Down To Business

Joining Bobby in the Executive Chair this week is Chris Lauder, Founder of The Dublin Academy of Education & CEO of the recently formed Axis Education Group.

As a manager, or even as a worker, how well do you know the personalities of those around you? Have you thought that knowing this might be good for your business? Lewis Senior is the co-author of a new book, Personalities Remixed, that helps you do just that. He joins Bobby to discuss.

Joining Bobby to chat about the state of the play when it comes to car sales in 2025 is: - Rowena Dooley, Dealer Principal at Dooley Motors Carlow - Brian Cooke, SIMI Director General (Society of the Irish Motor Industry) - Vincent Doyle, car salesman and bass player with ‘Cry Before Dawn’.

Joining Bobby to chat about the utility of the one-pager and how they can attract and increase the level of investment into a company is Margaret E. Ward, CEO of Clear Eye Leadership Consultants.

Derek Walker, Future Generations Commissioner for Wales, joins Bobby to chat about his role and discuss whether this is something we need here in Ireland.

Joining Bobby to run through the main stories from the business pages on Saturday was Doug Keatinge of Avolon & Linda Daly, Business Reporter with the Sunday Times.

This week on Executive Chair Bobby is joined by Karl Deeter who is the founder of Online Application to discuss his life and career.

What makes an idea turn itself into a business that is profitable in both the short and long terms? That’s the challenge Eddie Hartman interrogates in his new book. Bobby caught with Eddie on all things about his book; Scaling Innovation: How Smart Companies Architect Profitable Growth.

Whether you’re looking to invest in stocks and crypto, or if you’re simply trying to save money to put down for a mortgage – a financial advisor might be just the kind of sensei you need to help guide exactly what to do with your money.So, for our Industry Review this week, we’re talking money and Bobby was joined by three of Ireland’s best financial advisors who’ll share all the secrets of a financial guru and where the business is going. He spoke to Jonathan McDonnell, MD Castle Capital in Limerick, Robert Whelan, Managing Director at Rockwell Financial and Margaret Barrett, Managing Director at Mortgage Navigators.

Now, the fraudsters are getting smarter – and it’s not just consumers they’re after.From fake ads on social media to CEO impersonation and invoice redirection, businesses are increasingly in the firing line.Paul O’Brien from Bank of Ireland’s Group Security team joins Bobby to discuss the best ways to protect yourself, online and on the phone.

Now, it’s time to throw a sausage on the barby. Bobby went out to Herbert Park in Dublin for the Big Grill ‘25 - celebration of all things barbecue. He spoje to Andy Noonan, The Big Grill Festival Director, Daniel "BBQ Snob" Vaughn, John Bates, Head Chef and fire tender at InterStellar BBQ and Raquel Acosta aka the Jamonfluencer

Valerie Cox and John Ilne join Bobby Kerr to discuss the days biggest business stories.

Bobby meets Roddy Greene, Managing Director of Mondello Park, at the world famous track to about running Ireland’s only International Motorsport Venue and navigating the Business of High-Speed Racing.Listen here.

Technology Commentator Andy O’Donoghue examines Meta’s Multi-Billion Investment into AI Superintelligence, its implications for the Workplace, and the broader societal risks.Listen here for all the details on a potentially world-altering announcement.

Three Independent Furniture Retailers join Bobby for the Industry Review this week.Grainne Cassidy, Founder of Pieces.ie, Orla Walsh, of Rightstyle Furniture and Conleth McKernan, of Benmore StudioThe guys discuss trends, challenges, and opportunities in the sector — from shifting customer tastes to supply chain pressures.Listen here.

Bobby heads to the RDS to soak in the atmosphere, meet Exhibitors, and explore why this Summer staple continues to draw crowds year after year.The Horse Show is one of the biggest events of the equine calendar. Bobby gets to see exactly what keeps the show going for so long by meeting some of the biggest names in the business.Listen here.

Cliff Taylor, Managing Editor of The Irish Times, explains the potential impact of Donald Trump’s apparent Global Trade War on Ireland’s Economic Stability and Export Markets.After a tumultuous few months of global trade, there isn't many signs of slowing down.Listen here.

Ronan Reid, Senior Stockbroker at Cantor, and Journalist & Author Valerie Cox join Bobby to run through the weekend’s top business headlines.From Trump tariffs to Ryan Tubridy's big fine, get all the biggest business stories here.

Join Bobby Kerr on this week's episode of "Down to Business" as he dives into the intricate world of trade tariffs and their impact on the Irish economy. With renowned broadcaster and businesswoman Norah Casey and Declan Ralph from BWG Group, Bobby navigates the latest developments in the EU-U.S. trade deal and the ongoing uncertainties that could affect various industries, from pharma to spirits. Discover how companies are strategizing in response to U.S. tariffs and get insights into the current state of the airline industry as Aer Lingus reveals impressive profit numbers. Plus, the discussion touches on DIY woes and the joys of the upcoming bank holiday weekend.

Bobby's out and about again and this week visits the bustling world of Bambino, a New York-style pizza shop located on Dublin’s Stephen Street. Bobby sits down with founders Nick and Shane to uncover the story behind their successful venture. Hear how a late-night Zoom call during lockdown sparked their passion for pizza, and get insights into their unique operation that keeps customers coming back for more. From the psychology of queues to crafting the perfect slice, discover what makes Bambino a local favourite.