Best Irish Education System Podcasts (2025)

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People's Charter for People Power - with Katy Rubin and Oli Whittington of Our House 1:18:13

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We know that our 'democracy' is, in fact, a kleptocracy that is not fit for purpose IF that purpose is the continuation of complex life on earth. The sociopaths who have stolen control show no signs of shifting to something that works, so it's way past time that ordinary people across all walks of life embraced the tools of participatory democracy …

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Florists! Boost Sales: The Game-Changing Instagram & Google Integration You NEED to Know! 35:03

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Are you a florist looking to supercharge your online presence and reach more customers? This video is a must-watch! Join Deirdre from Kays Flower School and social media expert Denise Inspired as they reveal the critical recent changes on Instagram and how Google is adapting to the new world of social media search. Discover why younger generations …

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SECOND BITES: Mark Diacono – from River Cottage to his own ‘climate change farm’ 1:03:00

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The GIY team and I are taking a short summer break from recordings, but in the meantime, we’ll be bringing you a selection of our favourite episodes from the series so far. So whether you’re hearing them for the first time, or coming back for second helpings, I hope you enjoy! - Mick Kelly Mark Diacono found his life’s purpose and direction through…

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Dancing the Path of the Inner Warrior with Diarmuid Lyng of Wild Irish Retreats 1:24:44

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We're on the edge of a cliff and the way out is through - through the obfuscations and extractive values and downright lies of predatory capitalism. Through to authenticity, and integrity and finding language for how we can be who we really are, what our souls yearn to be. And that language is not always English. This week's guest, Diarmuid Lyng, s…

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How to F.I.R.E - Financial Independence Retire Early 17:48

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In this episode of Ask About Wealth, Paul tackles one of the most misunderstood yet life-changing ideas in finance: the FIRE movement, Financial Independence, Retire Early. With just 3% of Irish people believing they can retire by 55, Paul explores why the majority are stuck in the rat race and how you can break free. Learn how to calculate your fi…

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Still In the Eye of the Storm: Finding Calm and Stable Roots with Dan McTiernan of Being EarthBound 1:20:10

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Our priority now is to find -and then embody - a sense of grounded stability, a sense of safety, a sense of embodied connection to the Web of Life... This is the single most important thing we can be doing to create a world we'd want to leave behind, and this week's guest, Dan McTiernan, is one of those who is leading courses, trainings and embodie…

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Frauncis Tavern July 5, Patreon Q&A July 14 1:10

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Frauncis Tavern tickets CLICK HERE Patreon: Patreon.com/revolution Merch: Cottonbureau.com/mikeduncan

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SEO made easy for Florists with Esther Ocampo from IPA Group 32:26

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Having heard Esther present this SEO presentation at Social Media Fest earlier this year, we were only delighted that she agreed to come on our Podcast and teach us an easy way to understand SEO. Esther runs IPA Group a global organisation helping small and startup business with their Digital & Social Platforms. Esther can be found here by email: -…

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Sit with the River, Breathe Sacred Smoke, Love with the World: Building a Bioregional world with Joe Brewer 1:21:01

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How can Bioregionalism supplant the nation state as the natural unit of civilisation? Joe Brewer is living, breathing and teaching the ways we can work together with each other and the natural flows of water and life. We know that the current paradigm is breaking apart in real time, but how do we become the light that shines through the cracks? How…

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S3 Ep29: Ashes to Action: The Glenisk Story of Sustainability 1:11:43

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Vincent Cleary is one of Ireland’s original champions of food sustainability. Having taken over the family yoghurt business from his father in the mid 1990s, Vincent knew that organics was the way forward and within a year, Glenisk was a fully organic milk and yoghurt brand that quickly rose to dominate its market in Ireland. When a fire destroyed …

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Succession Planning - Inheritance Tax, Trusts & Wills 38:55

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In this episode of Ask About Wealth, Paul sits down with Andrea McNamara, Director, Private Client Law at EY Ireland, to dissect the real-life pitfalls of inheritance planning in Ireland. From outdated wills to misunderstood tax implications. When and how wills can be legally challenged Common clauses that sound good but can cause major problems la…

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Solstice Meditation 2025 - Sun Stands Still - by Manda Scott 22:42

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Here is a meditation for the Solstice – the moment when the sun stands still. It is suitable for Summer and Winter solstice. You don't have to do this at the exact moment of stillness: it’s the connection that counts, the marking of the turning point from days lengthening to shortening (or vice versa if you’re in the southern hemisphere). This is a…

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Thoughts from the Solstice Edge: Turning the Page on a Dying System with Manda Scott 27:00

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As we head into the solstice- that moment when the sun stands still—whether you're in the northern hemisphere where we have the longest day, or the southern, where it's the longest night—this solstice feels like a moment of transformation. The world is turning over, turning a page. The old system is visibly—palpably—breaking apart. A new system wil…

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Falling in Love with the Future - with author, musician, podcaster and futurenaut, Rob Hopkins 1:18:42

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Our guest this week, Rob Hopkins, is a towering figure in the world of regenerative change. Co-founder of Transition Network and of Transition Town Totnes, he is host of the podcast 'From What if to What Next', stars in the groundbreaking French film 'Demain', speaks at TED Global and TEDx events and most recently, has created a collaborative music…

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Nicotine, Autoimmunity, and Functional Healing: A Conversation with Heather Gordon 1:20:19

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In this episode, Rob Benson sits down with Heather Gordon to explore her personal healing journey through menopause, COVID-19 complications, autoimmune issues, and beyond. Heather shares how the nicotine patch played a surprising role in her recovery and sparked her mission to help others through education, a healing guide, and a fragrance-free wel…

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Lessons From Budapest: The Truth About Financial Advice 17:22

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Using a cautionary tale from the Celtic Tiger days and hard-earned experience, Paul exposes how biased information leads to poor decisions, and why impartial guidance is rarer (and more valuable) than most people realise. Key Takeaways: The costly Budapest property story every investor should hear How to tell if your financial advice is truly indep…

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The Catholic Church Has the Least to Lose if Sacraments Leave Schools 21:58

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We often hear the argument that the Church is determined to keep its grip on education. But if the sacraments were removed from the school day and shifted to after-school parish programmes, I’d argue the Catholic Church wouldn’t be the ones who’d lose out the most. There are, after all, a lot of people with a vested interest in keeping things just …

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11.29-Liberty, Equality, Humanity 59:28

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The End. Patreon: patreon.com/mikeduncan Get All Your Martian Revolution Merch: cottonbureau.com/mikeduncanBy Mike Duncan

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Irish Florist Richard Haslam talks about how our industry has transformed over the past 5 decades 36:59

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Join Deirdre from Kay's Flower School as she sits down with Irish floristry legend, Richard Haslam, who celebrates an incredible 50 years in the flower industry! In this insightful podcast, Richard shares his unparalleled experience, reflecting on how floristry and floral design have transformed over the past five decades. Discover: The dramatic sh…

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ReWilding our Water: From Rain to River to Sewer and back with Tim Smedley, author of The Last Drop 1:34:05

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If you listen to this podcast for any length of time, you'll know that I believe the way forward is predicated on our finding shared values—I'd go for integrity, compassion, courage and generosity of spirit as the baselines—and then a suite of clear asks in the outer world and needs in the inner world. In logistical terms, at an absolute baseline, …

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S3 Ep28: Sea Change: Niall Sabongi on Irish Seafood Sustainability 1:05:30

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Niall Sabongi is on a mission to change how we eat, and think about, seafood in Ireland. A chef and seafood entrepreneur, Niall was frustrated by stuffy restaurants and a broken fishing system, and he set out to do things differently. He opened a string of relaxed, seafood-focused eateries and later launched Sustainable Seafood Ireland, a wholesale…

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Tim Ayling reveals how AI powered chatbots are being used to facilitate cyber attacks 12:34

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Stephen Felle from Fordel analyses the wealth of the nation and how to get better returns on savings 18:34

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Stephen Felle from Fordel joins Karl Fitzpatrick to discuss how a conversation with Dermot Desmond at his father’s funeral inspired him to pursue a career in finance, why he decided to leave Davy to set up Fordel, the wealth which exists in Ireland today and why the €180 billion in current or short-term deposit accounts may be better used for infla…

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Paul Prendergast from Kayna reveals why embedded insurance is becoming popular within the industry 11:54

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Paul Prendergast from Kayna joins Karl Fitzpatrick to discuss his previous successes within the insurtech space, why embedded insurance is a high-growth area for the industry and plans to gain traction with Kayna in the UK and US markets. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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Enda Finan from Aleph highlights the benefits for brands that advertise on Spotify and Snapchat 12:14

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Enda Finan, Country Manager for Aleph in Ireland, joins Karl Fitzpatrick to discuss his illustrious advertising career with brands, such as Google, and X, Aleph’s extension of its partnership with Spotify and the advertising opportunities which it offers for Irish businesses and why advertising on Spotify and Snapchat is appealing to brands. Hosted…

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This is how we build the future: Teaching Regenerative Economics at all levels with Jennifer Brandsberg-Engelmann 1:20:48

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How do we let go of the sense of scarcity, separation and powerlessness that defines the ways we live, care and do business together? How can we best equip our young people for the world that is coming - which is so, so different from the future we grew up believing was possible? This week's guest, Jennifer Brandsberg-Engelmann is an educator, rege…

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Homesteading, Food Systems, and Off-Grid Water Solutions: A Conversation with Mark Bonnalie 1:41:23

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In this hands-on episode, Rob Benson talks with homesteader Mark Bonnalie about the real work and rewards of self-sufficient living. From planting fruit trees and managing berry patches to raising livestock and maintaining off-grid water systems, this conversation offers an honest look at homesteading life. They cover spring projects, composting, b…

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11.28-Bloody Sunset 56:06

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You all knew this was coming Merch: cottonbureau.com/mikeduncan Patreon: patreon.com/revolutions

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Brilliant Minds: BONUS podcast with Kate Raworth, Indy Johar & James Lock at the Festival of Debate 1:53:10

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We are honoured to bring to Accidental Gods, a recording of three of our generation's leading thinkers in conversation at the Festival of Debate in Sheffield, hosted by Opus. This is an unflinching conversation, but it's absolutely at the cutting edge of imagineering: this lays out where we're at and what we need to do, but it also gives us roadmap…

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Florists - Your Business Systems Create Your Personal Freedom & Boost Your Bottom Line- Linda Monahan 44:28

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This podcast features Linda Monahan, "The Habit Boss," a business mentor and wellbeing coach, who discusses the importance of implementing efficient systems in small businesses, particularly for florists. She shares her journey from a corporate background to opening a Pilates studio and how the pandemic shifted her business online, highlighting the…

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Sunlight, Circadian Rhythms, and the 80-20 Health Plan: A Conversation with Zaid K. Dahhaj 1:31:19

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In this enlightening episode, Rob Benson engages with Zaid K. Dahhaj to explore the transformative power of heliotherapy and the critical role of circadian rhythms in achieving optimal health. They delve into the historical significance of sun therapy, the modern misconceptions surrounding sunlight exposure, and practical strategies to reconnect wi…

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Farm as Church, Land as Lover: Community. farming and food with Abel Pearson of Glasbren 1:16:50

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We all know the future rests upon us building heart-grounded, spirit-led communities that link humanity to the Web of Life. We know that the key to this is building reciprocal relationships with our food and the land from which it comes. Doing this is…harder. So this week, we're speaking with Abel Pearson of Glasbren. Abel is a friend of the podcas…

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S3 Ep27: Tom Keogh talks spuds, snacks and food security 1:07:23

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Tom Keogh has a great story to tell. Their family has been farming the land for over three generations, supplying the fresh produce market with potatoes grown on the farm in North County Dublin. Faced with falling demand for fresh spuds, Tom took a bold step, he began making crisps by hand in a shed on the farm. That small experiment became Keogh’s…

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E39: How to Avoid Being Overlooked For Leadership Roles 24:33

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This episode focuses on how teachers can avoid feeling overlooked, particularly those with significant experience. The discussion includes the importance of self-reflection, skill development, positive affirmation, and aligning oneself with future leadership roles. I also touch on dealing with online criticism and I recognise the trauma and challen…

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Interview 26: Paula Korsnakova and Eliane Segers (IEA) 47:39

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As educators, I wonder do we think much about the research that is done about education. I spoke with Paula Korsnakova and Eliane Segers from the IEA (International Association for the Evaluation of Educational Achievement) to talk about educational research, with a focus on reading from digital devices. The following links may be useful if you'd l…

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Economist, Jim Power, discusses the export opportunities for Irish businesses in the Arab world 18:00

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Economist, Jim Power, joins Karl Fitzpatrick to discuss the impact of US policies on the Irish economy, the ‘concentration risk’ facing many companies and why domestic businesses need to consider exporting to the Arab world. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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Cuty Gupta from Cozmotec outlines her unorthodox journey to becoming a tech entrepreneur 10:03

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Cuty Gupta from Cozmotec joins Karl Fitzpatrick to discuss her journey from dentistry to the world of tech, how the business aims to bridge the knowledge gap for organisations that are using multiple technologies and her solution for non-tech founders. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.…

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Dr. Darryl Williams from Partsol reveals the benefits of cognitive AI for organisations 13:54

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Dr. Darryl Williams from Partsol joins Karl Fitzpatrick to discuss the cognitive AI firm, the importance of ‘absolute truth’ and why the presence of regulation and data privacy legislation attracted the US company to locate in Ireland. #KarlFitzpatrick #businessmatters #irishbusiness #irishbusinessnews #businessnews #entrepreneur karlfitzpatrick.ie…

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Tax-Efficient Pension Strategies for High Earners 47:09

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In this episode, Paul sits down once again with Aidan McLoughlin, Group Managing Director of ITC, to discuss how pensions can be used far beyond traditional retirement saving, as powerful tools for long-term wealth accumulation, tax sheltering, property investment, and legacy planning. They also dig into Malta-based retirement structures, why more …

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11.27-The Revolutionary Underground 30:39

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Come and get us. Merch: cottonbureau.com/mikeduncan Patreon: patreon.com/revolutionsBy Mike Duncan

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How to Become a Florist - Top Tips & Navigating the Floral Industry with the Experts 43:58

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Dreaming of a vibrant career in floristry? Join Deirdre from Kays Flower School as she chats with two floristry legends, Viv Bradford and Su Whale, in this exclusive Bloom in Zoom session! Discover invaluable advice, current industry trends, and practical tips for success in the ever-evolving world of flowers. Whether you're just starting your flor…

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Doug C. Brown from CEO Sales Strategies talks about Win Win Win and how it leads to revenue growth 18:22

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Doug C. Brown from CEO Sales Strategies joins Karl Fitzpatrick to discuss working with the iconic Tony Robbins, the importance of Win Win Win and how he can help businesses to double their revenue. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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Andrea Dermody from Dermody reveals how to build a truly inclusive culture within an organisation 9:48

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Andrea Dermody from Dermody joins Karl Fitzpatrick to discuss the Diversity, Equity and Inclusion initiatives that she implemented for State Street, the challenges for business when implementing DEI policies and how to build a truly inclusive culture. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.…

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Tony Ryan from Duneolas explains why his business has received financial backing from GPs 14:02

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Tony Ryan from Duneolas joins Karl Fitzpatrick to discuss the electronic patient record and practice management system for GPs, the backing which the business has already received from medical professionals and why he is passionate about preventative healthcare. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.…

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Working from the Inside Out: Paths to Personal and Global Transformation with Renée Lertzman 1:09:54

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We've known for decades that the 'Yell, Tell and Sell' strategy of belittling people, endeavouring to cajole—or shame—them into some kind of change doesn't work - in fact it can't work. It's not how we're wired. Cognitive neuroscience has been telling us this for decades but it's only recently that people have begun to listen. One of those who has …

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11.26-The Invasion of Mars 29:43

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In January 2252 Omnicorp returned to Mars. And they were not messing around. Merch: cottonbureau.com/mikeduncan Patreon: patreon.com/revolutions

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How Private Equity Investing Really Works 1:00:32

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In this episode, Paul talks with private equity expert Kevin MacSweeny about how entrepreneurs can release equity, unlock value, and scale their businesses. Without losing control. Key takeaways: Why equity release can help founders de-risk and still double or triple their business The difference between working in the business vs. on the business,…

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The Others Within Us: Meeting our Spirit Guides and other entities with Bob Falconer 1:11:31

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Our world is more magical than we know - more than we can know. Increasing numbers of us are realising that the 'citadel theory of mind' where we see ourselves as isolated units within the boundaries of our own skulls is not how the world works. But if it isn't, then how do we make sense of the worlds beyond consensus reality? How do we engage with…

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S3 Ep26: Beyond Carbon Neutral: John Gilliland’s approach to Sustainable Farming 1:01:03

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John Gilliland is on a mission to transform how we think about food, farming, and the environment. At Brook Hall Estate, his family’s historic farm in Derry, John began by trying to lower his farm’s energy bills, but his changes grew into a model for climate-friendly farming that’s now guiding policy in Northern Ireland and beyond. An award-winning…

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Tax Efficient Business Structures 12:10

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Sole Trader vs. Partnership vs. Limited Company: Which is Best for Your Business in Ireland? In this video, we delve into the three primary business structures in Ireland. Sole tradership, partnership, and limited companies. We explore the tax implications, risks, and wealth creation potential associated with each structure. Learn why limited compa…