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Guaranteed Irish Business Podcast

Welcome to The Guaranteed Irish Business Podcast, supported by FBD Insurance where each week we speak to leaders of Guaranteed Irish Member Businesses to chat about how they sustain Jobs, Communities and Provenance.

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All members are invited to feature on the podcast.
For more information on how to become a guest, email sean@guaranteedirish.ie

The Importance of the Circular Economy - Ecocel

On this week's episode, to celebrate Guaranteed Irish Construction Month, we're joined by John Egan from Ecocel to discuss the importance of the Circular Economy, the benefits of celulose insulation, and creating Sustainable Warmth Insulation from Recycled Newspaper. Learn more...

How the market for Sheds boomed during COVID - Sheds Direct Ireland

On this week's episode, Sean Conroy from Sheds Direct chats to us about their converting sheds into home offices, the benefits of steel sheds, and being Guaranteed Irish Brand Activation Champions. As they'd say, it's a "shedly" podcast episode. Learn...

How do Ireland rank in the EU's Energy Efficiency Obligation Scheme? Robert Stringer from Energia discusses what more can be done to alleviate Energy Poverty

On this week's episode, Robert Stringer from Energia chats all things construction, from retrofits and heat pumps, to Energy Poverty and the new EU Directive on Fluorescent Lighting. As well as what Energia being the first energy supply company to...

Beating Rory McIlroy to a World #1 Title - Derek Murray shares the story of Foregolf

On this week's episode, Derek Murray from Foregolf chats to us about the importance of being recognised on a global stage as being an Irish company, how hard he had to work to be taken seriously coming from a small...

"You can do anything, but you can't do everything" - how 2 former hurlers transitioned into successful business owners

Neill Fleming from Cúl Sliotars joins us this week to discuss their unique Carbon Fibre iHURL, how his own experience playing Senior County Hurling has benefited his business ambitions, and raising money for Hurling for Cancer Research. Learn more at...

How playing County Hurling can help you become a dedicated and hard working HR Professional

Joining Brid this week is Lorcan McLoughlin, Business Development Manager with Peninsula and former Cork Senior Hurling player, to discuss peak performance from the pitch to the workplace, how Peninsula sustains communities, and how his own GAA background has played...

How Hurling has changed in the past 40 years since Torpey began making Hurleys?

Guaranteed Irish CEO Brid O'Connell was only delighted to chat Hurling with Sean Torpey (especially with her native Limerick claiming the All-Ireland last month). Sean chats through the company's long history making Hurleys, how they have adapted to nearly 5...

How setting up a business helped Ross Byrne improve his on-pitch confidence and ability

As we launch Sports Month this August, we're resharing one of our favourite episodes of the Guaranteed Irish Business Podcast, LIVE from the Stella Theatre in Ranelagh Guest host Bernard Jackman is joined by Ross Byrne, Sene Naoupu and Jack...

The importance of recognising & rewarding your staff

On this week's episode, Patrick Murphy, CEO of Codex, chats to us about the changes he has made in the past few years to improve working conditions and staff morale in the company, which has lead to both decreases in...

Why staycations are the perfect holiday in 2023

On this week's episode, Brid O'Connell is joined by Clemence and Ciaran from the Guaranteed Irish Team for a Special episode on Tourism, being a tourist in your own country, best staycations for families, and highlighting some fantastic Guaranteed Irish...

How has the Irish tourism industry has recovered post-pandemic?

On this week's episode, Roisin Wallace from Original Irish Hotels joins us to discuss the recovery of the tourism & hospitality industries in Ireland post-pandemic. Enter our giveaway for an Original Irish Hotel Voucher: Instagram.com/guaranteed_irl Book an Original Irish Hotel...

How "Yellow Tayto" influenced the renaming of Ireland's only Theme Park & Zoo

Emerald Park re-opened earlier in 2023, and Eimear Sinnott, Marketing Manager at the park, joined us on the podcast to discuss why the "other" Tayto was a big factor in their rename and rebranding. Learn more at emeraldpark.ie...

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