Sarah and Tomás Kenny, of the iconic bookshop (it's really much, much more than that) talk about how they're winning against Jeff Bezos's Amazon through personal, expert service (Jeff doesn't answer the phone, the Kenny's do!) and giving a specialist service to many of the world's best known libraries. It's fascinating business, trying to keep track of literally hundreds of thousands of titles they ship to customers across the globe. They talk about taking controlled risks to extend their reach in the highly competitive world of finding and selling major book collections. And their 'hire in a heartbeat', world-renowned author Stephen King, who could attract thousands to their shop. Find out how.30.00" Paul Byrne, CEO, Currency Fair / Zai. If you have any ambitions for your business, tiny or massive (though he'd prefer massive) here's a masterclass in what's needed to achieve success. With three successful exits under his belt, Paul is now working on No. 4 and he's hoping to achieve a valuation of...€10,000,000! Just another Irish unicorn so. This is compelling listening, a no-holds-barred explanation of how to achieve success - what to aim for, what NOT to do, If you have friends in business, or who would like to get into business, do share this with them.1.00.00" The Brothers Ward. We had Kevin Ward join TeamGBS on Episode 17 when he told us about the early days of his Reward Catering business, that makes fabulously designed and crafted food catering trucks, designed in the style of the 1950's Airstream caravans, all glitz and chrome. He starts by telling us that since that time that business has grown to become one of Europe's largest catering trucks makers, make in Rathnew Wicklow, and sold as far away as Los Angeles. BUT, that's not they came to talk about. The three brothers, John (CEO), Kevin (COO) and Thomas (CTO) are now also on a different road, this time having developed a blockchain dependent software that should make drug discovery cheaper. But we'll leave the explanation to them. If you know what they're talking about, they're looking for money and would like to talk to you!All the great insights on That Great Business Show are brought to thanks to our sponsor, De Facto Shaving Oil, makers of the world's finest all-natural shaving oil. Find all episodes at www.ThatGreatBusinessShow.com Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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