Down To Business
Episodes
Conscience Incorporated: Pursue Profits While Protecting Human Rights
10 May 2025
Contributed by Lukas
While protecting human rights and recognising the importance of marginalised cohorts of societies were features of how society operated in the 2000s, ...
Industry Review: Whiskey Bars
10 May 2025
Contributed by Lukas
For this week’s Industry Review, Mandy Johnston wanted to find out about the growth of the “Whiskey Bar”, the idea of a separate bar within a pu...
Arnotts' Pitch '24 competition winners, Wink with Mink Lashes
10 May 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Wink with Mink Lashes won Arnotts' Pitch '24 competition, securing their brand's place in-store and online at Planet Beauty in Arnotts & Brown Tho...
Weight Watchers files for bankruptcy
10 May 2025
Contributed by Lukas
This week Weight Watchers filed for bankruptcy. At one point Weight Watchers was the go-to place for those looking to shed the pounds but that was bef...
Down to Business Paper Roundup
10 May 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Joining Mandy Johnston to run through the main stories in the Saturday papers is Linda Daly, Business Reporter with the Sunday Times & Robert Whel...
Executive Chair: Ashley McDonnell, founder of Ireland Fashion Week
03 May 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Joining Bobby in the Executive Chair this week is Ashley McDonnell, Founder of Tech Powered Luxury & Ireland Fashion Week.
Out & About: The Flight Club
03 May 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Bobby was out & about at The Flight Club, an establishment that combines a fine cocktail & food menu with high-tech social darts.
NASA’s first chief economist, Alex MacDonald
03 May 2025
Contributed by Lukas
The Global Economic Summit 2025 is taking place at The Europe Hotel in Kerry on 26-28 May. The weekend retreat will host a number of economic heavy hi...
Industry Review: Garden Design
03 May 2025
Contributed by Lukas
When it comes to our green spaces, the more attention we give them, the more we get out of them.And what with the nice weather we’ve been havi...
How is the banking sector faring in these uncertain times?
03 May 2025
Contributed by Lukas
It's an uncertain time for business with talk of tariffs and trade wars, not to mention that businesses are finding that they need to focus on sustain...
Bobby's Business Roundup with Joan Mulvihill & Stephen O'Leary
03 May 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Joining Bobby to go through the main business stories from the Saturday papers is Stephen O’Leary of Olytico & Joan Mulvihill, Digitization Lead...
Elizabeth Willets, author of Flex, and founder of Investing in Women.
26 Apr 2025
Contributed by Lukas
It is sad to say but there is still some hesitancy around allowing women to realise their full potential in the workplace. Elizabeth Willets has ...
Industry Review: Bookshops
26 Apr 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Bobby's guests this week were Vinny Browne from Charlie Byrne's Bookshop, Liam Donnelly, Bookshop Manager with Hodges Figgis & Louisa Earls, Gener...
Executive Chair
26 Apr 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Joining Bobby on the Executive Chair this week is Adrienne O'Sullivan - CEO ARAG Legal Protection Ltd
Beetroot Farm
26 Apr 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Bobby went out to meet Anne Marie Feighery of Feighery's Farm
Market Turmoil in the US
26 Apr 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Bobby spoke to Cliff Taylor of the Irish Times about Market Turmoil in the US
The Business Papers
26 Apr 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Susan Hayes Culleton and Declan Ralph sat down with Bobby to talk through all the business stories hitting the headlines.
Employees Matter
19 Apr 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Zoe Sinclair, founder of Employees Matter, joins Down to Business to share why companies need to take staff wellbeing seriously — and how her work h...
Industry Review: The Hardware Industry
19 Apr 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Paul Candon of United Hardware, Sean Moran of Home Project Centre, and Colin Baker of Decwells Expert Hardware join Down to Business for this week’s...
Cathal Friel
19 Apr 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Cathal Friel, pharmaceutical entrepreneur and founder of Raglan Capital, joins Down to Business to explain why Trump’s trade talk is making waves in...
Diamond Rocks Café
19 Apr 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Bobby visits the Diamond Rocks Café in Kilkee to find out how a seasonal seaside business manages to stay open all year round.Listen here.
The Business Pages
19 Apr 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Norah Casey, broadcaster and businesswoman, and James Loutit of Impactful Ltd join Down to Business to review the week’s biggest business stories an...
How Will the UK Deal With Trump's Tariffs
19 Apr 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Dominc McGrath of the Business Post sits down with Bobby to go through how the UK will cope in the face of President Trump's tariffs.LIsten Here
Industry Review: Performance Arts
12 Apr 2025
Contributed by Lukas
The performance arts help us to foster creativity, communication, and collaboration while also providing a platform for self-expression and community ...
Executive Chair: Eamonn Brennan
12 Apr 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Joining Bobby in the Executive Chair is Eamonn Brennan, former Chief Executive of the Irish Aviation Authority,
The Power Trap: How Leadership Changes People & What to Do About It
12 Apr 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Power is something that most people strive for in their lives, but it can also be a difficult and sometimes toxic partner that changes everyone who ho...
What's going on with TikTok in the US?
12 Apr 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Tech guru Andy O'Donoghue joins Bobby to chat about the looming sale of TikTok’s US operations.
Making sense of Trump’s tariffs u-turn
12 Apr 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Defying the logic of decades of economic trade policy, Donald Trump had been doubling down on his hugely damaging reciprocal tariff plans. But, in an ...
Bobby's Business Roundup with Gina London & Robert Whelan
12 Apr 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Joining Bobby to go through the main business stories from the Saturday papers is Gina London from The Language of Leadership & Robert Whelan of R...
Executive Chair: John F Concannon
05 Apr 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Joining Bobby this morning in the executive chair was John F Concannon CEO JFC Group
Out and About: Food Futurist Charles Banks
05 Apr 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Joining Bobby this week out and about was food futurist Charles Banks.
Industry Review: Candles
05 Apr 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Joining Bobby for this week's industry review was: Vincent Brady of Rathbornes Mark Van den Bergh Creative Director of Max Benjamin Lisa Barnett, Owne...
Emmet Oliver on his new book 'Irish Nation Building'
05 Apr 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Joining Bobby this morning was Newstalk's own Emmet Oliver to talk about his new book.
How Trump's tariffs are impacting businesses and markets
05 Apr 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Joining Bobby to explain how Trump's tariffs are impacting businesses and markets was Simon MacAllister, Co Head of Geopolitical strategy at EY Irelan...
Bobby's business roundup with Caroline Reidy and Doug Keatinge
05 Apr 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Joining Bobby this morning to recap the business stories making the headlines was Caroline Reidy and Doug Keatinge.
Executive Chair – Lisa O’Connell
29 Mar 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Lisa O’Connell shares her journey from primary teacher to CEO of Forus Training with Bobby Kerr.Get the whole conversation here.
Work Backwards
29 Mar 2025
Contributed by Lukas
A new book reveals how working backwards can help you work smarter and live better.Bobby was joined by Author Tim Duggan to speak about his new book, ...
Industry Review: Cookery Schools
29 Mar 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Pat Conway from Smokin’ Soul in Wexford, Catherine Fulvio, from Ballyknocken House, Farm & Cookery School and Darina Allen from Ballymaloe Cooke...
Spotify
29 Mar 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Charlie Taylor, Technology and Innovation Editor at The Business Post discusses how the music giant is reshaping the industry and why some artists are...
Tariff Day
29 Mar 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Economist, Jim Power and Cormac Lucey, Chartered accountant and Economics columnist Sunday Times (Ireland) explain what the incoming U.S. tariffs mean...
Business Stories
29 Mar 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Businesswoman and broadcaster, Norah Casey, and Louisa Meehan from Woodview HRM. join Bobby Kerr on Down to Business to break down the biggest busines...
Executive Chair: Stephen Faloon
22 Mar 2025
Contributed by Lukas
On this week's Executive Chair Bobby spoke to Stephen Faloon, General Manager, Bord Gáis Energy Theatre.
Industry Review: Home Energy Efficiency
22 Mar 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Ireland has committed to halving its greenhouse gas emissions by 2030 and reaching net zero by 2050 but with those ambitions comes a lot of hard work ...
Leading Impactful Teams
22 Mar 2025
Contributed by Lukas
James Louttit, Author of Leading Impactful Teams is an award-winning project manager. He has also seen the stress that comes with managing large proje...
What will Amazon.ie mean for Irish consumers & Retail?
22 Mar 2025
Contributed by Lukas
It has been something Irish customers have been wishing for since they clicked a mouse - Amazon.ie saw daylight this week but what will it mean to bot...
Is Tesla’s Slump Down to Musk’s Political Affiliations
22 Mar 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Tesla has seen its sales across the U.S., China, and Europe decline in recent months and its stock price dropped almost 50% from a mid-December peak. ...
Bobby's Business Roundup with Robert Whelan & Valerie Cox
22 Mar 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Joining Bobby to recap the business papers is Robert Whelan of Rockwell Finance & journalist and author, Valerie Cox.
Executive Chair: Gary Brown
15 Mar 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Joining Bobby in the executive chair this week is marketing guru Gary Brown.
Scaling Responsible AI: From Enthusiasm to Execution
15 Mar 2025
Contributed by Lukas
The AI Leadership Institute is an organization founded in 2015 to help businesses and individuals understand and implement artificial intelligence res...
What 'hybrid' working actually means
15 Mar 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Karen O'Reilly of Employ flex joins Bobby to examine what 'hybrid' working actually means.
Industry Review: Fruit and Veg
15 Mar 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Spring is finally here with longer days, warmer evenings, and lots of life and colour on show. Bobby was joined by three fruit & veg business...
Help me buy a home's Liz O'Kane discusses the property market
15 Mar 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Joining Bobby to look at the property market is Liz O'Kane.
The Strategic Genius of Taylor Swift
15 Mar 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Joining Bobby was the author of 'There's Nothing Like This: The Strategic Genius of Taylor Swift', Kevin Evers.
Is Dublin retail in a state of decline?
08 Mar 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Is Dublin retail in a state of decline or is it simply a changing of the guard? Joining Bobby to discuss is Neil Bannon of Bannon, Ireland’s largest...
Executive Chair: Katie Farrell & Matthew Coffey of Squid
08 Mar 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Joining Bobby in the Executive Chair this week is Katie Farrell & Matthew Coffey of Dublin-based loyalty app, Squid.
'Money Remixed' with Mark Wilkinson
08 Mar 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Bobby is joined by Mark Wilkinson, co-author of 'Money Remixed', a guide designed to reshape your mindset, redefining your relationship with money, an...
Industry Review: Concierges
08 Mar 2025
Contributed by Lukas
The concierge industry is undergoing a transformative phase at the moment, driven by technology, personalisation, and sustainability. So, f...
Six Nations Look-Ahead: Ireland v France
08 Mar 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Can Ireland win three Six Nations Championships in a row and bag a Grand Slam along the way? Bobby is joined by former Irish International, Shane Byrn...
Bobby's Business Roundup with Declan Ralph & Linda Daly
08 Mar 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Joining Bobby to run through the main business stories from the Saturday papers is Linda Daly, Business Reporter with the Sunday Times and Declan Ralp...
Executive Chair: Mark Nolan of Dromoland Castle
01 Mar 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Joining Bobby in the executive chair was Mark Nolan of Dromoland Castle. -
Gary Beckwith: How To Make A Million In Business
01 Mar 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Joining Bobby was Gary Beckwith on his book 'How To Make A Million In Business'.
Industry Review: Hairdressers
01 Mar 2025
Contributed by Lukas
This week's industry review looks at hairdressers, joining Bobby was: Ciara Burke, Owner of Glow Studio David Marshall, Founder of David Marshalls &nb...
Out and about: Old Barracks Coffee
01 Mar 2025
Contributed by Lukas
This week Bobby headed out to the Old Barracks Coffee.
Bobby's business roundup with Susan Hayes Culleton and Doug Keatinge
01 Mar 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Joining Bobby to recap the papers was Susan Hayes Culleton and Doug Keatinge.
Cormac Lucey on the housing crisis
01 Mar 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Joining Bobby to look at the housing crisis was Cormac Lucey
Bobby reports from CATEX, Ireland's Largest Foodservice and Hospitality Event.
22 Feb 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Bobby chats to exhibitors and vendors as he visits this year's CATEX, Ireland's Largest Foodservice and Hospitality Event.
Crackdown on 'dodgy boxes' with Conor Pope
22 Feb 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Consumer Affairs Correspondent for the Irish Times, Conor Pope, joins Bobby to chat about an upcoming crackdown on illegal streaming services.
Executive Chair: Teresa McNally of Irish HomeCare
22 Feb 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Joining Bobby in the Executive Chair this week is Teresa McNally of Irish HomeCare.
Bobby's Business Roundup With Gina London and Bob Hoffman
22 Feb 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Joining Bobby to run through the top business stories from the Saturday papers is columnist with the Sunday Independent, Gina London and Bob Hoffman o...
Industry Review: Jewellers
22 Feb 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Whether it's an engagement ring, a necklace, or a bracelet for that special someone in our lives, a piece of jewellery can often speak louder than wor...
What can bees teach us about running our business?
22 Feb 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Joining Bobby to chat about what we can learn from bees and reflect on our own role as leaders and role models is Philip Atkinson, author of 'Bee Wise...
Executive Chair: Richard Shakespeare, Chief Executive of Dublin City Council
15 Feb 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Joining Bobby in the Executive Chair this week is Richard Shakespeare, Chief Executive of Dublin City Council.
The business of employing neurodiverse adults
15 Feb 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Finding a job as a person who is neurodiverse can be a huge challenge but Yvonne Brewer, country manager for Auticon - a tech company which employs ne...
The changing landscape of doing business in America
15 Feb 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Joining Bobby to chat about the changing landscape of doing business in America is dual-qualified accountant, Stephen Casey who operates in Ireland an...
Industry Review: Home Improvement
15 Feb 2025
Contributed by Lukas
With springtime well underway what better way to freshen things up than with a home renovation or design project to really tap into that sense of rene...
Bobby’s Business Roundup with Robert Whelan & Caroline Reidy
15 Feb 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Joining Bobby to run through the top business stories from the Saturday papers is Caroline Reidy of the HR Suite & Robert Whelan of Rockwell Finan...
'Open for Business' Roadshow Kenmare: The Rising
08 Feb 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Wrapping things up following a hugely successful and enjoyable 'Open for Business' Roadshow in Kenmare is Steven O’ Leary and Thomas Barrett who are...
Pat Falvey on business, perseverance, Everest & more
08 Feb 2025
Contributed by Lukas
He’s climbed Everest from both north and south sides and he’s been to the South Pole. Joining Bobby to talk about his career as an adventurer, his...
Out & About at 'Nest' in Kenmare
08 Feb 2025
Contributed by Lukas
'Nest', situated in the heart of Kenmare, specialises in interesting and beautiful gifts for the home and family. Bobby popped in to check out some of...
Executive Chair: John Brennan
08 Feb 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Broadcasting live from Kenmare Golf Club for the 'Open for Business' roadshow, Bobby is joined in the Executive Chair by John Brennan.
Kenmare Business Panel
08 Feb 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Broadcasting live from Kenmare Golf Club for the 'Open for Business' roadshow, Bobby is joined by some local businesses in Kenmare to get a sense of w...
Kenmare Highstreet Health-Check
08 Feb 2025
Contributed by Lukas
As part of each of these ‘Open for Business’ roadshows, Bobby looks to do a bit of a health check to give the town a once over and see what works ...
Minister of State Michael Healy-Rae
08 Feb 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Broadcasting live from Kenmare Golf Club for the 'Open for Business' roadshow, Bobby is joined by ichael Healy-Rae, Minister of State at the Departmen...
Kenmare 'Open for Business' Paper Panel
08 Feb 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Broadcasting live from Kenmare Golf Club for the 'Open for Business' roadshow, Bobby is joined by Jerry O’Sullivan, host of Kerry Today on Radio Ker...
Executive Chair: Caroline Jackson, owner of Jacksonstone Recruitment
01 Feb 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Joining Bobby in the Executive Chair this week is Caroline Jackson, owner of Jacksonstone Recruitment.
Industry Review: Tribute Bands
01 Feb 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Joining Bobby for this week's Industry Review is Gavin Murphy of These Charming Men; James Bermingham of The George Michael Experience; and Graham Car...
What has been the lasting impact of Brexit?
01 Feb 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Joining Bobby to chat about the impact of Brexit 5 years on is David Smith, Economics Editor of The Sunday Times.
Coach Yourself Confident with Dr Julie Smith
01 Feb 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Could you be held back by low self confidence in work? Dr Julie Smith is the author of Coach Yourself Confident - she joins Bobby to discuss.
What is DeepSeek & why has it caused such a stir?
01 Feb 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Joining Bobby to discuss the impact of DeepSeek on the AI sector is Mark Kelly, Founder of AI Ireland.
Bobby's Business Roundup with Stephen O'Leary & Linda Daly
01 Feb 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Joining Bobby to take a look at the business stories that are making the morning papers is Stephen O’Leary of Olytico and Linda Daly, Business Repor...
Executive Chair: David O’Reilly, MD of Shomera
25 Jan 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Joining Mandy in the Executive Chair this week is David O’Reilly, Managing Director of Shomera.
Now It All Makes Sense: How an ADHD Diagnosis Brought Clarity to My Life
25 Jan 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Alex Patridge is credited for two of the most successful websites from the naughties. Unilad and Ladbible were go to websites for young males. and wh...
Industry Review: Pharmacies
25 Jan 2025
Contributed by Lukas
One of the key pillars of any community, the pharmacy plays a pivotal role in educating patients about medication usage, side effects, and general hea...
Is Tik Tok now the most powerful social media platform?
25 Jan 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Joining Mandy Johnston to discuss the Tik Tok ban and how it has become one of, if not the most, influential social media platform around is resident ...
'Grow with Aldi' 2025 with Kylie O'Donoghue of FemFuelz
25 Jan 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Applications for 'Grow with Aldi' 2025 are now open. 'Grow with Aldi' is a product accelerator and supplier development programme gives producers the ...
Business roundup with Joan Mulvihill & Ronan Reid
25 Jan 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Joining Mandy to look at the business stories making the morning papers is Joan Mulvihill, Digitization Lead at Siemens & Ronan Reid of Cantor.
Bobby takes a walk around juice jar
24 Jan 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Booby took a trip to a business that has quadrupled its estimated turnover but it’s not just a juice bar. It is going to be a wellness hub too. Juic...
Executive Chair: Donal O'Shea, Chief Executive at Deciphex
18 Jan 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Joining Mandy Johnston in the Executive Chair this week is Donal O'Shea, Chief Executive at Deciphex.
Proven Strategies for Getting Up to Speed Faster and Smarter
18 Jan 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Professor Michael Watkins author of the acclaimed business book ‘The First 90 Days’ joins Mandy Johnston to discuss his book as well as what the f...
Industry Review: Travel Agents
18 Jan 2025
Contributed by Lukas
It’s a new year and with it comes a reset of all our annual leave but what to do with it and where to go?Three people who know a thing or two about ...