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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
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Economist, Marc Coleman discusses the factors contributing to the raft of recent restaurant closures

Economist, Marc Coleman discusses the factors contributing to the raft of recent restaurant closures

Resident economist, Marc Coleman joins Karl Fitzpatrick to discuss the reasons why so many cafés and restaurants are closing their doors.

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00:04:46  |   Sat 20 Jan 2024
Kieran Walsh from National Beauty Distribution discusses its successful celebrity partnerships

Kieran Walsh from National Beauty Distribution discusses its successful celebrity partnerships

Kieran Walsh from National Beauty Distribution joins Karl Fitzpatrick to discuss the celebrity partnerships which have been instrumental in building the business, why he decided to open an office in …
00:11:36  |   Sat 13 Jan 2024
Jill McGrath from TAM Ireland reveals why TV is still relevant in the modern media environment

Jill McGrath from TAM Ireland reveals why TV is still relevant in the modern media environment

Jill McGrath from TAM Ireland joins Karl Fitzpatrick to discuss the relevance of TV in today’s media environment, the impact which changing viewing habits has had on TV advertising and how online str…
00:13:01  |   Sat 13 Jan 2024
Ed Murphy from Greentech HQ explains how he is making Enniscorthy a hub for greentech businesses

Ed Murphy from Greentech HQ explains how he is making Enniscorthy a hub for greentech businesses

Ed Murphy from Greentech HQ joins Karl Fitzpatrick to discuss why bringing jobs to Wexford is so important for him, how he wants Enniscorthy to become a hub for greentech businesses and he shares som…
00:14:55  |   Sat 13 Jan 2024
Economist, Marc Coleman shares his outlook for 2024

Economist, Marc Coleman shares his outlook for 2024

Resident economist, Marc Coleman joins Karl Fitzpatrick to share his economic outlook for 2024.

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00:05:08  |   Sat 06 Jan 2024
Cormac McKenna from PharmacyConnect on increasing client-pharmacy interactions

Cormac McKenna from PharmacyConnect on increasing client-pharmacy interactions

Cormac McKenna from PharmacyConnect joins Karl Fitzpatrick to discuss how the app-based platform works, the increased client-pharmacy interactions which it has facilitated and plans to grow the busin…
00:11:23  |   Sat 06 Jan 2024
Michael Corcoran from Frankly reveals how he helped Ryanair to fly high with its socials

Michael Corcoran from Frankly reveals how he helped Ryanair to fly high with its socials

Former Head of Social with Ryanair, Michael Corcoran joins Karl Fitzpatrick to discuss the airline’s highly successful social media campaigns, why he left the company and how to assemble a winning so…
00:16:39  |   Sat 06 Jan 2024
Evanne Cahill from Glenhaven discusses the long-lasting success of the family business

Evanne Cahill from Glenhaven discusses the long-lasting success of the family business

Evanne Cahill from Glenhaven joins Karl Fitzpatrick to discuss the enduring success of the family business, what winning the Family Business of the Year award means and future development plans.

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00:11:56  |   Sat 06 Jan 2024
Economist, Marc Coleman comments on the ECB’s decision not to cut interest rates

Economist, Marc Coleman comments on the ECB’s decision not to cut interest rates

Resident economist, Marc Coleman joins Karl Fitzpatrick to analyse the ECB’s decision not to cut interest rates and why the projected inflation for 2025 will be a key determinant in such a decision.

00:05:17  |   Sat 16 Dec 2023
Lawrence Vesey from Sia Partners previews exciting technological developments for businesses

Lawrence Vesey from Sia Partners previews exciting technological developments for businesses

Lawrence Vesey from Sia Partners joins Karl Fitzpatrick to discuss the factors which contribute to the successful implementation of technological change within a business, how generative AI is changi…
00:13:50  |   Sat 16 Dec 2023
Niamh Kelly from Re-Turn explains how the new deposit return scheme will work

Niamh Kelly from Re-Turn explains how the new deposit return scheme will work

Niamh Kelly from Re-Turn joins Karl Fitzpatrick to discuss the deposit return scheme which will launch next year, what Ireland has learned from similar schemes in Europe and the benefits which Re-Tur…
00:10:53  |   Sat 16 Dec 2023
Amy Weidner from Inclusive Jobs about breaking down recruitment barriers for neurodivergent workers

Amy Weidner from Inclusive Jobs about breaking down recruitment barriers for neurodivergent workers

Amy Weidner from Inclusive Jobs joins Karl Fitzpatrick to discuss the recruitment barriers which she has faced as a neurodivergent person, her experience of working for X (formerly known as Twitter) …
00:13:03  |   Sat 16 Dec 2023
Aisling Curtis from PwC discusses its partnership with Microsoft on a new GenAI Business Centre

Aisling Curtis from PwC discusses its partnership with Microsoft on a new GenAI Business Centre

Aisling Curtis from PwC joins Karl Fitzpatrick to discuss the findings of its recent AI and GenAI adoption survey, why good AI governance is essential for effective AI adoption and how the new GenAI …
00:10:05  |   Sat 09 Dec 2023
Oisín Hanrahan from Keychain reveals the secrets behind the success of his marketplace businesses

Oisín Hanrahan from Keychain reveals the secrets behind the success of his marketplace businesses

Oisín Hanrahan from Keychain joins Karl Fitzpatrick to discuss the success of Handy, why his new venture has significant potential to scale and what makes a good marketplace business.

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00:14:36  |   Sat 09 Dec 2023
Economist, Marc Coleman analyses the significance of key economic data which was released this week

Economist, Marc Coleman analyses the significance of key economic data which was released this week

Resident economist, Marc Coleman joins Karl Fitzpatrick to discuss an increase in the unemployment level in Ireland, the likelihood of a recession and the data surrounding corporation tax receipts.

H…

00:04:52  |   Sat 09 Dec 2023
Daniel Freeman from Scotwork outlines the process for becoming a better negotiator

Daniel Freeman from Scotwork outlines the process for becoming a better negotiator

Daniel Freeman from Scotwork joins Karl Fitzpatrick to discuss the characteristics of an effective negotiator, the process he follows to improve his clients’ negotiation skills and how AI can help bu…
00:14:41  |   Sat 09 Dec 2023
Eoin Dunne from PhoneWatch discusses changes within the Irish home security market

Eoin Dunne from PhoneWatch discusses changes within the Irish home security market

Eoin Dunne from PhoneWatch joins Karl Fitzpatrick to discuss the technological advancements in home security, how this market has become more competitive in Ireland and what the future of home securi…
00:11:00  |   Sat 02 Dec 2023
Derval O’Rourke from Saol discusses her transition from World Champion to successful entrepreneur

Derval O’Rourke from Saol discusses her transition from World Champion to successful entrepreneur

Olympian and World Athletics Champion, Derval O’Rourke, joins Karl Fitzpatrick to discuss her success on the track, her seamless transition to entrepreneurism and how her new business, Saol, is helpi…
00:17:36  |   Sat 02 Dec 2023
Katie Nolan from Sleek N Easy reveals how Zoom calls made her tackle the problem of baby hairs

Katie Nolan from Sleek N Easy reveals how Zoom calls made her tackle the problem of baby hairs

Katie Nolan from Sleek N Easy joins Karl Fitzpatrick to discuss why she decided to address the problem of baby hairs, how the products are now being used by many Irish sportswomen and her plans to br…
00:10:13  |   Sat 02 Dec 2023
Maria Dickenson from Dubray reveals how the bookstores can counter the threat of Amazon

Maria Dickenson from Dubray reveals how the bookstores can counter the threat of Amazon

Maria Dickenson from Dubray joins Karl Fitzpatrick to outline the growth which the bookstores have enjoyed in recent years, how it tries to compete with Amazon and its exciting expansion plans in Wat…
00:13:54  |   Sat 25 Nov 2023
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