Down To Business

It’s arguably the most exciting sport of all, but for many investors in recent years, it’s the most profitable sport of all. Formula One returns this Sunday in Bahrain with lights out at 3pm, but just how big is the business fueling the sport itself? Joining Bobby to discuss this is sports business columnist and reporter, Ian Mallon.

Joining Bobby in the Executive Chair is John Donoghue, CEO, and Managing Partner of Ifac.

Dr. Ruth Gotian is a New Yorker who has traveled to Ireland to deliver the first two of this year’s IMI Masterclasses. Her specialty is looking at how high achievers keep their level of excellence and her latest book 'The Success Factor: Developing the Mindset and Skillset for Peak Performance' has interviews with a plethora of high achievers ranging from Dr Faucci to Steve Kerr. She joins Bobby t...

The need for toughness in business is undeniable but sometimes it’s hard to know where to get it from. One place many CEOs are now turning to is the US military. Katrina Steady is an ex-US military resilience coach with over two decades of experience in the field who coaches CEOs and business leaders on various performance-enhancing techniques to level up their business game face. She joins Bobby...

Bobby was out in west Dublin at what has to be one of the oldest businesses in Ireland and no, it's not a pub. Rathbornes have been making luxury, hand-poured candles, and home fragrances since 1488 - quite an astonishing legacy. He was joined by Rathbornes Managing Director Vincent Brady to talk about the company and its incredible longevity.

While for years we were transfixed on the threat COVID posed to the retail sector, in more recent months we have had the cost-of-living crisis to deal with. But while consumers are being forced to make some stark decisions about where to spend their money, so far the retail sales data indicates spending remains high. Joining Bobby to discuss this and what we might do to attract the investment our...

With an ever-increasing desire to look and feel good, food is obviously a huge part of the equation and there is one industry that caters to just those wishes. Nutritionists up and down the country are satisfying our appetites with no-nonsense, honest information about what we should be eating. Joining Bobby to dissect the trials and tribulations of being a nutritionist is: - Consultant nutritioni...

'As I Remember It: Bertie Ahern & the Good Friday Agreement' is a new podcast that tells the story of the Good Friday Agreement as told by those who negotiated it and marks the first time all those involved have reunited to reflect on the negotiations in 25 years. Head to newstalk.com/goodfridayagreement.

Bobby explores the expanding world of content creation with Lynn Hunter of The Collaborations Agency, content creator and founder of Fia Éadaoin Fitzmaurice, and comedian and actor Michael Fry.

Adrian Cummins, CEO of the Restaurants Association of joins Bobby to discuss the economic report which advocates for the government to extend the reduced 9% VAT Rate until the end of 2025.

Ernest Cantilion, owner of ‘Electric’ in Cork City tells Bobby about Valentine's Day in his bar and restaurant. Ernest thinks it's is boring, and couples don't really enjoy it and so he’s decided to do something about it.

Should you mix business with pleasure? Bobby is joined with Niraj Kapur- a LinkedIn Top Voice, LinkedIn Sales Coach and trainer and author of ‘Business Growth: Lessons Learned from Divorce, Dating and Falling In Love’

Bobby puts on his wellies to visit Lunasa Farm, a free-range pork and beef business.

Joining Bobby in the executive chair this week is David Crimmins, CEO of Medihive

Writing in last Sunday’s Independent Conor Skehan suggested that Ireland could be run better if we followed the lead of the Irish rugby team. Conor joins Bobby to discuss.

Joining Bobby in the Executive Chair this week is Patrick Joy, Founder of Suretank Group.

The night-time economy has been on the ropes for a number of years - from pandemics to licensing restrictions, to a cost-of-living crisis. It’s not been easy. So for this week’s Industry Review, to help Bobby get a sense of how our late-night bars and nightclubs are faring, he is joined by: - Sunil Sharpe of Give Us the Night - Ian Redmond of Tramline in Dublin - Robbie Fox, former nightclub owner...

Joining Bobby to discuss the importance of clarity when it comes to your business is Jamie Smart, author of 'Clear mind, Better Performance, Bigger Results'.

Bobby took a trip out to Naas for the launch of this year's Grow with Aldi campaign which is designed to help small and medium producers develop their brand.

The pandemic is over but as we report most weeks here on Down to Business there is still very much a hangover for businesses. John Ihle, the Deputy Business Editor of the Irish Independent, was writing about one recently that may have slipped some companies by. He joins Bobby to discuss.

Joining Bobby in the Executive Chair was Rachel O'Connor Managing Director of GPG (General Paints Group).

Bobby spoke to Caroline Reidy of HR Suite and Adam Greenfield Co-Founder of Work Life Well about what National Sickie Day and methods of increasing productivity and reducing absenteeism in the workplace.

Bobby spoke to Dave Warde the owner of JJ Glynn's Hardware and Key cutting store in Westport on their last ever day of business.

Books have been around for thousands of years at this stage, and hopefully, they’ll be around for another few millennia to come. But just as the years have come and gone, so too has the long forecast demise of the bookshop and the physical copies we have on our bookshelves. To get a sense of where we are now with the business of books Bobby is joined by: · Antony Farrell of Lilliput Press · Claudi...

The Irish Business Design Challenge is back again with this year’s theme being focused on sustainability. The challenge is open to all micro, small, and medium enterprises in Ireland that have designed sustainable products, services, or strategies that have benefitted their customers, communities, and the environment at large. Bobby is joined by one participant, Zoë Daly, founder of Irish wool bra...