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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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Jack Murray from MediaHQ reveals how digitising the media directory resulted in business success

Jack Murray from MediaHQ reveals how digitising the media directory resulted in business success

Jack Murray from MediaHQ joins Karl Fitzpatrick to discuss the digitisation of the media directory and how that proved to be a turning point for the business, the scale which the business has achieve…
00:14:04  |   Wed 25 Oct 2023
Economist, Marc Coleman outlines why Budget 2024 didn’t deliver ‘real’ significant tax cuts

Economist, Marc Coleman outlines why Budget 2024 didn’t deliver ‘real’ significant tax cuts

Resident economist, Marc Coleman joins Karl Fitzpatrick to explain why he believes that the tax cuts announced in Budget 2024 are not as substantial as the media has reported.

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00:04:43  |   Tue 24 Oct 2023
Mentalist, Marc Paul explains how business owners can use mentalism to benefit their company

Mentalist, Marc Paul explains how business owners can use mentalism to benefit their company

Mentalist, Marc Paul joins Karl Fitzpatrick to explain the art of mentalism and how businesses can develop this learnable skill to enhance their company’s performance.

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00:14:56  |   Tue 24 Oct 2023
Emma Early Murphy from Network Ireland about a new cross-border programme for female founders

Emma Early Murphy from Network Ireland about a new cross-border programme for female founders

Emma Early Murphy from Network Ireland joins Karl Fitzpatrick to discuss the Grow It All Island Programme and why Network Ireland and Women in Business in Northern Ireland have collaborated to help f…
00:10:03  |   Tue 24 Oct 2023
Melissa Fenlon from PwC outlines what Budget 2024 means for your business

Melissa Fenlon from PwC outlines what Budget 2024 means for your business

Melissa Fenlon, Tax Director with PwC, joins Karl Fitzpatrick to discuss the key areas of Budget 2024 for businesses including the increase in the minimum wage and the additional supports which will …
00:12:47  |   Tue 24 Oct 2023
Economist, Marc Coleman analyses the reported slowing down of housing price increases

Economist, Marc Coleman analyses the reported slowing down of housing price increases

Resident economist, Marc Coleman, joins Karl Fitzpatrick to discuss the CSO’s statistics which indicate that housing price increases have slowed down again and why the cost of owning a house remains …
00:01:55  |   Sat 07 Oct 2023
David Walsh from Bundle reveals how to create repeatable revenues from existing customers

David Walsh from Bundle reveals how to create repeatable revenues from existing customers

David Walsh from Bundle joins Karl Fitzpatrick to discuss his successful entrepreneurial background, the American business eco-system and how Bundle aims to create repeatable revenue opportunities fr…
00:14:17  |   Sat 07 Oct 2023
Harry Spaight reveals how and why salespeople need to implement the selling with dignity principles

Harry Spaight reveals how and why salespeople need to implement the selling with dignity principles

Harry Spaight, author of Selling with Dignity, joins Karl Fitzpatrick to discuss his transition from missionary to salesperson, the public perception of the sales profession today and why salespeople…
00:11:04  |   Sat 07 Oct 2023
Gillian Whelan from Aspira discusses smashing the glass ceiling in the tech world

Gillian Whelan from Aspira discusses smashing the glass ceiling in the tech world

Gillian Whelan from Aspira joins Karl Fitzpatrick to discuss the growth of the consulting and technology company, the services which it provides to its wide-ranging customer base and smashing the gla…
00:11:49  |   Sat 07 Oct 2023
Economist, Marc Coleman explains how the overrun in the HSE’s spend could impact Budget 2024

Economist, Marc Coleman explains how the overrun in the HSE’s spend could impact Budget 2024

Resident economist, Marc Coleman discusses the potential €1.5 billion in HSE expenditure and the potential impact which this may have on Budget 2024.

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00:02:55  |   Sat 30 Sep 2023
Eric Lawless from Velacor shares how it aims to become the Booking.com platform for medical tourism

Eric Lawless from Velacor shares how it aims to become the Booking.com platform for medical tourism

Eric Lawless from Velacor joins Karl Fitzpatrick to explain how his own personal experience of receiving a hair transplant abroad acted as the catalyst for the creation of this medical tourism platfo…
00:11:22  |   Sat 30 Sep 2023
Sinéad Crowther from Soothing Solutions reveals the story behind her sore throat remedy for children

Sinéad Crowther from Soothing Solutions reveals the story behind her sore throat remedy for children

Sinéad Crowther from Soothing Solutions joins Karl Fitzpatrick to discuss the personal story behind her decision to pursue her entrepreneurial dream, the phenomenal growth which the sore throat remed…
00:13:05  |   Sat 30 Sep 2023
Laura Brien from the Maritime Area Regulatory Authority outlines how it will benefit County Wexford

Laura Brien from the Maritime Area Regulatory Authority outlines how it will benefit County Wexford

Laura Brien from the Maritime Area Regulatory Authority (MARA) joins Karl Fitzpatrick to discuss the remit of the new regulator, how the body will assist in the development of the renewable offshore …
00:14:29  |   Sat 30 Sep 2023
Economist, Marc Coleman, assesses the impact of the Bank of England’s move to pause interest rates

Economist, Marc Coleman, assesses the impact of the Bank of England’s move to pause interest rates

Resident economist, Marc Coleman, joins Karl Fitzpatrick to discuss the significance of the Bank of England’s decision to pause interest rates and the likelihood of the European Central Bank followin…
00:04:34  |   Sat 23 Sep 2023
David Leydon from ifac analyses the findings of its report on the food and agribusiness sectors

David Leydon from ifac analyses the findings of its report on the food and agribusiness sectors

David Leydon from ifac joins Karl Fitzpatrick to highlight the findings of its annual report on the performance of Irish food and agribusiness SMEs, the challenges and opportunities which exist for e…
00:12:12  |   Sat 23 Sep 2023
Rebecca Hadrill reveals how organisational constellations can resolve complex issues for businesses

Rebecca Hadrill reveals how organisational constellations can resolve complex issues for businesses

Rebecca Hadrill joins Karl Fitzpatrick to discuss the concept of organisational constellations, to provide examples of the results which have been achieved through organisational constellations and t…
00:12:05  |   Sat 23 Sep 2023
Writing expert, Elizabeth Tierney, reveals the secret to mastering your business writing skills

Writing expert, Elizabeth Tierney, reveals the secret to mastering your business writing skills

Elizabeth Tierney, author of Word Time! joins Karl Fitzpatrick to explain why she believes that the standard of business writing has deteriorated, the importance of ensuring that you achieve clarity …
00:13:39  |   Sat 23 Sep 2023
Shane Kiernan from Recruitroo about how the platform helps companies to hire international workers

Shane Kiernan from Recruitroo about how the platform helps companies to hire international workers

Shane Kiernan from Recruitroo joins Karl Fitzpatrick to explain how operating a manpower business in The Philippines sparked the idea for Recruitroo and how the platform helps companies to remove the…
00:14:16  |   Sat 16 Sep 2023
James Vizor from Solar Sol on the factors contributing to the growth in solar panel installations

James Vizor from Solar Sol on the factors contributing to the growth in solar panel installations

James Vizor from Solar Sol joins Karl Fitzpatrick to discuss the factors which have contributed to the growth in solar panel installations, why consumers need to be wary of purchasing solar panels di…
00:09:09  |   Sat 16 Sep 2023
Gary Ross from Inside Comms reveals his ‘Three No.1 Rules of Communication’

Gary Ross from Inside Comms reveals his ‘Three No.1 Rules of Communication’

Gary Ross from Inside Comms joins Karl Fitzpatrick to outline how effective communication within an organisation can improve the bottom line, his ‘Three No.1 Rules of Communication’ and the importanc…
00:13:49  |   Sat 16 Sep 2023
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