Down To Business

When you open the door and walk into the office, how many versions of you are walking in with you? Can we really separate all the different parts of our lives, and can the stress of any domestic situation be completely ignored at work? Gabriella Braun, the author of 'All That We Are', thinks we must recognise our past as well as our internal emotional lives and how they impact our relationships, e...

To look at the biggest business stories of the day Bobby was joined by Linda Daly the Sunday Times and Bob Hoffman of Vista Executive Search.

On Monday the IMF forecasted that the only economy to see its economy shrink this year is that of the UK. David Smith, Economics Editor with the Sunday Times took a call from Bobby to discuss.

We are joined by founder of Manna Drone Delivery, Bobby Healy. A talented businessman, he kicked off his career building video games for Nintendo, founded Eland Technologies and built CarTrawler. Since 2018, he’s been building Manna whose mission is to improve the world by making lightning-fast suburban deliveries affordable, green and safe.

A panel of travel agents talk to Bobby about how January 2023 has been strong for their industry, looking at new trends since the pandemic. Customers are willing to spend more on holiday packages, with more people opting for cruises than ever before. Paul Hackett, CEO of ClickandGo.com, John Galligan of John Galligan Travel and Mary McKenna the Managing Director of Tour America all share their opi...

Anna Eliatamby has just published the new "Decency Journey" series of pocketbooks to help people flourish in their careers and workplaces. These compact and practical books support business owners, managers and leaders who want to make positive changes but are not sure where to start. In each of the books, the reader is provided with evidence-based knowledge and practical solutions that they can e...

Bobby has discussed inflation and possible recessions on the show before, but today he talks to economist Cormac Lucey who thinks we are taking too narrow a view.

A new company arriving in Ireland is BRICK- a way to charge your phone when you’re on the go. Albert di Lucia, an Irish market owner explains to Bobby how venues like bars or restaurants can install the charging banks. Almost the norm for Stockholm residents, di Lucia is confident the company is off to a great start in Ireland.

Roger Wallace, Partner Lead for the EY Entrepreneur of the Year joins Bobby to discuss the launch of this year’s programme.

Joining Emmet Oliver in the Executive Chair is Evelyn Moynihan, CEO of Kilkenny Design.

When it comes to America, businesses and musicians often have the same goal - they both want to break into the US market. Matthew Lee Sawyer, author of 'Make It in America: How International Companies and Entrepreneurs Can Successfully Enter and Scale in U.S. Markets' joins Emmet Oliver to discuss.

As more and more of our personal and professional lives are based online, we are under increasing threat of cyberattack. But what is it like for the people and companies at the coalface of cybersecurity in Ireland right now? Joining Emmet Oliver to discuss is: Raluca Saceanu, Chief Executive Officer at Smarttech247 Kevin O'Loughlin, CEO of Nostra Dr. Anthony Keane, Head of the School of Informatic...

For decades the rise of the robot has been forecasted but now finally that day may be on the horizon - that is thanks in part to Malachy Ryan, Head of Sales for Europe, the Middle East, and Asia at 'Bear Robotics'. He stopped by to discuss the business and to give Emmet Oliver a demonstration of how 'Servi' could revolutionise the hospitality industry.

For many households around the country, food waste ends up in the brown bin. But for many, the smell can be a bit off-putting, so what options exist to get people to put their food waste to good use? 'MyGug' is an anaerobic digester aimed at small food businesses, restaurants, home kitchens, and schools, that turns food waste into renewable energy and fertilizer. Co-founder Fiona Kelleher joins Em...

Joining Mandy Johnston in the Executive Chair today is Stephen Leddy, MD of Hidden Hearing.

Joining Mandy Johnston is John Mullins, Associate Professor of Management Practice in Marketing and Entrepreneurship at London Business School and author of 'Break the Rules: The Six Counter-Conventional Mindsets of Entrepreneurs That Can Help Anyone Change the World'.

It has been a tough time for the papers of late with their ultimate demise long forecast and yet they continue to be an integral part of this and any other free and open democracy. It might be easy to forget sometimes but the real beating heart of the newspaper industry is actually found at the local level. So for this week’s Industry Review, Mandy Johnston wanted to chat with three people in the...

Many people are currently doing ‘Dry January’ deciding not to consume alcohol for the month after the excesses of the festive season. But what if that month led to a permanent giving up? Kate Gunn took a month of booze and then her life changed. She’s the author of 'The Accidental Soberista' - she joins Mandy Johnston to tell her all about her experiences.

Joining Mandy Johnston to chat about how the Irish wedding market is looking for the year ahead is wedding planner and host of ‘Say Yes to the Dress’ Peter Kelly & fashion entrepreneur Isabel Gleeson who has developed a very interesting platform called 'ReBride'.

Bobby talks to Dr. Michael Colburn, a former Associate Professor of Management at Ashland University and author of ‘Own Your Job: Five Tools for Self-management & Accountability in the Workplace'.

Joining Bobby in the Executive Chair is Paul Merriman, CEO Pax Financial Planning & Founder of AskPaul

Bobby chats to renowned Economist Moore McDowell to get his thoughts on the economic year ahead.

For years, John Lowe‘s handbook has helped thousands of people get to grips with the basics of budgeting, learning how to save cash in all areas of their life, and importantly, what to do with it to maximise their return. Now, Money Doctors is back for its 18th edition to give Ireland’s consumers and business owners the tips they need to make the most of 2023. Bobby chats to John to find out more.

Bobby talks to Damien McCarthy of HR Buddy about some awful trends and buzzwords like "Quiet Quitting" and "Desk Bombing".

Being fit and exercising are the mainstays of a healthy life and have become increasingly important in this digital world. The Irish gym scene has gone from strength to strength in the past decade and with this in mind, we investigate the world of the gyms of Ireland as we continue on into 2023. Joining Bobby is: - Gavin McConnon, of F45 Training - Pat Henry, Owner of the Pat & Karl Henry Fitness...