That Great Business Show

• E239 That Great Business Show - Why Big Engineering Projects are under priced

  Episode 239 That Great Business ShowLaurent Germain, CEO, Egis WorldwideSteven Preece, CEO, Egis Ireland.Egis, the engineering company, the largest engineering company in Ireland, and they gave you The Port Tunnel, the Jack Lynch Tunnel, the Limerick Tunnel...and so, so much more. They're also making sure the Adare bypass happens before the Ryder Cup comes to Limerick.We have two bosses in studio with us, the Irish boss and the Big Big boss, of a company employing 20,000 people worldwide. They have €1billion to double the size of the company...and they're looking for acquisitions in Ireland as well as worldwide.They tell us why Cork, Limerick or Galway won’t be having a high speed train anytime soon. Why the government should follow the French model and hire the best engineers to project manage big infrastructure projects to keep them somewhere near budget. (In an earlier 13-year long career Laurent worked at the top end of government in France)And why Ireland needs another 6,000 engineers – right now. (Egis is hiring too).Their 'hires in a heartbeat'The French boss opted for French star, Antoine DupontThe English born, Irish boss, opted for Ireland and Lions coach, Englishman Andy Farrell Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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• E238 That Great Business Show - Problems importing Polish coated steel and a Slovakian champion body builder grows a business

  E238 That Great Business ShowThanks to De Facto Shaving OilLithuanians William and Anthony explain how they ended up in Longford, set up a business called Tolvita together, importing and selling coated steel cladding that is ideal for home construction. Originally they came to 'collect a few bob' but a chat with MicroFinance Ireland led them to the Longford LEO who helped them create their enterprise. They're now looking for others in the domestic construction business to use their products that they (naturally) say is better than the rest. They have big ambitions to break into the Northern Ireland and British markets. There's a business opportunity here.Their 'hire in heartbeat'? Richard Branson and Elon Musk (added reluctantly)Michael Mi-Xuan borrowed time from C&D Petfoods when he worked their as a general operative to research his business. He had been into break dancing and ballet and had a yearning for bodybuilding. He knew nothing about the gym business, but that did not hold this born entrepreneur back. He borrowed money for 'his wedding' from Ulster Bank to set up his gym business in Longford. He then bought 2nd hand equipment from N. Ireland. But disaster. He had nowhere to put the equipment. A local businessman stepped in and Michael now has a thriving gym business, with ambitions to keep growing beyond Longford. And as an Irish body building champion he also has world ambitions win big internationally. This is a fun interview with business insights that include his views on nutrition. Spoiler alert. Don't eat junk near him!His 'hire in a heartbeat'? International business coach Dan Pena - the one trillion man. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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  E237 That Great Business ShowUCD Smurfit School, 'Podcast of the Year'With thanks to De Facto Shaving Oil, the world's best shaving oil.Alex Harris, co-founder, CogniStreamTurning market research on its head, using AI bots that sound more human than humans, creating campaigns in hours not weeks or months, cutting the cost by 90%, affordable for businesses of all sizes that are launching a number of products or services every year - and soon available in multi-languages.Her 'hire in a heartbeat', Dr. Deirdre Robertson. They want her brains to make sense of what CogniStream is finding out.Avril Power, co-founder, GiystAnother AI plus marketing driven company that can take hundreds of hours of video, chop it, dice it and make it into something that people might actually watch. Your annual conference, shrunk to minutes. Your two hour webinar, delivered to you in a two minutes, salient points added. And all done in almost instantly. They've got patents. The may have a world business. They just need to raise €250k. Well worth a listen. Her 'hire in a heartbeat'? Canva founder Melanie Perkins and Sonru founder (and seller) Ed Hendrick Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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• E236 That Great Business Show - Why wellness is great for business, The Ffrench twins, Jackie and Bernie

  E236 That Great Business ShowUCD Smurfit Business School 'Podcast of the Year'Jacqueline and Bernie Ffrench Investing in employee wellness isn’t just a trend—it’s a business advantage. A healthier, more engaged workforce drives productivity, innovation, and success. Here’s why:When employees feel physically and mentally well, they bring higher energy levels, sharper focus, and better problem-solving skills to work. Studies show that companies with strong wellness programs see a 20%+ boost in productivity.Workplace wellness initiatives lower stress, prevent burnout, and reduce sick leave. Businesses that prioritise wellness report fewer absences and lower long-term healthcare expenses, benefiting both employees and employers.Employees value workplaces that care about their well-being. A well-designed wellness program boosts job satisfaction, engagement, and loyalty, helping businesses attract and retain top talent.Wellness isn’t just a perk—it’s a strategy for success.#WorkplaceWellness #BusinessGrowth #HealthyEmployees #CorporateCulture #EmployeeEngagement #Leadership #WellbeingAtWork #MentalHealthMatters #FutureOfWork Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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• E235 That Great Business Show - Switching business success from 30% to 70%, Martin Duffy, Hibernia-Lab & Food, one tough, tough business, Margaret Dineen, Blue Sky Food

  Episode 235 That Great Business ShowUCD Smurfit Business School, 'Podcast of the Year'An investment company that says they’re aiming to defy the "accepted norm", by flipping 70% failure, to a 70% success rateMARTIN DUFFY is General Partner with Hibernia-Lab, at Dublin based early stage venture labs ecosystem that, inter alia, conducts 'thorough market research' develops ‘a unique value proposition’, identifies growth opportunities for almost any business, 'differentiates your brand', and maximises your businesses' market potential. Its investments appears positively eclectic with a portfolio of more than ten investments that includes a company that advises rugby teams, and another, called Team Taca (backed by dad and daughter team of Niall and Aisling Quinn) that has created a platform for youth soccer clubs. Hibernia-Lab has also worked with Leinster Rugby at Syracuse University.Martin covers an awful, awful lot about business on this episode.His 'hires in a heartbeat'? The late Nicola Tesla or the very much alive (and That Great Business Tip for the Top) Emma Meehan of Precision Sports Technology Margaret Dineen - Food WhispererWe like feature so many early stage food companies on the podcast as they make business accessible and understandable, whether we’re talking about buying, selling, marketing or doing deliveries. Lessons learnt from making bread, no matter what your industry, can make you bread.Accountant Margaret Dineen is a food business whisperer. Her business Blue Sky Food Consulting, is a supply chain and commercial finance advisory service. Her other business, The Irish Food Trade Connect Forum is a Food and Drinks nationwide platform for trade development for the Irish Food and Drinks industry. Her 'hire in a heartbeat'? Niamh Lenehan, CEO, Agri-Food Regulator Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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