Latest Irish business Podcast Episodes
#050: Barry Wallace (Dash Burger)
Irish Business Builders - May 02, 2022 05:00 - 1 hourFree for all listeners: The Ultimate Guide to Automatic Bookkeeping This week I had a chat with Barry Wallace, Managing Director of Dash Burger, a fast casual restaurant that specialises in something called a smash burger. Barry opened the first location on Kevin St just 18 months ago, and the...
#049: Jim Breen (Pulse Learning)
Irish Business Builders - April 25, 2022 05:00 - 50 minutesFree for all listeners: The Ultimate Guide to Automatic Bookkeeping This week I caught up with Jim Breen, Founder and Executive Chairman of Pulse Learning. Jim set up the business in 1999, with start up capital of just 10 pounds. It’s now a global organisation with an enviable list of clients...
#048: Phillip McGlade (Thérapie Clinic)
Irish Business Builders - April 18, 2022 06:00 - 50 minutesFree for all listeners: The Ultimate Guide to Automatic Bookkeeping This week I chatted to Phillip McGlade, CEO at Thérapie Clinic, with over 65 locations in Ireland, UK and India. Thérapie Clinic was founded in 2002 by his father and Phillip joined the clinic in his 20's and became CEO in 6 mo...
#047: Brian Keegan (360 Group)
Irish Business Builders - April 11, 2022 05:00 - 51 minutesFree for all listeners: The Ultimate Guide to Automatic Bookkeeping This week I caught up with Brian Keegan. Brian was founder and CEO of a global outsourced payroll company called 360 Group which he started from his one bed flat in London, and grew it to 6 offices in the UK and Ireland, a data...
#046: JD Buckley (Sky Ireland)
Irish Business Builders - April 04, 2022 05:00 - 46 minutesFree for all listeners: The Ultimate Guide to Automatic Bookkeeping This week I spoke to JD Buckley, CEO at Sky Ireland. Sky, as most of you will know, is a global broadcasting and telecommunications company. Since joining Sky in 2012, JD has overseen the growth of the Irish business from jus...
Ep.24 - The Season Finale
24 Stories Podcast - March 24, 2022 07:42 - 46 minutesIt's the season finale of the 24 Stories Podcast & there's no better way to celebrate episode 24, than to bring you something special! The tables have turned & Stephen is in the questioning chair with producer behind the scenes Elaine asking the questions on what exactly inspired him to start the...
Ep.23 - Problem Solving For A Proactive Business With Martin Brennan
24 Stories Podcast - March 17, 2022 05:00 - 1 hourProblem solving, team building & creating a proactive business are the topics of this week as Stephen is joined by occupational psychologist Martin Brennan of Proactive Management. Martin has over 40 years experience in HR & training and started his business in 1987 & from the get go targeted bi...
Ep.22 - The Final Bend With Emma Coffey
24 Stories Podcast - March 10, 2022 05:00 - 1 hourWe have our youngest entrepreneur on this show this week. At just 17 years old Emma Coffey was inspired to start her very own atleisure brand Final Bend. The idea came from her love of athletics where she was a successful pole vaulter, however an injury led to early retirement, but allowed her...
Ep.21 - Building A Specialty Butchers With Tom Durcan Meats
24 Stories Podcast - March 03, 2022 05:00 - 54 minutesThe mastermind behind the secret recipe of one of Cork's most infamous spiced beefs Tom Durcan joins us this week. From trading as a butcher as a young boy to setting up shop at Cork's English Market where he has had over 40 years in business. Tom Durcan Meats has built it's brand on the succe...
Ep.20 - Over 100 Years Of Eye Care With Crowley's Opticians
24 Stories Podcast - February 24, 2022 05:00 - 55 minutesCrowley's Opticians has a long & rich history in Cork where it's called 26 Grand Parade home for over 100 years. Conor Crowley & Paul McSherry join Stephen today to talk about the success of this homegrown business. The store was originally called Rundel's where Conor's father had worked before ...
Ep.19 - Postive Psychology & Coaching With Julie McCall
24 Stories Podcast - February 17, 2022 05:00 - 52 minutesEver thought about a career change but couldn't follow through? Maybe you're seeking a promotion but don't have the courage to go for it! Well this week's guest Julie McCall is the woman for you. Julie is the founder of Alive Coaching, a positive psychology coach & trainer with years of experien...
Ep.18 - Branding & Promotion With Michelle Johnson
24 Stories Podcast - February 10, 2022 05:00 - 48 minutesIt's all about branding & promotion this week with Michelle Johnson of ASA Brands, a family inherited business for almost 40 years. Growing up, Michelle was surrounded by marketing & branding when her father worked in marketing for Ford for 20 years before setting up ASA Brands with his wife Jud...
Ep.17 - Building A Gym With Luke Dennehy
24 Stories Podcast - February 03, 2022 05:00 - 55 minutesFrom starting a career as a bricklayer at 16, to eventually building a gym & well known brand, Luke Dennehy founded Dennehy's Fitness & Health with his father in the early days of the recession - probably one of the most difficult times to even consider starting a business. But the brave moved p...
Ep.16 - Art, Design & Illustration With Jason O'Gorman
24 Stories Podcast - January 27, 2022 05:00 - 58 minutesIt's a colourful episode as we're joined by well known local commercial designer & digital illustrator Jason O'Gorman who has over 25 years of experience in graphic & motion design. Over the span of his career he has seen the evolution of design from the early days of printing to the new digital...
Ep.15 - Financing & Forecasting With Noella Carroll
24 Stories Podcast - January 20, 2022 05:00 - 57 minutesWhen it comes to forecasting your business Noella Carroll has the answers and this week we look into the world of SME's, how they can plan, forecast, finance and grow your business. After 25 years working in finance for multi national organisations such as Logitech, Gilead & EMC Noella returned...
Ep.15 - Financing And Forecasting With Noella Carroll
24 Stories Podcast - January 20, 2022 05:00 - 57 minutesWhen it comes to forecasting your business Noella Carroll has the answers and this week we look into the world of SME's, how they can plan, forecast, finance and grow your business. After 25 years working in finance for multi national organisations such as Logitech, Gilead & EMC Noella returned...
Ep.14 - President Of Cork Chamber Paula Cogan
24 Stories Podcast - January 13, 2022 05:00 - 1 hourWe are delighted to have President of Cork Chamber and CEO of Cognate Health Paula Cogan looks back on her long established career in business from starting off in the hospitality & tourism industry to eventually transferring into the health sector. Paula worked on well known tourism projects ...
Ep.13 - All Things Music With DJ Stevie G
24 Stories Podcast - January 06, 2022 05:00 - 1 hourWe're kicking off the new year with a long time friend, local legend, DJ, radio presenter, music promoter, journalist, youth worker & businessman Stevie G. The list goes on! Stephen & Stevie's friendship goes way back to the early days of the infamous Sir Henry's where Stevie became a household ...
Ep.12 - Football On And Off The Pitch With John Caulfield
24 Stories Podcast - December 30, 2021 05:00 - 1 hourCork City FC legend John Caulfield joins Stephen this week sharing amazing stories from the pitch. He's had huge success both as a player & manager for Cork City FC & was part of the team that won the 1992–93 Premier Division, the 1997–98 FAI Cup, three League of Ireland Cups and eleven Munster ...
Throwback 24: Stories From The Tribe - Christmas FM
24 Stories Podcast - December 23, 2021 05:00 - 10 minutesYou know it's Christmas in Ireland when you turn on your radio & there it is...Christmas FM - one of Ireland's most loved radio stations that makes the airwaves once every year. Since it first aired in 2008, it has gained millions of listeners both here in Ireland & with the Irish diaspora tuning...
Ep.11 - Taking To The Stage With Trevor Ryan
24 Stories Podcast - December 18, 2021 05:00 - 1 hourThe week we take to the stage with Trevor Ryan of the Montfort College of Performing Arts, who has almost 40 years on stage. Oh no he doesnt! Oh yes he does! Trevor’s love for the arts began at 12 years of age when he joined the Montfort College of Performing Arts. But his career path took a d...
#045: Conall Ó'Móráin (That Great Business Show)
Irish Business Builders - December 13, 2021 07:00 - 39 minutesFree for all listeners: The Ultimate Guide to Automatic Bookkeeping This week I had a great talk with Conall Ó'Móráin, founder and Managing Director of Corporate PR firm, The Media Group and host of Ireland’s (second best) business podcast, That Great Business Show! In this conversation we go ...
Ep.10 - Public Relations With Ann-Marie O'Sullivan
24 Stories Podcast - December 09, 2021 05:00 - 58 minutesPublic Relations is all about your message, your audience & the channels. Who are the people you need to speak to & where would you like to see it appear? That's the daily task of this week's guest Ann-Marie O'Sullivan who has been working in PR for over 30 years. Ann-Marie founded AM O'Sulliv...
Ep.10 - Public Relations with Ann-Marie O'Sullivan
24 Stories Podcast - December 09, 2021 05:00 - 58 minutesPublic Relations is all about your message, your audience & the channels. Who are the people you need to speak to & where would you like to see it appear? That's the daily task of this week's guest Ann-Marie O'Sullivan who has been working in PR for over 30 years. She founded AM O'Sullivan PR aft...
#044: Sarah Oullette (Kindora)
Irish Business Builders - December 06, 2021 07:00 - 46 minutesFree for all listeners: The Ultimate Guide to Automatic Bookkeeping This week I talked to Sarah Oullette, founder and CEO of Kindora, an online marketplace for buying, selling and renting premium children's goods. After failing to liquidate some expensive baby equipment online, Sarah realised t...
Ep.9 - Printing & Publishing With Frank Kelly Of Lettertec
24 Stories Podcast - December 02, 2021 05:00 - 51 minutesWe're onto a new chapter this week. With almost 40 years in business, we take a deep dive into the world of print, design & publishing with Frank Kelly of Lettertec. There's no doubt the art of printing has evolved over the decades, but Frank is a master of the trade. He's seen the changes & c...
Ep.9 - Printing & Publishing with Frank Kelly of Lettertec
24 Stories Podcast - December 02, 2021 05:00 - 51 minutesWe're onto a new chapter this week. With almost 40 years in business, we take a deep dive into the world of print, design & publishing with Frank Kelly of Lettertec. There's no doubt the art of printing has evolved over the decades, but Frank is a master of the trade. He's seen the changes & chal...
#043: James McElroy (Oscar's Farm & Gudog)
Irish Business Builders - November 29, 2021 07:00 - 42 minutesFree for all listeners: The Ultimate Guide to Automatic Bookkeeping This week we hear from James McElroy, Co-Founder of multiple businesses in the Pet Care Technology space, and along with his brother Timothy, finalists for EY’s 'Entrepreneur of the Year' programme in 2019. James’s most recent...
Ep.8 - Azure Jewellery With Audrey Lehane
24 Stories Podcast - November 25, 2021 05:00 - 50 minutesThere's a saying "every piece of jewellery tells a story" & this week we tell the story of of one of Cork's finest jewellers with Audrey Lehane from Azure Jewellery. Audrey discovered a passion for the art of jewellery design while working in the fashion capital of the world in Paris, during whi...
Ep.8 - Audrey Lehane & Azure Jewellery
24 Stories Podcast - November 25, 2021 05:00 - 50 minutesThere's a saying "every piece of jewellery tells a story" & this week we tell the story of of one of Cork's finest jewellers with Audrey Lehane from Azure Jewellers. Audrey discovered a passion for the art of jewellery design while working in the fashion capital of the world in Paris, during whic...