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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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Shauna O’Neill from the Edit Laser Skin Clinic about the growth in demand for tattoo removals

Shauna O’Neill from the Edit Laser Skin Clinic about the growth in demand for tattoo removals

Shauna O’Neill from the Edit Laser Skin Clinic joins Karl Fitzpatrick to discuss the growth in demand for tattoo removals, her significant investment in the Sandyford clinic and the innovative techno…
00:07:23  |   Sat 05 Aug 2023
Charles Larkin from the Kennedy Summer School discusses the event’s fusion of economics and politics

Charles Larkin from the Kennedy Summer School discusses the event’s fusion of economics and politics

Charles Larkin from the Kennedy Summer School joins Karl Fitzpatrick to preview the upcoming event, how the Summer School fuses economics and politics to highlight the strong relations between Irelan…
00:14:43  |   Sat 05 Aug 2023
Cian O’Flaherty from Safecility reveals how it will help Lloyd’s Bank to reach its climate targets

Cian O’Flaherty from Safecility reveals how it will help Lloyd’s Bank to reach its climate targets

Cian O’Flaherty from Safecility joins Karl Fitzpatrick to discuss the concept behind the Greentech company, how it uses Internet of Things technology to provide businesses with meaningful data about …
00:14:53  |   Sat 05 Aug 2023
Paul Murphy from AVCOM explains how technology is transforming the events production industry

Paul Murphy from AVCOM explains how technology is transforming the events production industry

Paul Murphy from AVCOM joins Karl Fitzpatrick to outline the success of the family business, how technological advancements have transformed the events production industry and future growth plans for…
00:15:05  |   Sat 29 Jul 2023
Neil McDonnell from ISME discusses the growing issue of fraud against Irish SMEs

Neil McDonnell from ISME discusses the growing issue of fraud against Irish SMEs

Neil McDonnell from ISME joins Karl Fitzpatrick to discuss the increased levels of fraud committed against Irish SMEs, the types of fraud that businesses are falling victim to and how businesses owne…
00:09:26  |   Sat 29 Jul 2023
Economist, Marc Coleman shares his views on what the government should prioritise for Budget 2024

Economist, Marc Coleman shares his views on what the government should prioritise for Budget 2024

Resident Economist, Marc Coleman, joins Karl Fitzpatrick to share his thoughts on the upcoming Budget, why IBEC’s submission regarding capital spending and infrastructure is important and the despera…
00:03:34  |   Sat 29 Jul 2023
Charles Coyle from Emerald Park reveals how a €22 million investment will catapult it to new heights

Charles Coyle from Emerald Park reveals how a €22 million investment will catapult it to new heights

Charles Coyle from Emerald Park joins Karl Fitzpatrick to discuss continuing his father’s legacy, the reasons behind the rebrand from Tayto Park to Emerald Park and how an ambitious €22 million devel…
00:14:33  |   Sat 29 Jul 2023
Maebh Reynolds from Go Plugable on her ambition to create the ‘Air BnB for EV charging’

Maebh Reynolds from Go Plugable on her ambition to create the ‘Air BnB for EV charging’

Maebh Reynolds from Go Plugable joins Karl Fitzpatrick to discuss creating an ‘Air BnB for EV charging’, how the shared EV charging model works and the support which the business has achieved from go…
00:13:39  |   Sat 22 Jul 2023
Dave Murphy from the PM Group charts its journey from small operator to multi-national clients

Dave Murphy from the PM Group charts its journey from small operator to multi-national clients

Dave Murphy from the PM Group joins Karl Fitzpatrick to discuss his long association with the company, how securing multi-national clients has facilitated international growth and why he has decided …
00:15:21  |   Sat 22 Jul 2023
Economist, Marc Coleman reveals his concerns about the latest Live Register figures

Economist, Marc Coleman reveals his concerns about the latest Live Register figures

Resident Economist, Marc Coleman joins Karl Fitzpatrick to discuss the latest Live Register figures, why he is concerned about year-on-year Live Register increases in rural counties and his worries a…
00:03:04  |   Sat 22 Jul 2023
Jeremy Godfrey from Coimisiún na Meán discusses the remit of the media and online safety regulator

Jeremy Godfrey from Coimisiún na Meán discusses the remit of the media and online safety regulator

Jeremy Godfrey from Coimisiún na Meán joins Karl Fitzpatrick to discuss the remit of the new online and safety regulator, why the Commission will be responsible for regulating tech firms with EU head…
00:11:20  |   Sat 22 Jul 2023
Brian Cooke from SIMI discusses the increase in 231 car registrations and the popularity of EVs

Brian Cooke from SIMI discusses the increase in 231 car registrations and the popularity of EVs

Brian Cooke, Director General of SIMI, joins Karl Fitzpatrick to discuss the increase in 231 registrations, how electric vehicle sales are on a significant upward trajectory and why it is important f…
00:13:23  |   Sat 15 Jul 2023
Pamela Laird from Moxi Loves about why she is supporting VISA’s She’s Next grant programme

Pamela Laird from Moxi Loves about why she is supporting VISA’s She’s Next grant programme

Star of the 2019 series of The Apprentice, Pamela Laird, joins Karl Fitzpatrick to discuss how her business has grown since her appearance on the TV show, why she felt like an impostor without a degr…
00:09:24  |   Sat 15 Jul 2023
Economist, Marc Coleman discusses the overheating economy and how the government should respond

Economist, Marc Coleman discusses the overheating economy and how the government should respond

Resident economist, Marc Coleman, joins Karl Fitzpatrick, to discuss the factors which are causing the domestic economy to overheat, why spending on monopolistic semi-state bodies needs to be address…
00:04:00  |   Sat 15 Jul 2023
High performance expert, Professor Damian Hughes, introduces us to the concept of the liquid thinker

High performance expert, Professor Damian Hughes, introduces us to the concept of the liquid thinker

Presenter of the The High Performance Podcast, Professor Damian Hughes, joins Karl Fitzpatrick to discuss the link between the liquid thinker and high performance, the need to move beyond your comfor…
00:16:03  |   Sat 15 Jul 2023
Karen Leigh from Sensational Kids reveals how its services help children with additional needs

Karen Leigh from Sensational Kids reveals how its services help children with additional needs

Karen Leigh from Sensational Kids joins Karl Fitzpatrick to explain how the challenges she faced in gaining access to occupational therapy for her son triggered the idea for the social enterprise, th…
00:11:05  |   Sat 08 Jul 2023
Dr. Eric Recker explains why business owners need to ‘Win the Now’

Dr. Eric Recker explains why business owners need to ‘Win the Now’

Dr. Eric Recker joins Karl Fitzpatrick to discuss his own personal and professional journey, the concept behind ‘Win the Now’ and the results which these principles can deliver for business owners.

H…

00:14:30  |   Sat 08 Jul 2023
Jerome Forde from HR Duo discusses the company’s international expansion plans

Jerome Forde from HR Duo discusses the company’s international expansion plans

Jerome Forde from HR Duo joins Karl Fitzpatrick to discuss the services offered by HR Duo, how the technology enables companies to comply with ever-evolving employment legislation and its plans for g…
00:13:12  |   Sat 08 Jul 2023
Economist, Marc Coleman disputes the ESRI’s calls for government not to reduce taxes in Budget 2024

Economist, Marc Coleman disputes the ESRI’s calls for government not to reduce taxes in Budget 2024

Resident economist, Marc Coleman joins Karl Fitzpatrick to discuss the ESRI’s recommendation to government to avoid reducing taxes in Budget 2024, why tax cuts do not have an adverse impact on inflat…
00:05:09  |   Sat 08 Jul 2023
Economist, Marc Coleman describes the RTÉ & Ryan Tubridy payment scandal as a ‘cancer of unfairness’

Economist, Marc Coleman describes the RTÉ & Ryan Tubridy payment scandal as a ‘cancer of unfairness’

Economist, Marc Coleman joins Karl Fitzpatrick to discuss the high-profile news story regarding revelations about side payments made by RTÉ to Ryan Tubridy, why it is symptomatic of the ‘cancer of un…
00:04:42  |   Mon 03 Jul 2023
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