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October 16, 2026Episode 37225 min
Episode 372 - Gary Bradley, RS Ireland
Today on the ThinkBusiness Podcast, powered by Bank of Ireland, we’re joined by Gary Bradley of RS Ireland, one of the country’s best-known industrial parts and components suppliers. With roots stretching back almost 80 years as Radionics, the business serves everyone from electrical contractors and construction firms to hospitals, universities, tech and pharmaceutical companies. We discuss its next chapter: a major move from Rialto to a new purpose-built facility in Ballymount. Visit www.thinkbusiness.ie for more news and supports for start-ups and SMEs in Ireland. If you want to start and grow a business, ThinkBusiness .
October 14, 2026Episode 3719 min
Episode 371 - Susan Maher, Agri Development Manager, Bank of Ireland
Welcome to the ThinkBusiness Podcast. I’m John, and today we’re coming to you from the National Ploughing Championships. For many farmers in the southeast and the midlands, this summer was one of the toughest in years. Drought turned green fields brown. Cattle came indoors months early, and winter fodder was used up in July and August. The rain is back and so is the grass. Now farmers are counting the cost. My guest is Susan Maher of Bank of Ireland. We talk about the fodder and financial stocktakes farmers need to do before winter, and why Irish farms are better placed than most to weather a bad year. We also cover what investing for a less predictable climate looks like, and how the bank’s Enviroflex scheme rewards farmers for sustainable practices. Visit www.thinkbusiness.ie for more news and supports for start-ups and SMEs in Ireland. If you want to start and grow a business, ThinkBusiness .
October 12, 2026Episode 37035 min
Episode 370 - Laoise Mullane, Director of Workforce Consulting and AI Adoption Lead at PwC Ireland
Artificial intelligence is becoming a bigger part of working life in Ireland, but are employees getting the support they need to keep pace with change? According to PwC Ireland's latest Workforce Hopes and Fears Survey, AI adoption is rising, workplace transformation is accelerating and workers remain optimistic about their ability to learn new skills. Yet access to learning and development resources has fallen sharply, while cost-of-living pressures, burnout and growing workloads continue to weigh heavily on employees. Joining us today is Laoise Mullane, Director of Workforce Consulting and AI Adoption Lead at PwC Ireland. We'll discuss why a widening AI skills divide is emerging in workplaces, what differentiates employees who are thriving with AI from those struggling to keep up, and what employers need to do now to ensure technology investments deliver value for both businesses and their people. Visit www.thinkbusiness.ie for more news and supports for start-ups and SMEs in Ireland. If you want to start and grow a business, ThinkBusiness .
October 9, 2026Episode 36925 min
Episode 369 - From the scullery to the skies - how locally-made Irish food and ingredients are making a global impact
This week we come to you from Dingle, County Kerry, and the 19th edition of Blas na hÉireann, the Irish Food Awards. Every October, hundreds of producers gather here, from one-person kitchens to established brands, alongside the retail buyers, chefs and judges who decide which of them goes home with gold, silver or bronze. Bank of Ireland is a sponsor of the Backyard @ Blas speaker space. Over the next half hour you'll hear from a beekeeper, a baker, a forager, a sauce maker, a bakery ingredients supplier and a man who puts Irish food on aeroplanes. They talk about tight margins, rising costs and wars that close shipping lanes. They also talk, again and again, about each other. And at the end of the podcast, you'll meet the winner of this year's Best Startup award, a chef who started out a year ago with just two products in two shops. At Blas I interviewed: Grainne Keneally from Elderberry Farm Produce Ian Mernagh from All About Nectar Florrie Purcell from The Scullery John Graham from Andrews Ingredients Graham Herterich from The Bakery by the Cupcake Bloke Matt McCabe from Subu Connect Sunny Joy from GoMeal, winner of Best Startup award sponsored by Bank of Ireland, as well as Best in County for Mayo and Best in Connaught Visit www.thinkbusiness.ie for more news and supports for start-ups and SMEs in Ireland. If you want to start and grow a business, ThinkBusiness .
October 5, 2026Episode 36831 min
Episode 368 - David Broderick, director, Small Firms Association
In this episode of the ThinkBusiness Podcast, powered by Bank of Ireland. we speak with David Broderick, Director of the Small Firms Association, about the current trading environment for Ireland's small businesses, the priorities SMEs want to see addressed in Budget 2027, and the practical steps business owners can take to strengthen resilience and drive growth. We also explore how initiatives such as MentorsWork are helping entrepreneurs adapt, develop new skills and navigate an increasingly complex business landscape. Visit www.thinkbusiness.ie for more news and supports for start-ups and SMEs in Ireland. If you want to start and grow a business, ThinkBusiness .
October 2, 2026Episode 36713 min
Episode 367 - Mark Glennon, Agri Development Manager, Bank of Ireland
At the recent National Ploughing Championships, Mark Glennon, Bank of Ireland’s agri development manager for the northern half of the country, describes how the year has gone, the demographic challenge facing Irish farming, what the Bank can do to ease succession, and how automation and AI can help farmers. Visit www.thinkbusiness.ie for more news and supports for start-ups and SMEs in Ireland. If you want to start and grow a business, ThinkBusiness .
September 30, 2026Episode 36633 min
Episode 366 - Dr Tom Cryan, Medical Director, Therapie
In this episode of the ThinkBusiness Podcast, powered by Bank of Ireland, I speak with Dr Thomas Cryan, Medical Director at Thérapie Clinic, Europe's leading medical aesthetics group. Fresh from securing first place in the prestigious global Maurício de Maio Mentorship Programme, Dr Cryan joins us to discuss the importance of clinical excellence, continuous learning and patient safety in modern healthcare. We also explore Thérapie Clinic's remarkable growth from an Irish-founded business into an international leader with 86 clinics across Ireland, the UK and the US. Visit www.thinkbusiness.ie for more news and supports for start-ups and SMEs in Ireland. If you want to start and grow a business, ThinkBusiness .
September 28, 2026Episode 36535 min
Episode 365 - Maxine Hyde, general manager, Ballymaloe Foods
Today we’re joined by Maxine Hyde, the second-generation leader of Ballymaloe Foods, one of Ireland’s best-known food brands. Built on the legacy of her grandmother Myrtle Allen and founded by her mother Yasmin Hyde in 1990, Ballymaloe Foods has grown from a single relish recipe into a thriving business employing 70 people and producing a wide range of sauces, relishes and condiments. Visit www.thinkbusiness.ie for more news and supports for start-ups and SMEs in Ireland. If you want to start and grow a business, ThinkBusiness .
September 25, 2026Episode 36434 min
Episode 364 - Barry Cullen, Head of Sales, Silver Hill Duck
From a family farm in County Monaghan to one of Ireland's most successful food exporters, Silver Hill Duck has built a reputation for quality that stretches far beyond our shores. In an industry facing rising costs, changing consumer tastes and increasing pressure to innovate, the company continues to invest, grow and compete on the global stage. " "My guest today is Barry Cullen of Silver Hill Duck. Just ahead of the 2026 Blas na hEireann in Dingle, we'll be talking about the company's latest expansion plans, the challenges and opportunities facing Irish food producers, the importance of sustainability and innovation, and what it takes to build an enduring family business in a rapidly changing world. Visit www.thinkbusiness.ie for more news and supports for start-ups and SMEs in Ireland. If you want to start and grow a business, ThinkBusiness .
September 23, 2026Episode 36334 min
Episode 363 - Alan Tyrrell, CEO, The Reputations Agency
How much is your company’s reputation really worth? In an age where trust can be won or lost in a matter of moments, reputation has become far more than a branding exercise. It is a critical business asset that impacts customer loyalty, talent attraction, investment decisions, resilience during crises and, ultimately, the bottom line. On this episode of the ThinkBusiness Podcast, we sit down with Alan Tyrrell, CEO of The Reputations Agency, to explore why reputation is now one of the most valuable metrics business leaders can track. We discuss what reputation data can reveal about a company's performance, how Irish businesses compare against their peers, the warning signs of reputational risk, and why employee sentiment is becoming an increasingly important measure of organisational health. We'll also delve into the Ireland Reputation Index, uncover what separates the country's most trusted businesses from the rest, and examine how reputation can become a powerful driver of growth in an increasingly competitive and AI-driven world. Visit www.thinkbusiness.ie for more news and supports for start-ups and SMEs in Ireland. If you want to start and grow a business, ThinkBusiness .
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