Business Builders
By Conor Kearney
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Episodes: 135
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I created Business Builders as a weekly interview series to have honest conversations with business owners, entrepreneurs, and investors about their journeys; their successes, setbacks, and the lessons they’ve learned along the way. As a growing business builder myself, I want to learn directly from my guests and share those insights with you. My goal is to provide listeners with practical takeaways, fresh perspectives, and real inspiration to help you on your own path to building and growing a business.
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“I Built a Multi-Million Euro Business With €1,000” | Troy Armour, Junk Kouture
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May 11, 2026 |
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“You Can’t Build a Business Without Hard Decisions” | Colin Culliton, Kith&Kin
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Apr 20, 2026 |
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"This Is What It Takes To Really Scale a Business" | Ciaran Burke, Swoop
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Apr 13, 2026 |
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“You Don’t Need More Hustle, You Need This System” - Willie McMahon, EOS
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Apr 06, 2026 |
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“There Is No Finish Line in Business” | Gowri Subramanian, Aspire Systems
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Mar 30, 2026 |
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Viva La Vulva! with Laura Dowling, fabÜ
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Mar 23, 2026 |
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From SAAS to Snacks with Jayne Ronayne (OAC Snacks | Talivest)
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Mar 16, 2026 |
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Building Silicon Republic: How Ann O’Dea Built One of Ireland’s Leading Tech Media Companies
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Mar 09, 2026 |
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John Teeling: The Man Who Helped Revive Irish Whiskey
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Mar 02, 2026 |
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The business of saving lives – Evelyn Kelly on how Orphan Drugs actually reach patients
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Feb 23, 2026 |
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Michelle Walshe: The Summer That Nearly Broke Our €50M Business
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Feb 16, 2026 |
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Dying With Your Best Work Inside You: Philip McKernan on Success, Meaning, and Regret
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Feb 09, 2026 |
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The Winner Effect: Neuroscientist Ian Robertson on How Confidence Works
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Feb 02, 2026 |
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How Sam Moffett Built a Global Business from Rural Ireland (Moffett Automation)
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Jan 26, 2026 |
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From the Tools to the Top: How Tim Sparsis Built a Scalable Attic Business
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Jan 19, 2026 |
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What Is ‘Enough’? Pádraig O'Céidigh's Lessons from a Life in Business (Aer Arann)
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Jan 12, 2026 |
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From Zero Customers to a €200m Business: Nick Keegan’s Startup Story (Mail Metrics)
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Jan 05, 2026 |
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What Nobody Tells You About Growing a Company with Tom Rowan (Rowan Engineering)
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Dec 15, 2025 |
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From Redundancy to Europe-Wide E-Commerce: Daniel Plewman (Happythreads)
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Dec 08, 2025 |
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Building the World's Largest Betting Company with Stewart Kenny, Co-Founder of Paddy Power
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Dec 01, 2025 |
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An MBO, Scaling through Acquisition and Managing Risk with Niall Jones (AIR Group)
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Nov 24, 2025 |
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From Magician to CEO: How Ciaran McCormack Built a €300M Business (Select Tech Group & DID Electrical)
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Nov 17, 2025 |
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From Scientist To Building A Multimillion-Euro Enterprise. Sean Mac Fhearraigh (Assay Genie)
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Sep 29, 2025 |
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Investment Strategies, Growth Potential & Managing Risk. Laura Dillon (Waterland Private Equity)
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Sep 22, 2025 |
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Building Sales Teams, LinkedIn Content & The Price Of Entry. Ross Keating (The Lennox Academy)
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Sep 15, 2025 |
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Design Innovation & Sustainability. Laura McDermott (Colectivo)
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Sep 08, 2025 |
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From Bedroom Start-Up To €70 Million Turnover. Ciaran Marron (Activ8 Solar Energies)
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Sep 01, 2025 |
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Bankruptcy, Self-Belief & Cardboard Cutouts. Michael Flynn (Mattress Mick)
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Aug 25, 2025 |
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From College Project To Successful Business, Market Pivots & Implementing Company Values. Fionn Barron (Tracworx)
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Aug 18, 2025 |
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Acquisition, Software & Potential. Stuart McCaul (Ishikawa Technologies)
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Aug 11, 2025 |
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Leadership & Self-Awareness. Greg Clarke (Digicom)
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Aug 04, 2025 |
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Manifest Your Dreams. Rachel Bright (Children's Book Author)
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Jul 28, 2025 |
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*RE-RELEASE* #047: Brian Keegan (360 Group)
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Jul 21, 2025 |
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*RE-RELEASE* #037: Anne Heraty (CPL Resources PLC)
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Jul 14, 2025 |
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*RE-RELEASE* #042: Dan Hobbs (Protex)
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Jul 07, 2025 |
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*RE-RELEASE* #033: Pat Caslin (Exit/Entry)
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Jun 30, 2025 |
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*RE-RELEASE* #031: Suzie McAdam (Suzie McAdam Design)
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Jun 23, 2025 |
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*RE-RELEASE* #027: Niall Wall (Ardagh Group, Enva)
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Jun 16, 2025 |
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67K Instagram Followers & Pursuing Multiple Passions. Shay Lally (Houses to Restore)
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Jun 09, 2025 |
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Buyout, Recovery & Values. Sean Moran (Home Project Centre)
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Jun 02, 2025 |
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Bingo, Entertainment & Global Expansion. Will Meara (Bingo Loco)
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May 26, 2025 |
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Bootstrapping, Loyalty & Scaling Up. Harry Girvan (MANTIS)
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May 19, 2025 |
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Buy And Build, Integration & Resilience. Brian Honan (Fortus)
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May 12, 2025 |
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Freedom, Realisation & Vision. Rani Dabrai (EOS)
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May 05, 2025 |
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Curiosity, Guidance & Interest. Stephen Shortt (ETC Consult)
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Apr 28, 2025 |
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Courage, Fulfilment & Change. Paul Ryan (Temple & The One-Hour CEO)
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Apr 21, 2025 |
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Culture, Trust & Growing The Family Business. Barry Shevlin (Global Home Improvements)
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Apr 14, 2025 |
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A $135 Million Exit, Entrepreneurship & Innovation. Jerry Kennelly (Stockbyte/Tweak)
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Apr 07, 2025 |
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*RE-RELEASE* #034: Brian & Rachel Nolan (Nobó)
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Mar 31, 2025 |
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Advocacy, Confidence & Dyslexia. Dairine Kennedy & Emma Maye (Neurodiversity Ireland)
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Mar 24, 2025 |
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Art, Balance & Influence. Jerome O'Drisceoil (Green On Red Gallery)
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Mar 17, 2025 |
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Detail, Grit & Vision. Alan Merriman (Elkstone)
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Mar 10, 2025 |
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Learning, Passion & Scaling. Lorraine Corcoran (Nyrah Beauty)
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Mar 03, 2025 |
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Investment Strategies, Opportunities & Sustainability. Philip Gardiner (Foresight)
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Feb 24, 2025 |
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Resilience, Values & Luck. John Cunningham (Complex Nutrition)
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Feb 17, 2025 |
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Launching Local TV Channels In The UK, Shifting Roles & Returning To Ireland. Dave McCormack (Fluent)
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Feb 10, 2025 |
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Product Market Fit, Bootstrapping & An Accidental Pivot. Johnny Campbell (SocialTalent)
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Feb 03, 2025 |
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Evolution, Quality & Building A Potato Empire. Tom Keogh (Keogh's Crisps)
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Dec 23, 2024 |
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Sustainability, Failure & Planning For The Future. Ross Culliton (Roody)
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Dec 16, 2024 |
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Time to Talk Tampons. Aine Kilkenny (Riley)
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Dec 09, 2024 |
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Hard Work, Scaling-Up & Having "Enough". Ted Wright (Writech)
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Dec 02, 2024 |
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*RE-RELEASE* #046: Becoming CEO (JD Buckley)
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Nov 25, 2024 |
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*RE-RELEASE* #002: Junior's, Paulie's, Lotts, Unify - What will Barry do next? - with Barry McNerney (UnifyOrdering)
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Nov 18, 2024 |
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*RE-RELEASE* #005: Investing in life - with Will Sparks (SparksWealth)
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Nov 11, 2024 |
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*RE-RELEASE* #020: Maurice Pratt (Quinnsworth, Tesco Ireland and C&C)
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Nov 04, 2024 |
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*RE-RELEASE* #019: Brian Crowley (Broadlake, TTM Healthcare and Resilience Care)
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Oct 28, 2024 |
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*RE-RELEASE* #017: Norman Crowley (The Cool Planet Group)
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Oct 21, 2024 |
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*RE-RELEASE* #012: Mick Kearney (Snap Printing, Irish Rugby & Home Instead Senior Care)
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Oct 14, 2024 |
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Purpose, Fulfilment & True Alignment. Dr. Jack Skeen (Skeen Leadership)
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Oct 07, 2024 |
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Finding Purpose & The Power Of Vulnerability. Brent Pope (Elephant in the Room)
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Sep 30, 2024 |
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Horse Racing, Regrets & A Hands-On Approach. Tommy Breen (DCC)
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Sep 23, 2024 |
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Reimagining Recycling, Education Initiatives & Market Dynamics. Neil Skeffington (Novelplast)
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Sep 16, 2024 |
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Pioneering E-Commerce & The Importance Of Culture Over Strategy. Lulu O'Sullivan (Gifts Direct)
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Sep 09, 2024 |
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Evolution, Growth & Quality Pet-Care. Charles Cosgrave (Village Vets)
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Sep 02, 2024 |
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Delegation, Realisations & Customer Collaboration. Laura Weldon (Honey Honey Cafe)
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Aug 26, 2024 |
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Retiring Early, Adapting To Market Changes & Ultra Running. Barry Drennan (Golfhire)
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Aug 19, 2024 |
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Resilience, Empathy & Emotional Intelligence. Mary McKenna (Tour America)
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Aug 12, 2024 |
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Risk, Business Fundamentals & Sailing. Enda O'Coineen (Business Post Group)
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Aug 05, 2024 |
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Patience, Hospitality & Building A Brand With A Heart. Lorraine Heskin (Gourmet Food Parlour)
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Jul 29, 2024 |
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Integrity, Intuition & Legacy. Sir Michael Smurfit (Smurfit Westrock)
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Jul 22, 2024 |
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#050: Barry Wallace (Dash Burger)
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May 02, 2022 |
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#049: Jim Breen (Pulse Learning)
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Apr 25, 2022 |
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#048: Phillip McGlade (Thérapie Clinic)
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Apr 18, 2022 |
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#047: Brian Keegan (360 Group)
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Apr 11, 2022 |
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#046: JD Buckley (Sky Ireland)
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Apr 04, 2022 |
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#045: Conall Ó'Móráin (That Great Business Show)
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Dec 13, 2021 |
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#044: Sarah Oullette (Kindora)
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Dec 06, 2021 |
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#043: James McElroy (Oscar's Farm & Gudog)
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Nov 29, 2021 |
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#042: Dan Hobbs (Protex)
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Nov 22, 2021 |
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#041: Mark Flood (Renatus)
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Nov 15, 2021 |
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Season 5 is coming!
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Nov 11, 2021 |
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BONUS - Best of Season 4
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Jul 26, 2021 |
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#039: Conor Kearney (Jetbooks & Irish Business Builders)
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Jul 05, 2021 |
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#038: Elaine Carroll (All Ireland Business Foundation)
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Jun 28, 2021 |
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#037: Anne Heraty (CPL Resources PLC)
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Jun 21, 2021 |
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#036: Pat Moran (PwC)
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Jun 14, 2021 |
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#035: Helen Normoyle (My Menopause Centre)
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Jun 07, 2021 |
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#034: Brian & Rachel Nolan (Nobó)
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May 31, 2021 |
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#033: Pat Caslin (Exit/Entry)
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May 24, 2021 |
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#032: Gary Purcell (Allgo)
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May 17, 2021 |
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#031: Suzie McAdam (Suzie McAdam Design)
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May 09, 2021 |
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BONUS - Best of Season 3
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Mar 01, 2021 |
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#030: Jake Browne (The Go House)
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Feb 22, 2021 |
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#029: Rónán Ó Dálaigh (Thriftify)
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Feb 15, 2021 |
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#028: Paul McClatchie (Engage People)
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Feb 08, 2021 |
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#027: Niall Wall (Ardagh Group, Enva)
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Feb 01, 2021 |
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#026: Brian Hogan (Kylemore Services Group)
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Jan 25, 2021 |
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#025: Rhona Blake (FleishmanHillard)
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Jan 18, 2021 |
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#024: Bart Kane (The FD Centre)
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Jan 11, 2021 |
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#023: Andrea Reynolds (Swoop Funding)
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Jan 04, 2021 |
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#022: Chris Burge (Spark Crowdfunding)
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Dec 28, 2020 |
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#021: Peaches Kemp (Itsa Bagel, Hatch and Sons, Joe's Coffee, Alchemy and Feast Catering)
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Dec 21, 2020 |
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BONUS - Best of Season 2
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Dec 14, 2020 |
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#020: Maurice Pratt (Quinnsworth, Tesco Ireland and C&C)
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Nov 23, 2020 |
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#019: Brian Crowley (Broadlake, TTM Healthcare and Resilience Care)
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Nov 16, 2020 |
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#018: Darragh Fanning (Zambrero)
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Nov 09, 2020 |
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#017: Norman Crowley (The Cool Planet Group)
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Nov 02, 2020 |
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#016: Lory Kehoe (Blockchain Ireland)
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Oct 26, 2020 |
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#015: Barbara Turley (The Virtual Hub)
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Oct 19, 2020 |
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#014 (Part Two): Vincent Carton (Manor Farm)
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Oct 12, 2020 |
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#014 (Part One): Vincent Carton (Manor Farm)
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Oct 05, 2020 |
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#013: Jack Pierse (Wayflyer)
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Sep 28, 2020 |
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#012: Mick Kearney (Snap Printing, Irish Rugby & Home Instead Senior Care)
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Sep 21, 2020 |
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#011 - Season 1 End
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Sep 07, 2020 |
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#010: The business of rugby - with Mick Dawson (Leinster Rugby)
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Aug 31, 2020 |
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#009: Seeing challenges as opportunities - with Peter Burke (Crossfit 353 & Hush Restaurant)
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Aug 23, 2020 |
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#008: Ice cream done differently - with Xavier Vidal (Amorino)
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Aug 17, 2020 |
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#007: The Modular Construction Revolution - with Conor Hanratty (Extraspace Solutions)
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Aug 09, 2020 |
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#006: If you’re going to do it, do it well! - with Gary Fox (The Entrepreneur Experiment podcast)
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Aug 03, 2020 |
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#005: Investing in life - with Will Sparks (SparksWealth)
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Jul 20, 2020 |
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#004: Starting Big - with Tom Fox (Fifty-Three Six)
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Jul 12, 2020 |
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#003: ‘You are more than your goal’ - with Molly McKeever (Sweaty Soul Living)
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Jul 06, 2020 |
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#002: Junior's, Paulie's, Lotts, Unify - What will Barry do next? - with Barry McNerney (UnifyOrdering)
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Jun 29, 2020 |
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#001: Zero to 150 monthly subscribers in 12 months - Brenton Ward (WIZE Mentoring)
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Jun 28, 2020 |
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Introducing Irish Business Builders
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Jun 22, 2020 |