Importance of Team Building with James Scouller

What makes a good team and how can it add value in a workplace? James Scouller, author of a three-book series on team building: How to Build Winning Teams Again and Again, joins the studio to examine the benefits.

Nov 25, 202313 min

Industry Review: Toy Makers

This week’s Industry Review covers the Irish toy makers who compete with the fancy tech and new-age offerings around. Chloe Gardiner, founder of The Wonky Woolins, Michael White, Founder Ro Óg and Geraldine O Connor, Co-Owner and Founder of Lisheen Toys join to discuss the business of hand-made toys in the country.

Nov 25, 202318 min

Will Stephen Kenny's exit spell further finance trouble for the FAI?

The end of Stephen Kenny’s tenure as manager caps off a team’s bad string of results - and worries mount as the FAI struggle to find commercial partners for the next three years. Ian Mallon, columnist with the Pitch for the Irish Examiner joins to discuss this potential financial fallout.

Nov 25, 20238 min

Business Roundup with Paul Allen, Caroline Bocquel & Jean McCabe

Emmet Oliver (filling in for Bobby) is joined by Paul Allen of Paul Allen & Associates and Caroline Bocquel, CEO of Bord Iascaigh Mhara to discuss the business stories relevant today. Plus, Jean McCabe, CEO of Retail Excellence Ireland talks about the impact of the Dublin riots on retail business.

Nov 25, 202323 min

EY Entrepreneur of the Year Winners Chat

Bobby speaks with some of the winners of the EY Entrepreneur of the Year Awards at the show from last Thursday. Sam Moffett of Moffett Automated Storage. Ciaran Marron of Activ8 Solar Energies. Tom Walsh of Staycity.

Nov 25, 202312 min

Industry Review: Podcasting

This week’s Industry Review is something familiar in the world of audio. Bobby is joined by Síle Seoige, host of ‘Ready to be Real’ in Galway and Chris Johns, co-host of ‘The Other Hand’ all to discuss the business of podcasting in Ireland.

Nov 18, 202313 min

Web Summit 2023 with Andy O’Donoghue

Web Summit took place this week following a turbulent few weeks for the annual technology conference. Andy O’Donoghue joins Bobby to tell him all about it.

Nov 18, 20234 min

Lessons from the Asian Markets with Pat Rigney

Pat Rigney, the founder of The Shed Distillery and Gunpowder Gin, joins the show to give his insight on what Irish businesses can learn from the Asian markets after a trip to China.

Nov 18, 20237 min

EY Panel on taking risks and being pioneers

Ahead of next week’s ceremony for the EY Entrepreneur of the Year Awards 2023, Bobby chats with some of this year’s finalists about the idea of “pioneering”, doing something new, and everything associated with being on the cutting edge. Chris Kelly of EasyGo Louella Morton, the co-founder of TestReach Neil Skeffington of Novelplast Teoranta

Nov 18, 202313 min

Foreign Direct Investment with Kevin Elliott

Bobby talks to Kevin Elliott, the Executive Vice President and Head of Global Foreign Direct Investment at Bank of Ireland, to learn all about how the team there supports new international companies to establish banking and operations in Ireland.

Nov 18, 20238 min

Business Roundup with Linda Daly & Bob Hoffman

Bobby is joined by Linda Daly, Business Reporter with the Sunday Times and Bob Hoffman of Vista Executive Search to discuss the business stories making the rounds today.

Nov 18, 202316 min

EY panel on the influence of AI on business

Continuing our series of interviews with some of this year’s finalists in the EY Entrepreneur of the Year Awards which reveals this year’s winners on November 23rd, we look at the issue of AI and its intersection with businesses. To discuss, Bobby is joined by Charles Cosgrave of Village Vets who is a finalist in the Established Category; Brian Fahey, CEO of My Compliance Office who is a finalist in the International category; and also by Denise Tormey, President and co-founder of PlanNet21 who ...

Nov 11, 202314 min

Industry Review: Glass Blowers

For many, glass is nothing more than the thing in your windows, but for an entire industry in Ireland, it is so much more. Art pieces made from glass are all over our cities, towns, and homes and so, Bobby wanted to understand that industry from some of the preeminent names in it. To do that, Bobby is joined by: Tom Watts, Head of Design at Design and Crafts Council Ireland Elke Westen, Owner of Studio Elke Westen Michelle O'Donnell, Owner of Glasshammer Studios...

Nov 11, 202316 min

Awakening your "Inner CEO" with Shane Cradock

Shane Cradock has almost three decades of executive coaching experience and has decided to pass some of that knowledge onto us here at Down to Business. His new book 'The Inner CEO' advocates for a new way of managing your mind to lift your mood, and self-belief and achieve your full potential. Shane joins Bobby to discuss.

Nov 11, 20238 min

Out & About: Dublin City Comics

Bobby does something quite different today and visits a comic shop in the heart of Dublin city to find out more about the world of superheroes and villains. Is it just a niche? Or bigger than we think?

Nov 11, 20237 min

Beyond Greenwashing: The Reality of B Corp Certification

In the evolving landscape of corporate responsibility, the push for sustainable business practices has led to a notable trend: B Corp certification. Pioneered by the non-profit B Labs, this accreditation requires companies to meet rigorous standards in social and environmental performance, accountability, and transparency. Joining Mandy Johnston are two trailblazers who have taken their companies through the B Corp journey: Aoife McNamara, Founder of the ‘Aoife McNamara’ clothing brand and Jane ...

Nov 04, 202311 min

'A Diamond in the Rough' with Steven van Belleghem

Despite high aspirations to delight customers, many companies falter at the execution stage, leaving a gap between grand plans and customer realities. Steven has spent over a decade conversing with CX professionals and has a wealth of insights on why companies struggle to shine in customer service. His new management book serves as a guide to embedding a genuine Customer Culture within your organisation, offering practical tools and revealing how minor alterations can lead to significant outcome...

Nov 04, 202313 min

Business Roundup with Douglas Keatinge & Valerie Cox

Taking a look at the business stories that are making the morning papers are Journalist and Author Valerie Cox and Douglas Keatinge- the Head of Communications with Avolon. Mandy Johnston fills in for Bobby this week.

Nov 04, 202325 min
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