Zero Lives Left Podcast Tech, Society & Ideas

In this episode, I chat with David Henderson who runs an award-winning multimedia design company based in Northern Ireland. David chats about how at high school he always had a keen interest in 'Art & Design' It was via this interest which David ended up graduating from the University of Ulster with a 'first class' honors in Interactive MultiMedia Design which kickstarted his career We chat ab...

In this episode, I chat with successful serial entrepreneur Dave Whelan Founder & CEO of ByPhone.co.uk. Dave has been involved in VoIP systems since 2006 I kick off the episode by asking Dave to chat a little bit about his business and entrepreneurial journey to date. We chat about something which has become important for all businesses Internet Security but more specifically what Internet Sec...

In this episode, I chat with Adrian Markey who is a Chartered #Accountant based in Newry. I kick off the episode asking Adrian about this journey from Music Promoter to Chartered Accountant and why it feels it's so important to get to know the individual behind the business as opposed to just crunching the numbers. We chat about health and wellbeing in business and the importance of getting out an...

In this episode, I chat with Emma Garrett CEO Mallusk Enterprise Park. I kick off by asking Emma to share a little insight on her career journey to date and some of the challenges along the way. Emma discussing how she worked her way up the career ladder and how it took her a little while to figure out what she wanted to do career-wise. We chat about her role at Mallusk Enterprise Park and also th...

In this episode, I chat with Claire Stewart Chartered Accountant Partner at Cartmill Stewart & Co. Chartered Accountants based in Northern Ireland. Claire is a small business advisor, mentor, and author. We chat about Cartmill Stewart & Co. how the business was formed and the types of professional services which it offers to clients both small and large. Claire talks about her path to beco...

In this episode, I chat with Mickey Quigg who currently works in New York for NY GAA as Development Officer. Mickey was previously a student of the University of Ulster and was also Vice President of Academic and Student Affairs & Vice President of Campaigns and Communications at Ulster University Students Union. We chat about his time at the University of Ulster and the roles which he has bee...

In this episode, I chat with Debbie Rymer Principal of East Coast of Marketing Academy who have launched a CIM (The Chartered Institute of Marketing ) study center in Newry City offering Businesses & Individuals the opportunity to obtain a qualification in Marketing or Digital Marketing. We chat about The Chartered Institute of Marketing and explore opportunities which obtaining a professional...

In this episode, I chat with Emma Boylan. Emma helps small business owners, who struggle with marketing, fill their business with ideal clients as well as finding a faster path to way more money by Standing out and NOT sounding the same as every other business. Emma left her 9 to 5 job 4 years ago to fulfill her dream of starting her own business; when she saw that most marketing was all the same...

Niamh McAuley is video marketing manager with over 4 years of experience in camera operation and video content throughout the island of Ireland. She has been growing Purple Dot Videos for the last 3 years producing over 200 promotional videos for businesses throughout Northern Ireland.  In this episode Niamh shares her insight and top tips on how businesses and individuals can benefit from creatin...

Nikki Bradley is a young woman who has been on a truly unique and remarkable journey.  Diagnosed with a rare form of bone cancer at the age of just 16  - Nikki knows how to push limits and boundaries - from glacier abseiling to attempting a Guinness World Record. In this episode, Nikki talks openly about dealing with cancer to sharing her 5 tips for helping overcome Adversity.  She shares strategi...

When it comes comes to Twitter for Business the name Tweeting Goddess AKA Samantha Kelly is synonymous with Twitter in general.  She is someone who I have gotten to know well over the past few years.  She has helped me connect with people in Ireland and around the world and given me the opportunity to speak at her Irish Biz Party events throughout Ireland and also to speak at the first Irish Socia...

Many of us hope for Financial freedom but very few people achieve it. When many of us hear the term Financial Planning a blank expression comes to mind.  For many people, they think the whole Financial Planning process is something of a complex process but it dosen't have to be.   There are many simple steps which you can take along the way which will help you move closer to Financial freedom John...

Imagine developing a University or College project and turning it into a Business that generates sales of 1 Million that's what happened when Kyle Gawley co-founded Get Invited  - the Online Ticketing Platform In this Podcast Kyle talks openly and honestly about this business journey to date.  We chat about why it's actually ok to fail.  Why Bootstrapping is important and how you can but 250K of i...

From Hobby to Business to Pitching in Dragons' Den Niamh Hogan from Holos Skincare has had an interesting business journey so far.  In this episode of the Podcast I chat with Niamh about the early days of  setting up her business, how she got started and ended up pitching to Investors on the Irish Dragons' Den Niamh share great insights and advice to getting a business up and running and the impor...

Digital Technology has helped evolve and change the experience for travellers in 2016 - It presents many of opportunities for both businesses and customers to take advantage of to help improve and enhance the experience.  In episode 24 I chat with Kieran Swail Innovation and Technology Specialist at i3 SRC Newry  Kieran has mentored over 100 businesses through a range of different funding streams...

This is an on location Podcast.  I am in Dubai and I'm chatting with my good friend Barry Cummings.  Barry runs a successful Digital Marketing Agency in Dubai and works with a number of different clients across different sectors.  In this Podcast I chat with Barry about this move to the UAE over 10 years ago, how he found the country and what it's like to set up a business in Dubai. We talk about...

With 91% of Retail using 2 or more Social Media Channels  - Retail Businesses both small and large really need to be fully taking advantage of Social Media and the opportunities which it provides.   In this episode I chat to Emma Gribben which helps retail businesses get more out of their social media efforts.  Emma shares her insights on the importance of content within social media, what are the...

The topic of Career Branding has never been more important than now with the explosive growth of Social Media and Platforms like LinkedIn which enable people to develop their own professional network and apply for career opportunities. Episode 21 of the Podcast is a big one I get the opportunity to chat with global career branding expert Niels Reib from Denmark.  Niels shares many of this top tips...

They say an pictures says a 1000 words, in Social Media Marketing getting the correct image associated with your campaign can be a make or break.  Sourcing good stock images can be costly and also challenging in terms of the terms of use.   In this episode I chat to Top Northern Ireland based Professional Photographer Jude Malone from Cool For School.  Jude talks about her own experience in busine...

The World of the Internet and Social Media has become the way in which we communicate and share information.  When it comes to Social Media many of us can think of all the positive benefits which it has one being how easy it is for us to stay in touch with each other at a touch of a button.   But there is a dark side to the Internet & Social Media with many people experiencing Online Bullying...

Digital PR for your Business & what you need to know right now.  This info can help change the game for your Business.  You will need a Pen & Paper to listen to this episode.   I chat with the talented Leanne Ross Digital Communicator who has a real knack for coming up with creative and innovative ways to help businesses use Digital Communication methods to Reach & Win customers.  Lean...

When it comes to business being able to communicate your key businesses message is vital.  In this episode I chat with former UTV & BBC presenter Sarah Travers & Sales and Business Specialist Camilla Long of Bespoke Communications who each share top advice how how to become a better communicator.  How to handle a media interview and how a to nail an elevator pitch in 3 key steps.   In this...

In another packed episode I chat with Adrian Curran of WhatsThePointMedia about using Facebook for Business.  Many Businesses now use Facebook as a way to engage with their Customers but are customers really coming onto Facebook to be sold to? Adrian shares his insights and advice to how businesses can get more out of their Facebook efforts.  Adrian talks about what content works, why businesses n...

When we are kids many of us have dreams of maybe someday becoming our own Boss and starting our own Business.  For Martin Murtagh of Newry City Tours he decided to do just that.  Winner of the 2015 Newry City Business Awards for Best Tourism Business, Martin's business has been growing and he currently has plans to launch City Tours in other parts of Ireland focusing on the scary or dark tourism i...

Having the Motivation to follow your dreams is something at times we all lack.  "Its not about results, it about the person you become" My friend Cameron Parker one of the UKs Top Elite Motivators takes time to chat with me about building confidence and developing as a person and how we all can be successful in our own right. Cameron shares his journey and talks honestly about the highs and lows &...