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Dive in for the gritty truth from the trenches of business. No unicorns, no brands. Just hard-working people who built their business from the ground up. They share real life stories, challenges and solutions, plus the risks they've taken and how they stepped outside their comfort zone to find success. If you're running a business, join Larissa Feeney and get the inside track from others who have been down the road already. Click follow to get new episodes on the last Monday of every month. Real Business Conversations is produced by DustPod.io for Kinore Finance and Business Services.

  1. Smácht Philosophy Discipline Business Success

    JAN 26

    Smácht Philosophy Discipline Business Success

    Discipline sounds harsh until you translate it to the Irish word : Smácht meaning control, mastery, and the beautiful skill of managing your fishing technique.  Pádraic Ó Máille reveals how this Connemara word became a life-changing philosophy for terrified business owners surviving Ireland’s worst recession, evolving into mastermind groups running since 2011 with members still returning for one surprising reason: safety. Discover why 98% of heart bypass patients revert to old habits without peer accountability, how Pádraic went from C-class to A-class through presentation skills, why his mother’s pre-speech phone call taught him about negative people, and the six questions transforming paralysing worry into actionable plans—including the business owner who smiled after finally knowing exactly what he owed.  THINGS WE SPOKE ABOUT How the Smácht philosophy was born.Why mastermind groups provide irreplaceable benefitsHow physical fitness represents the #1 characteristic of successful business people. Why the six-question problem-solving framework transforms worry into action. How presentation skills differentiate successful entrepreneurs not by product quality but by communication ability. GUEST DETAILS Pádraic Ó Máille is Ireland’s most sought-after business mentor, acclaimed speaker, and founder of the Smácht philosophy the proven discipline of success driving incredible achievements since 2011. His framework has helped extreme athletes conquer the Atlantic, high-level sports teams win national titles, and entrepreneurs secure the EY Entrepreneur of the Year award.  With over twenty years mentoring business owners through economic recessions, growth phases and personal challenges, Pádraic has worked with approximately 200 colleagues across 12+ Smácht mastermind groups operating since 2011, with many original members still participating today.  Author of insightful books including The Midas Power, Pádraic’s unique approach combines Irish cultural wisdom (the Connemara word “smácht” meaning discipline, control and mastery) with practical psychology, physical fitness principles, and peer accountability structures.  His mentoring philosophy emphasises five critical success characteristics: physical fitness, surrounding yourself with the right people, positive psychology, problem-solving frameworks, and presentation skills.  Drawing on experiences from working with Fergal Quinn at SuperQuinn to supporting businesses through Ireland’s worst economic recession, Pádraic delivers transformative insights making success inevitable rather than hopeful. Connect with Pádraic: Smácht Mastermind Groups: Contact through Real Business ConversationsSpeaking Engagements: Available for corporate events, conferences and business training ABOUT KINORE - AWARD WINNING ONLINE CHARTERED ACCOUNTANTS Kinore is an award winning and innovative online Chartered Accountancy service that takes away the worry and headache of running your own finance and related business services functions. Kinore’s services include: Accountancy Services Annual Compliance & Year-End Online Bookkeeping Services VAT Returns Payroll Services Management Accounting Xero Conversion & Training Company Secretarial Services Company Formation Ireland Company Secretarial Virtual Office Bond for Non-EEA resident Directors Registration Of Beneficial Ownership https://kinore.com/ ABOUT YOUR HOST The host of this podcast is Larissa Feeney, CEO and Founder of Kinore, an award-winning online accountancy and business services firm based in Ireland. Lasissa’s journey is notable, starting in hospitality before transitioning to accounting, where she qualified as a Chartered Accountant. Driven by a vision to challenge traditional accountancy and leverage technology, Larissa founded Kinore in 2015, establishing Ireland’s first online, remote-first Finance and Business Services company. Under her leadership, Kinore has received numerous accolades, and Larissa herself has been recognised with awards like “Accountant of the Year”. QUOTES I think when you ask the members, why do you keep coming back? It’s a safe place. When we have problems, we can’t always go to our banks. We can’t even go to our accountants. - Pádraic Ó Máille I asked them, what was the one characteristic they thought they needed more than anything else for their businesses to survive? Almost every person said discipline. - Pádraic Ó Máille Within two years, 98% of people who had bypassed surgery had reverted to their old habits, to their old fitness regimes, to their old diets. The 2% who actually succeeded in sticking with it were part of a mastermind group. - Pádraic Ó Máille The first attribute of all the great people that I’ve worked with: they all had exceptionally high energy levels. They were all very physically fit. - Pádraic Ó Máille Keywords: #Smácht #mastermindgroups #businessdiscipline #entrepreneurship #peerac countability

    56 min
  2. The Secret to Staff Retention

    12/29/2025

    The Secret to Staff Retention

    After years managing businesses for others who didn't value employees, Diane Kelly started LL Solutions with a simple plan. To test if a company built entirely on kindness could work.  Six months later she was inundated. Five years later, she had over 40 staff. Her crew came mainly from self-employed backgrounds, who valued security without micromanagement, Diane’s exceptionally high retention rate and zero cold-calling.  Today, as Ireland's only fully female-led property maintenance company of this scale Diane shares her story. THINGS WE SPOKE ABOUT  Nobody here is a number: knowing staff stories enables understanding bad daysNon-credit company paying as you go eliminates surprise bills devastating cash flowSeventy percent crew came from self-employed backgrounds valuing security without micromanagementRecruitment changed: no interviews, just coffee conversations, mostly recommendations from current staffHome to Hope documentary fixing five severely sad homes before Christmas nationwide  GUEST DETAILS Diane Kelly is co-founder of LL Solutions, Ireland's only fully female-led property maintenance and refurbishment company operating at their scale. Diane leads with fairness and hands-on involvement, giving full trust from day one. https://www.linkedin.com/in/diane-kelly-0bb56921 ABOUT KINORE Kinore is an award winning and innovative online Chartered Accountancy service that takes away the worry and headache of running your own finance and related business services functions. Kinore’s services include:   Accountancy Services Annual Compliance & Year-End Online Bookkeeping Services VAT Returns Payroll Services Management Accounting Xero Conversion & Training Company Secretarial Services Company Formation Ireland Company Secretarial Virtual Office Bond for Non-EEA resident Directors Registration Of Beneficial Ownership   https://kinore.com/ Our podcast is produced by dustpod.io    ABOUT YOUR HOST   The host of this podcast is Larissa Feeney, CEO and Founder of Kinore, an award-winning online accountancy and business services firm based in Ireland.  Lasissa’s journey is notable, starting in hospitality before transitioning to accounting, where she qualified as a Chartered Accountant.  Driven by a vision to challenge traditional accountancy and leverage technology, Larissa founded Kinore in 2015, establishing Ireland's first online, remote-first Finance and Business Services company. | Under her leadership, Kinore has received numerous accolades, and Larissa herself has been recognised with awards like 'Accountant of the Year'.   QUOTES  We try to hold value in every person that we deal with every day. From a staff perspective, for us, kindness is knowing all of their stories so that when one of them has a bad day, we may understand why. Nobody here is a number. - Diane Kelly About 70% of our crew have all come from self employed backgrounds. We offer them security. We pay them well. We treat them like grown adults. We don't ring them every five minutes asking where they are or why they pulled in for 10 minutes. We let them do their jobs, and it's working brilliantly. - Diane Kelly At the end of every single health and safety meeting, I stand up and I always say: don't confuse our kindness for stupidity, or don't confuse it for weakness. - Diane Kelly Signing up with yourselves was taking maybe 30% of the budget that we had, which was still great value—our budget was just really low. But for me, it was non negotiable. - Diane Kelly Keywords: #kindnessInBusiness #nonCreditCompany #HomeToHope #propertyMaintenance #femaleLeadership

    49 min
  3. Larissa Feeney's Entrepreneurial Journey to CEO of Kinore

    11/24/2025

    Larissa Feeney's Entrepreneurial Journey to CEO of Kinore

    Many entrepreneurs find themselves unprepared for the realities of running a business which are usually beyond their core technical skills. For them, making the transition from technical expert to business leader requires a difficult shift in focus. Not doing so is a failure point for many. Today we hear about an unexpected journey that provides the essential groundwork for business growth: a profound focus on the customer, a robust problem-solving mindset, and the discipline gained from external investment. You'll hear about the initial struggles, the pivotal decision to embrace a remote, online model and the crucial strategy for scaling a service-based firm through acquisitions and technological adoption. This special episode features our own host and CEO Larissa Feeney, stepping into the hot seat to be interviewed by guest presenter, Richard Curran.  THINGS WE SPOKE ABOUT  The pivotal shift from hospitality to accountancy The early struggle to build an online brand The necessity of outside investment and discipline Stepping back from client work to grow Why commercial awareness is vital for finance.GUEST DETAILS Larissa Feeney is the CEO and Founder of Kinore, a high-growth, remote-first accountancy practice in Ireland. Her main skills are developing business strategy, advocating for women in business, and successfully scaling a professional services firm from a small client base to a team of almost 80, proving that a remote model can achieve significant scale and success in the finance industry. HOST DETAILS Richard Curran is one of Ireland's most respected business journalists and broadcasters, currently presenting the Business Show on Newstalk radio. With over three decades of experience covering Irish business, economics and entrepreneurship, Richard has interviewed thousands of entrepreneurs and business leaders throughout his career.  https://www.linkedin.com/in/richard-curran-18a3b92b7/|Twitter/X: @RichardCurran ABOUT KINORE Kinore is an award winning and innovative online Chartered Accountancy service that takes away the worry and headache of running your own finance and related business services functions. Kinore’s services include: Accountancy ServicesAnnual Compliance & Year-EndOnline Bookkeeping ServicesVAT ReturnsPayroll ServicesManagement AccountingXero Conversion & TrainingCompany Secretarial ServicesCompany Formation IrelandVirtual Office https://kinore.com/  QUOTES  What I see lacking in the industry right now is the lack of commercial awareness, the reality of running a business. It's not just about the numbers, it's about the customer and the client. All of those that were not taught in accountancy school. - Larissa Feeney That's something that has stood to you later on. It's how important the customer is, to always keep forefront of mind the customer's journey is important, how the customer's feeling is important, and to always make a decision with the customer in mind. - Larissa Feeney I realised that location is not an issue. The client doesn't care where you were. The client wants their work done. The client wants to get you whenever they need you, but they don't care where their work is done. - Larissa Feeney The only way that you can grow your business is to step back and bring in great people who can deal with the clients on your behalf. That stepping back is really hard.  - Larissa Feeney People think that how do you manage workflow, deadlines, productivity. That's the easy part. The systems take care of all that. What's challenging is building relationships, helping the team get to know each other as people. What you save in accommodation you put into bringing people together. - Larissa Feeney KEYWORDS  #occupationalhealth #startupjourney #businessbootstrapping #entrepreneurship #irishbusiness

    43 min
  4. Scaling a Specialist Service

    10/27/2025

    Scaling a Specialist Service

    Starting a specialist occupational health practice in regional Ireland rather than Dublin seems counterintuitive—but Dan MacCarthy proved it could work.  After experiencing burnout in pharmaceutical manufacturing, Dan co-founded MedWise with his wife in 2005, navigating startup challenges from zero customers to cash flow crises that nearly ended the business.  Discover how a 50% price increase lost zero clients, why engineering project management skills translate perfectly to business growth, and how twenty years of bootstrapping created a sustainable healthcare service company. THINGS WE SPOKE ABOUT How travel health and mortgage medicals provided crucial cash flow during startup yearsWhy implementing a 50% price increase resulted in zero customer lossesHow systemizing services helped escape monthly payroll stressHow applying engineering project management skills created sustainable growth in the business.  Why finding specialist occupational doctors remains the biggest constraintDan MacCarthy is co-founder of MedWise Occupational Health Services, established in 2005 with his wife Dr. Deirdre MacCarthy. With over 20 years of technical experience in medical device manufacturing at companies including Boston Scientific and Pfizer, Dan transitioned from senior engineering roles to entrepreneurship. As employee number 74 at Boston Scientific's Galway startup, he gained valuable scaling experience before co-founding MedWise as a regional specialist occupational health provider.  Dan applies his engineering background and project management expertise to business challenges, systematizing services and developing innovative solutions like mobile medical clinics for workforce-scale health surveillance. Under his leadership, MedWise has grown from a small regional practice to a 12-person team serving companies across Ireland, pioneering specialist occupational health services outside major cities.Connect with Dan: Company: MedWise Occupational Health ServiceLinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/danmaccarthy/ ABOUT KINORE - AWARD WINNING ONLINE CHARTERED ACCOUNTANTS Kinore is an award winning and innovative online Chartered Accountancy service that takes away the worry and headache of running your own finance and related business services functions. Kinore’s services include: Accountancy Services Annual Compliance & Year-End Online Bookkeeping Services VAT Returns Payroll Services Management Accounting Xero Conversion & Training Company Secretarial Services Company Formation Ireland Company Secretarial Virtual Office Bond for Non-EEA resident Directors Registration Of Beneficial Ownership https://kinore.com/ ABOUT YOUR HOST The host of this podcast is Larissa Feeney, CEO and Founder of Kinore, an award-winning online accountancy and business services firm based in Ireland.  Lasissa’s journey is notable, starting in hospitality before transitioning to accounting, where she qualified as a Chartered Accountant.  Driven by a vision to challenge traditional accountancy and leverage technology, Larissa founded Kinore in 2015, establishing Ireland's first online, remote-first Finance and Business Services company.  Under her leadership, Kinore has received numerous accolades, and Larissa herself has been recognised with awards like 'Accountant of the Year'. QUOTES  We've always had a strong value for work life balance. When we're hiring people, we ask them what they want, what works for you. Quite a lot of our staff work part time, permanent staff, but part time. I think giving people good work life balance at the start is good. - Dan MacCarthyThe business plan is mostly for us. I guess I just have a saying, you know, it's ready, fire, aim, you know, without a plan, it's easy to go astray. So the plan is our roadmap, plan to work and work the plan that was it. - Dan MacCarthy"I kind of like the drama of it. It was do or die, and that's pretty much what I told the customer. We implemented a 50% price increase and we didn't lose one customer. - Dan MacCarthyTurnover is vanity. Profit is sanity and cash is king. We were having a cash flow problem. We weren't that profitable. So it was make or break. - Dan MacCarthyTo a young person starting off doing a startup, either have the skills, learn the skills, or partner with someone who has. No person has it all. Every business is a people business." - Dan MacCarthy Keywords: #occupationalhealth #startupjourney #businessbootstrapping #entrepreneurship #irishbusiness

    37 min
  5. Sleeping Giant

    09/29/2025

    Sleeping Giant

    In this powerful episode of Kinore's Real Business Conversations Podcast, we dive into the incredible journey of Erica Hargaden, founder of Babogue. Erica has transformed a personal struggle with her child's sleep into a "Sleeping Giant"—a global business that has helped over 5,000 families across 37 countries. This is not just a story of success; it's a raw and honest look at the strategies that took a passionate entrepreneur from surviving to scaling.This episode is a master class if you've found a gap in the market, are looking to scale a one-to-one business, or feel like you are giving away too much of your expertise free of charge. We also delve into the benefits of delegation, virtual assistants, whether or not you should advertise your prices upfront, and balancing the demands of social media marketing. Press play now to hear how a simple service became a world-class brand. THINGS WE SPOKE ABOUT Erica Hargaden’s personal journey from sleep struggles to founding Babogue.Transitioning from a one-to-one consultancy model to a scalable, online business.Launching the “Sleep Series” and moving into a subscription-based model.Social Media strategies, including Instagram, LinkedIn, and considerations for TikTok.Hiring and working with a virtual assistant, and the challenges and benefits of delegation.The value of mentorship, networking, and business support programs (e.g., Acorns, Enterprise Ireland).Funding the business: grants, investment, and self-funding.GUEST DETAILS Erica Hargaden, Founder and CEO of Babogue.With a background in accounting, law, and event management, Erica never intended to become a sleep consultant. However, after giving birth to her first child, she found herself struggling to get her baby to sleep, was exhausted herself, and was told by a professional that she was "a woman on the edge."  Help came via a much-needed intervention from Erica's own concerned mother, who helped find a way to get her baby to settle and start sleeping through the night. This was a lightbulb moment for Erica, and her passion and respect for "sleep" was ignited.Despite having no medical background, she spent four months researching and completing the most robust training course she could find globally. This led to Erica launching a small one-to-one coaching business from her home, which has since grown into a global, multi-stream company that has helped over 5,000 families across 37 countries.Via Babogue, Erica’s mission is to instill a deep respect for sleep, empowering families with the tools they need to live happier, more rested lives. Learn more about Erica Hargaden and Babogue here: https://www.babogue.com/ ABOUT KINORE - AWARD WINNING ONLINE CHARTERED ACCOUNTANTS Kinore is an award winning and innovative online Chartered Accountancy service that takes away the worry and headache of running your own finance and related business services functions. Kinore’s services include: Accountancy ServicesAnnual Compliance & Year-EndOnline Bookkeeping ServicesVAT ReturnsPayroll ServicesManagement AccountingXero Conversion & TrainingCompany Secretarial ServicesCompany Formation IrelandCompany SecretarialVirtual OfficeBond for Non-EEA resident DirectorsRegistration Of Beneficial Ownershiphttps://kinore.com/  ABOUT YOUR HOST The host of this podcast is Larissa Feeney, CEO and Founder of Kinore, an award-winning online accountancy and business services firm based in Ireland.  Lasissa’s journey is notable, starting in hospitality before transitioning to accounting, where she qualified as a Chartered Accountant. Driven by a vision to challenge traditional accountancy and leverage technology, Larissa founded Kinore in 2015, establishing Ireland's first online, remote-first Finance and Business Services company. Under her leadership, Kinore has received numerous accolades, and Larissa herself has been recognised with awards like 'Accountant of the Year'. QUOTES FROM ERICA HARGARDEN "Unless somebody is paying you, you don't have to solve their problems.""Don't be the person who holds yourself back. Feel the fear and do it anyway.""I spent four months researching how to become a sleep consultant.""The followers mean nothing. Not everyone following you is buying from you!""If you don't take time out to work on the business, you will get drowned in working in the business.""I had a limit, and I needed to respect that limit so as not to burn myself out.""I'm not going to lie; I was absolutely sweating buckets." Keywords#kinore#podcast#businesspodcast#LarissaFeeney#EricaHargaden#Babogue Topic-Specific Hashtags#entrepreneurship#businessgrowth#businesstips#businessstrategy#worklifebalance#entrepreneurmindset#burnoutprevention#delegation#virtualassistant#socialmediastrategy#digitalmarketing#conversion#marketingtips

    56 min
  6. Pension Planning Made Simple

    08/25/2025

    Pension Planning Made Simple

    OK, we get it. Even the mere mention of the "P" word makes you want to bury your head in the sand. Something to do later, right? Or maybe you think it's already too late? This is a BIG MISTAKE! In the new Kinore "Real Business Conversations" podcast episode, wealth expert Niall Leyden explains why it's never too early, and never too late, to take control of your financial future which includes pension planning. Niall Leyden has over 30 years’ experience working as a wealth/asset manager for Ulster Bank and Permanent TSB, and has recently become an entrepreneur himself. In January 2024, Niall formed his own wealth management company, Atlantic Wealth Management. This episode of Real Business Conversations contains invaluable advice for any business owner, regardless of whether you are just starting out or a seasoned entrepreneur. In just 30 minutes, we cover topics that we believe could make a significant difference to your life in the years to come.  THINGS WE SPOKE ABOUT Lifestyle and financial planning for business owners Pension planning and retirement strategies 10 Commandments of Wealth Management Tax optimisation and investment strategies The challenges of entrepreneurship and avoiding burnout Starting a pension early and what to do if you didn’t. Dealing with surplus cash in a businessGUEST DETAILS Niall Leyden, CEO of Atlantic Wealth Management, is a multi – award winning CFP planner winning Wealth Manager of the Year on many occasions in his time with Permanent TSB & Ulster Bank. In January 2024, Niall became a business owner himself by establishing his own company, Atlantic Wealth Management serving clients across Ireland and beyond. Via Atlantic Wealth Management, Niall provides his expertise and experience with his growing number of clients to help them realise their business and lifestyle goals. Learn more about Niall Leyden and Atlantic Wealth Management here: https://atlanticwm.ie/ Please Note: Niall Leyden is the Founder of Atlantic Wealth Management Limited; a firm regulated by the Central Bank of Ireland to advise on and arrange a range of financial products. Please note that Niall’s comments in this podcast are general recommendations and do not form part of Atlantic Wealth Management Limited’s regulated activity. You should contact Atlantic Wealth Management or other regulated service providers to receive tailored advice relevant to your personal circumstances. ABOUT KINORE - AWARD WINNING ONLINE CHARTERED ACCOUNTANTS Kinore is an award winning and innovative online Chartered Accountancy service that takes away the worry and headache of running your own finance and related business services functions. Kinore’s services include: Accountancy ServicesAnnual Compliance & Year-EndOnline Bookkeeping ServicesVAT ReturnsPayroll ServicesManagement AccountingXero Conversion & TrainingCompany Secretarial ServicesCompany Formation IrelandCompany SecretarialVirtual OfficeBond for Non-EEA resident DirectorsRegistration Of Beneficial Ownershiphttps://kinore.com/ ABOUT YOUR HOST The host of this podcast is Larissa Feeney, CEO and Founder of Kinore, an award-winning online accountancy and business services firm based in Ireland.  Her journey is notable, starting in hospitality before transitioning to accounting, where she qualified as a Chartered Accountant. Driven by a vision to challenge traditional accountancy and leverage technology, Larissa founded Kinore in 2015, establishing Ireland's first online, remote-first Finance and Business Services company.  Under her leadership, Kinore has received numerous accolades, and Larissa herself has been recognised with awards like 'Accountant of the Year'. QUOTES FROM NIALL LEYDEN Outside of good health, what do any of us want? We want a good lifestyle. That's your “why".A healthy man has 1,000 wishes, a sick man has only one.Entrepreneurial loneliness is very, very real. Don't go it alone.We live every day and die once. My mantra is Carpe Diem and being present.If you aim at nothing, you'll hit it every time.Cash is like ice on a window sill. If you leave them there long enough, they're going to melt.Action beats intention.Progress is permanent. Time, money, and patience are the real engines of wealth management.It's never too late to start. The best time to plant a tree was 20 years ago. The next best time is today.USEFUL LINKSHere are helpful links to the two additional podcasts mentioned: The 10 CommandmentsListen to the podcast where Niall Leyden lays out his “10 Commandments” here:Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/gb/podcast/148-niall-leyden-the-10-commandments/id1609045593?i=1000679629738Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/embed/episode/7LPhqOfedJoMkSbLrVow5y?utm_source=generator&t=0 Wealth Talks with Garry Kelly and Niall LeydenListen to the weekly podcast “Wealth Talks”  with Gary Kelly and Niall Leyden https://garrytalks.podbean.com/ KEYWORDS #Podcast #Kinore #RealBusinessConversations #NiallLeyden #AtlanticWealthManagement

    42 min
  7. The Accidental Entrepreneur

    07/28/2025

    The Accidental Entrepreneur

    Our guest today, Annette Houston, describes herself as "an accidental entrepreneur."  Annette’s remarkable journey began at just 21, when she started "helping out" at her mum and dad’s cleaning business. Over the past 31 years, she's transformed that role into becoming the CEO of FM Services Group, based in Donegal, which today employs over 180 people. Annette is also the visionary founder of Bright Academy, an innovative online training resource designed for employees and business owners alike. In this episode of Real Business Conversations, Annette speaks candidly about her decades-long journey, the unique opportunities and challenges inherent in family businesses, and the critical importance of perseverance, strategic decision-making, and maintaining strong family relationships amidst business growth. Beyond her personal story, Annette shares a wealth of helpful insights and practical advice that are applicable to any business manager or owner, regardless of their industry or company size. THINGS WE SPOKE ABOUT How “walking away” from a major client saved the businessBuilding Client loyaltyGetting the best from your consultants and advisorsThe importance of learning from experienced business owners/agencies in the early stages of business developmentWhy investment in continuous self improvement and staff training really does make a difference to the bottom line GUEST DETAILS Annette Houston, CEO of FM Services Group and founder of Bright Academy.  FM Services Group offers a comprehensive range of services which include specialised commercial cleaning, green cleaning solutions and full service facilities management.   https://fmservicesgroup.ie/ Bright Academy offers online training courses including comprehensive courses for current and future business entrepreneurs looking to build and scale a successful and sustainable cleaning business.   https://fmservicesgroup.ie/bright-academy/ MORE INFORMATION Take control of your business with accounting & business services you can trust. We take away the worry and headache of running your own finance and related business services functions. https://kinore.com/  Real Business Conversations is produced by DustPod.io for Kinore QUOTES Dad volunteered my mom, and that's how the company started. - Annette Houston When you take on something like this… the biggest transformation will be your own. -Annette Houston You are the expert in some circumstances… go with your gut. - Annette Houston It was not going to happen, not while I was in charge. - Annette Houston I've probably done every job that you can think of in the company. - Annette Houston I wouldn't have worked for me if I had to go back now and work for me when I was in the early years. -Annette Houston KEYWORDS #Resilience #Family-business #Problem-solving #Innovation #Leadership #Training #Growth, #Entrepreneurship

    57 min
  8. Bursting Bubbles

    06/30/2025

    Bursting Bubbles

    Our guest today is Nicholas Deeney, an engaging and talented entrepreneur from Dublin. Nicholas is the founder and CEO of Biovit Technologies in Dublin, however, his background is in science. He holds a Bachelor's degree in Neuroscience from Trinity College and a Master's in Biotechnology from University College and is now balancing his passion for science with his dedication to scaling his business way beyond the shores of Ireland.  In this fascinating episode of our podcast “Kinore Real Business Conversations”, Nicholas discusses his journey from a neuroscience background to developing a technology to enhance nutrient absorption in health products.  Admitting that he often “bursts a lot of bubbles”, he explains that up to 99% of nutrients in fortified food or within supplements are wasted and just end up “in our pee”. This discovery was the inspiration for Nicholas to create Biovit Technologies, and his determination to develop an effective solution to this “preposterous” problem. Biovit Technologies is now targeting manufacturers of fortified foods and supplements, aiming for market entry by 2026.  THINGS WE SPOKE ABOUT The problem with supplement absorption and Nicholas’s solutionFundraising challengesThe need for “value-added” investorsThe importance of networkingThe strategic importance of IP protection   GUEST DETAILS Nicholas Deeney, CEO of Biovit Technologies in Dublin. Biovit Technologies is an Irish startup pioneering advanced nanotechnology to enhance nutrient absorption in fortified foods, beverages, and dietary supplements.https://www.biovit.ie/ MORE INFORMATION Real Business Conversations is produced by DustPod.io for Kinore ABOUT KINORE - AWARD WINNING ONLINE CHARTERED ACCOUNTANTS Kinore is an award winning and innovative online Chartered Accountancy service that takes away the worry and headache of running your own finance and related business services functions. Kinore’s services include:   Accountancy Services Annual Compliance & Year-End Online Bookkeeping Services VAT Returns Payroll Services Management Accounting Xero Conversion & Training Company Secretarial Services Company Formation Ireland Company Secretarial Virtual Office Bond for Non-EEA resident Directors Registration Of Beneficial Ownership   https://kinore.com/   ABOUT YOUR HOST   The host of this podcast is Larissa Feeney, CEO and Founder of Kinore, an award-winning online accountancy and business services firm based in Ireland.  Her journey is notable, starting in hospitality before transitioning to accounting, where she qualified as a Chartered Accountant.  Driven by a vision to challenge traditional accountancy and leverage technology, Larissa founded Kinore in 2015, establishing Ireland's first online, remote-first Finance and Business Services company.  Under her leadership, Kinore has received numerous accolades, and Larissa herself has been recognized with awards like 'Accountant of the Year'. QUOTES   Many of the nutrients in health products don't actually reach the bloodstream. Sometimes up to 99% is wasted. It's all going out through your pee. It's like putting premium fuel into your car, but before the fuel reaches the engine, it leaks out onto the floor. I've probably done about 40 to 50 courses. I think that's really important to be the best leader you can when you're navigating the choppy waters of a startup. Fundraising gives me so many headaches. It's such a stress, it's a hassle, it's so time-consuming. Lean into your network as much as you can, leave your pride at the door, talk to as many people as you can.   KEYWORDS #StartupJourney #HealthTech #NutritionInnovation #EntrepreneurLife #ScienceBusiness #FoodTech #BioavailabilityBreakthrough #Kinore #RealBusinessConversations #Podcast

    36 min
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Dive in for the gritty truth from the trenches of business. No unicorns, no brands. Just hard-working people who built their business from the ground up. They share real life stories, challenges and solutions, plus the risks they've taken and how they stepped outside their comfort zone to find success. If you're running a business, join Larissa Feeney and get the inside track from others who have been down the road already. Click follow to get new episodes on the last Monday of every month. Real Business Conversations is produced by DustPod.io for Kinore Finance and Business Services.

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