Down To Business

Executive Chair: Regina Bushell, Founder and MD of the Highly Successful Grovelands Childcare

23 Jul 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Joining Bobby in the Executive Chair is Regina Bushell, Founder & MD of Grovelands Childcare.

The Thriving Businesses of the Shannon

23 Jul 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Joining Bobby is Richie O’Hara, Founder & Director of ‘Baysports’, Miriam Mulrennan, Arts Officer with Westmeath County Council and former manag...

The Oldest Businesses in Athlone

23 Jul 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Athlone is home to some very old businesses in the country with Ireland’s oldest department store and also oldest pub. Joining Bobby is Rosie Bole...

Out & About: Cruising Up The Shannon

23 Jul 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Bobby took a cruise up the River Shannon into the heartland of the country with Pearse Connell of Hidden Heartlands Tours where they took in the beaut...

Robert Troy, Fianna Fáil TD for Longford/Westmeath

23 Jul 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Bobby is joined by Fianna Fáil TD for Longford/Westmeath Robert Troy who is also the Minister of State with responsibility for Trade Promotion, Digit...

Michael Hassett of Cork-based 'Hassett's Bakery'

17 Jul 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Bobby is joined by Michael Hassett, owner of Cork-based 'Hassett's Bakery' who has just secured a deal worth €6m to supply Lidl with a chilled cake ...

Executive Chair: Joe Queenan of Foxford Woollen Mills.

16 Jul 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Joining Bobby in the Executive Chair is Joe Queenan, Managing Director of Foxford Woollen Mills.

Explore: A Life of Adventure with Sue Stockdale

16 Jul 2022

Contributed by Lukas

It is one of life’s fundamental truths that if we don’t push ourselves beyond what we think we’re capable of, to take ourselves out of our comfo...

Industry Review: Tour Guides

16 Jul 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Tourism is a vital component of the Irish economy. So, now that things are back in full swing, Bobby thought he’d get the perspective of three tour...

Vantage Points: How to Create a Culture Where Employees Thrive'

16 Jul 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Every leader, no matter whether they have several thousand people working with them or just one, has two main responsibilities: to create direction an...

Out & About: Celtic Whiskey Shop

16 Jul 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Bobby stopped into the Celtic Whisky Shop on Dublin's Dawson Street to see how trade is going and to chat with Katie Gibson, Marketing Manager, Store ...

Paul Howard on the Return of Copper Face Jacks: The Musical

16 Jul 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Paul Howard, creator of one of the most iconic literary fictional Irish characters of the last 20 years - Ross O'Carroll-Kelly - joined Bobby to chat ...

Executive Chair: CEO of PM Group - David Murphy

09 Jul 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Last week in our newspaper review Bobby highlighted the good news story of the PM Group who were expanding with a whole host of new jobs. So for thi...

Industry Review: Dog Groomers

09 Jul 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Almost half of adults aged 50 years and over in Ireland own a pet, and at the top of that list is dogs. But with all the love and joy they bring us c...

John Downing on the Character of Boris Johnson & His Rise Through British Politics

09 Jul 2022

Contributed by Lukas

The biggest political story of the week, if not the year so far, has been the resignation of UK Prime Minister, Boris Johnson. John Downing, Irish In...

Is political expediency getting in the way of sound economic judgment?

09 Jul 2022

Contributed by Lukas

The Government's Summer Economic Statement published this week shows the forthcoming Budget will contain spending and tax measures equal to €6.7 bil...

Kim & Lyn of 'A Sorted Affair'

09 Jul 2022

Contributed by Lukas

An Post Commerce are proud to help SME’s to grow and succeed, with an innovative range of parcel solutions and direct mail advertising. One such b...

'Brilliant Selling' & The Changing Craft of the Salesperson

02 Jul 2022

Contributed by Lukas

There are plenty of candidates for the “toughest job” in business but sales has to be up there. It’s a thankless job and can be tough to stay p...

Exec Chair: Enrico De Luca, Managing Director of Maxi Zoo

02 Jul 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Joining Bobby in the Executive Chair is Enrico De Luca, Managing Director of Maxi Zoo.

Industry Review: HR

02 Jul 2022

Contributed by Lukas

There have been some pretty seismic changes in all of our lives over the past few years, and very few are as big as the way we work. From sudden shif...

Cormac Lucey on Stagflation and Cost-of-Living Crisis

02 Jul 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Cormac Lucey has said that he thinks that the clamour for national wage deals to tackle stagflation won’t pay off in the end. S, what can or should...

The Runaway Success of POWERCUT Athleisure

02 Jul 2022

Contributed by Lukas

POWERCUT - the Irish athleisure wear company - has been taking the Irish market by storm both online and in Dunnes Stores around the country. Bobby i...

Iconic Offices Business Bursary Winner: Grab Same Day Delivery

02 Jul 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Over the course of the last few weeks one lucky business, in competition with two others, had the opportunity to win a €100k value package known as ...

Iconic Offices Business Bursary: WestTech Technologies

28 Jun 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Icon Offices want to give back to the business community, therefore one lucky business will have the opportunity to win a €100k value package known ...

Executive chair: Nick Connors of TEKenable

25 Jun 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Jonathan was joined by Nick Connors, a CEO of TEKenable.

"Solvable. A Simple Solution to Complex Problems"

25 Jun 2022

Contributed by Lukas

We humans are pretty good problem solvers - we probably wouldn’t have gotten to where we are now if we weren’t. But do we fully utilise this skill...

Industry review: Tourism and travel sector

25 Jun 2022

Contributed by Lukas

The tourism and travel sectors were hit harder than most during the course of the pandemic. But they’re nothing if not resourceful and have found ne...

"There is 50 pc. chance for recession over the next year"

25 Jun 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Irish households are facing the biggest drop in living standards since the 2008 the Economic and Social Research Institute (ESRI) has warned. To discu...

Are Irish costumers doing enough to recycle?

25 Jun 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Irish consumers recycled a record number of electrical items last year. But is simply recycling enough to create a truly green and circular economy? W...

Executive Chair: Anna Classon, RNLI Head of Ireland

18 Jun 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Joining Bobby in the Executive Chair is Anna Classon, RNLI Head of Ireland.

Exploring the Opportunities Around Wind Energy in Ireland

18 Jun 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Energy sustainability and the safeguarding of our coastal regions has never been more important. To chat through what is being done here and elsewhe...

Iconic Offices Business Bursary: Grab Same Day Delivery

18 Jun 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Icon Offices want to give back to the business community, therefore one lucky business will have the opportunity to win a €100k value package known ...

Businesses & Wicklow: What The Garden of Ireland Has to Offer

18 Jun 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Wicklow is known as the garden of Ireland but of course, there are innumerable opportunities for entrepreneurs and business people alike and so Bobby ...

Wicklow Business Check-In

18 Jun 2022

Contributed by Lukas

For this week's 'Down to Business,' Bobby & co were in the garden of Ireland at Wicklow Sailing Club for the start of the SSE Renewables Round Ireland...

Legendary Artist Don Conroy on Life in co. Wicklow

18 Jun 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Legendary artist, naturalist, and all-round Irish TV legend Don Conroy stopped by to chat with Bobby about what he's been getting up to the past few y...

SSE Renewables Round Ireland Race Preview

18 Jun 2022

Contributed by Lukas

For a very special show broadcasting from Wicklow Sailing Club ahead of the start of the SSE Renewables Round Ireland, Bobby is joined by Barry Kilcli...

Digital Darwinism

11 Jun 2022

Contributed by Lukas

How can you cut through all the unnecessary complexity of adopting new technology and new digital concepts for your business? Bobby was joined by Tom ...

Bobby Visits NCAD

11 Jun 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Art College is possibly not what people might think it is. Bobby took a stroll up to Thomas Street to pay a visit to the National College of Art and D...

Elon Musk Calls Out Remote Workers Who He Claimed Are "Pretending to work"

11 Jun 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Elon Musk is forcing all Tesla Employees to return to the office. Dr. Gleb Tsipursky, author of Returning to the Office and Leading Hybrid and Remote ...

Executive Chair: HaloCare Group CEO Sarah Jane O’Dwyer

11 Jun 2022

Contributed by Lukas

In the Executive Chair this week is Sarah Jane O’Dwyer, HaloCare Group CEO

Industry Review: Festivals

11 Jun 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Festivals are back! And there are plenty to choose from - and not just ones that require a pair of wellies and a poncho! Bobby was joined in Studio ...

Iconic Offices Business Bursary Competition Finalist: Charlie Gleeson, CEO of Zipp Mobility

11 Jun 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Over the next 3 weeks we will be profiling the three finalists of the Iconic Offices Business Bursary competition on Down to Business. First up today ...

Ray Coyle Remembered

11 Jun 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Bobby remembers Ray Coye of Largo Foods and Tayto Park who recently passed away.

Executive Chair: Daniel Mackey, Founder & CTO at Teamwork.com

04 Jun 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Joining Bobby in the Executive Chair is Daniel Mackey, Founder & Chief Technical Officer at Teamwork.com

'Bord Bia Bloom' 2022

04 Jun 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Things are definitely getting back to normal because after two years of virtual events 'Bloom' is back live in the Phoenix Park. Now in its 16th yea...

Industry Review: Animation Studios

04 Jun 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Animation is a magical medium that not only captures the imagination but can also teach us valuable lessons as well. It just so happens that here in ...

David Smith on the UK Economy

04 Jun 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Across the water our closest neighbours are celebrating the Queen’s Jubilee where Queen Elizabeth II has been on the throne for a staggering 70 year...

ABBA and the Metaverse with Andy O’Donoghue

04 Jun 2022

Contributed by Lukas

For many pop music fans, the return of ABBA live-in-concert has been long-awaited. Tech guru Andy O'Dononbhue joined Bobby to talk about the Abba ava...

Executive Chair: Paul Candon, CEO of United Hardware Limited.

28 May 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Joining Bobby in the Executive chair is Paul Candon, CEO of United Hardware Limited.

Retail Property Health-Check with Neil Bannon

28 May 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Neil Bannon is a well-known retail property expert and the executive chairman at Bannon. He thinks that the death of the retail property market is b...

Industry Review: Vets

28 May 2022

Contributed by Lukas

We are a nation of animal lovers, and with that comes a lot of care. But how have things been for those who make it their life’s work to take charg...

Beating Work Stess with Mark Simmonds

28 May 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Friend of the show, Mark Simmonds, has just published a new book that looks at the growing and the seemingly inescapable problem of letting work stres...

Champion's Cup Final Preview with OTB's Will O'Callaghan

28 May 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Leo Cullen’s Leinster take on Ronan O'Gara's La Rochelle at Stade Velodrome in Marseille in the Heineken Champion’s Cup Final this afternoon and s...

Fiona Uyema of Fused

28 May 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Bobby welcomed to the studio Fiona Uyema, who is a cookbook author and founder of the Asian cooking essentials range ‘Fused’. Her food, and inde...

Executive Chair: David Byrne MD of Lisney

21 May 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Joining Bobby in the Executive Chair this week is David Byrne, Managing Director of Lisney. Listen and subscribe to Down to Business with Bobby Kerr ...

Putting the Heart Back Into Business

21 May 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Do you feel there should be more to running a business than the focus on profit alone? Do you ever wonder why you work so hard yet still feel that som...

Industry Review: Physiotherapists

21 May 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Physios are an integral part of our health system, keeping us fit and strong to help us deal with whatever life throws at us. Whether you’re a stay-...

Colm McCarthy Economic Heath-Check

21 May 2022

Contributed by Lukas

With constant talk of inflation, we may also now have to deal with a dreaded rise in Interest Rates. Writing recently in the Sunday Independent Econom...

Out & About at Woodlands House Hotel & Spa

21 May 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Bobby was out & about at the Fitzgerald Woodlands House Hotel & Spa in Adare, co. Limerick. There he caught up with Mary Fitzgerald, Elaina Fi...

Irish Urns & Memorial Trees

21 May 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Bob Hamilton is a former banker who is now making a business out of selling memorials to the Irish diaspora across the world with his business 'Irish ...

Executive Chair: Laura Dillon MD of Waterland Private Equity Investments Ireland

14 May 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Joining Bobby in the Executive Chair is Laura Dillion, Managing Director & Head of the Irish Team at Waterland Private Equity Investments. Listen ...

Over 40 Years of Asia Market in Dublin

14 May 2022

Contributed by Lukas

For this week's Out & About Bobby paid a visit to Asia Market on Drury Street in the heart of Dublin city. He was joined by Eva Pau, Commercial Di...

Are We Headed for a Recession?

14 May 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Economists can often be labeled pessimistic, and yet they would counter that they are being realistic. With that in mind, in last weekend’s Sunday T...

Industry Review: Personal Insolvency

14 May 2022

Contributed by Lukas

When you hear about personal insolvency, more often than not it’s some multi-million write-off that you’ve read about in the papers. But what abou...

Sales Coaching Essentials with Mark Garrett Hayes

14 May 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Many companies put huge amounts of money into training their sales teams. But when it comes to getting the most out of your team - how can you better ...

Impact of Inflation on Ireland's Food & Drink Producers

14 May 2022

Contributed by Lukas

We all know about increased prices in seemingly every sector of our lives - not least in our shopping baskets - but what about the people who actually...

Executive Chair: Colm Kelleher - Managing Director of LHK Group

07 May 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Joining Bobby in the Executive Chair is Colm Kelleher - Managing Director of LHK Group. Listen and subscribe to Down to Business with Bobby Kerr on ...

Dan O'Brien - "The worst inflation that we've had this century"

07 May 2022

Contributed by Lukas

From inflation to energy supply issues, there have been some ill winds blowing across Ireland for some time now. Economist, Dan O'Brien joined Bobby t...

EY Entrepreneur of the Year 2022 Finalists

07 May 2022

Contributed by Lukas

EY Entrepreneur of the Year Awards. 2022

Putting the Zen into Financial Planning

07 May 2022

Contributed by Lukas

For many of us, financial worries are one of the primary sources of stress in our lives. In fact for some, the notion of a stress-free relationship wi...

Ireland's Eye Knitwear

07 May 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Out and About at Ireland's Eye Knitwear in Baldoyle, Dublin

The Remote CEO, Adam Coleman

07 May 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Can you really work from anywhere?

Steve Wozniak Discusses Starting Apple Inc., The Future Of Tech & His Relationship With Steve Jobs

30 Apr 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Earlier in the week Bobby got to interview Steve Wozniak at the Pendulum Summit. Wozniak is an American electronics engineer, computer programmer, inv...

Executive Chair: Dermot Crowley, CEO Of Dalata Hotel Group

30 Apr 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Joining Bobby in the Executive Chair is Dermot Crowley, CEO of Dalata Hotel Group. Listen and subscribe to Down to Business with Bobby Kerr on Appl...

Out & About: The Hardware Show 2022

30 Apr 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Bobby Bobby was reporting from The Hardwareshow 2022 this week the annual event for Home - Garden - Builds and DIY. #BobbyMeansBiz! Bobby chatted with...

Iconic Offices Announce The Iconic Business Bursary Worth €100k

30 Apr 2022

Contributed by Lukas

The Iconic Business Bursary wants to give you €100k to help grow your business.

Executive Chair: Michael Carvill - MD of Kenmare Resources

23 Apr 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Michael Carvill - MD of Kenmare Resources joins Bobby to discuss his life and times in business in this week's 'Executive Chair'

Liam Cassidy 'The Factory Fixer'

23 Apr 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Liam Cassidy discusses his new book 'Make your Factory Great and Keep in that Way'

Industry Review: Flower Sector

23 Apr 2022

Contributed by Lukas

How is the flowr industry faring in Ireland? Bobby sought to find out in this week's episode of Industry review.

"We are lucky that we live in a free and open democracy"

23 Apr 2022

Contributed by Lukas

The life and times of Joe Lynam

BabyBoo.ie Celebrate One Million Baby Bib Sales

23 Apr 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Every company has its milestones and sometimes it’s nice to celebrate those. Irish children’s clothing brand, BabyBoo.ie, has recently made its 1 ...

Out & About at The Speed Queen

23 Apr 2022

Contributed by Lukas

'The Speed Queen' is a self-service laundry that uses less water and fewer chemicals. They have just opened their 9th Irish store out in Dundrum and s...

Executive Chair: Alan Cox former CEO of Core

16 Apr 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Joining Bobby in the Executive Chair is Alan Cox, former CEO of Core. Listen and subscribe to Down to Business with Bobby Kerr on Apple Podcasts a...

Digital Transformation with George Westerman

16 Apr 2022

Contributed by Lukas

The Truth About Digital Transformation

Industry Review: Cosmetics

16 Apr 2022

Contributed by Lukas

There are so many incredibly successful cosmetics brands here in Ireland that for this week's Industry Review Bobby wanted to find out a little bit mo...

Cliff Taylor on the Messy Picture that is the Irish Economy

16 Apr 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Watching the economic news is like watching two movies at the same time - so says Cliff Taylor of the Irish Times. He joined Bobby to discuss the mudd...

Out & About at 'The Virgin Mary'

16 Apr 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Now, as we all know we Irish are known for enjoying a pint or two and of course, that reputation is somewhat earned. But not everyone indulges and for...

‘My Life of Luck and Law’ with John Glackin

16 Apr 2022

Contributed by Lukas

John Glackin is best known for this role as the government-appointed inspector in the Johnston, Mooney, and O’Brien and Telecom Eireann saga which l...

Cally Beaton on Working in Media, Comedy & Public Speaking

16 Apr 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Cally Beaton is a writer, entrepreneur, business mentor, and keynote speaker but might be best known for her stand-up comedy. She’ll be speaking at ...

Executive Chair: Ray Coyle of Tayto Park

09 Apr 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Joining Bobby in the Executive Chair is Ray Coyle of Tayto Park. Listen and subscribe to Down to Business with Bobby Kerr on Apple Podcasts and S...

Industry Review: Chocolate Makers

09 Apr 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Chocolate Makers

Financial Planning Expert Sharon Lechter

09 Apr 2022

Contributed by Lukas

On ‘Down to Business’ we often have the pleasure of speaking to some of the most interesting and engaging people in the world of business. Sharon ...

Garrett Harte on Newstalk at 20

09 Apr 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Twenty years ago this very day Newstalk began broadcasting. Twenty years is a long time in the media space and things back then were wildly different ...

Adam Coleman - The Remote CEO

09 Apr 2022

Contributed by Lukas

CEO Adam Coleman of Lahinch-based HRLocker is taking flexible working to new heights. He's working from 23 different locations across four countries i...

Rachael Gray MD of Call Pal

09 Apr 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Guaranteed Irish has announced the winners of the 2022 Guaranteed Irish Business Awards, proudly supported by Permanent TSB. One business that caught ...

Executive Chair: Bus Eireann CEO, Stephen Kent

02 Apr 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Bus Eireann CEO, Stephen Kent

The Future of Recruitment

02 Apr 2022

Contributed by Lukas

The Future of Recruitment

Industry Review: Dentists

02 Apr 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Industry Review: Dentists

"It's bad but it has been worse"

02 Apr 2022

Contributed by Lukas

"It's bad, but it has been worse"

Hot Chocolate by 'Spoond'

02 Apr 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Hot Chocolate by 'Spoond'