Culture, Trust & Growing The Family Business. Barry Shevlin (Global Home Improvements)
Hire world-class accountants and in The Philippines. Visit Outsource Direct to scale your operations with higher flexibility, maximum efficiency and much lower costs.Subscribe to the Business Builders Newsletter for the very best ideas I've discovered on business and personal growth.In Series 9, Episode #76, I interview Barry Shevlin, Managing Director at Global Home Improvements. Barry discusses his journey from avoiding his family's business to transforming it into a customer-centric powerhouse. Key topics include the importance of respect and honesty in business and the role of vision and culture in sustained business success. Barry also shares insights on balancing work and personal life, the value of learning from industry leaders like Feargal Quinn, and strategies for fostering a positive company culture.CONNECT WITH CONOR:LinkedInCONNECT WITH BARRY:LinkedInWebsiteDiscover EO Ireland—part of an international network designed specifically for entrepreneurs. EO Ireland connects business owners for networking, mentorship, and shared learning experiences. Take your business to the next level and join a community of like-minded leaders today at eoireland.org. Empower your entrepreneurial journey!Produced by Jetbooks, Chartered Accountants Ireland.
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A $135 Million Exit, Entrepreneurship & Innovation. Jerry Kennelly (Stockbyte/Tweak)
Hire world-class accountants and in The Philippines. Visit Outsource Direct to scale your operations with higher flexibility, maximum efficiency and much lower costs.Subscribe to the Business Builders Newsletter for the very best ideas I've discovered on business and personal growth.Welcome to Series 9, Episode #75, where I interview Jerry Kennelly, founder and CEO of Tweak, a productivity platform for marketers. Jerry shares his journey from growing up in County Kerry and dropping out of school to work in the family newspaper business, to his success as a photojournalist, and eventually creating the multimillion-dollar business Stockbyte, which he sold to Getty Images for $135 million. He discusses the challenges he faced, the relentless pursuit of business innovation, and his efforts to foster entrepreneurship in Ireland, including the establishment of the Junior Entrepreneur Program. Jerry also shares insights on the balance of work and life, the importance of community, and the motivational aspects of entrepreneurship.CONNECT WITH CONOR:LinkedInCONNECT WITH JERRY:LinkedInWebsiteDiscover EO Ireland—part of an international network designed specifically for entrepreneurs. EO Ireland connects business owners for networking, mentorship, and shared learning experiences. Take your business to the next level and join a community of like-minded leaders today at eoireland.org. Empower your entrepreneurial journey!Produced by Jetbooks, Chartered Accountants Ireland.
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*RE-RELEASE* #034: Brian & Rachel Nolan (Nobó)
Hire world-class accountants and in The Philippines. Visit Outsource Direct to scale your operations with higher flexibility, maximum efficiency and much lower costs.Subscribe to the Business Builders Newsletter for the very best ideas I've discovered on business and personal growth. Today's episode is very special, because I caught up with Brian and Rachel from Nobó, an Irish food company creating delicious treats such as dairy-free ice cream and chocolate, with as little as 5 ingredients.The couple started the business in 2012 and have since grown Nobó into an international brand, with even bigger future ambitions!Rachel and Brian talk to me about what it was like to leave their secure jobs in New York to come back home to Ireland and sell ice-cream at farmers markets.We chat about the ups, the downs, and the many challenges they’ve encountered along their journey.Find out more about Nobó here: https://www.nobo.ie/CONNECT WITH CONOR:LinkedInSupport Neurodiversity Ireland—an organisation committed to promoting understanding and advocacy for individuals with neurodiverse conditions like autism, ADHD, and dyslexia. Neurodiversity Ireland works to create a more inclusive society through community support and educational programs. Learn more and find out how you can get involved at neurodiversityireland.com. Together, we can make a difference!Produced by Jetbooks, Chartered Accountants Ireland.
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Advocacy, Confidence & Dyslexia. Dairine Kennedy & Emma Maye (Neurodiversity Ireland)
Hire world-class accountants and in The Philippines. Visit Outsource Direct to scale your operations with higher flexibility, maximum efficiency and much lower costs.Subscribe to the Business Builders Newsletter for the very best ideas I've discovered on business and personal growth. In Episode #74 of Series 8, I speak with Dairine Kennedy, co-founder of Neurodiversity Ireland, and Emma Maye, CEO of Ardale Property Group and Core Building Providers. Both accomplished businesswomen and winners of prestigious awards, Dairine and Emma share their personal experiences with dyslexia, the challenges they faced in school, and how embracing neurodiversity has shaped their careers. They emphasise the importance of self-kindness, tailored support systems in schools, and the role of advocacy in promoting acceptance of neurodiverse conditions. The discussion also highlights Neurodiversity Ireland's mission to create a more inclusive environment for neurodivergent individuals through community support and educational initiatives.CONNECT WITH CONOR:LinkedInCONNECT WITH DAIRINE & EMMA:WebsiteDairine LinkedInEmma LinkedInSupport Neurodiversity Ireland—an organisation committed to promoting understanding and advocacy for individuals with neurodiverse conditions like autism, ADHD, and dyslexia. Neurodiversity Ireland works to create a more inclusive society through community support and educational programs. Learn more and find out how you can get involved at neurodiversityireland.com. Together, we can make a difference!Produced by Jetbooks, Chartered Accountants Ireland.
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Art, Balance & Influence. Jerome O'Drisceoil (Green On Red Gallery)
Hire world-class accountants and in The Philippines. Visit Outsource Direct to scale your operations with higher flexibility, maximum efficiency and much lower costs.Subscribe to the Business Builders Newsletter for the very best ideas I've discovered on business and personal growth.In Episode #73 of Series 8, I interview Jerome O'Drisceoil, owner of the Green On Red Gallery in Dublin. Jerome shares his journey from training to be a priest to becoming an art gallerist, highlighting the challenges he faced along the way. He discusses the evolving nature of the art industry, the highs and lows of running a gallery, the complexities of art interpretation, the role of private collectors, and the financial difficulties of sustaining an art business in Ireland.CONNECT WITH CONOR:LinkedInCONNECT WITH JEROME:WebsiteInstagramSupport Neurodiversity Ireland—an organisation committed to promoting understanding and advocacy for individuals with neurodiverse conditions like autism, ADHD, and dyslexia. Neurodiversity Ireland works to create a more inclusive society through community support and educational programs. Learn more and find out how you can get involved at neurodiversityireland.com. Together, we can make a difference!Produced by Jetbooks, Chartered Accountants Ireland.
A show about great Irish businesses, and the people who built them. Stay tuned for weekly conversations with an eclectic selection of guests covering their challenges, triumphs, inspirations and more. Hosted by me, Conor Kearney from Jetbooks.ie
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