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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 reveals why unviable SMEs and microenterprises need State support

Economist, Marc Coleman reveals why unviable SMEs and microenterprises need State support

Economist, Marc Coleman joins Karl Fitzpatrick to discuss the supports which government needs to provide to SMEs and microenterprises, the rationale for supporting unviable businesses and the silent …
00:10:12  |   Sat 28 Jan 2023
Michael Corcoran from Bluebird Care discusses the growing homecare industry in Ireland

Michael Corcoran from Bluebird Care discusses the growing homecare industry in Ireland

Michael Corcoran from Bluebird Care in Wexford joins Karl Fitzpatrick to discuss the growing need for homecare in Ireland, how government can support the cost associated with caring for people in the…
00:12:25  |   Sat 28 Jan 2023
Denis Casey from the AA Euro Group outlines its expansion plans for Europe.

Denis Casey from the AA Euro Group outlines its expansion plans for Europe.

Denis Casey from the AA Euro Group discusses plans to expand into five new European countries and recruitment trends in the construction and IT sectors.

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00:17:38  |   Sat 28 Jan 2023
Ken Tyrrell from PwC predicts up to 1000 business failures in Ireland this year

Ken Tyrrell from PwC predicts up to 1000 business failures in Ireland this year

Ken Tyrrell from PwC joins Karl Fitzpatrick to discuss the findings of the latest Insolvency Barometer, why there may be 1000 business failures in Ireland this year and the sectors which may record t…
00:13:26  |   Mon 23 Jan 2023
Marc Coleman analyses the effectiveness of the Department of Enterprise’s policy priorities

Marc Coleman analyses the effectiveness of the Department of Enterprise’s policy priorities

Economist, Marc Coleman, joins Karl Fitzpatrick, to discuss the Department of Enterprise’s policy objectives and analyse their potential effectiveness.

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00:04:39  |   Mon 23 Jan 2023
Dr. Harriet Treacy from Beyondbmi discusses a different approach to weight management

Dr. Harriet Treacy from Beyondbmi discusses a different approach to weight management

Dr. Harriet Treacy from Beyondbmi joins Karl Fitzpatrick to discuss a different approach to weight management, the importance of understanding the health consequences of carrying excess weight and wh…
00:11:50  |   Mon 23 Jan 2023
Ed Rossiter from Phoenix talks about the executive search firm and its international expansion

Ed Rossiter from Phoenix talks about the executive search firm and its international expansion

Ed Rossiter from Phoenix joins Karl Fitzpatrick to discuss the company’s approach to executive recruitment, the company’s expansion into the UK and US, his assessment of current recruitment trends an…
00:13:15  |   Mon 23 Jan 2023
Economist, Marc Coleman, analyses the impact for hairdressers of recent changes to the VAT rate

Economist, Marc Coleman, analyses the impact for hairdressers of recent changes to the VAT rate

Resident economist, Marc Coleman, joins Karl Fitzpatrick to examine how recent changes to the VAT rate will impact hairdressers.

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00:03:00  |   Sat 14 Jan 2023
Tom Cullen from SIMI talks about the impact of changing the BIK exemption for electric vehicles

Tom Cullen from SIMI talks about the impact of changing the BIK exemption for electric vehicles

Tom Cullen from SIMI joins Karl Fitzpatrick to discuss the supply challenges facing the motor trade, the impact which the phasing out of the BIK exemption for electric vehicles may have for sales and…
00:15:24  |   Sat 14 Jan 2023
Pádraig Power from refurbed Ireland discusses the growing market for refurbished devices

Pádraig Power from refurbed Ireland discusses the growing market for refurbished devices

Pádraig Power from refurbed joins Karl Fitzpatrick to discuss the growth of international business, refurbed, in the Irish market, the products which are being bought on the marketplace and future gr…
00:11:51  |   Sat 14 Jan 2023
David Ganly from HConnect explains how this toolkit is beneficial to hospitality businesses

David Ganly from HConnect explains how this toolkit is beneficial to hospitality businesses

David Ganly from HConnect joins Karl Fitzpatrick to discuss his career in hospitality, how this experience created the idea for the business, the benefits which HConnect can provide to hospitality bu…
00:09:26  |   Sat 14 Jan 2023
Garry Orr from XDS Brand discusses the importance of packaging when creating a successful brand

Garry Orr from XDS Brand discusses the importance of packaging when creating a successful brand

Garry Orr from XDS Brand joins Karl Fitzpatrick to discuss the importance of packaging in branding, the approach which the agency follows with clients and the common mistakes that businesses make whe…
00:12:24  |   Sat 07 Jan 2023
Dr.Paul Cuffe from UCD discusses the buzz about OpenAI’s ChatGPT and the impact it might have

Dr.Paul Cuffe from UCD discusses the buzz about OpenAI’s ChatGPT and the impact it might have

Dr.Paul Cuffe from UCD joins Karl Fitzpatrick to discuss the excitement surrounding OpenAI’s ChatGPT, the capabilities of the chatbot and the impact which it may have on traditional professions.

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00:17:51  |   Sat 07 Jan 2023
Laura Burke from the EPA explains why going green makes perfect business sense

Laura Burke from the EPA explains why going green makes perfect business sense

Laura Burke, Director General of the EPA, joins Karl Fitzpatrick, to outline why environmentally conscious businesses make good commercial sense, the problem of greenwashing and why consumers are wat…
00:12:27  |   Sat 07 Jan 2023
Joel Scott-Halkes from RePlanet reveals why precision fermentation can reimagine food production

Joel Scott-Halkes from RePlanet reveals why precision fermentation can reimagine food production

Joel Scott-Halkes from RePlanet joins Karl Fitzpatrick to outline the benefits of precision fermentation farming, the countries that have adopted this new food production technique and why we need to…
00:11:10  |   Sat 17 Dec 2022
Barry Scannell from William Fry outlines the EU’s proposals to regulate artificial intelligence

Barry Scannell from William Fry outlines the EU’s proposals to regulate artificial intelligence

Barry Scannell from William Fry joins Karl Fitzpatrick to discuss the EU’s legislative proposals to regulate AI, the high-risk systems which will be subjected to this new legislation and the sanction…
00:12:26  |   Sat 17 Dec 2022
Alison Darcy from Woebot Health explains how the app uses CBT to help people’s mental health

Alison Darcy from Woebot Health explains how the app uses CBT to help people’s mental health

Alison Darcy from Woebot Health joins Karl Fitzpatrick to discuss how the app combines technology and Cognitive Behaviour Therapy to help people with mental illnesses and after raising $120 million f…
00:13:59  |   Sat 17 Dec 2022
Marc Coleman reviews the South East Economic Monitor Report and highlights some of its key findings

Marc Coleman reviews the South East Economic Monitor Report and highlights some of its key findings

Resident economist, Marc Coleman, joins Karl Fitzpatrick, to discuss some of the key findings of the South East Economic Report and the recent rate hike by the ECB.

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00:04:28  |   Sat 17 Dec 2022
Avril McCarthy from Derrycourt Cleaning Specialists on achieving growth in the cleaning industry

Avril McCarthy from Derrycourt Cleaning Specialists on achieving growth in the cleaning industry

Avril McCarthy from Derrycourt Cleaning Specialists joins Karl Fitzpatrick to discuss the origins of the family business, the upsurge which the company enjoyed during the COVID-19 pandemic and the ch…
00:10:46  |   Sat 10 Dec 2022
Noel Collins from the Unfair Trading Practices Enforcement Authority discusses the UTP regulations

Noel Collins from the Unfair Trading Practices Enforcement Authority discusses the UTP regulations

Noel Collins from the Unfair Trading Practices Enforcement Authority joins Karl Fitzpatrick to discuss the regulations, how they protect agricultural and food suppliers against strong buyers and the …
00:13:27  |   Sat 10 Dec 2022
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