Down To Business

Held between July 10th & 13th, the Volvo Dún Laoghaire Regatta is Ireland's biggest sailing event. Bobby was out in about in Dun Laoghaire this week where he met up with Paddy Boyd, the Event Director, to chat about his year's regatta.

Once the purview of the rich and famous, the likes of botox, facelifts, and hair transplants are now a part of the daily lives of Irish people. So, today we're exploring the fast-growing cosmetic procedure sector in Ireland, examining the challenges, and the impact it's having on individuals and the wider healthcare landscape.

Joining Bobby ot discuss is:

• Dr. Emma Cunningham, Aesthetic Doctor and Founder of Dr Emma Clinics in Newry & Slieve Donard

• Ioan Mares,Trichologist from Premier Hair Restoration Clinic in Rathmines

• Liz Dwyer, Co-founder of the Future Beauty and Health Show

Any manager knows the best work happens when a team is all pulling in the same direction. Gaëlle Devins' new book 'Flow Leadership: Unleash the Power of People, Purpose, and Performance' offers an easy way to ensure this happens. She joins Bobby to tell him more about it.

Joining Bobby in the Executive Chair this week is David Varian of the Guinness Enterprise Centre.

Platform55 helps organisations build fair, high-performing workplaces by supporting people through life's defining moments. Founders, Tracy Gunn and Michelle O'Keefe, join Bobby to tell him all about the company and what itt is they do.

Barry’s is a high-end gym chain with locations across London and San Francisco. Dublin's first outlet has recently opened on Dawson Street, and so Bobby stopped by to work up a sweat and to find out what sets this gym apart from the rest.

It can be one of the most annoying things a person can do to you. You’re chatting away, and they nonchalantly pick up their phone and look at it. 'Phubbing' is the act of ignoring someone physically present in favor of using a smartphone or other digital device. Gina London, joins Bobby to chat about it.

Writing in the Irish Independent this week, Conor Skehan thinks that we’ve bought into the myth that more houses mean more people can buy a home. He joins Bobby to discuss.

Economic growth increased by 9.7% in the first quarter of the year, with the CSO saying the significant growth was driven by an increase in exports of goods, which rose by nearly 15%. For more on these stories, Bobby is joined by economist Austin Hughes to discuss.

The bicycle retail sector in Ireland is experiencing a dynamic phase at the moment, characterized by a shift towards e-bikes and a strong emphasis on sustainability and community engagement. But following a boom during the pandemic years, is the local bike shop still as healthy as before? Joining Bobby to discuss is:

- Michael Fearon, Co-Owner of Cycle SuperStore
- Ryan Hanratty, Director & Owner of Penny Farthing Cycles in Dublin
- Simon Worley, Co-Owner of The Edge Sports Superstore in Cork