It’s cold out there and with many more months of rain and cloud to come, what better time to start planning that summer getaway than right now? The travel agency business has seen its fair share of ups and downs over the last few years, so how have they been faring now that the cost-of-living crisis is finally beginning to ease? Joining Bobby for this week’s Industry Review is: • Paul Hackett, co-founder and CEO of Click & Go • Emma McHugh, Managing Partner at Atlantic Travel based in Letter...
Jan 13, 2024•19 min
Joining Bobby in the Executive Chair this week is Patrick Murphy, CEO of Codex.
Jan 13, 2024•11 min
Earlier in the week Bobby got to meet Dr. John Grey, author of 'Men Are from Mars, Women Are from Venus’, who was speaking at this year's Pendulum Summit. Together they discuss the impact of the book, how things have changed since its publication, and the biological underpinnings of some of his opinions.
Jan 13, 2024•12 min
You may have heard earlier in the week that the decision has been made to close a Dublin alley due to anti-social behaviour and drug use. Naturally, this has concerned many and people are asking if this is the best way to protect a city. Sunday Independent columnist, Conor Skehan has some views on fixing the city and they are not just about more Gardai on the street - he joins Bobby to discuss.
Jan 13, 2024•10 min
This week saw the 30th Anniversary of CityJet in business. Despite some ups and downs over the years, it has persevered and evolved to a point where it is now a leading provider of jets to European airlines. Bobby is joined by Pat Byrne its founder and chairman.
Jan 13, 2024•13 min
Joining Bobby to take a look at the business stories featured in the Saturday papers are Caroline Reidy of the HR Suite and Doug Keatinge, Head of Communications at Avalon.
Jan 13, 2024•23 min
Bobby goes for a jog with Padraic George, Founder and Managing Director of Bodylite Gear, a leading Irish sportswear brand that specialises in visibility products and active gear for runners, walkers, cyclists, and outdoor enthusiasts.
Jan 06, 2024•9 min
We’re almost a week into the New Year and with that comes hordes of people heading out to shed some of that Christmas weight. Where are they going? Probably the gym. Joining Bobby to discuss the business of gyms in the country are Ger Conroy, Director of Ger Conroy Fitness; Garrett Ivers, Owner of UN1T Dublin; and Siobhan Byrne, co-owner of BodyByrne.
Jan 06, 2024•17 min
Joining Bobby in the Executive Chair this week is Ciaran Crean, co-founder & CEO of MicksGarage & WaveOMS.
Jan 06, 2024•13 min
Broadcaster and author, Matt Cooper joins Bobby to discuss his new book 'Who Really Owns Ireland?: How we became tenants in our own land and what we can do about it'.
Jan 06, 2024•14 min
After several months of price increases in our supermarkets, a shift appears to be taking place as Lidl has followed Aldi in slashing its prices. But what does that mean for food producers? Sinead Ryan, presenter of The Home Show on Newstalk joins Bobby to discuss.
Jan 06, 2024•5 min
Joining Bobby to go through the main business and news stories from the morning papers is businesswoman and boadcaster, Norah Casey and Ian Curran, Business Report with the Irish Times.
Jan 06, 2024•21 min
Joining Bobby to give his predictions on how the Irish economy will fare in 2024 is economist, Cormac Lucey.
Jan 06, 2024•11 min
When life gets us down, we sometimes need a person who can motivate us and give us the confidence to succeed in life and in business. It is the role of the Life Coach to do just that. To tell Bobby about this world he is joined by Shane Cradock, an advisor to high-performing leaders and the author of 'Inspire Me'; Mark Fennell, life coach and author of the upcoming book ‘Breakthrough’, and Ciara Conlon, life and leadership coach and author of ‘Rise Before Your Bull’.
Dec 30, 2023•19 min
Joining Bobby in the Executive Chair is David McRedmond the CEO of An Post.
Dec 23, 2023•13 min
Bobby is joined by Paul Boross the Pitch Doctor.
Dec 23, 2023•11 min
Bobby is joined in studio by three business women - Lorraine Keane, Anna Daly and Aimee Connolly, to chat fashion and Christmas.
Dec 23, 2023•20 min
Bobby is joined in studio by Mark Kelly founder of AI Ireland and the author of AI Unleashed, to chat about how Santa now use's AI to aid in his deliveries.
Dec 23, 2023•7 min
This week Bobby is taking a stroll through Grafton Street, Ireland’s Premier Shopping Street, to see how retail is faring this Christmas.
Dec 23, 2023•14 min
Bobby is joined by Journalist and Author Valerie Cox and Stephen O’Leary the Founder of Olytico to discuss the biggest business stories around this weekend.
Dec 23, 2023•22 min
Joining Bobby in the Executive Chair is Kealan Lennon, CEO and Founder of CleverCards.
Dec 16, 2023•12 min
Tech Guru, Andy O’Donoghue joins Bobby for his usual tech and gadget Christmas gift guide.
Dec 16, 2023•14 min
Getting that perfect gift can often be a challenge, especially for loved ones who live far away. But a Christmas hamper might be the right choice for those of us still struggling for inspiration, with numerous options and styles to choose from. Joining Bobby for this week's Industry Review to chat about the business of hampers is: Lulu O’Sullivan, CEO of GiftsDirect.com Emer Purcell, founder and managing director of Hampers & Co Mark Loftus, the founder of Paddy Box...
Dec 16, 2023•17 min
Finding a GP appointment these days can be difficult but Gewardz is one business that aims to change that. Gewardz is a subscription service that provides online GP and counseling sessions for a flat monthly fee - its Head of Business Development, Iain Cahill, joins Bobby to tell him about this business model.
Dec 16, 2023•7 min
In this turbulent Irish economy, we have to think of the role industry plays, and manufacturing in particular is something that should be looked at in terms of its importance. Conor Magee, Head of Manufacturing at Bank of Ireland joins Bobby to discuss.
Dec 16, 2023•8 min
Bobby is joined by Susan HayesCulleton aka ‘The Positive Economist’ & Jon Ihle, Deputy Business Editor at the Sunday Times Ireland to discuss the biggest business stories around this weekend.
Dec 16, 2023•25 min
This week’s industry review gets in the festive spirit with some food producers who could take your Christmas Dinner to the next level. Bobby is joined by Emmet Harten from Kaylas Kitchen, Lynn Downey from Cookie Dó, Sofie Rooney from Chimac and James Burke, Network Manager of the Dublin Food Chain.
Dec 09, 2023•24 min
In the Executive Chair this week is Geoff Moore, Managing Partner at Arthur Cox
Dec 09, 2023•11 min
Bobby has Matt Phelan in the studio to talk about his book 'The Happiness Index Why Today's Employee Emotions Equal Tomorrow's Business Success' and what it can do for a business.
Dec 09, 2023•10 min
This week Bobby is in Arnotts in Dublin City Centre for the Pitch 23’ competition: an open invitation to Irish start-ups which supports and champions new and promising local Irish brands. He talks to Joanne Hyde from Eversheds Sutherland to discuss their involvement in the initiative.
Dec 09, 2023•14 min
