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AIBF Business Talk is an original podcast brought to you by the All-Ireland Business Foundation. In each episode we talk to innovators, entrepreneurs and leaders to bring you practical lessons and actionable insights that you can apply to your business and in your daily life.
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Tuesday Oct 04, 2022
Tuesday Oct 04, 2022
“When you believe in your vision and you set out your roadmap, you need to stay on that.”
Based in Killybegs, Co Donegal, TrailerStuff.ie has proven that you don’t need to be near one of the big cities to become a leading online retailer.
Its Managing Director, Declan McBrearty, joins Elaine Carroll on the latest episode of AIBF Business Talk to offer his thoughts on how a lack of initial competition may have been a hindrance and the importance of constantly updating the website to meet customer needs.
He also outlined the importance of sticking to a defined vision, why bringing a digital marketing team on board brought them to another level, and how they coped with surging demand during the Covid-19 lockdowns.
TrailerStuff.ie is a four-in-a-row Business All-Star with the All-Ireland Business Foundation, and also the All-Ireland Trailer & Parts Distribution Company 2022.
The All-Ireland Business Foundation would like to thank Declan for sharing his insights with our listeners.
Friday Sep 30, 2022
Friday Sep 30, 2022
‘A career in financial services is so rewarding - we change people's lives’
Philip is the founder of South East Mortgages & Financial Services established in 2013 in Gorey, Co.Wexford.
In this episode of AIBF Business Talk, Philip divulges how advice based consultancy formed on trusting relationships is key to their success.
Philip stresses the importance of giving yourself CHOICE which is one of the biggest advantages of engaging an independent financial advisor.
‘Once you know you’re protected & getting the best value, it really helps your financial and mental health’.
And the best advice…..start young! Sit down as early as possible, get a plan in place and review it annually.
Southeast Mortgages & Financial Services has been acknowledged as All-Star Wexford Mortgages & Financial Planning Company 22/23 from AIBF
The All-Ireland Business Foundation would like to thank Philip for sharing his valuable insights with our listeners.
Wednesday Sep 28, 2022
Wednesday Sep 28, 2022
‘You have 2 options in life - Option 1 - you are working to make someone else's dream a reality, option 2 you make your own dream a reality.’
Josh is the Managing Director of Loveridge Digital - A MEDIA & MARKETING AGENCY OBSESSED WITH PERFORMANCE whose client list includes the likes of Disney, McLaren, BMW.
In this episode of AIBF Business Talk, Josh explains his secret - if you can identify someone's problem, break it down and give them the solution, once you’re customer centric they will trust you to deliver for them.
Listen in to this weeks episode to learn about Josh’s unique approach - start from the top down! ‘Starting from the bottom and working your way up is a long and difficult road. So I took the approach - let's go with the very best co in the world. If you work with the best of the best then everything below that is easier. So we target Fortune 500 companies’
Josh is a proud recipient of "All-Star Digital Native 2022 by the AIBF in recognition of his outstanding achievements.
The All-Ireland Business Foundation would like to thank Josh for sharing his valuable insights with our listeners.
About the All-Ireland Business Foundation
The AIBF is an independent national body that identifies and acknowledges the country’s most ambitious and visionary businesses.
As the accreditation body for the Business All-Star mark, the AIBF recognises Best-In-Class Irish businesses. Companies that merit recognition based on an independent audit of their performance, reputation, and customer-centricity.
Business All-Star Accreditation Is The Nation’s Symbol Of Trust.
Friday Sep 23, 2022
Friday Sep 23, 2022
“Buying a house used to be a labour of life, now it’s a transaction. Getting mortgage approval should be celebrated like a Ryanair flight landing - there should be a bell at the end because you’ve gone through so much says Dundalk realtor Keith Duffy”
Keith is the Managing Director at DNG Duffy & DPS Property Management, two market-leading operations based in the North East of the country.
In this episode of AIBF Business Talk, Keith shared his perspective on the current property market in a year which has seen increased costs of construction slowing down supply.
Listen in to this weeks episode to learn about Keith’s entrepreneurial journey, success tips and get his advice on the steps you need to take to get on the property ladder.
Keith is also a proud recipient of All-Star Real Estate Personality Of The Year 2021 by the AIBF in recognition of his outstanding contribution to quality and standards in the real estate sector.
The All-Ireland Business Foundation would like to thank Keith for sharing his valuable insights with our listeners.
About the All-Ireland Business Foundation
The AIBF is an independent national body that identifies and acknowledges the country’s most ambitious and visionary businesses.
As the accreditation body for the Business All-Star mark, the AIBF recognises Best-In-Class Irish businesses. Companies that merit recognition based on an independent audit of their performance, reputation, and customer-centricity.
Business All-Star Accreditation Is The Nation’s Symbol Of Trust.
Wednesday Sep 21, 2022
Wednesday Sep 21, 2022
“Never feel so comfortable with where you are - because complacency is dangerous in business"
In this episode of AIBF Business Talk, The Nigerian-born Entrepreneur Emeka Ikwukeme shared his recipe for success on how being resilient helped him to build two leading Irish-based companies; Tax GO Global and Parcel-King.
But like many entrepreneurs, Emeka’s path to success was fraught with tough experiences, demoralising failures and hard-learned lessons.
He spoke to the All-Ireland Business Times about the history of his successful enterprises and revealed some of the key lessons he learned along the way.
Parcel-King, through its business partnerships with Amazon, GLS & An-Post has rapidly established itself as Ireland’s premier parcel delivery service. Parcel-King plays a key role in their online sales fulfillment and deliveries.
We recognise Emeka’s outstanding contribution to industry and commerce since establishing his commercial base in Ireland. Emeka is also a proud recipient of AIBF Irish-African Businessperson of the year 2021.
The All-Ireland Business Foundation would like to thank Emeka for sharing his story and valuable insights with our listeners.
Thursday Sep 15, 2022
Thursday Sep 15, 2022
Tough times make tough people…
This is true of Charlie Fitzgerald of the Fitzgerald Group, which comprises Fitzgerald Skip Hire, Limerick’s leading skip hire company.
In this episode of AIBF Business Talk, Charlie opened up to Elaine about how his resilience helped him overcome family tragedy and lead a successful skip hire company.
Also, have you ever wondered how you market a skip? Charlie gives some truly interesting advice on the importance of branding and community pride.
The Fitzgerald Group has over 15 vehicles on the road and over 500 skip containers. They have recently expanded a waste collection and a site clearance service as well as operating a new pay by weight service at their Recycling Centre.
The All-Ireland Business Foundation would like to thank Charlie for sharing his story and valuable insights with our listeners.
We are proud to support and endorse the Fitzgerald Group.
Thursday Sep 15, 2022
Thursday Sep 15, 2022
In hospitality, you’re married to the job, so it’s vital that your workplace is a happy environment.
Mario Puchowski of the Longcourt House Hotel Group knows this better than most after spending more than 25 years working in the hospitality sector.
In this episode of AIBF Business Talk, Mario spoke to Elaine about cultivating a positive workplace culture through respect, teamwork, and laughter.
Mario also shared some great tips for companies struggling to get their teams to bond in fast paced environments.
The All-Ireland Business Foundation is proud to support and endorse Mario and the Longcourt House Hotel.
We would like to take this opportunity to thank him for speaking with us.
Thursday Sep 08, 2022
Thursday Sep 08, 2022
Sanbra Fyffe Ltd – The Makers of Instantor®️ was founded in 1926 and has become a market leader in wholesale and distribution of plumbing supplies to the builder’s merchants trade.
After almost 100 years in the industry, the company is continuing to grow and innovate.
In this episode of AIBF Business Talk, Elaine caught up with Managing Director of Sanbra Fyffe Ltd Alan Hogan to discuss how innovation is at the core of everything they do.
Alan also reveals Sanbra Fyffe’s differentiator is that they have control around the full lifecycle of the product, allowing them to maintain the most stringent quality standards.
The All-Ireland Business Foundation is proud to support and endorse Sanbra Fyffe Ltd and would like to thank Alan for sharing his company’s story with our listeners.
Friday Sep 02, 2022
Friday Sep 02, 2022
The Clare Family Resource Centre & Creche was founded in 1996 as the first community creche in Ireland.
The centre was founded on a vision to help lone parents back into the workforce by providing an affordable childcare service for the wider Ennis community.
Today, the centre caters for 150 children in Ennis, Co. Clare and has been a huge success in providing accessible, affordable, high quality childcare as well as employment opportunities for early years workers in the region.
In this week’s episode of AIBF Business Talk, Elaine caught up with Maureen Keane, manager of the Clare Family Resource Centre & Creche, to discuss how valuable the centre has been to its community.
Maureen also shares her insights on how childcare in Ireland can be improved to benefit childcare providers and parents alike.
The AIBF is delighted to support and endorse the fantastic work being done by the Clare Family Resource Centre & Creche.
Thursday Aug 25, 2022
Thursday Aug 25, 2022
Five-time Business All-Star Accredited dental manufacturer Dental Tech is targeting an exciting expansion into Britain and the US.
The family business has experienced rapid growth after developing 3D printing technology that has the potential to revolutionise oral care.
In this week's episode of AIBF Business Talk, Elaine caught up with Bevin Mahon, owner and Managing Director of Dental Tech, who took her on an illuminating tour of the business.
Through Dental Tech’s portable/online/bricks & mortar clinics, Bevin’s company offers market-leading dental and denture solutions so people can eat, chew, speak and socialise with dignity and confidence in the comfort of their own homes and nursing homes.
The All-Ireland Business Foundation is proud to endorse the fine work being done by Bevin and her All-Star team and we would like to thank her for letting us look inside her wonderful company.
Stay tuned for exciting developments coming in the next few weeks....