Down To Business

Watching the economic news is like watching two movies at the same time - so says Cliff Taylor of the Irish Times. He joined Bobby to discuss the muddled picture that is the Irish domestic economy what with employment at record levels; labour shortages despite a string of job announcements; the war in Ukraine, as well as the energy crisis, and the impact on businesses. Listen and subscribe to Down to Business with Bobby Kerr on Apple Podcasts and Spotify. Download, listen and subscribe on the Newstalk App. You can also listen to Newstalk live on newstalk.com or on Alexa, by adding the Newstalk skill and asking: 'Alexa, play Newstalk'.

Now, as we all know we Irish are known for enjoying a pint or two and of course, that reputation is somewhat earned. But not everyone indulges and for those that still want to enjoy a night out or a pre-theatre tipple but without the hangover, there's 'The Virgin Mary' on Capel Street. Bobby popped in to say hello to owner Vaughan Yates and get a bit of a lesson in the art of non-alcoholic cocktail making. Listen and subscribe to Down to Business with Bobby Kerr on Apple Podcasts and Spotify. Download, listen and subscribe on the Newstalk App. You can also listen to Newstalk live on newstalk.com or on Alexa, by adding the Newstalk skill and asking: 'Alexa, play Newstalk'.

John Glackin is best known for this role as the government-appointed inspector in the Johnston, Mooney, and O’Brien and Telecom Eireann saga which led to the ground-breaking reports of 1992 and 1993 from his memoir, 'A Glackin Report: My Life in Luck and Law', takes its title. John joined Bobby to discuss. Listen and subscribe to Down to Business with Bobby Kerr on Apple Podcasts and Spotify. Download, listen and subscribe on the Newstalk App. You can also listen to Newstalk live on newstalk.com or on Alexa, by adding the Newstalk skill and asking: 'Alexa, play Newstalk'.

Cally Beaton is a writer, entrepreneur, business mentor, and keynote speaker but might be best known for her stand-up comedy. She’ll be speaking at this year’s Pendulum Summit taking place on April 26th and 27th at the RDS in Dublin - she joined Bobby to discuss her journey through professional life and the path that led her to comedy. Listen and subscribe to Down to Business with Bobby Kerr on Apple Podcasts and Spotify. Download, listen and subscribe on the Newstalk App. You can also listen to Newstalk live on newstalk.com or on Alexa, by adding the Newstalk skill and asking: 'Alexa, play Newstalk'.

Joining Bobby in the Executive Chair is Ray Coyle of Tayto Park. Listen and subscribe to Down to Business with Bobby Kerr on Apple Podcasts and Spotify. Download, listen and subscribe on the Newstalk App. You can also listen to Newstalk live on newstalk.com or on Alexa, by adding the Newstalk skill and asking: 'Alexa, play Newstalk'.

Chocolate Makers

On ‘Down to Business’ we often have the pleasure of speaking to some of the most interesting and engaging people in the world of business. Sharon Lechter, is an entrepreneur, philanthropist, motivational speaker, chartered global management accountant & co-author of the best-selling ‘Rich Dad Poor Dad’ and a staggering 22 other books. Sharon is a keynote speaker at this year’s Pendulum Summit taking place on April 26th and 27th at the RDS in Dublin - she joined Bobby to chat about her professional journey and the lessons she learned along the way. Listen and subscribe to Down to Business with Bobby Kerr on Apple Podcasts and Spotify. Download, listen and subscribe on the Newstalk App. You can also listen to Newstalk live on newstalk.com or on Alexa, by adding the Newstalk skill and asking: 'Alexa, play Newstalk'.

Twenty years ago this very day Newstalk began broadcasting. Twenty years is a long time in the media space and things back then were wildly different from how they are today. Garett Harte of Harte media who was the station’s first employee and would go on to become its longest-serving editor in chief joined Bobby to discuss. Listen and subscribe to Down to Business with Bobby Kerr on Apple Podcasts and Spotify. Download, listen and subscribe on the Newstalk App. You can also listen to Newstalk live on newstalk.com or on Alexa, by adding the Newstalk skill and asking: 'Alexa, play Newstalk'.

CEO Adam Coleman of Lahinch-based HRLocker is taking flexible working to new heights. He's working from 23 different locations across four countries in six weeks to prove that not only is “work” not a place but to demonstrate the efficacy and benefits of flexible working, for both employee and employer. He joined Bobby to tell him if this is just a PR stunt or a serious effort to make remote working more acceptable. Listen and subscribe to Down to Business with Bobby Kerr on Apple Podcasts and Spotify. Download, listen and subscribe on the Newstalk App. You can also listen to Newstalk live on newstalk.com or on Alexa, by adding the Newstalk skill and asking: 'Alexa, play Newstalk'.

Guaranteed Irish has announced the winners of the 2022 Guaranteed Irish Business Awards, proudly supported by Permanent TSB. One business that caught Bobby's eye was the Winner of the Professional Services - Business Support Solutions Award and that was a company called ‘Call Pal’. Bobby was joined by its MD Rachel Gray to find out more about the business. Listen and subscribe to Down to Business with Bobby Kerr on Apple Podcasts and Spotify. Download, listen and subscribe on the Newstalk App. You can also listen to Newstalk live on newstalk.com or on Alexa, by adding the Newstalk skill and asking: 'Alexa, play Newstalk'.

Bus Eireann CEO, Stephen Kent

The Future of Recruitment

Industry Review: Dentists

"It's bad, but it has been worse"

Hot Chocolate by 'Spoond'

Joining Bobby in the Executive Chair is Brendan Nevin, Chair & Co-Founder of Code Institute. Listen and subscribe to Down to Business with Bobby Kerr on Apple Podcasts and Spotify. Download, listen and subscribe on the Newstalk App. You can also listen to Newstalk live on newstalk.com or on Alexa, by adding the Newstalk skill and asking: 'Alexa, play Newstalk'.

You can reclaim your power to make a difference by unleashing your inner maverick. So says Jules Goddard, co-author of “Mavericks: How Bold Leadership Changes the World”. Along with his co-authors, he asks what you as a leader can do to make the world a better place. Jules joined Bobby to discuss. Listen and subscribe to Down to Business with Bobby Kerr on Apple Podcasts and Spotify. Download, listen and subscribe on the Newstalk App. You can also listen to Newstalk live on newstalk.com or on Alexa, by adding the Newstalk skill and asking: 'Alexa, play Newstalk'.

With so much of our lives being spent online and so many of our purchases being done from the comfort of our own homes, it can be tough for some businesses to get the business they once did. One sector that has been written off time and time again is the humble bookshop. Thankfully they're still with us and so Bobby thought he'd get the perspective of those in-the-know to find out how things have been since restrictions were lifted. Joining Bobby was: Maria Dickenson - Managing Director at Dubray Books Maurice Earls - Owner of Books Upstairs, Dublin Economist, Jim Power. Listen and subscribe to Down to Business with Bobby Kerr on Apple Podcasts and Spotify. Download, listen and subscribe on the Newstalk App. You can also listen to Newstalk live on newstalk.com or on Alexa, by adding the Newstalk skill and asking: 'Alexa, play Newstalk'.

Inspired by nature - bees making honey, fresh ingredients and nothing artificial - Miena’s Irish Handmade Nougat specialises in making the freshest and most natural nougat possible. Bobby paid a visit to Miena’s kitchen in the beautiful Glen of Imaal to find out more. Listen and subscribe to Down to Business with Bobby Kerr on Apple Podcasts and Spotify. Download, listen and subscribe on the Newstalk App. You can also listen to Newstalk live on newstalk.com or on Alexa, by adding the Newstalk skill and asking: 'Alexa, play Newstalk'.