Irish Goodbye Business Podcast

Starting out in kindergarten together, Tim and I have been closest friends, more like brothers, since the age of four. From school to the rugby pitch to the construction sites, we’ve seen it all. Today, you’ll hear how that same work ethic and grit turned into a career that commands respect and inspires everyone who knows him. Tim will walk us through his journey, from the early days of hard graft...

Today we welcome Todd Klimkowski to the Irish Goodbye team. In this episode, we dig into a big question: Are large corporate conventions like Dreamforce really worth it? We talk through what each group actually gets out of them — the company, the clients, and the reps. We also get into the logistics of pulling one off, what makes them successful, and what’s best avoided. It’s a new format for us,...

In this episode of the Irish Goodbye Business Podcast, I sit down with my good friend and colleague, Gene Michael Koopman, Enterprise Architect at Salesforce. Gene’s career hasn’t followed a straight line—from waiting tables in an all-night diner to leading architecture at Fortune 500s, his path shows how unexpected turns can fuel big opportunities. We cover what an Enterprise Architect really doe...

From mowing lawns at just eight years old to steering the growth of MarketSurge, Reed Hansen has lived the full arc of entrepreneurship—hands-on grit, system building, and scaling businesses from local startups to Fortune 500 partnerships. On this episode of the Irish Goodbye Business Podcast, Reed pulls up a stool to share what really drives sustainable growth: the behind-the-scenes work of creat...

In this episode of the Irish Goodbye Business Podcast , we sit down with Liz Powell, a seasoned corporate retail leader whose career journey is marked by resilience, adaptability, and trust. Liz shares candid insights from her time navigating the challenges of an SAP implementation, the unexpected turns that shaped her career, and how she has balanced motherhood with professional growth. She highl...

In this edition of the "Irish Goodbye Business Podcast" Brian Pennells introduces special guest Laura Chambers, who shared insights from her career journey, starting from event management to the cosmetic surgery industry, where she quickly rose to director level. Laura then transitioned to a Fortune 50 Multinational health care company, spending 11 years in various international leadersh...

The Irish Goodbye Business Podcast – Episode 13 🎙️ From Chicago to the world — where deep dish meets global grit — we bring you the story of Brian Samson . Brian’s journey is one of resilience, travel, and vision. He’s built opportunities across Latin America by championing near-shore working models and contract labor innovation , creating real impact for businesses and people alike. This episode...

Episode 12: The Power of “And” with Matt ElliottOn this episode of The Irish Goodbye Business Podcast, we’re joined by Matt Elliott — an experienced banking executive turned advisor, public speaker, and author, and all round really great guy! Matt shares insights from his years in banking, how he now helps leaders and organizations think differently, and why embracing the power of “and” can change...

In this edition of the Irish Goodbye Business PodCast we interview Julia Caldwell. Detective Julia "Jules" Caldwell served Ewing Township, New Jersey, for over 13 years, excelling in over 500 criminal investigations due to her strong ability to "read people" and connect clues. Key career highlights:2010: Graduated from Mercer County Police Academy; began as 911 operator, then C...

The Irish Goodbye Business Podcast – Episode 10 – Todd KlimkowskiFrom the grit of college basketball courts to the strategy rooms of Fortune 500 boardrooms, Todd Klimkowski brings the same energy, discipline, and preparation that elite athletes and top executives swear by. In this episode, Todd shares what it really takes to perform at the highest level — whether you're closing multi-million d...

The Irish Goodbye Business Podcast – Episode 9 – Dale Zwizinsky From picking corn, to coding, to selling software at Oracle and beyond — DaleZwizinsky has lived the full arc of reinvention. In this episode, Dale walks us through his journey from blue-collar roots tobig tech boardrooms, and eventually, to running his own consulting firm helpingcompanies map their revenue futures. With humor, honest...

The Irish Goodbye Business Podcast – Episode 8 – Murray Grubb Jr. From being the trusted voice of a bank in a call center in Scotland to leading sales strategy at Salesforce for the public sector in the UK, Murray Grubb Jr.’s path is proof that grit, self-awareness, and a good sense of humor can take you further than any MBA.In this episode, Murray shares raw stories from the early grind, what it...

In this episode, Brian Pennells sits down with Matt Barston for a deep dive into the world of technical selling and sales leadership. Matt walks us through his unique journey—from BDR to Customer Success, Account Management, and now leading a team of Solution Engineers. Along the way, he shares real talk on what makes the AE and SE relationship click, how to coach effectively, and why curiosity is...

The Irish Goodbye Business Podcast – Episode 6 - Sebastien FleuryFrom the military, to the ski slopes, to leading sales teams around the globe — Sebastien Fleury’s journey is anything but ordinary. In this episode, Seb drops real stories that’ll resonate with anyone who's ever taken a leap, changed course, or wondered what it’s all really for. With sharp perspective, dry humor, and zero fluff,...

In this episode of The Irish Goodbye Business Podcast, I sit down with Alex Matarazzo — a man whose journey from the trash truck to tech sales is as real as it gets. Now leading Salesforce’s enterprise strategy in financial services, Alex brings a sharp edge to innovation across wealth, retail, and commercial banking. With roots in Healthcare, Retail, and Financial Services, and deep experience in...

What if your next trip didn’t just feel like a vacation — but like a VIP experience curated just for you? In this episode of The Irish Goodbye Business Podcast, I sit down with Lucy Olivera — Founder and CEO of BeThere Group — a woman redefining what it means to travel well. From Meta to the Med, Lucy’s journey has taken bold turns: a career built on instinct, reinvention, and an unshakable belief...

In this very special episode, I sit down with the man who’s inspired me more than anyone — my dad, Maurice Hudson. A true jack-of-all-trades and master of many, Maurice’s career has spanned everything from the newspaper business to the clothing trade, plastics, construction, painting and decorating — and just about everything in between. He’s been the man for decades, with wisdom earned the hard w...

The Irish Goodbye Business Podcast – Episode 2This week, we’re joined by Charles Mitchell — a man who’s seen every corner of the construction world and then some. With over 20 years in the industry, Charles has worked on everything from restoring Georgian buildings to managing major civil and marine engineering projects. But that’s only half the story. Charles went on to lecture at university, sha...

The Irish Goodbye Business Podcast – Episode 1In our very first episode, we sit down with Brian Pennells, a seasoned tech sales leader whose career has taken him from Oracle to Zuora to Salesforce, across multiple countries and nearly 20 years in the game. Brian brings a mix of sharp insights, honest reflections, and classic banter, sharing the wins, the lessons, and the things he’s still working...