Business Matters with Karl Fitzpatrick
Business Matters with Karl Fitzpatrick is a weekly business podcast that has featured over 2,000 interviews with entrepreneurs from Ireland, UK, Australia and the United States.
Karl Fitzpatrick is an EY Entrepreneur of the Year Finalist and CEO of Chevron College. Chevron employs 135 staff and delivers further and higher education programmes to over 15,000 students annually, through e-learning.
Business Matters is a compelling podcast that delves into all aspects of entrepreneurship and business development. Hosted by successful Irish entrepreneur and investor, Karl Fitzpatrick, the show features insightful interviews with industry leaders, entrepreneurs, and experts, who share their experiences and strategies for success. Each episode delves into a wide range of topics, including marketing, finance, leadership and innovation, making it a valuable resource for anyone looking to enhance their business acumen.
Fitzpatrick's engaging interviewing style allows guests to share their personal stories and lessons learned, providing listeners with practical advice and inspiration. The podcast emphasises the importance of resilience and adaptability in the ever-changing business landscape. Listeners gain insights into the challenges and triumphs that come with starting and running a business, as well as the critical skills necessary to adapt and pivot for sustainable growth.
In addition to interviews, Business Matters often features discussions on current trends and issues affecting the business world. Fitzpatrick explores how technological advancements and market shifts impact entrepreneurship, encouraging listeners to stay informed and agile.
Overall, the podcast is not just about theoretical concepts; it’s about real-world application. Fitzpatrick’s ability to extract actionable insights from his guests makes it an essential listen for aspiring entrepreneurs and seasoned professionals alike. Whether you're looking to start a new venture or enhance an established business, Business Matters with Karl Fitzpatrick offers valuable knowledge and inspiration to help you navigate the complexities of the business world.
Regular topics include; Sales, Digital Marketing, Artificial Intelligence, Funding Supports, Machine Learning, Recruitment, Training, Procurement, Cyber Security, Quality Assurance, Investment, Strategy, Remote Working, Digital Transformation, Research & Innovation, Brand Building, Virtual and Augmented Reality, Sustainability, Diversification and Inclusivity, Finance, Export Development, ESG, Productivity, Cryptocurrency, Emerging Technologies, Blockchain, Leadership and Management. New episodes drop every Saturday.
About Karl Fitzpatrick
Karl holds a Law Degree from University College Cork (UCC), which is ranked among the Top Law Schools in the world. Karl is the CEO and President of Chevron College, Ireland's largest privately owned accredited Further & Higher Education Institution. A specialist in e-learning, Chevron employs over 130 staff, has 15,000 students per annum and has annual revenues in the region of €18,000,000.
Contact Karl by emailing karl at karlfitzpatrick.ie
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- Update frequency
- every 2 days
- Average duration
- 13 minutes
- Episodes
- 763
- Years Active
- 2017 - 2025
Fiachra Ó Comhraí from Bill Winner reveals how this platform can help consumers to save money
Fiachra Ó Comhraí from Bill Winner joins Karl Fitzpatrick to discuss the concept behind the crowd-sharing platform, how the leaderboards can help consumers to save money and future growth plans for t…
John Ring from XtraPension explains how some Irish residents may be eligible for a UK pension top-up
John Ring from XtraPension joins Karl Fitzpatrick to outline how Irish residents may be eligible for a UK pension top-up, the value of this top-up and the process and timelines involved when applying…
Star of The Apprentice, Maura Rath, discusses her experience of the hit TV show
Maura Rath from The Apprentice joins Karl Fitzpatrick to share her experience as a contestant on the show, the challenges she faced over the nine tasks and the growth plans for her business, Yoga wit…
Jane Manzor from Manzor Marketing identifies strategies for marketing successfully on social media
Jane Manzor from Manzor Marketing joins Karl Fitzpatrick to explain why posting on social media is not marketing, the 5 Cs of a social media plan and why the medium of radio complements social media.
Siobhan Murray from Twisting the Jar highlights the issue of burnout in the workplace
Siobhan Murray from Twisting the Jar joins Karl Fitzpatrick to reveal how burnout impacted her, the factors which contribute to burnout in the workplace and why the problem is increasing.
David Broderick from the Small Firms Association discusses the MentorsWork 2024 programme
David Broderick from the Small Firms Association joins Karl Fitzpatrick to outline the challenges facing business owners, why the Association is calling for some incoming regulations to be paused and…
Andy Mackin from The Mackin Group about why he is setting his sights on an IPO
Andy Mackin from The Mackin Group joins Karl Fitzpatrick to discuss the growth which he has achieved with the professional services company, how his time in The Irish Navy helped him in the business …
Anthony Gallagher from Petstop discusses the opening of its new store in Wexford
Anthony Gallagher from Petstop joins Karl Fitzpatrick to discuss its growth within the retail pet industry, why he decided to open a store in Wexford and future plans for the business.
Jonny Davis from Allied Global Marketing reveals how it is using AI to appeal to a Gen Z audience
Jonny Davis from Allied Global Marketing joins Karl Fitzpatrick to discuss the immersive media campaigns that it has been involved in, why brands need to use AI to appeal to a Gen Z audience and what…
Economist, Marc Coleman discusses the economic impact of the two referendum results
Resident economist, Marc Coleman joins Karl Fitzpatrick, to discuss the impact of last week’s referendums and how the current cost of living and housing crises may have influenced voters.
Dominic McGrath from the Business Post highlights how key developments in the UK may impact Ireland
Dominic McGrath, the newly appointed UK correspondent for the Business Post, joins Karl Fitzpatrick, to discuss changes to non-domicile rules in the UK and how it may benefit Ireland, the challenges …
Michelle Vance from Lily O’Brien’s Chocolates about its plans for global expansion
Michelle Vance from Lily O’Brien’s Chocolates joins Karl Fitzpatrick to discuss the company’s recovery after the pandemic, concerns about rising cocoa prices and plans to expand globally.
Rising cocoa…
Conor McGarry from RentDodo reveals how the platform is tackling rental fraud
Conor McGarry from RentDodo joins Karl Fitzpatrick to outline why the challenges which he encountered during the rental process provided him with the idea for RentDodo, how the platform aims to reduc…
Nora Twomey from Cartoon Saloon discusses Oscar nominations and working with Angelina Jolie
Nora Twomey from Cartoon Saloon joins Karl Fitzpatrick to discuss the success which the South East business has enjoyed in the animation industry, her experience of working with Hollywood A-Lister, A…
Terry Prone from The Communications Clinic shares some of the most memorable moments of her career
Terry Prone from The Communications Clinic joins Karl Fitzpatrick to reveal how ‘The Queen of PR in Ireland’ fell into this space by accident, what businesses should and should not do in a crisis and…
Lorna Conn from Cpl talks about being the CEO of one of Ireland’s largest private sector employers
Lorna Conn, CEO of CPL, joins Karl Fitzpatrick, to discuss her transition from CFO to CEO, the impact of joining the Japanese OSI Group and her blueprint for growing Cpl.
Hosted on …
Conor Clinch chats about his rise in the fashion photography world
Fashion photographer, Conor Clinch joins Karl Fitzpatrick to discuss how his passion for photography became his profession, working with global brands such as Gucci, Burberry and Nike and balancing c…
Debbie Behan and Samantha Kelly discuss Virgin Media’s Backing Business Community campaign
Debbie Behan and Samantha Kelly join Karl Fitzpatrick to discuss Virgin Media’s Backing Business Community campaign and the supports which will be available to SMEs through the initiative.
Dr. Eoin Byrne from Cyber Ireland highlights the potential for Ireland’s cybersecurity sector
Dr. Eoin Byrne from Cyber Ireland joins Karl Fitzpatrick to discuss the growth in the Irish cybersecurity sector, how Ireland can remain competitive in building cybersecurity skillsets in the labour …
Economist, Marc Coleman evaluates the implications of Ireland’s gross annual debt.
Resident economist, Marc Coleman discusses Ireland’s level of debt and what this means for the economy.
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