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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

Now It All Makes Sense: How an ADHD Diagnosis Brought Clarity to My Life

Alex Patridge is credited for two of the most successful websites from the naughties. Unilad and Ladbible were go to websites for young males. and while Alex was lauded as an entrepreneur, an argument over ownership led to a fraught court case, a battle with alcoholism, and a late diagnosis of ADHD. All of this is documented in his new book Now It All Makes Sense: How an ADHD Diagnosis Brought Clarity to My Life. Alex joins Mandy Johnston to discuss.

Jan 25, 202514 min

Industry Review: Pharmacies

One of the key pillars of any community, the pharmacy plays a pivotal role in educating patients about medication usage, side effects, and general health. But with recruitment experts expecting a shortage of to continue into 2025, coupled with an increase in demands, and a pay freeze still in place since the financial crash of 2008, just what is the state of Ireland’s pharmacy sector? Joining Mandy Johnston to discuss is: Sheena Mitchell, Independent Pharmacist at Milltown Total Health Pharmacy ...

Jan 25, 202519 min

'Grow with Aldi' 2025 with Kylie O'Donoghue of FemFuelz

Applications for 'Grow with Aldi' 2025 are now open. 'Grow with Aldi' is a product accelerator and supplier development programme gives producers the chance to have their products stocked at 163 Aldio stores nationwide. Joining Mandy Johnston to discuss the programme is Kylie O'Donoghue of FemFuelz, a female supplement brand for women that use unique formulations, providing bespoke products.

Jan 25, 20258 min

Bobby takes a walk around juice jar

Booby took a trip to a business that has quadrupled its estimated turnover but it’s not just a juice bar. It is going to be a wellness hub too. Juice Jar’s CEO, Sam Shepard, showed Bobby around his business and discussed the success behind the business

Jan 24, 202511 min

Industry Review: Travel Agents

It’s a new year and with it comes a reset of all our annual leave but what to do with it and where to go? Three people who know a thing or two about all of that join Mandy Johnston to give us a sense of just where the travel sector is in Ireland right now. They are: Paul Hackett of Click and Go & Vice-President of the Irish Travel Agents Association-ITAA Mary McKenna, MD of Tour America Martin Skelly, MD of Navan Travel...

Jan 18, 202522 min

Are reports of Ireland’s wealth greatly exaggerated?

A current budget surplus of €12.8 billion makes Ireland an outlier among western economies but Cormac Lucey is not so sure everything is all rosey and thinks there are a few elephants in the room that could derail us in a blink of an eye. He joins Mandy Johnston to discuss.

Jan 18, 20257 min

What is 'soft quitting' and should employers be concerned?

We heard of 'quiet quitting' last year but a new trend has emerged which some say will damage the output and culture of a company - 'soft quitting'. So what is it, and just how damaging could it be? Mandy Johnston is joined by Damien McCarthy of the HR Buddy to try and make some sense of this. Good Morning Damien.

Jan 18, 202511 min

Business Roundup January 18th

Joining Mandy Johnston to go through the main business stories from the Saturday papers is Louisa Meehan of Woodview HRM and Robert Whelan of RockWell Finance.

Jan 18, 202524 min

Industry Review: Motivational Speakers

For this week’s Industry Review, Bobby thought it would be good to talk to a few people who have overcome their own challenges in life and who might be able to offer encouragement for the rest of us. Joining Bobby are three experts in the field: Ciara Conlon, leadership & productivity coach Dr. Brian Pennie, Neuroscientist and Resilience Specialist Enda O’Doherty, Keynote Speaker & Endurance Athlete

Jan 11, 202521 min

Why are EV sales on the decline?

There was a significant fall in the sale of EVs last year in comparison to 2023, but what does this tell us about the future of EVs? Philip Nolan, motoring correspondent with the Irish Daily Mail joins Bobby to discuss.

Jan 11, 20259 min

Out & About: Festina Lente

Bobby went out & about to Festina Lente in Wicklow - a charity that supports people to achieve their personal best in the natural world of horses, horticulture and community.

Jan 11, 202510 min

Reflecting on ‘Open for Business’ Road Shows on Down to Business in 2024

On down to business in 2024 Bobby visited many regional towns across the country as part of his ‘Open for Business’ Roadshows. Bobby while visiting these towns talked to business leaders, local stakeholders and got an overall sense of each town's business health. As the year closes to an end Bobby was joined by Planning expert Conor Skehan and retail consultant Eddie Shanahan to reflect on some of the highlights of the roadshow over the past year and to access how local business is faring in reg...

Dec 28, 202439 min

Business stories of the year reviewed

It’s been quite the year for business stories. From China becoming the king of EV production, to the economic panic Donald Trump’s re-election has caused. To review the year’s most significant business stories and to ask if they are hopeful for Irish business in 2025 Bobby was joined by Conor Faughnan, Transport Consultant, Caroline Reidy managing director of the HR Sweet and Bob Hoffman of Vista executive search

Dec 28, 202445 min

Executive Chair: Shane Kelly and Ross Leahy

Bobby is joined Shane Leahy and Ross Kelly of One4Humanity for this week’s Executive Chair. One4Humanity is a registered charity that works to provide aid for victims of armed conflicts and natural disasters. The charity intervenes to meet the needs of people in crisis, while giving special attention to vulnerable groups such as women, the sick and children, ensuring that their basic needs are met.

Dec 21, 202412 min

Grafton Street at Christmas

Bobby hits the streets for his annual broadcast from Grafton Street. Get all the sights and sounds of Dublin's busiest shopping street, at its busiest time of year. Hit 'Listen' for all the atmosphere of a Dublin Christmas.

Dec 21, 202414 min

Industry Review: The Panto

The Panto is a Christmas tradition for many families, but not a lot is known of the people behind the stage productions. So, Bobby sits down with some of the most experienced minds in the business; Claire Tighe, CEO of TheatreworX; Alan Hughes, Presenter on Ireland AM and renowned pantomime personality; and Robert C. Kelly, one of the industry’s biggest producers. Hit ‘Listen’ to get the inside scoop of this fascinating industry.

Dec 21, 202417 min
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