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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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Latest Episodes

How much time should you give yourself for meals when you're working from home? What kind of food should you eat? How can food impact your performance? Adam Kingl joins bobby to discuss his new book on the subject, 'Executive Eats'.

It’s an industry that every one of us will encounter at some point in our lives, but one that we don’t often talk about from a business perspective.  

Funeral directors provide an essential service, but behind the scenes they are also running comple... more

Bobby popped out to County Clare, to meet a 9-year-old businessman going viral for his honesty box. Bobby meets Paudie Murray, founder of Ubh by Paudie.

Joining Bobby to go through the main business stories from the Saturday papers is Bob Hoffman, managing partner at Vista Executive Search, and Sarah Stone McDevitt, author of 'The Round Table - How Relational Intelligence Will Become Your Human Advan... more

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Recent Guests

Saoirse Hanley
Journalist, The Irish Independent
The Irish Independent
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Diarmuid O'Brien
CEO of Research Ireland
Research Ireland
Episode: Executive Chair: Diarmuid O’Brien the CEO of Research Ireland
Susan Hayes-Culleton
Presenter of Taking Stock on Newstalk
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Episode: Bobby’s Business Roundup July 18th
Emmet Savage
Chief investor and co-founder of MyWallSt
MyWallSt
Episode: MyWallSt’s Emmet Savage: 10 Years On
Mark Whitehead
Co-founder and CEO of Steel Frames Direct Ireland
Steel Frames Direct Ireland
Episode: Out & About: Steel Frames Direct Ireland
Morgan Pierce
CEO of Solar Smart
Solar Smart
Episode: Industry Review: Solar Energy
Declan Cullinane
Managing Director of Amarenco Ireland
Amarenco
Episode: Industry Review: Solar Energy
Justin Brown
CEO and co-founder of Power Capital Renewable Energy
Power Capital Renewable Energy
Episode: Industry Review: Solar Energy
Sarah McDevitt
Author of The Round Table
Author/Relational Intelligence advocate
Episode: How Relational Intelligence Will Become Your Human Advantage in the AI Age

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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Talking Points

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Executive Chair: Diarmuid O’Brien the CEO of Research Ireland
Q: What did that job entail?
The role focused on connecting university research with the outside world through industry partnerships, VC engagement, and creating an innovation campus; it balanced education, research, and impact, while translating that to meaningful economic and societal outcomes.
MyWallSt’s Emmet Savage: 10 Years On
Q: What sparked the breakthrough with the Profit product?
Relentless iteration to find product-market fit led to Profit, a simple, rule-based system that automates stock picks and quarterly adjustments while delivering a long-term track record.
MyWallSt’s Emmet Savage: 10 Years On
Q: How did MyWallSt evolve from its early days to its current structure?
It evolved from a two-app approach with an advisory and brokerage division to focusing on a learning and utility-based model, emphasizing product-market fit and a clear ownership of regulatory responsibilities across jurisdictions.
How Relational Intelligence Will Become Your Human Advantage in the AI Age
Q: Why is relational intelligence considered essential in an AI age?
Because as AI handles routine tasks, the uniquely human capabilities of empathy, trust-building, and nuanced relationship management become the differentiators that sustain effective business relationships and accountability.
Executive Chair: Ornua CEO, Conor Galvin
Q: And what was wrong with Kerrygold as a name?
The response explained that Ornua is the umbrella organization, Kerrygold remains the flagship brand, and the group chose Ornua to represent a global, value-driven platform while Kerrygold remains the crown jewel of the portfolio.

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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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