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Down To Business

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Dublin Transport Plan
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Cyber Security
Harland & Wolff
Irish Economy
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Dublin City Centre Traders Alliance
Irish Times
Olympics
Restaurant Industry
Dublin City Council
Retail Sector
Coach Hire
Eamon Higgins
Congestion
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Ardale
Corebuild
Ransomware
Titanic

Join Bobby Kerr for Ireland's premier business show covering all enterprise-related topics from personal finance to business news. Listen and subscribe to Down To Business on Apple Podcasts and Spotify. Download, listen and subscribe on the Newstalk App. You can also listen to Newstalk live on newstalk.com or on Alexa, by and asking: 'Alexa, play Newstalk'

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Joining Bobby in the Executive Chair this week is Jim Meade, outgoing Chief Executive of Irish Rail.

Bobby is joined by Sara Daw, Group CEO of The CFO Centre and The Liberti Group, to talk about the concept of fractional leadership and why business leaders are buying into the concept.

From homegrown skincare to high-end makeup, Irish brands are making serious waves both at home and abroad.

Joining Bobby to discuss the sector are three of the driving forces behind that success:

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Nicola Connelly from Nunaia

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Niamh Ryan, ... more

In an age of tapping, is the smell and feel of paper money dead? Joining Bobby to discuss whether cash is still king is Conor Pope, consumer affairs correspondent with the Irish Times.

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Recent Guests

Nic Marks
Statistician and author of Happiness Is a Serious Business
Episode: Why happy teams are more successful and how to build them
Dorothy Creaven
Co-founder and Chief Operating Officer at Jentic
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Jerome O'Drisceal
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Geraldine O'Neill
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Thais Muniz
Visual artist originally from Brazil, now based in Dublin
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Breed Graham
Senior Vice President at Presidio, participating in the Shine a Light sleepout.
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Marie Farrell
Peer support worker at Focus Ireland, who shares her inspiring journey of recovery and giving back.
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Pat Denigan
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Ruth Ransom
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Host

Bobby Kerr
Host of a well-known business show, engaging listeners with industry insights and expert interviews.

Reviews

4.2 out of 5 stars from 72 ratings
  • Top Class Content

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

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    DamienConnolly
    Ireland2 years ago
  • Best Business program on Irish radio

    As always - diverse, light and entertaining

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    TNT miner
    Ireland4 years ago
  • Quality content

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

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Ronanob
    Ireland8 years ago
  • Great Business Show

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

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Popicons
    Ireland9 years ago
  • Not up to date

    Where's last weeks podcasts?

    Apple Podcasts
    1
    ReviewerToReview
    Ireland16 years ago

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Listeners appreciate the informative and actionable content that Bobby Kerr delivers each week.
The show's focus on diverse topics within the business realm is frequently praised for its relevance and clarity.
Reviews express a high level of engagement, marking the show as a top choice for business discussions in Ireland.

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#22
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Why happy teams are more successful and how to build them
Q: Do you think the term okay results in inaction in workplace teams?
Marks believes that labeling a team as okay can cause complacency among leaders, leading to unfulfilled potential and underperformance in teams.
Why happy teams are more successful and how to build them
Q: How do you measure performance around happiness within a business?
Marks explains that while there is a lot of correlational research showing happier employees perform better, direct studies like that of BT call operators provide causality, indicating that happiness leads to better sales outcomes.
Mike O’Shea on his life and career as a Hollywood stunt coordinator
Q: What was Tom Cruise like to work with?
Tom Cruise is an absolute gentleman with an incredible work ethic.
Mike O’Shea on his life and career as a Hollywood stunt coordinator
Q: When did your interaction with the film world start?
It started with a rope safety business that provided safety for actors and cast in films.
Are we in danger of overheating the economy?
Q: What do you think, Dan, about the relevance of the Fiscal Advisory Council and the ESRI?
O'Brien states that while the government may not always follow their advice, these councils have a positive influence on restraining excessive spending compared to previous years.

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2. Dorothy Creaven
3. Jerome O'Drisceal
4. Geraldine O'Neill
5. Thais Muniz
6. Breed Graham
7. Marie Farrell
8. Pat Denigan

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