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Down To Business

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Join Bobby Kerr for Ireland's premier business show covering all enterprise-related topics from personal finance to business news.

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Recent Guests

Seamus Hunt
Managing Director of Huntoffice.ie
Huntoffice.ie
Episode: Executive Chair: Seamus Hunt
Nuisin Jalilvand
Owner of Hooked in Galway
Hooked (Galway)
Episode: Industry Review: Chippers
Roberto Macari
Operations Manager, Romayo's Diner Group
Romayo's Diner Group
Episode: Industry Review: Chippers
John Beshoff
Co-owner, Beshoff Bros.
Beshoff Bros.
Episode: Industry Review: Chippers
Keith Barry
Magician, mentalist, entertainer
Self-employed / Corporate entertainer
Episode: Hypnotist and Brainhacker Keith Barry
Bill Gifford
Science journalist, bestselling author on longevity
Author of Outlive and Hotwired
Episode: Bill Gifford: Longevity Specialist
Barry Cryan
Founder/leader at DoMoreBetter
DoMoreBetter
Episode: How can we get more done in less time?
Mary Walsh
Chairperson of Riding for the Disabled Association of Ireland (RDAI)
Riding for the Disabled Association of Ireland (RDAI)
Episode: Out & About: Riding for the Disabled Association Ireland
Emily Loken
Ambassador for the RDAI
RDAI
Episode: Out & About: Riding for the Disabled Association Ireland

Hosts

Bobby Kerr
Host of the show, focused on business news, entrepreneurship, and Irish-market insights
Keira Kelly
Host introducing segments and facilitating discussions

Reviews

4.1 out of 5 stars from 76 ratings
  • Top Class Content

    Love the show and listen every week. Thanks for the great content Bobby and team.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    DamienConnolly
    Ireland3 years ago
  • Best Business program on Irish radio

    As always - diverse, light and entertaining

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    TNT miner
    Ireland5 years ago
  • Quality content

    Bobby provides insight into business in Ireland like no other, short and punchy with actionable insights

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Ronanob
    Ireland9 years ago
  • Great Business Show

    Love Bobby's business show on Newstalk. I always tune in on a Saturday. Thanks.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Popicons
    Ireland10 years ago
  • Not up to date

    Where's last weeks podcasts?

    Apple Podcasts
    1
    ReviewerToReview
    Ireland17 years ago

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Listeners describe the show as highly actionable and punchy with practical business insights.
Some listeners note delays in new episode availability but overall positive feedback on content quality and production.
A minority mention is about not having the latest episode, suggesting a gap in new episode release consistency.
The program is praised for diverse guest mix and engaging, entertaining delivery.

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Apple Podcasts
#57
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Talking Points

Recent interactions between the hosts and their guests.

Bill Gifford: Longevity Specialist
Q: Tell me about this man that you've studied, Richard Overton.
Gifford describes Overton, a centenarian from Texas, who lived to 112 with relatively good health and argues we can learn from his genetics and aging resilience more than from strict healthy-habit narratives.
Bill Gifford: Longevity Specialist
Q: So if you're talking about tests.
They discuss a range of diagnostic tests, including DEXA scans to assess fat mass, bone density, and muscle mass, arguing for broader screening and earlier testing than is common in the US.
Industry Review: Chippers
Q: How have sourcing and menu decisions evolved, particularly with cod stocks and new offerings like pizza?
The industry relies on North Atlantic cod with long-term stock hedging and futures-like agreements to lock in prices; Romayo's introduced pizza to stay competitive, create bundles, and offer value while maintaining fresh, quality ingredients.
Industry Review: Chippers
Q: What are the challenges around attracting and retaining staff, given long hours and turnover in the sector?
Managers and franchisees with up to 25 years of experience form the backbone, but front-line turnover remains high; however, emphasis is on clear, rapid communications and ongoing training across a larger group to keep staff aligned.
Executive Chair: Seamus Hunt
Q: How did you end up starting work at such a young age and what did that shape in you?
He describes starting part-time in retail as a teenager, which built a strong work ethic and a drive to advance into management.

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Frequently Asked Questions About Down To Business

What is Down To Business about and what kind of topics does it cover?

This show consistently centers on practical business insights, founder journeys, and cross-border entrepreneurship, with a strong emphasis on Ireland's startup scene, healthcare innovation, and scale-up challenges. Episodes often feature founders sharing origin stories, regulatory hurdles, and international expansion plans, alongside conversations with high-profile business leaders and investors. A notable pattern is the blend of tactical business advice, real-world case studies, and personal resilience, all tied together with timely discussions on macroeconomic trends and policy context that affect Irish and international markets. The format often includes live event energy, mentoring moments, and cross-promotion for entrepreneurship progr... more

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1. Seamus Hunt
2. Nuisin Jalilvand
3. Roberto Macari
4. John Beshoff
5. Keith Barry
6. Bill Gifford
7. Barry Cryan
8. Mary Walsh

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