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Business Matters with Karl Fitzpatrick is a weekly business podcast that has featured over 2,000 interviews with entrepreneurs from Ireland, UK, Australia and the United States. Karl Fitzpatrick is an EY Entrepreneur of the Year Finalist and CEO of Chevron College. Chevron employs 135 staff and delivers further and higher education programmes to over 15,000 students annually, through e-learning. Business Matters is a compelling podcast that delves into all aspects of entrepreneurship and bus ...
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UK-based journalists John Davidson and Ross Heppenstall discuss the latest sports topics of the day and endeavour to give you the story behind the stories. Lots of opinion, insight and detail on the world of rugby league, rugby union, football and more. Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/by-the-balls--2968437/support.
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Stephanie Wickham from Expat Taxes joins Karl Fitzpatrick to discuss the intricacies of taxation for expats that are returning to Ireland, the most common international territories which their clients have been based in and its web-based application for simplifying the tax remittance process. #KarlFitzpatrick #businessmatters #irishbusiness #irishb…
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Karl Rogers, Chief Investment Officer with Elkstone, joins Karl Fitzpatrick to discuss the turbulent impact which the announcement of US tariffs had on the global markets, the need for investors to focus on the psychology of market activity rather than political events and the importance of remaining rational during periods of market chaos. #KarlFi…
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Chris Smyth, Group CEO of Perennial Freight and the President of the France Ireland Chamber of Commerce, joins Karl Fitzpatrick to discuss the current performance of the transport industry, the opportunity for Irish businesses to trade with France and his priorities as the President of the France Ireland Chamber of Commerce. #KarlFitzpatrick #busin…
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Dinesh Lalvani from Euryka AI joins Karl Fitzpatrick to discuss how its AI solution helps to streamline the management of an organisation’s marketing activities, its plans to raise €5 million in funding and how supportive the Irish business ecosystem is for start-up entrepreneurs. #KarlFitzpatrick #businessmatters #irishbusiness #irishbusinessnews …
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Sam Shepard from Juice Jar joins Karl Fitzpatrick to discuss how he witnessed the popularity of the Açaí berry in Australia and decided to build a healthy food brand in Ireland, the growth which the brand has enjoyed in Belfast, Bristol and Dublin and why Dublin is an attractive location for this business. #KarlFitzpatrick #businessmatters #irishbu…
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Ronan Murphy from Forcepoint and SmartTech joins Karl Fitzpatrick to discuss how he has an aptitude for identifying business opportunities, the growth which he achieved with SmartTech and how a spin-out AI firm has been acquired by a US multinational. #KarlFitzpatrick #businessmatters #irishbusiness #irishbusinessnews #businessnews #entrepreneur ka…
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Alan Browne from Soarvo joins Karl Fitzpatrick to discuss how geospatial data is used today, how it is making geospatial data more accessible and its plans to enter the US market. #KarlFitzpatrick #businessmatters #irishbusiness #irishbusinessnews #businessnews #entrepreneur karlfitzpatrick.ie Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more informa…
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Wade Lowe, serial entrepreneur and revenue leader, joins Karl Fitzpatrick to discuss his approach to revenue growth, why he favours bootstrapping over venture capital investment for businesses and the important ingredients in an effective Go-To-Market strategy. #KarlFitzpatrick #businessmatters #irishbusiness #irishbusinessnews #businessnews #entre…
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Neil Willoughby, Head of EU Policy with Ibec, joins Karl Fitzpatrick to discuss the potential impact of US tariffs on Irish businesses, how the EU may respond to increased tariffs and why Irish businesses need consider the potential market opportunities which the EU offers. #KarlFitzpatrick #businessmatters #irishbusiness #irishbusinessnews #busine…
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Matthew Bain from Liquid joins Karl Fitzpatrick to discuss his transition from investment banker to entrepreneur, how Liquid is transforming the M&A process and the success which it is enjoying in the US market. #KarlFitzpatrick #businessmatters #irishbusiness #irishbusinessnews #businessnews #entrepreneur karlfitzpatrick.ie Hosted on Acast. See ac…
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Mark Breen from Safe Events Global joins Karl Fitzpatrick to discuss the reputation which it has developed in the Irish events sector, the opportunities which it has availed of in the Middle East and future growth plans for the business. #KarlFitzpatrick #businessmatters #irishbusiness #irishbusinessnews #businessnews #entrepreneur karlfitzpatrick.…
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Kevin Traynor from eComm Live joins Karl Fitzpatrick to discuss the latest trends in ecommerce, what the launch of Amazon’s online store in Ireland will mean for the retail environment and the factors which contribute to a retailer’s success on Amazon. #KarlFitzpatrick #businessmatters #irishbusiness #irishbusinessnews #businessnews #entrepreneur k…
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John and Ross are back and they discuss the latest on the worrying Salford Red Devils circus. They touch on the proposed NRL takeover of Super League, what it may involve, why its come about and what a new competition could look like. They also chat about RFL boss Tony Sutton's recent media appearance, Phil Gould's comments and break down the Ashes…
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Nichola Harkin from Ibec joins Karl Fitzpatrick to discuss the incoming auto-enrolment pension scheme, new pay transparency reporting requirements for companies and a recent Supreme Court ruling about the classification of Domino’s Pizza drivers as employees. #KarlFitzpatrick #businessmatters #irishbusiness #irishbusinessnews #businessnews #entrepr…
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Daré Makun, author of ‘Agile Made Simple’ joins Karl Fitzpatrick to discuss agile project management, how these principles can benefit businesses and why agile promotes collaboration and continuous improvement within organisations. #KarlFitzpatrick #businessmatters #irishbusiness #irishbusinessnews #businessnews #entrepreneur karlfitzpatrick.ie Hos…
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Allison Howell from Hogan Assessments joins Karl Fitzpatrick to discuss the perception of gossip as a disruptive force in companies, why gossiping can be a valuable activity in the workplace and how managers should harness gossip as a communication tool. #KarlFitzpatrick #businessmatters #irishbusiness #irishbusinessnews #businessnews #entrepreneur…
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Niall O’Gorman from MarketSizer joins Karl Fitzpatrick to reveal how it helps Saas business to retain and grow its customer base, why they are specifically targeting live chat, helpdesk and ticketing Saas businesses and the concept of the SaaS Apocalypse. #KarlFitzpatrick #businessmatters #irishbusiness #irishbusinessnews #businessnews #entrepreneu…
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Chris Dyer, company culture and remote working expert, joins Karl Fitzpatrick to outline the characteristics of a positive company culture, why some companies are asking their employees to return to the office and how to create an effective company culture for remote and hybrid workers. #KarlFitzpatrick #businessmatters #irishbusiness #irishbusines…
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Dara Kiernan from KPI Consulting joins Karl Fitzpatrick to discuss how his time as a stand-up comedian helped him in leadership, some of the leadership projects that he has been involved in and why he feels that there are parallels between leadership and a skydive. #KarlFitzpatrick #businessmatters #irishbusiness #irishbusinessnews #businessnews #e…
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Mark McDermott from Nuapoint joins Karl Fitzpatrick to discuss his background with large companies, such as Microsoft and LinkedIn, how he is helping American companies to explore growth opportunities in Ireland and how political uncertainty and the advancement of AI are impacting growth plans for businesses. #KarlFitzpatrick #businessmatters #iris…
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David Ward from Ward Personnel joins Karl Fitzpatrick to discuss the gamble which he took with starting a construction recruitment business in the midst of the recession, the international growth which the business has enjoyed and future growth plans for Ward Personnel. #KarlFitzpatrick #businessmatters #irishbusiness #irishbusinessnews #businessne…
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Hugh Massie from DNA Behaviour joins Karl Fitzpatrick to discuss the concept of money energy, how leaders’ behaviour towards money can impact their employees and to discuss his bespoke money management platform. #KarlFitzpatrick #businessmatters #irishbusiness #irishbusinessnews #businessnews #entrepreneur karlfitzpatrick.ie Hosted on Acast. See ac…
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Ken Rusk, Author of Blue Collar Cash, joins Karl Fitzpatrick to discuss his journey from digging ditches to building a successful company, why blue collar workers are so important to the economy and the reasons why there is a crisis in the American workforce. #KarlFitzpatrick #businessmatters #irishbusiness #irishbusinessnews #businessnews #entrepr…
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Kealan Lennon from CleverCards joins Karl Fitzpatrick to discuss how it is helping companies to control employee expenses, its partnership with Mastercard and the global success which it has achieved to date. #KarlFitzpatrick #businessmatters #irishbusiness #irishbusinessnews #businessnews #entrepreneur karlfitzpatrick.ie Hosted on Acast. See acast…
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Ed Murphy from GreenTech HQ joins Karl Fitzpatrick to discuss why some businesses are not able to scale, how its B.A.S.S.E. programme will help participants to achieve their growth ambitions and the format of this unique programme. #KarlFitzpatrick #businessmatters #irishbusiness #irishbusinessnews #businessnews #entrepreneur karlfitzpatrick.ie Hos…
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John and Ross are back for a special episode after an insane week in rugby league. They chat about the farce at Salford Red Devils and how the issues and the situation rolls on. They discuss the raft of resignations at the RFL and the coup that has seen Nigel Wood controversially return to the governing body as interim chairman. They also touch on …
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Karl Fitzpatrick discusses the stages of AI development with Philip Swan from The AI Solution Group, his thoughts on the EU AI Act and how businesses should start to implement AI into their organisations. The AI Solution Group take a working-backward approach, starting with their customers’ desired outcomes and engineering solutions that don’t just…
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Karl Fitzpatrick interviews David Kieran of Zoma about his web agency, which assists retailers with establishing Shopify stores and creating digital marketing strategies, his thoughts on Live Social Shopping, the TikTok store and the role of AI in marketing. #KarlFitzpatrick #businessmatters #irishbusiness #irishbusinessnews #businessnews #entrepre…
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To celebrate International Women's Day 2025, Karl Fitzpatrick interviews Deirdre Mortell, CEO of Rethink Ireland about her 30 years of supporting social change in Ireland. She discusses her time working with Oxfam, Barnardos and the past 10 years with Rethink Ireland. Deirdre also provides an insight into working alongside Declan Ryan, co-founder o…
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John O’Beirne, Executive Director of Square, joins Karl Fitzpatrick to discuss his transition from the banking world to Jack Dorsey’s payments firm, the growth which Square continues to enjoy and where the future opportunities exist. #KarlFitzpatrick #businessmatters #irishbusiness #irishbusinessnews #businessnews #entrepreneur Hosted on Acast. See…
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CEO of the Mater Private Network Cork, Sandra Daly, joins Karl Fitzpatrick to discusses its reputation for groundbreaking transformation in healthcare, its significant investment in infrastructural projects and the realities of running a private hospital in Ireland. #KarlFitzpatrick #businessmatters #irishbusiness #irishbusinessnews #businessnews #…
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Richard Tierney from the St. Patrick’s Festival joins Karl Fitzpatrick to discuss his experience in the music promotion industry, the commercial goals which he set for the festival and what people can expect from the upcoming events. #KarlFitzpatrick #businessmatters #irishbusiness #irishbusinessnews #businessnews #entrepreneur Hosted on Acast. See…
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Ryan Chute from The Wizard of Ads joins Karl Fitzpatrick to discuss how being fired from his position in a furniture store changed his perspective on leadership and culture, the key to creating an effective brand and the effectiveness of innovative advertising. #KarlFitzpatrick #businessmatters #irishbusiness #irishbusinessnews #businessnews #entre…
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Clare Ryan from ITUS Secure Technologies joins Karl Fitzpatrick to highlight the cybersecurity challenges which small businesses face, how its cybersecurity solutions have been designed with small businesses in mind and why its partnerships with Irish and UK insurance companies are driving growth in those markets. #KarlFitzpatrick #businessmatters …
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Shane Mann from Tranzaura joins Karl Fitzpatrick to discuss how its software management platform can help the fleet industry with rising costs and burdensome compliance requirements, the traction which it has gained within the Irish, UK and Australian markets and its plans for further international expansion. #KarlFitzpatrick #businessmatters #iris…
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John Davidson sits down with Warrington CEO Karl Fitzpatrick ahead of the journey to Las Vegas. They talk about the massive game against Wigan in Sin City, rugby league's attempts to crack America and the impact the event has already had. They also discuss Super League's dramatic opening round, gaining publicity and breaking out the bubble, Warring…
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Paul Conneally from Slick+ joins Karl Fitzpatrick to outline how it is encouraging businesses to use short-form video to share knowledge amongst staff, the backing which the company has received from Enterprise Ireland and international growth opportunities for Slick+. #KarlFitzpatrick #businessmatters #irishbusiness #irishbusinessnews #businessnew…
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Jill Schulman from The Breakthrough Leadership Group joins Karl Fitzpatrick to discuss her transition from the US Marine Corps to the corporate world, the importance of being brave in business and how to develop a brave mindset. #KarlFitzpatrick #businessmatters #irishbusiness #irishbusinessnews #businessnews #entrepreneur karlfitzpatrick.ie Hosted…
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Seán Corbett from SYS Mortgages joins Karl Fitzpatrick to discuss the mortgage market in Ireland, the savings which homeowners can achieve by switching mortgages and the impact of equity release. #KarlFitzpatrick #businessmatters #irishbusiness #irishbusinessnews #businessnews #entrepreneur karlfitzpatrick.ie Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy …
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Isabella Hughes from Simple Probate joins Karl Fitzpatrick to discuss how the online software tools simplify the probate process, the relationships which the business has established with solicitors and opportunities to expand the business to include other legal processes. #KarlFitzpatrick #businessmatters #irishbusiness #irishbusinessnews #busines…
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Kerim Kfuri from The Atlas Network joins Karl Fitzpatrick to discuss the evolution of the supply chain industry, why sustainability considerations are critical for supply chain operations and his company’s relationship with Alibaba. #KarlFitzpatrick #businessmatters #irishbusiness #irishbusinessnews #businessnews #entrepreneur karlfitzpatrick.ie Ho…
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Stephen Dooley from Roamr joins Karl Fitzpatrick to discuss the concept behind Roamr, how encouraging employees to provide accommodation to their travelling colleagues can save companies up to 30% and future scope for growth for Roamr. #KarlFitzpatrick #businessmatters #irishbusiness #irishbusinessnews #businessnews #entrepreneur karlfitzpatrick.ie…
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Karen Martin from BBH joins Karl Fitzpatrick to discuss the esteemed reputation of BBH in the creative agency industry, its approach to developing new ad campaigns and how it is using AI to identify the type of campaign which it should not implement for a client. #KarlFitzpatrick #businessmatters #irishbusiness #irishbusinessnews #businessnews #ent…
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Dan Begley from Super Social joins Karl Fitzpatrick to discuss the concept of competitive socialising, the activities that can be completed at the venue and future growth plans for the business. #KarlFitzpatrick #businessmatters #irishbusiness #irishbusinessnews #businessnews #entrepreneur karlfitzpatrick.ie Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy f…
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Ryan Ormonde from Saor Water joins Karl Fitzpatrick to discuss his sustainable branding solution for businesses, the companies which have used the branded water cans and the recognition he has received as a successful young entrepreneur. #KarlFitzpatrick #businessmatters #irishbusiness #irishbusinessnews #businessnews #entrepreneur karlfitzpatrick.…
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Aaron Devitt from MARC joins Karl Fitzpatrick to discuss how his proptech start-up triages communications with tenants, landlords and contractors, how the use of AI is saving agents’ time on property management matters and his growth ambitions for MARC. #KarlFitzpatrick #businessmatters #irishbusiness #irishbusinessnews #businessnews #entrepreneur …
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Performance coach, Shane Cradock, joins Karl Fitzpatrick, to discuss how business leaders should handle volatile, uncertain, complex and ambiguous environments, tactics for managing the stress caused by VUCA events and how to build resilience within an organisation. #KarlFitzpatrick #businessmatters #irishbusiness #irishbusinessnews #businessnews #…
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Hannah Wrixon from KELLA joins Karl Fitzpatrick to discuss the origins of this membership-based network, the problem of executive isolation amongst women and how it is using AI to provide a matching service and the agenda for its upcoming Executive Leadership Summit. #KarlFitzpatrick #businessmatters #irishbusiness #irishbusinessnews #businessnews …
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John Cronin from SeaPoint Insights joins Karl Fitzpatrick to explain why Irish banks are posting high returns, the role which deposits are playing in these profitability figures and the likelihood of such returns continuing in 2025. #KarlFitzpatrick #businessmatters #irishbusiness #irishbusinessnews #businessnews #entrepreneur karlfitzpatrick.ie Ho…
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