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Oct 29, 2022 • 8min
Hospitality Outlook with Bank of Ireland
We know that the hospitality sector faced huge challenges during the pandemic and now that normality has largely returned to the sector, they now face the ever-present spectre of rising inflation.
But what does this mean for menu prices and hotel room rates?
Bobby is joined now by Gerardo Lario Rizo, Head of Hospitality Sector with Bank of Ireland to discuss.

Oct 29, 2022 • 12min
Executive Chair: Paddy Campbell
Joining Bobby in the Executive Chair is Paddy Campbell of Bewleys Oriental Cafes & Campbell Catering.

Oct 22, 2022 • 12min
Executive Chair: Aidan & Hilary O’Shea of Otonomee
Joining Emmet Oliver in the Executive Chair is Aidan & Hilary O’Shea of Otonomee.

Oct 22, 2022 • 14min
Change Activist: Make Big Things Happen Fast
When Carmel McConnell started delivering bags of food to a small number of schools in Great Britain, little could she have anticipated just how much her life was about to change.
Carmel is the founder and ex-CEO of Magic Breakfast, and the author of the book: "Change Activist: Make Big Things Happen Fast”.
She joins Emmet Oliver to discuss.

Oct 22, 2022 • 16min
Industry Review: Record Stores
Musical trends come and go, record formats change, and once-hot bands are soon to be forgotten.
But for many music fans, one thing remains the same - they choose record stores as a reliable source of new music releases.
With the recent revival of vinyl we ask if the mood-music is changing in the record store business.
Joining Emmet Oliver for this week's installment of Industry Review is:
- Maurice Daly, Supply Manager at Zhivago Records
- Ben O’Neill, Owner of Siopa Ceol in Dungarvan
- Eoife Clarke, Operations Supervisor at Golden Disc

Oct 22, 2022 • 13min
Stephan Loerke, CEO of the World Federation of Advertisers
The World Federation of Advertising connects the world's biggest brand owners in more than 60 markets, bringing together tens of thousands of brands at local level. Together, they create a global network that offers a unique source of leadership, expertise, and inspiration.
Every year there is a dedicated conference for all of the National Association Councils (NAC’s) around the world and this year Stephan Loerke, CEO of the World Federation of Advertisers is leading the conference right here in Dublin.
He joins Emmet Oliver to discuss.

Oct 22, 2022 • 8min
Sir John Curtice on the UK's ongoing political instability
Liz Truss’ resignation has caused chaos across the pond with the Tories struggling to unify its members. With a general election looming, what could this mean for the UK? Emmet Oliver is joined by political scientist, Sir John Curtice to discuss.

Oct 15, 2022 • 24min
Industry Review: Magicians
They might not be able to make your worries or high energy bills disappear, but certainly they can bring more entertainment to your life. If you’re bored with dull corporate events or want two newlyweds' families to break the ice at the wedding, consider hiring a magician.
So, time to put the cards on the table and ask what the secret trick is behind magicians' industry in Ireland.
Joining Bobby for this week's Industry Review are three magicians: Yvan Zimmerman - magician and co-owner of Party Wizz, and online booking platform for entertainers, Paul “Rua” Gleeson - magician and Genie Mackers - magician and co-owner of JD Magician.

Oct 15, 2022 • 11min
"People will want to be a part of new Elon Musk's everything app"
Andy O’Donoghue is our Tech Guru and he joined Bobby to talk about why Elon Musk is actually a proper Entrepeneur who makes things right.

Oct 15, 2022 • 13min
The power of influencing with Brian Ahearn
Brian Ahearn is the Chief Influence Officer at Influence PEOPLE, LLC. A dynamic international keynote speaker, trainer, coach and consultant, he specializes in applying the science of influence and persuasion in everyday situations. He joined Bobby to discuss the power if influencing.


