
Trading Up hosted by Jim Fitzpatrick and produced in association with EY, delves into the real businesses, personal stories, and remarkable journeys of entrepreneurs. Discover insights on risk, resilience, and business growth from diverse founders and leaders in businesses big and small across various industries. Tune in weekly for inspiring entrepreneurial learnings.
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| Publishes | Weekly | Episodes | 109 | Founded | 2 years ago |
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| Number of Listeners | Categories | EntrepreneurshipBusinessManagement | |||

In this episode of Trading Up Unpacked, Jim Fitzpatrick and Richard Ramsey dissect the intensifying profit squeeze gripping Northern Ireland businesses. Despite flat sales of £35 billion, pre-tax profits for NI's top 100 companies have plummeted by 1... more
In this episode of Trading Up, hosts Jim Fitzpatrick and Richard Ramsey explore whether Belfast is positioned to capitalise on a massive, climate-driven tourism boom. As Europe swelters under devastating heatwaves and wildfires, a major travel trend ... more
In this episode of Trading Up, host Jim sits down with Peter McAuley, founder of Nomadic Watches, to discuss how he built Northern Ireland’s premier luxury watch brand from the ground up. Launching in Belfast in 2021 with a background in mechanical e... more
Jim Fitzpatrick and Richard Ramsey explore the current paradoxes within Northern Ireland's employment landscape. Despite record-high job numbers and a remarkably low unemployment rate of 1.7%, a significant portion of the population remains economica... more
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Only came across this podcast this week. Can’t believe I’d missed it. Brilliant motivating stories about real and relatable businesses. Keep up good work Jim & team.
Great insight into the business community here
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A business and entrepreneurship-focused show that surfaces real-world stories from founders, investors, and leaders across industries. Episodes regularly explore topics like private equity activity in Northern Ireland, resilience in the face of global shocks, growth strategies for startups, leadership and diversity, and the intersection of politics, policy, and markets. Notable patterns include candid founder journeys, high-profile guest perspectives on finance and governance, and practical lessons on scaling, brand building, and navigating uncertainty. The conversation style tends to blend personal narrative with actionable insights, making it useful for listeners seeking inspiration, tactical advice, and broader context on how regional ec... more
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Recent guests on Trading Up include:
1. Johnston Bell
2. Louise Doyle
3. Gareth Kelly
4. Katie Dixon
5. Ciara Fulton
6. Olivia O'Kane
7. Andrew Dolliver
8. William Browder
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