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Bobby was out & about this week at the Hospitality Expo 2026 where he got a sense of the hospitality sector & chatted to the likes of TV Chef and Tallaght native, Anna Haugh.

Joining Bobby in the Executive Chaor this week is John O'Neill, CEO & Co-founder of SeatFair.

Bobby is joined by Stephen O’Leary, founder of Olytico & Louisa Meehan of Woodview HRM to go through the big business stories from the Saturday papers.

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Recent Guests

Kevin McCarthy
Founder of AVL, a company providing audio, video, and lighting solutions for the pub industry
AVL, Audio Video Lights
Episode: Out & About: Hospitality Expo 2026
Annie Dunne
A former head of product development for Harrods Food Halls and now a consultant for food businesses
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Episode: Out & About: Hospitality Expo 2026
Anne-Maartje Oud
Communications expert and founder of The Behavior Company
The Behavior Company
Episode: What To Do If...?: How to Handle Any Situation at Work and Come Out Winning
Adrienne Stewart
Founder of hotelandsparesorts.com, director at Powerscourt Springs Health Farm, and owner of Rainforest Spa and the Summerhill House Hotel.
hotelandsparesorts.com
Episode: Industry Review: Spas & Treatments
Tara de Courcey
Director of Spa and Wellness at the Cashel Palace Hotel, former banker.
Cashel Palace Hotel
Episode: Industry Review: Spas & Treatments
Eileen Fleming
Co-owner of The Buff Day Spa and consultant in spa and wellness operations.
The Buff Day Spa
Episode: Industry Review: Spas & Treatments
Pat Byrne
Former founder, CEO, and chair of CityJet, and now the founding partner of Afterburn.
Episode: Executive Chair: Pat Byrne founder of CityJet
Sinead English
Founder and CEO of HILT
HILT
Episode: The issue of Artificial Intelligence use in job interviews
Austin Hughes
Economist
Episode: Ireland ended 2025 in technical recession but should we be concerned?

Host

Bobby Kerr
Host of the business-focused show, engaging audiences with insights from various sectors and discussions about entrepreneurship and economic trends in Ireland.

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
    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
    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
    Ireland10 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 high-quality content and engaging discussions that offer actionable insights.
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Many express gratitude towards the host for providing valuable information and maintaining an entertaining format.

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#102
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Apple Podcasts
#180
United Arab Emirates/Business

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Executive Chair: John O'Neill, CEO & Co-founder of SeatFair
Q: Is it a difficult sell, John? Is it a difficult sell in a very traditional industry?
It is a conservative industry, but we know how to navigate these obstacles due to our background and connections.
Executive Chair: John O'Neill, CEO & Co-founder of SeatFair
Q: How did you pick yourself up again after essentially being wiped out in 2009?
I was kind of lucky; I had set up a website called Ticket Study back in 2004, which provided a low-cost ticketing service.
What To Do If...?: How to Handle Any Situation at Work and Come Out Winning
Q: How do you avoid hiring toxic people?
Conduct thorough due diligence, ask behavioral questions, and pay attention to nonverbal cues during the interview process.
What To Do If...?: How to Handle Any Situation at Work and Come Out Winning
Q: How do you suggest handling a conversation about a colleague with bad hygiene?
It's important to address the issue factually and empathetically, helping the person understand the impact of their hygiene on others.
Out & About at Dixon Hempenstal on Suffolk St
Q: Has anybody come up with a cure for color vision deficiencies?
There are specific glasses and contact lenses that help differentiate colors for those with color vision deficiencies, although not as vivid as normal vision.

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1. Kevin McCarthy
2. Annie Dunne
3. Anne-Maartje Oud
4. Adrienne Stewart
5. Tara de Courcey
6. Eileen Fleming
7. Pat Byrne
8. Sinead English

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