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Dec 2, 2023 • 9min
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 2, 2023 • 23min
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.
Nov 25, 2023 • 13min
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, 2023 • 12min
Executive Chair: Aisling Ryan, CEO of Ryans Cleaning
Sitting in the Executive Chair this week is Aisling Ryan, the CEO of Ryans Cleaning.
Nov 25, 2023 • 18min
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, 2023 • 8min
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, 2023 • 23min
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, 2023 • 12min
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 18, 2023 • 13min
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, 2023 • 4min
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.
