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• Resilience, Values & Luck. John Cunningham (Complex Nutrition)

  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 #069 of Series 8, host Conor Kearney interviews John Cunningham, founder and managing director of Complex Nutrition and Epicom. John shares his extensive experience in scaling successful businesses, navigating through crises, and the pivotal moments that shaped his career. The discussion covers topics including cultural shifts within businesses, the importance of family, and dealing with financial challenges.CONNECT WITH CONOR:LinkedInCONNECT WITH JOHN:LinkedInWebsiteSupport 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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• Launching Local TV Channels In The UK, Shifting Roles & Returning To Ireland. Dave McCormack (Fluent)

  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 #068 of Series 8, host Conor Kearney talks with Dave McCormack, co-founder of the video production agency Fluent. Dave shares his journey in the media industry, from his beginnings with City Channel in Dublin, to launching local TV stations across the UK, and finally transitioning into corporate video production. Dave reflects on the challenges he faced, the valuable lessons learned in his operational roles, the evolution of his career, and the significant opportunities he sees in video storytelling for businesses.CONNECT WITH CONOR:LinkedInCONNECT WITH DAVE:LinkedInWebsiteSupport 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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• Product Market Fit, Bootstrapping & An Accidental Pivot. Johnny Campbell (SocialTalent)

  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 #067 of Series 8, host Conor Kearney speaks with Johnny Campbell, founder and CEO of SocialTalent. Johnny shares insights into the challenges and successes of building SocialTalent, a recruitment training platform that teaches large enterprises how to hire effectively using social media tools. He discusses the origins of the business, the accidental pivot to online training, the impact of the global financial crisis, and the continuous journey of learning to be a better CEO. He also highlights the importance of having a clear customer profile, the strategic use of AI in recruitment, and the future vision for SocialTalent.CONNECT WITH CONOR:LinkedInCONNECT WITH JOHNNY:LinkedInWebsiteSupport 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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• Evolution, Quality & Building A Potato Empire. Tom Keogh (Keogh's Crisps)

  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 #066 of Series 8, host Conor Kearney speaks with Tom Keogh, founder and managing director at Keogh's Farm. Tom shares insights on the evolution of his family business from a modest potato farm to Ireland's largest homegrown potato crisps brand, exporting to over 20 countries. Listeners learn about the key challenges and successes faced by Keogh's, including an in-depth discussion on their focus on quality, strategic branding, and overcoming industry difficulties. Tom also touches on the significance of sustainable practices and global philanthropic efforts, alongside his long-term vision of making Keogh's a globally recognised brand on par with icons such as Guinness and Kerrygold.CONNECT WITH CONOR:LinkedInCONNECT WITH TOM:LinkedInInstagramWebsiteSupport 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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• Sustainability, Failure & Planning For The Future. Ross Culliton (Roody)

  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 #065 of Series 8, Conor chats with Ross Culliton, founder and CEO of Roody, a promotional products company. Ross discusses his transition from a Big Four accounting firm to creating custom Hawaiian shirts and Christmas jumpers. He shares his entrepreneurial highs and lows, including the learnings from a failed venture and how it fuelled the creation of Roody. Ross also explains Roody's commitment to sustainability, planting a tree for every item produced, and his ambition to plant a billion trees. The conversation touches on the importance of company culture, lessons from hiring practices, and the value of networks like the Entrepreneur's Organisation.CONNECT WITH CONOR:LinkedInCONNECT WITH ROSS:LinkedInWebsiteSupport 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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