Builders can't find builders so they can't build. That's the conundrum.Barry Prost, co-founder of international recruitment company Yala has reworked a famous phrase to fit the current situation. He says 'If they come, we will build it'.Barry discusses the Great Resignation, coming back for business (he spent a decade in the Middle East), where companies can find talent, his very different model to make the recruitment process more affordable for SMEs and his ambitions to crack the USA. And we at the Ireland Connecticut Business Council are going to help him on that journey. Barry's 'hire in a heartbeat'? Irish international entrepreneur, Andy MackinAlice Carroll is co-founder of Foxes Bow whiskey. Based in Limerick it's named after one of the city's well-know side-streets. Alice is entering the wonderland of the world whiskey market with her eyes wide open. She's served her time, via the Jameson marketing programme, ending up working with Pernod Ricard in Toronto, Canada, all the time honing her knowledge of the whiskey market. She and her co-founder believe they have found the perfect niche in what is a fast growing market and wants to raise up to €350,000 to put a Limerick based whiskey brand on the world map. Her 'hire in a heartbeat'? Lee Clow chairman of TBWA\Worldwide,who is referred to as "advertising's art director guru. Looking forward to you joining TeamGBS Mister Clow.That Great Business Show, 'Ireland's best business podcast' is proudly sponsored by De Facto Shaving Solution www.DeFactoShave.com Find all episodes at www.ThatGreatBusinessShow.com Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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