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
Owen Mullins from Zanna Cookhouse charts its journey from farmers’ markets to supermarket shelves
Owen Mullins from Zanna Cookhouse joins Karl Fitzpatrick to discuss the growth of its food business, listings with Dunnes Stores and Tesco and the development of its production facility in Wexford.
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Daragh Feighery from Center Parcs outlines its ambitious expansions plans for the Longford Forest
Daragh Feighery from Center Parcs joins Karl Fitzpatrick to discuss the success which the brand has enjoyed since it entered the Irish market, how it is ensuring year-round bookings and the expansion…
Sean Thompson from Emerald Corporate Services outlines its wide-ranging service offering
Sean Thompson from Emerald Corporate Services joins Karl Fitzpatrick to discuss its wide-ranging service offering for businesses, the partnership arrangements which it has in place and the reason beh…
Mindset coach, Shawn Feurer, explains how a positive mindset can eliminate self-limiting beliefs
Universal mindset disruptor, Shawn Feurer, joins Karl Fitzpatrick to share the turning point in his life, how to develop a positive mindset and eliminate self-limiting beliefs and why businesses can …
Conor Niland from Cushman and Wakefield discusses his journey from pro tennis to retail property
Conor Niland from Cushman and Wakefield joins Karl Fitzpatrick to discuss his time as a professional tennis player, his book which portrays the realities of life on the tennis tour and his insights i…
Ciarán Murray from Olas outlines how this new platform will revolutionise journalism
Ciarán Murray from Olas joins Karl Fitzpatrick to outline the reasons for creating this platform, its ambitions to become the most trusted media source online and how its new revenue model for journa…
Tim Cummins from The Primeline Group discusses how its expansion plans will create 400 new jobs
Tim Cummins from The Primeline Group joins Karl Fitzpatrick to discuss its success with domestic and international retailers, how its service offering has evolved and why the establishment of a new d…
Artist, Deborah Cogley discusses leaving the corporate world behind to pursue her passion
Deborah Cogley from Deborah Cogley Art joins Karl Fitzpatrick to explain how a conversation with a friend resulted in a decision to leave her corporate career behind, the type of art which she produc…
Ben Moróne from Zabota shares how it assists SMEs to recruit talent from overseas
Ben Moróne from Zabota joins Karl Fitzpatrick to discuss how it helps SMEs to recruit talent from overseas, the locations which Zabota sources talent from and the type of roles which it typically rec…
John O’Driscoll from Blueprint Financial Planning explains how to avoid money worries
John O’Driscoll from Blueprint Financial Planning joins Karl Fitzpatrick to outline why money worries are keeping people awake at night, how financial planning can alleviate these concerns and the ty…
Mary Darlington from Darlington Consultancy reveals how to get workplace health and safety right
Mary Darlington from Darlington Consultancy highlights how health and safety has evolved into a critical organisational function, why she decided to write her book ‘Safety Sorted’, what can happen wh…
Sarah Collins from the Business Post outlines why the EU may require a change to its funding model
Sarah Collins, European Correspondent with the Business Post, joins Karl Fitzpatrick to discuss the EU’s business priorities, why it is warning of changes to its funding model and whether Ireland’s c…
Phil Codd from Expleo reveals how its helps clients to transform and innovate their businesses
Phil Codd from Expleo joins Karl Fitzpatrick to discuss the performance of the global technology and consultancy provider in the Irish market, its work with public, private and SME organisations and …
Paraic Burke from PwC Ireland explains why simpler tax legislation is needed in Budget 2025
Paraic Burke, Head of Tax with PwC Ireland, joins Karl Fitzpatrick to discuss the detail of PwC’s pre-Budget submission, the need for more simplified tax legislation in Ireland and whether increases …
Brian Donaldson from Maxol shares how its locations are preparing for the move to electric vehicles
Brian Donaldson from Maxol joins Karl Fitzpatrick to discuss why fuel now accounts for less than half of the company’s revenue, how innovation has enabled the business to develop its retail offering …
Geoff Kenny from Electric Ireland Superhomes outlines how the Home Energy Upgrade Loan scheme works
Geoff Kenny from Electric Ireland Superhomes joins Karl Fitzpatrick to discuss the detail of the Home Energy Upgrade Loan scheme, what the application process for the scheme includes and how labour s…
John Purdy discusses how he grew Ergo into a €200 million company
John Purdy from Ergo joins Karl Fitzpatrick to discuss how he grew the company to a turnover of €200 million, building a spin-off company that achieved unicorn status and why he decided to step down …
Minister Emer Higgins outlines the details of the enhanced support package for businesses
Minister of State with responsibility for business, employment and retail, Emer Higgins, joins Karl Fitzpatrick, to discuss the enhanced support package for businesses, the likelihood of postponement…
Ray Murphy from O’Suan Sleep talks about why he decided to produce a fully recyclable mattress
Ray Murphy from O’Suan Sleep joins Karl Fitzpatrick to discuss how it uses pressure-mapping technology to ensure that customers receive a tailored mattress for their bodies, why he decided to develop…
Pádraic Ó Máille, author of Smácht, reveals the six disciplines of success
Pádraic Ó Máille, author of Smácht, joins Karl Fitzpatrick to discuss the six disciplines of success, how he has helped businesspeople, sportspeople and politicians to reach their respective goals an…