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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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Friday Jun 02, 2023
Friday Jun 02, 2023
🎧Brace yourself for an awe-inspiring episode of the AIBF Business Talk podcast as we are joined by the extraordinary Bassey Duke, who shares his incredible journey that will leave you spellbound.
🌍 Nigeria-born Bassey Duke grew up surrounded by his father's prosperous construction enterprise, fueling his own entrepreneurial spirit. 💡 It was a significant occurrence in the UK that shaped his trajectory, inspiring him to venture into product replication and niche market creation. 🔥 Bassey embraced entrepreneurship as the catalyst to manifest his ambitions.
🎓 Armed with an MBA, Bassey Duke fearlessly launched his own company nine years ago, a testament to his dedication and ambition. Seizing the opportunity, Bassey relocated to Dublin with his family, establishing the company's headquarters and setting the stage for a new adventure.
🌱 Bassey Duke: A sustainable business advocate with a clear vision. Integrates sustainability for positive impact. Continuous learning keeps his team innovative. Inspiring example for aspiring entrepreneurs.
🎙️ It's time to stream the podcast and be blown away by the exceptional work of Prunne Consulting Ltd. Bassey and his team have gone above and beyond, and their efforts are nothing short of remarkable. Get ready for an unforgettable experience!
The AIBF accredits the Business All-Star mark to Best-In-Class Irish businesses based on an independent audit of their performance, reputation, and customer-centricity.
The AIBF is an independent national body that identifies and acknowledges the country’s most ambitious and visionary businesses.
Wednesday May 31, 2023
Wednesday May 31, 2023
🎧The extraordinary John Hurt B joins our AIBF Business Talk podcast, captivating us with his incredible journey.
🏭 On April 4th, 2017, John Hurt Environmental Ltd was founded in Co. Cavan, specialising in comprehensive drain services. With a humble investment of just €230, the company swiftly flourished, generating a remarkable turnover of €130,000 in its inaugural year. 📈 Since then, it has been an extraordinary tale of unceasing growth.
🏢 Fueled by an unwavering ambition to create a thriving enterprise, John wholeheartedly embraced the timeless wisdom of staying connected to one's roots. This humble mindset serves as a rock-solid catalyst, underscoring the paramount importance of maintaining a grounded and unswerving approach in the relentless pursuit of success. It ignites an innate fire within individuals, propelling them resolutely towards the realisation of their dreams and the attainment of their desired goals.
🌟 Embracing a spirit of resilience and self-belief, John Hurt breaks through societal barriers, demonstrating that true greatness knows no educational boundaries. By surrounding himself with inspiring individuals, he creates a vibrant environment for personal and professional growth.
🏆 John, a staunch advocate of business excellence, emphasises the criticality of mastering effective communication, nurturing genuine customer relationships, embodying unwavering determination towards goals, and executing wise financial investments as the fundamental pillars that underpin a thriving enterprise. 💪
🎧 Listen to the podcast now and discover the incredible work of John Hurt Environmental Ltd and the remarkable efforts undertaken by John and his team.
The AIBF accredits the Business All-Star mark to Best-In-Class Irish businesses based on an independent audit of their performance, reputation, and customer-centricity.
The AIBF is an independent national body that identifies and acknowledges the country’s most ambitious and visionary businesses.
Monday May 22, 2023
Monday May 22, 2023
Discover the Joy of Lifelong Learning with Business Leader Noel Quinn: Insights and Inspiration for Entrepreneurs
🎙️ Get ready to be inspired by our special guest, Noel Quinn, as he shares his incredible journey on our podcast.
🌍 Noel is like a seasoned mountaineer who has climbed the highest peaks of success. He is the accidental serial entrepreneur, founder of a group of companies, and a self-believer who encourages others to take a chance on themselves.
Noel's journey is like a climb to the top of a mountain - it started in 1986, but in 1988, he reached the summit. His life-changing trip to the Soviet Union was like a gust of wind that ignited a fire within him, leading him to discover the number one Irish market doing business in the Soviet Union. 🌬️
Despite the harsh weather and treacherous terrain, Noel persevered and succeeded in expanding his specialised pipe tool business to Ireland, the UK, Russia, and Kazakhstan, like a skilled mountaineer scaling new heights. 🏔️
Noel's business philosophy is like a map that guides him on his journey - it revolves around resilience, confronting problems head-on, and taking action, with a clear purpose that drives his eagerness to tackle new challenges and grow his business. 🗺️
He is like a torchbearer who inspires others to give themselves a chance, follow their passions, and light up their own path towards success. 🕯️
With a lifetime achievement of being an honoured recipient of the Irish-Russian Business Person Of The Year Accreditation with the All - Ireland Business Foundation, Noel's story is nothing short of remarkable. 🚀
The AIBF is proud to have Noel share his valuable insights with fellow Business All-Star accredited TRIBE members and the wider public.
The AIBF accredits the Business All-Star mark to Best-In-Class Irish businesses based on an independent audit of their performance, reputation, and customer-centricity.
The AIBF is an independent national body that identifies and acknowledges the country’s most ambitious and visionary businesses.
🎧 Don't miss out on the chance to learn from Noel Quinn's inspiring leadership and gain valuable insights. Tune in to the podcast now!
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 May 05, 2023
Friday May 05, 2023
🎙️ "Maeve Mullin, Director of Finders International Ireland, Shares Insights as a Featured Guest on AIBF Business Talk Podcast." Tune in now! 🎧
🤝 Since 1997, Finders International Ireland are a team of expert Irish probate genealogists who identify and locate beneficiaries to estates, property and assets worldwide.
🌟 Maeve is a respected figure in the genealogy field and we cannot underestimate the positive impact her specialisation in genealogical research and heir hunting are making by bringing closure and security to those in need.
🌍 Maeve reveals some of the most fascinating cases she has worked with including one tracking down the siblings of a Limerick based woman who had multiple siblings in different countries that she never even knew about!🙌
🎧 Listen to the podcast now and learn more about the great work of Finders International Irenad and the great work Maeve and her team are doing. 🚀
The AIBF accredits the Business All-Star mark to Best-In-Class Irish businesses based on an independent audit of their performance, reputation, and customer-centricity.
The AIBF is an independent national body that identifies and acknowledges the country’s most ambitious and visionary businesses.
Friday Apr 07, 2023
Friday Apr 07, 2023
From Building High-Performance Teams to Trusting Your Gut: Insights from Business Leader Mark O'Connor
🎙️ Looking for inspiration from a business leader? Look no further than our latest podcast episode with Mark O'Connor, Head of Commercial and Agency Development at Acorn Life.
With 20+ years of senior management and board experience, Mark is a seasoned leader who builds high-performing teams that exceed corporate goals.
In this episode, Mark shares his top tips for starting your own business, including trusting in your hard work and passion, and gaining experience in the field before jumping in. 📈
🏆 And there's more! Acorn Life DAC recently achieved its 5-In-A-Row All-Ireland All-Star Financial Services Company 2023 Accreditation from the All-Ireland Business Foundation.
According to Mark, the Business All-Star Accreditation has really resonated with Acorn Life's clients, giving them confidence and trust in their service offering.
"We see it as a stamp of quality and trust in our brand as well as acknowledgement of the hard work of our brilliant team of advisors in delivering a premium service to our clients," said Mark.
Join us in listening to this inspiring business leader's advice and don't forget to "Trust your Gut.
🎧 Tune in to the podcast here
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 Mar 31, 2023
Friday Mar 31, 2023
Inspiring Customer-Centric Leadership: Lessons from Dick Harnett, Chief Client Officer at Sedgwick Ireland
🎧 Tune in to the latest episode of AIBF Business Talk podcast and get ready to be inspired by Dick Harnett, an industry leader with a unique customer-centric approach to sales, customer service, and management.
💫 Through his extensive experience and ambition, Dick has become a true transformational leader in the industry, and his insights are sure to inspire and motivate listeners.
🏆 As Chief Client Officer at Sedgwick Ireland, Dick's expertise is unparalleled. He brings a wealth of value to any organisation and has a proven track record of success in business development.
🎓 Don't miss out on the chance to learn from Dick's inspiring leadership and gain valuable insights.
Tune in to the podcast now and join us for an enlightening discussion! 🎙️
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 Mar 24, 2023
Friday Mar 24, 2023
Join the latest episode of AIBF Business Talk podcast and hear Helen Rowland's remarkable journey of transformation.
From humble beginnings, the businesswoman broke boundaries and became an entrepreneurial success with Ocean Connects.
🏢 Established in 2004, OceanConnects provides high-quality outsourced communication solutions to SMEs and large enterprises in Ireland and abroad.
Helen aptly chose the name "Ocean Connects" for her business, capturing the spirit of deep connection that she values within her company.
The name also reflects the vast potential of her business, just like the depths of the sea. 🐬
In the podcast, Helen shares her best practices for running a business, emphasising regular procedures, team training, and weekly quality checks. 📈
📞 Helen's expertise in the call centre industry makes this episode a must-listen for anyone looking to improve their sales, marketing, or customer service strategies.
💪 With her relentless dedication and tenacious perseverance, Rowland has proven that success is possible for those who are willing to put in the hard work. 🌟
Ocean Connects achieved Business All-Star Accreditation for the third year, recognising its contribution to call centre industry standards. 🏆
🌊 Discover how Helen Rowland built her successful business and the tangible lessons she learned along the way. 💡
💬 "Solving problems for strangers is one of the purest forms of kindness."
Don't miss this inspiring episode of AIBF Business Talk! 🎧
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.
Tuesday Mar 21, 2023
Tuesday Mar 21, 2023
The Trailblazing Story of Kevin Horgan and Ladybird Driving School, Empowering Women and Revolutionizing the Industry with a Focus on Quality.
🚘 Buckle up and tune in to this inspiring podcast featuring entrepreneur Kevin Horgan, founder of Ladybird Driving School.
Learn about Kevin's background, his passion for understanding what influences behaviour, and how he brought his family driving school to the top with careful branding and trademarking.
Discover how Ladybird's unique model empowers women to earn a good income while managing family responsibilities, with quality and standards as top priorities for all 70 instructors.
Find out how Kevin's effective marketing and customer targeting helped Ladybird become the only driving platform with 1000 Trustpilot reviews, and how they're exploring joint ventures.
Hear about Kevin's personal journey as an entrepreneur, the challenges he faced, and his satisfaction in changing people's lives.
Don't miss this exciting podcast filled with insights and inspiration for anyone looking to start or grow their own business.
Listen to the latest episode of AIBF Business Talk now!
🎧 Tune in to hear from Kevin Horgan.
The AIBF would like to thank Kevin for sharing his valuable insights with fellow Business All-Star accredited TRIBE members and the wider public.
Wednesday Mar 08, 2023
Wednesday Mar 08, 2023
Caroline Horgan's entrepreneurial journey is one of resilience, innovation, and unshakable determination.
From taking over Abbeylands Furniture to becoming the All-Star Inspirational Business Person of the Year 2023, Horgan has transformed her family business into a successful soft furnishings wholesaler that employs over 35 people.
On International Women's Day, Horgan shared her insights on the AIBF Business Talk podcast with Elaine Carroll.
She stresses the importance of researching the market, understanding the business philosophy, communicating effectively with staff and customers, and seeking better solutions to overcome challenges.
Horgan's journey can be compared to that of a skilled sailor navigating uncharted waters. With astute decision-making, careful planning, and the courage to take calculated risks, she charted her course to success.
Today, Scatter Box operates from a 40,000 square foot manufacturing facility that allows them to produce and supply a signature collection of soft furnishings, cushions, throws, rugs and wall art, designed and made with love in Ireland.
With a creative in house design team, a large production, manufacturing and warehouse facility, the very latest in design and interior trends are exclusively produced, stocked and supplied on demand to homeware retailers throughout Ireland, UK and internationally.
They also make bespoke soft furnishings for hotel and leisure contractors in Ireland and private label for renowned multi retailers.
Horgan encourages entrepreneurs to have faith in their capabilities, as perseverance and determination can lead to success. Her advice is invaluable for anyone seeking to navigate the unpredictable currents of entrepreneurship.
Caroline's enormous contribution to trade and commerce in Ireland has been recognised with the Business All-Star Inspirational Business Person of The Year 2023 Accreditation.
The AIBF would like to thank Horgan for sharing her valuable insights with fellow Business All-Star accredited TRIBE members and the wider public.
Friday Mar 03, 2023
Friday Mar 03, 2023
“Small Fish, Big Advantages”
Discover the Secret to Profitsflow's Success. How Customer-Centricity Drives Organic Growth in Competitive Industries.
In a world dominated by global players, standing out from the crowd can be challenging. However, for Profitsflow, an Irish enterprise software solutions business, the key to success has been their relentless focus on enhancing the customer experience.
Their customer-centric approach has allowed Profitsflow to carve out a niche in highly competitive manufacturing and field service industries, achieving sustained organic growth and earning the prestigious All-Ireland ERP Solution Provider 2023 Accreditation for three consecutive years.
On the latest episode of AIBF Business Talk, Founder Tadhg Henderson shares valuable insights on how the company's commitment to improving the client experience have been instrumental in their success.
Founded in 2009, Profitsflow specialises in Enterprise Resource Planning (ERP) software solutions designed to streamline and systemise the critical functions of a manufacturing company.
This third consecutive Business All-Star Accreditation recognizes Profitsflow's exceptional conduct in trust performance and customer-centricity, further solidifying their reputation as one of the best-in-class Irish businesses.
The AIBF thanks Tadhg for sharing his invaluable insights with fellow Business All-Star accredited TRIBE members and the wider public.
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.