Down To Business

Bobby was joined by the author of ‘Zero Sum’, Charles Hecker which offers a sharp and insightful look at Russia’s economic transformation and its impact on global business. With decades of experience in Russia—from the turbulent 1990s to the collapse of Western business in 2022—Hecker offers a unique perspective on the highs, lows, and lessons for businesses in volatile markets.

Joining Bobby this week for the industry review was: Jackie Spillane, Director of Spillane World Markets Bree Allen, Manager of Ballymaloe Grain Store Sadie Grace, Chair of the Committee for Casual Trading for Henry Street

Lorraine Butler, CEO UK & Ireland, CPM joins Bobby on the Executive Chair this week.

With a Trump presidency on the way and more competition from our neighbours in the EU when it comes to attracting foreign direct investment, where exactly do we stand when it comes to FDI and corporate lending as we close out 2024? John Feeney, CEO, Corporate and Commercial, Bank of Ireland joins Bobby to disclose.

Bobby heads outside to Super Social at Leapardstown Racecourse, a new competitive socialising place suitable for adults, with activities such as interactive darts, golf and shuffleboard. Bobby speaks to Paul Quinn and Dan Begley, co-founders of the new business.

Joining Bobby to roundup the stories making the business pages was Susan HayesCulleton and Doug Keatinge.

John Rooney, MD of Flogas Ireland, joins Bobby on The Executive Chair this week. Flogas is one of Ireland's biggest energy providers, so this is a really interesting chat to hear how the industry has been changing and adapting in recent years. Hit 'Listen' to hear this brilliant conversation.

Bobby sits down with three food producers that are putting a little Christmas twist on their products for the season James Burke, Network Manager of the Dublin Food Chain, Andrew Brady from Garnacha, Kyle Petrie from Open Hive and Laura McCarthy from Drink Botanicals all sit down to discuss their seasonal products. Hit 'Listen' to find out more about these brilliant creators.

Bobby goes out and about to meet the three winners of the EY Entrepreneur of The Year winner. Bobby speak with winner from the International Category, Ivor Queally, chief executive of QK Group South Africa; winners of the Established Category, John, Ruth and David Mackey; and the overall winners, Orlaith Ryan and Sharon Cunningham from Shorla Oncology. Hit 'Listen' to hear about these great entrep...

Earlier in the week, Bobby went out and about at the Arnott's Christmas Market. Five new Irish companies have been given their opportunity to showcase their wares at the market. All part of the Pitch '24 Startup competition. Hit 'Listen' to meet the creators.

Lord Mark Price joins Bobby to discuss the findings in this year's global workplace Report. Lord Mark is the founder of employee happiness platform, WorkL, the former UK Trade Minister and former CEO of Waitrose. Hit 'Listen' to find out why employee's have been happier in 2024than they were in work during the previous year.

Bobby is joined by Ronan Reid, from Cantor Fitzgerald Ireland, and Louisa Meehan, from Woodview HRM to discuss the big business stories in the papers. Fallout from the election, as government formation talks continue and how will Trump presidency hit Ireland? Hit 'Listen' to get all the big business stories

With the ever-changing online landscape and the globalisation of the business world, it has never been more important to reach out and communicate with your customers and clients.  But with the explosion of social media in recent years just how hard is it in the world of PR in 2024? Joining Bobby to discuss is: Joanne Byrne, Director of Presence PR Deirdre Waldron, Founder of Fuzion  Ann...

Joining Bobby in the executive chair was Larissa Feeney, CEO & Founder of Kinore.

Joining Bobby to look at the potential Twitter killer 'Bluesky' was Stephen O’Leary of Olytico.

Coaching for Performance is often seen as the bible of coaching manuals. When it was first published, it made its author, Sir John Whitmore, the undisputed leader in the field. Sadly Sir John passed in 2017 but his book has been totally revised  for its 6th edition. The book’s new Co-Author, Tiffany Gaskell, joined Bobby this morning.

Bobby continues his conversations with some of the finalists of this year's EY Entrepreneur of the Year Awards this week focusing on the topic of resilience.

Joining Bobby to roundup the stories making the business pages was Caroline Reidy and Conor Faughnan.

Bobby continues his conversations with some of the finalists of this year's EY Entrepreneur of the Year Awards. To discuss the importance of networking and mentoring when it comes to making business work, Bobby is joined by Damian Young of Zeus Mobility; Duncan O'Toole, Managing Director of Captured Carbon; and Caroline Dunlea of Core Optimisation.

Joining Bobby in the Executive Chair this week is Eimear Byrne, Country Lead of SD Worx Ireland.

Long forecast to be going the way of the home movie rental business, cinemas have stayed the course and traversed some rocky waters in recent years. Indeed, the sector has remained a cornerstone in our social lives despite all the doomsayers and continues to work its way back to pre-Covid levels. Joining Bobby to give him some of their insights into just how our big screens are faring is: Karl Ger...

Web Summit has been taking pace this week. Tech guru Andy O’Donoghue, who has been there, joins Bobby to chat about what’s been going on.

Since retiring in June, Munster and Ireland rugby legend Simon Zebo has been busy finding his feet in the business world. He Joins Bobby to talk about his backing of Ireland's latest addition to the whiskey world - Black Emerald.

Family run businesses are the backbone of almost any economy in the world. Emanuela Rondi, co-author of 'The Family Business Book: A Roadmap for Entrepreneurial Families to Prosper Across Generations' joins Bobby to talk about how families can ensure their businesses are both profitable and harmonious.

Joining Bobby to run through the top business stories form the Saturday papers is Louisa Meehan of Woodview HRM & Robert Whelan of Rockwell Finance who has just won an award for 'Best CEO of a Small Business'