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Converse Business #14 – Niall McKeown – ION Online Marketing
June 17th, 2010
I catch-up with online marketing guru, Niall McKeown for a chat about his business and entrepreneurship. Niall’s clients include Jet2, ESPN, Hastings Hotels and many others, so well worth a listen.

 

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Converse Business #13 – BarCamp Derry
October 27th, 2009
I recently attended BarCamp Derry which brought over 170 entreprenuers and people from the IT, social media and business sphere to University of Ulster, Magee, for an unconference style day of participant driven sessions. I catch-up with some of the delegates and get the inside track from event organiser, Mark Nagurski.

 

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Converse Business #12 – Ann Rodgers – Infinite People Solutions
September 22nd, 2009
Back after a six month hiatus, the background music has changed, but the content of the podcast is the same: great interviews and comment on the business issues of the day. This time I catch up with business and life coach Ann Rodgers who talks about her business and provides some strategies for success!

 

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Converse Business #11 – Awakening Creative Entreprenuership
March 13th, 2009
With news of the exciting ACE UnConference coming to Northern Ireland, businesses are set to get creative, I speak to Senior Business Consultant, Tim Kelley of NORIBIC to get the inside track. Funded through the Arts Council’s Innovation Fund the three day event will see some of the top brass from Silicon Valley converge on the North West, and best of all it’s free!

 

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Converse Business #10 – Bill Manson – Management Leadership Network
February 16th, 2009
With Management Month underway I catch up for a quick chat with Chief Executive of The Management and Leadership Network, Bill Manson. We discuss various aspects of management and Bill fills us in on the exciting lineup at their flagship management conference on 26th February.

 

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Converse Business #9 – Alyson Magee - Eyewear Designer
January 26th, 2009
This episode the main interview is with visionary eyewear designer, Alyson Magee. I caught up with Paris based Alyson when she returned home to Northern Ireland to launch her new collection. Some info on the Arts Council Innovation Fund is also featured along with information on Special Olympics Ireland.

 

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Converse Business #8 - Mark Challis - Belfast Zoo
January 17th, 2009
The podcast goes wild this episode when I visit Belfast Zoo for a chat with Manager, Mark Challis. The zoo is a great Northern Irish attraction which has increased its visitor numbers by 30 - 40% over the last four years. We talk about why this has happened and Mark gives an insight into the business of running a zoo.

 

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Converse Business #7 – Lee Tedstone – Nvolve
December 1st, 2008
I speak to Lee Tedstone of Letterkenny based software and learning solutions company, Nvolve. The award-winning entrepreneur talks about the origins of the innovative company, challenges, successes and their recent procurement of a software development arm in India.

 

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Converse Business #6 – Gavin McAllister – Marketing
November 18th, 2008
This episode features a great interview with Gavin McAllister, Marketing & Communications Manager for Rally Ireland. Gavin offers insight into the origins of the rally, the historic launch at Stormont last year, dealing with the media and sponsorship.

 

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Converse Business #5 – Norman Houston – USA – Election Special
November 11th, 2008
I spent ten days in the states during the US presidential election for a special edition of the podcast. In Washington DC I caught up with Norman Houston, Director of the Northern Ireland Bureau, which is part of the Office of the First Minister and Deputy First Minister, and works to represent Northern Ireland in the US. I capture the atmosphere on Election Day and speak to a number of US citizens including Derek Methu from the Washington Post on their views of the newly elected president.

 

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