Upstarts.ie Podcast

Brendan Kilty SC rejoins us on the show this week to talk about his day job dealing with people personal and commercial debt issues. Dividing his practice between the high value commercial and international arbitration cases and pro bono human rights work, Brendan helps people who are struggling with debt come to agreements with their lenders and financial institutions as well as getting a fair deal that satisfies both sides of the arbitration. Brendan talks about how many in Ireland have debt issues and often there is something that can be done to relieve much of the difficulty.

Dayna Caceres returns to answer questions from our listeners on the business concerns and start up challenges. Samantha Kelly, the tweeting goddess joins us via phone to talk about her win at the start up awards, and Chris from the Brand Geeks calls in to help us award Dayna with our first UpStarts honours award.

Brenda Kilty SC from the James Joyce comes into the studio to tell us about his work restoring the house, turning it into a very special venue with a unique dining experience. He also tells us about the global connections the house has created and his work with creating a limited printing of replicas of Joyce’s ‘The Dead’

Melanie from STOMP Marketing & PR joins us in studio today to tell us her journey from stay at home mum to celebrating 1 year running STOMP. She discusses the opportunities for networking in Dublin and showcases some of her clients including Michael, who will be performing as in the Mrs DoubtFayre Musical in the RDS.

Jason Hassett from app company Warrick Hartman comes into studio to talk about a new business which is a collaboration of 3 different business who have come together under the umbrella WeDevelop.ie to give customers a better, more cost effective service for their social media, websites and apps.

Dayna Caceres from Distinctions joins us again in studio this week. She brings with her Aaron from TxtTutor who talks about his business which helps Leaving & Junior cert students with modules from the subjects they are taking and providing them with study aids and expert help. They discuss the challenges of selling the service to both parents and students and the right way for businesses to get to sell to their customers by really getting to know their clients needs.

In the studio this afternoon we host 2 women entrepreneurs in the creative and luxury good industries. Kritika joins us from ArtNouv.com which specialises in Handmade Custom Oil Portraits, Reproductions of Famous Artpieces and a Private Collection. We also have Niamh from Holos.ie which provides products which are hand-crafted in Ireland’s southeast to provide you with a natural, healthy and ethically produced choice in the care of your skin. www.holos.ie www.artnouv.com

Today's show is all about how to use video for success in business! We have Noel from Alonze Productions and Thady from Pressplay.ie Both are in studio to discuss concept to delivery to making your videos viral. They also give some advice to Margot from Booksplitz who calls in for tips on her informative video clips.

Stephen Cummins from Amasat comes back in to the studio reviving his topic of ways to get your life back when using social media. He talks about balancing life and using social media effectively and simple tips so as you are not being controlled by your online presence. www.amasat.com

Dayna Caceres from Distinctions Consulting comes back on the show this week for our monthly Business Advice Clinic. Dayna answers questions and provides advice to our listeners on challenges in business they have sent to UpStarts, and provides expert tips on dealing with the issues and day to day trials of running a business and being and entrepreneur. This week Dayna hosts a live coaching session with Fionnuala from Scarecrow Flowers.

Irish Biz party month continues in the studio today, and we have Helena Tubridy, an IVF coach, fertility therapist and miscarriage councillor. She talks about her long career in the medical area and how this is an important business. She discusses her contact with Anita White from Dolledup.ie and how they have since collaborated in a very different way.

Des from Dolmen County Retailers talks about his business exporting Irish products in such as Tayto, and Barrys tea to irish people living abroad. Niamh Pedreschi from Eco Appz tells us about running a successful contracting business for 21 years before starting a brand new business in the mobile apps market.

Denis Coleman from Innochan solutions joins us to talk about his training courses as well as delivering innovation and change through people. He talks about the need for companies to embrace behavioural change as well as standard training. We also have Darragh from Pawpals talks about his new pet oriented website which aims to be a one stop shop for all you need. www.pawpals.ie www.innochansol.com

Margot Fleming from Booksplits joins us to talk about her business that solves the age old problem of the weight of children’s school bags. Her unique solution an half the weight that children have to carry and also protects books from damage. We also hear from Michelle from Funky Crayons who make custom crayon shapes for all events and all ages.

Dayna Caceres from Distinctions Consulting comes back on the show this week for our monthly Business Advice Clinic. Dayna answers questions and provides advice to our listeners on challenges in business they have sent to UpStarts, and provides expert tips on dealing with the issues and day to day trials of running a business and being and entrepreneur. If you have any questions, please contact us at info@upstarts.ie or you can submit a question for Dayna at www.upstarts.ie

On a packed show this week, former boy band member Alan Fitzsimons joins us to talk about his journey from music, to the corporate world and back to the music industry. Mick from Pet Sitters Ireland talks to us by phone about their pet minding service and their new Nose of Tralee competition to find Irelands best pet, and Stephen Cummins from Amasat tells us how we can regain control of our lives away from social media.

Chris Mack from Club Colours and Macks Corner joins us in studio to talk about the importance of branding for businesses and how he helps small businesses get branded promotional material at affordable rates. He also talks about Club Colours which brands and sells material for small sports clubs around Ireland, while letting the club profit from their own merchandise.

Tommy Ellis from Velvet Voice talks to us about the work of a voiceover artist and the courses he runs for people who are interested in work doing voice overs, while Paul Kelly joins us from shoot audition to talk about actors filming auditions against green screens as well as the return of Matress Mick.

Dayna Caceres from Distinctions Consulting comes back on the show this week for our monthly Business Advice Clinic. Dayna answers questions and provides advice to our listeners on challenges in business they have sent to UpStarts, and provides expert tips on dealing with the issues and day to day trials of running a business and being and entrepreneur. If you have any questions, please contact us at info@upstarts.ie or you can submit a question for Dayna at www.upstarts.ie

Fionnuala McAuley from Scarecrow Flowers joins us today to discuss taking over a business she previously knew very little about, struggling through the recession and building her business while learning and upskilling herself. She talks about the challenges she’s faced being a one woman jack of all trades, and the positive experience of joining #irishbizparty. She shares her success at using social media and in particular twitter to grow her supporters as well as a dress made out of flowers that got her in the media.