The Biztrepreneur Podcast

I chat to Luke Talbot, the guy that will sell sand to the Arabs and ice to the eskimos! Luke chats about his entrepreneurial spirit from the time he was in college up to now where he has a fast growing Concierge "Experience" business working out of Dublin Airport! He talks about his plans for the future and lets us in on a few sales tactics or what I like to call - mind games that will change your thought process on sales forever! @exemplar_airport_concierge@biztrepreneurpodcast@kevinross1996 Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

On this episode I chat to Mr James Maher, a man that has a skateboard in one hand and a camera in the other! James snook his way into many video / photo opportunities in the aim to build his portfolio and of course profile. Maher grew his hobby with a camera into a full scale business dealing with companies nationwide. We hear how one day he could be in the middle of a forest and the next videoing a bathroom installation! A really fun and enthusiastic chat with James. Check him out on social media:@evilcharmander@biztrepreneurpodcast@kevinross1996 Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

In this episode I chat the owner and creator of an activewear brand that is made from regenerated ocean waste. Olly Olly & Co places sustainability at its core. Lauren speaks about how she strives to ensure every step of their supply chain is considerate of the planet and its people. Her goal while growing the business is to keep her carbon footprint as low as possible. We hear hear about how BREXIT became a factor in her business and how she learned from mistakes from the very start. Just like every entrepreneur... “Show me a person who never made a mistake, and I will show you a person who never did anything.”@ollyollyandco@biztrepreneurpodcast@kevinross1996 Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

In this episode I chat to travel bug setter Rory King of Rory's Travel Club who's goal through his very innovative business model is to save Irish people money whilst travelling through booking deals that he puts out on his email newsletter three times weekly. Whether it be on our homeland here in Ireland or abroad Rory and his growing team will try cut out the third party costs and pass them to the customer as savings! Over the last 9 months in business he has rocketed to a level which has confirmed the growth potential that is to come! Check him out - www.rorystravelclub.com@rorystravelclub@biztrepreneurpodcast@kevinross1996 Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

In this episode, I launch Season 2 of the Biztrepreneur Podcast! I look back over my own year in business but also fill you in on what to expect in the coming weeks as this podcast is broadening its reach by introducing business entrepreneurs from many new industries that we haven't heard from before! Before sure to take a listen back over the last 9 episodes and get ready for next Thursday 24th March for Episode 2 of Season 2! @biztrepreneurpodcast@kevinross1996 Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

I chat to Luxury Bridal Accessory brand owner Michelle Reynolds Di Salvo, Female Entrepreneur of the Year 2020 in the Micro Business Awards! Michelle tells us how she left a secure and permanent job to achieve her dream of putting smiles on brides faces globally with her luxury pieces such as her handmade headpieces. She lets us in on the difficult times, the success moments and tells a very engaging story of how she has pulled through and out the other end of having a back log of orders with a full calander.@kinnoir@biztrepreneurpodcast@kevinross1996 Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

I chat to Dublin college student Kevin Owens (20), who started a sneaker cleaning business in Secondary School! Kevin tells us how he turned it into a nationwide business and how he caught the attention of the Irish Times Newspaper and RTÉ Radio 1. “ I would collect the shoes after school and put them in my locker or take them home, then clean them up and drop them off,”Enjoy! @sneakercleaner.ie@biztrepreneurpodcast@kevinross1996 Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

In this episode we hear how Sarah's business snowballed for swimming lessons even before she actually thought it was going to be a business. Sarah tells us about her newest venture Ebb & Flow and also how COVID-19 effected both businesses and how she intends on coming back with a bang once restrictions lift. @ebbandflowswimming@biztrepreneurpodcast@kevinross1996 Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Aidan O Carroll tells the story of how he set up Avalanche Designs. (literally from his bedroom floor) going from many cold emails & Facebook messages to growing his business to 10 staff including himself. “A kid with a dream” - Aidan speaks of the love he has for supporting his local GAA club and community and also tells us about a client from HELL 🔥🍓@aidan_avalanche@biztrepreneurpodcast@kevinross1996NOTE: If you have been affected by any of the topics raised in this episode. Please know that the samaritans are there to offer advice and support. You can visit them online at www.samaritans.org or you can call 116123. Lines are open 24 hours a day and the calls are free. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Caroline McEnery tells the story of how she set up The HR Suite, how she hit every radio tower around the country and how it’s all about PEOPLE in business! Caroline speaks of her work with Fáilte Ireland, the Local Enterprise Office and Acorns which is a community that helps women in rural Ireland to start up and grow their businesses. We speak of how COVID-19 impacted her business and her clients businesses and finally how her grandfather gave her some very good advice on how to enjoy the journey of life and business.@thehrsuite@biztrepreneurpodcast@kevinross1996 Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Micheál Flannery of The Fish Box in Dingle, tells the story of how himself and his family took the leap to open a fish and chip shop in the heart of one of Ireland's busiest tourist hotspots. The original idea was a fish and chip shop which escalated very quickly to where it is today. We hear how the business grew, how they got the attention of major Irish influencers and how they came out on top for many Irish food awards. @thefishboxdingle@biztrepreneurpodcast@kevinross1996 Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

In this episode, Jenny shares her story about she started Red Balloon Cork, how she got attention from a national newspaper and how she had just received an order of 30,000 St. Patricks Day themed balloon just before COVID-19 hit. We discuss her speedy adaption to COVID, her van number plate and how she has made more friends from her business than you can ever believe. @redballooncork@biztrepreneurpodcast @kevinross1996 Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

In this episode we talk to Matthew Collins of The Sibly Food Co who tells us his story from where he hadn't planned to start a business but ended up doing local markets selling Brownies, Energy Balls and Flapjacks to now supplying SuperValu and Centra stores with his divine cheesecake pots and more. We discuss his speedy business expansion in relation to the increased demand and about the love and support he has received online from his loyal customer base. He is most certainly one to watch. Enjoy! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

In this episode, I reveal the story behind how I entered the world of serial entrepreneurship at 11 years of age. How I started my first business - KR Bouncy Castles at 12.5 with my Communion and Confirmation money! I talk of the love I have for entrepreneurship, I share some laughs and potential learning stories and finally, I explain why I set out on this new venture of being a podcast host and where I see it going! Instagram - @kevinross1996 Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.