Best Paul Higgins Podcasts (2025)

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653 - Why Plumbers Get Paid More Than Most Consultants 5:54

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Tired of hearing "let me think about it" after every proposal? In this episode, I break down why most tech consultants are stuck grinding on $3K projects while plumbers are one of the highest paid trades. I share the story of David, a CRM consultant who was targeting the right companies but solving the wrong problem, and how one shift took him from…

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REACTION FROM THURLES: Dingle win Munster Club SFC on last kick of the game against St Finbarr's | OFF THE BALL 9:48

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Tommy Rooney gives you immediate reaction from Semple Stadium, Thurles where Dingle won the Munster Club Senior Football Championship on the last kick of the game as they beat St Finbarr's 1-18 to 0-20 Tommy catches up with the Geaney brothers, Conor & Dylan, Tom O'Sullivan & Mark O'Connor on the winning side and lastly St Finbarr's selector Jimmy …

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Martha Higgins - The Mysterious Irishman Erased From History 1:02:27

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Send us a text Ep 82--- This week on the Voices of Boyle, we’re delighted to have the wonderful Martha Higgins on for an honest, nostalgic, and insightful chat! 🕰️ Take a walk down memory lane as Martha shares: Her childhood growing up on a small farm in rural Sligo The strong bond with neighbours and how the community helped each other, especially…

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What the Wealthiest Do Differently—And What They Get Wrong (w/ Nick Maggiulli) | 608 48:51

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Today’s guest is Nick Maggiulli. Nick is the COO for Ritholtz Wealth Management. He writes over at Of Dollars at Data and is the author of two books: Just Keep Buying and The Wealth Ladder. In today’s episode, Nick discusses the parallels between financialand medical advice, the differences in asset ownership across wealth levels,and the importance…

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The Football Pod Club: Padraic Joyce on a life in Football and Galway’s pursuit of Sam, 25 years on 1:14:10

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Welcome back to The Football Pod Club - it’s the second episode of our winter series, and we’re delighted to have sat down for a brilliant chat with Padraic Joyce to chat about his phenomenal playing career, being an intercounty manager in 2026, and Galway’s pursuit of Sam Maguire. CHAPTERS (00:30) - Padraic Joyce joins The Football Pod Club (02:00…

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A Life of Music with Tommy James 39:41

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Tommy James started making music when he was 4 years old and he hasn’t stopped. Tommy is a musician, singer, songwriter, record producer, and the frontman of rock band Tommy James and the Shondells. Known for timeless classics such as “Crimson and Clover”, “Crystal Blue Persuasion”, “Hanky Panky”, “Sweet Cherry Wine”, and “Draggin’ the Line” Tommy …

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The Invisible Forces That Hold Leaders Back with Janet Breitenbach | Episode 247 41:07

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EPISODE SUMMARY What's really holding your team back from having candid conversations, collaborating, and thriving? Today, Janet Breitenbach, executive coach to Fortune 500 leaders and creatives, pulls back the curtain on the invisible forces that prevent high-performing teams from reaching their potential. We talk about - Identifying blind spots t…

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The Football Pod: Newbridge-Scotstown epic, the semi-pro era, club-county divide, special guest reveal 46:44

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Welcome back to The Football Pod - plenty to get stuck into, as always - it’s Tommy, James and Paddy looking back on an interesting weekend of action on the club scene, with plenty of stories worth looking at in the county game too. Enjoy! Chapters (01:00) - Tommy at the Plaza, GAA image rights, pre-season camps and the Provincial draw. (20:00) - R…

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652 - Building a Top 3% HubSpot Partner Through Vertical Focus and Culture-First Leadership with Gemma Price 38:34

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Why you should listen Gemma shares how she turned a £7 million stack of paper inquiries into a thriving HubSpot consultancy—proof that seeing inefficiency others ignore can become your biggest opportunity. Understand why narrowing your focus during uncertainty can accelerate growth faster than diversifying. Discover how building a culture focused o…

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THE SATURDAY PANEL: All Ireland winners special | Hannah Tyrrell & Niamh Hetherton 51:03

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Dublin ladies All-Ireland winners Hannah Tyrrell and Niamh Hetherton join John Duggan in studio for this week's Saturday Panel. The Saturday Panel on Off The Ball, brought to you by L'Oreal Men Expert, Try new Derma Control for Oily and Blemish-prone skin.

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The Football Pod: gaa therapy, new trends, boot deals, the torture of injuries, club powerhouses 50:03

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Welcome back to The Football Pod - Paddy, James and Tommy are talking shop; from GAA boot deals, retiring stars tortured by injuries, to the new trends emerging amongst the first club campaign under the new rules...hope you enjoy, we'll be back over the next two Mondays, breaking down the AIB All-Ireland provincial club finals. Chapters (01:00) - P…

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From the Archives: Paavo Järvi Conducts Beautiful Music 44:36

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Estonian conductor Paavo Järvi is one of the most in-demand maestros in the world, and one of Alec’s favorite conductors. Järvi is currently the chief conductor of the NHK symphony orchestra in Tokyo and the Tonhalle Orchester-Zürich. Over his career, he’s led orchestras in Paris, Frankfurt, Stockholm, Malmö, and, for the decade between 2001 and 20…

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From Chaos to Clarity: The Hidden Systems of Sustainable Success | Episode 246 29:18

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EPISODE SUMMARY Ever feel like the more your business grows, the less peace you have? Navy Veteran and Business Strategist Chanda Coston says the key to scaling isn't more hustle — it's structure with soul. In this episode, we talk about how to break mindset blocks, build systems that serve your sanity, and create a business that makes sense — and …

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651 - Platform-Agnostic Consulting: Why SaaS Partners Are Making the Switch to AI with Leandra Nisbet 30:46

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Why you should listen Discover the simple formula for calculating ROI on AI tools before you implement them, so you stop wasting money on platforms you'll never use. Leandra reveals how she helps burnt-out business owners fall back in love with their companies while scaling revenue—without adding more to their plate. Learn why the most effective au…

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Dorothy Shannon - Brewing Community Spirit at King House Tea Rooms 35:19

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Send us a text Ep 81--- Today’s guest is Dorothy Shannon and we talk about all things King House Tea Rooms. Dorothy grew up between Ardcarne and Cootehall, and talks about her vivid memories of coming into Boyle as a child – the turkey market, the buzz of the town, and the shops that she loved to visit. Travel opened her world up when she was young…

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Moon Flower Hemp: Three Generations, Full Transparency, and the Fight for Real Regulation 27:02

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Moon Flower Hemp isn’t just another hemp brand - it’s a family legacy built by three generations of Appalachian women, rooted in the moment the 2018 Farm Bill cracked the door open for innovation. In this episode, I sit down with co-founders Riley and Macie Queen to talk about their beginnings, “their father’s early vision”, and the moment their on…

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Happie Beverages: Pete Olander on Building a Category, Navigating Regulation & Functional Drinks 21:59

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On this episode of Ready To Drink Podcast, I sit down with Pete Olander, founder of Happie Beverages, for one of the most candid and grounded conversations we’ve had on the show. Pete walks through the early spark that launched Happie, the years he spent in nutrition and regulated cannabis, and the unexpected realities of building a beverage compan…

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AQR’s Antti Ilmanen – US Exceptionalism: Growth Story or Valuation Trap? | #607 1:03:58

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Today’s guest is Antti Ilmanen, Global Co-head of the Portfolio Solutions Group at AQR Capital Management. In today’s episode, Antti discusses the complexities of investment returns, the importance of understanding both objective and subjective expectations, and the dangers of relying on past performance as a guide for future investments. We explor…

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650 - How to Turn a Quiet List into a Revenue Machine 7:59

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You've got a database of hundreds, maybe thousands of leads sitting there not converting, and you're stuck wondering if you should keep chasing new leads or finally fix your positioning. I recently worked with a business owner who had this exact problem—thousands of people in their database, strong team, solid systems, but fuzzy messaging. In this …

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Word On The Street: Ep.26 'The ACL Epidemic' | Why are ACL injuries so common in women's sport? | Mental health and community | Preventative measures 47:08

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Happy Thursday everyone! Every week we ask the public if they have a topic in mind, and this week you delivered! Amy Gibbons, a Gaelic football player and coach, reached out to us about her 3rd ACL rupture. She is a major advocate for research into why ACL injuries are so prevalent in women's sports, and what can be done to mitigate it. We spoke to…

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The Football Pod Club: Gavin White and Shane Ryan on Kerry’s journey to All-Ireland Glory 1:06:02

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We’re back with a new run of The Football Pod Club with AIB, and where better to start this four-episode series than a deep-dive with two of Kerry’s All-Ireland Champions. Kerry Captain, Gavin White and their All-Star goalkeeper Shane Ryan joined Paddy, James and Tommy in Killarney for a chat about their lives in Gaelic Football, and their incredib…

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Inner Drive: Rhys McClenaghan on losing out in Tokyo, qualifying for Paris '24, & winning Gold! 🏅 32:25

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Olympic Gold Medallist Rhys McClenaghan joined Eoin Sheahan to dive into his journey to the Paris Olympics as well as his devastating loss in Tokyo. We'll also hear from his parents and his coach who gave us their account of the biggest moments in his career. Inner Drive on Off The Ball is brought to you by Allianz | #Stopthedrop…

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Mallory McMorrow Wants Your Vote 37:04

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Mallory McMorrow is a state senator representing Michigan’s 8th district and also a candidate for the United States Senate in the 2026 election. Mallory McMorrow currently serves as the Michigan Senate Majority Whip and is the first woman in state history to hold that position. A member of the Democratic Party, McMorrow represents the 8th district …

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649 - The Real Reason Your To-Do List Never Gets Done (It's Not What You Think) with Kelly Fifield 38:11

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Why you should listen Kelly Fifield shares her practical approach to using AI for productivity without getting lost in complicated automations that waste weeks of your time. Discover the critical difference between using AI as a task-focused executive assistant versus a strategic business coach—and why you need both to avoid getting trapped in rese…

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Word On The Steet | Ep.26: Slevin Sisters | "We're the same but different" | Two twins, three different sports | Off The Ball 26:54

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Happy Thursday everyone! Welcome to a very special episode of Word On The Street, where the team head to Claregalway to chat to Kate and Emma Slevin, twin sisters competing at the highest levels of completely different sports on completely different sides of the world. Footballer Kate and Gymnast Emma talk about their upbringing in rural Galway, mo…

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The Football Pod Returns: All-Stars debate, Club heats up as County stories emerge, big interviews on the way 32:37

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Welcome back to The Football Pod as we return from a wee sabbatical and catch up in a car in North Galway - shortly after recording a feature interview (more on that later) - we're talking All-Stars winners, the stories emerging as counties return to training and the clubs that are flying high in the provincial series. We're bringing back The Footb…

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The Biotech Rebuild: Finding Alpha After the Drawdown with Chris Clark | #606 1:50:11

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Today’s guest is Chris Clark. Chris was a biotech PM for 10 years at RS Investments, managing $4.5 billion. In today’s episode, Chris discusses the complexities of the biotech sector, which has suffered a dramatic drawdown the past few years. He begins by explaining how biotech works, why it’s such a unique sector, and what has kept investors and c…

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From the Archives: Steve Jones: From Sex Pistol to Lonely Boy 38:21

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Coming from a challenging, working class upbringing in the United Kingdom, Steve Jones discovered his outlet in music - as founding guitarist of the groundbreaking punk rock band the Sex Pistols. Despite the release of only one album,”Never Mind the Bollocks, Here’s the Sex Pistols,” the band changed the course of music and history - vocalizing iss…

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The Truth About Wellness Hype and Preventive Health with Niko Hems | Episode 245 30:51

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EPISODE SUMMARY How can entrepreneurs build million-dollar businesses without sacrificing their health, relationships, or happiness? In this episode, Niko Hems, Growth Lead at Berlin-based longevity company YEARS, shares his insights on preventive health, debunks wellness myths, and explains how a data-driven approach can optimize both life and bus…

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648 - Skating to Where the Puck is Going: AI Transformation for Service Providers with Mark Emond 31:55

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Why you should listen Mark Emond shares his strategic pivot from traditional marketing automation to AI transformation services, offering a proven roadmap for consultants looking to evolve their positioning before the market forces them to. Discover how to identify and attract visionary clients who are ready to invest strategically rather than just…

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UNLOCKED - THE SUNDAY PAPER REVIEW | ‘I found myself shaking with anger while I was writing...’ | OFF THE BALL 16:06

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Here is a free segment this week’s Sunday Paper Review where John Duggan is joined by Paul O’Hehir & Roy Curtis, reflecting on the sentencing of DJ Carey… You can catch the full hour by subscribing to the Off The Ball podcast network. SUBSCRIBE at OffTheBall.com/join

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Anna Marie Jehorek - Boyle Is The Heart of Ireland 49:36

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Send us a text Ep 80--- On this episode of Voices of Boyle, Florence and myself chat with Anna Marie Jehorek. Anna shares her story of her deep connection to Boyle—despite being born and raised in the U.S. Her family roots reach back to Croghan and she reflects on her fond memories of visiting Boyle since the 1980s, as well as the friendships and t…

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Vanguard’s Joe Davis on AI vs. The National Debt: The Tug-of-War To Decide America’s Future | #605 1:02:05

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Today’s guest is Joe Davis, Vanguard’s Global Chief Economist and Global Head of Vanguard’s Investment Strategy Group. His latest research on megatrends is covered in his book, Coming Into View: How AI and Other Megatrends Will Shape Your Investments. In today’s episode, Joe explains why the coming decade for the U.S. economy will be shaped by a tu…

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647 - The Cost of Figuring It Out Alone 13:19

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Ever feel like you're burning through tactics (LinkedIn, conferences, outbound) with nothing sticking while your spouse picks up the financial slack? You're smart enough to execute anything, but you're making million-dollar decisions about equity, offshore teams, and pipeline strategy completely alone. Your peer group can't help because they're sti…

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Building a Brewery on the Gettysburg Battlefield: The 30-Year Story Paul Lemley 20:05

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On this episode of the Ready To Drink Podcast, host Nate Fochtman sits down with Paul Lemley, founder of Battlefield Brew Works in Gettysburg, Pennsylvania - one of the most unique brewery and distillery destinations in America. Paul shares how he transformed an abandoned barn on the historic East Cavalry Field into a thriving brewery and distiller…

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EOIN KELLY | 'Let the hurling do the talking' | Tipperary's All-Ireland winning year | Off The Ball 22:08

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Former Tipperary captain Eoin Kelly speaks to Stephen Gleeson about Tipperary's magnificent All-Ireland winning year, and what it meant for both the players and the county. | In association with Braeburn Coffee, only at Applegreen.

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MORNING PAPERS: Hurling All Stars Revealed! Who are the winners and losers? | Off The Ball GAA 48:35

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Ger Gilroy, Colm Boohig, Arthur O'Dea and Dara Smith-Naughton were together on Thursday's Off The Ball Breakfast to discuss all the morning's major sporting stories. With the Hurling All Stars announced this morning, the lads considered whether too much influence is placed on players' performances in the All-Ireland final. Catch The Off The Ball Br…

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The downfall of a hurling hero | DJ Carey's story told by Denis Walsh | OTB Breakfast 31:22

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Denis Walsh of the Irish Times joins Ger Gilroy & Colm Boohig on the show, following DJ Carey's sentencing. Catch The Off The Ball Breakfast show LIVE weekday mornings from 7:30am or just search for Off The Ball Breakfast and get the podcast on the Off The Ball app. SUBSCRIBE at OffTheBall.com/join Off The Ball Breakfast is live weekday mornings fr…

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EIMEAR NÍ BHRAONÁIN | The Dodger: DJ Carey and the Great Betrayal | Off The Ball 47:33

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Journalist Eimear Ní Bhraonáin joins Eoin Sheahan this evening to talk about her new book, 'The Dodger' about the rise and fall of former Kilkenny hurler DJ Carey.

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MORNING PAPERS: ‘He seemed to have seen this as a job…’ | DJ Carey sentenced. | OFF THE BALL BREAKFAST 46:10

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Ger Gilroy, Colm Boohig & Arthur O’Dea bring you all of the latest sporting stories, the morning after & DJ Carey was sentenced… Catch The Off The Ball Breakfast show LIVE weekday mornings from 7:30am or just search for Off The Ball Breakfast and get the podcast on the Off The Ball app. SUBSCRIBE at OffTheBall.com/join Off The Ball Breakfast is liv…

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Journalist Zoë Schlanger Describes What Happens When a Plastic City Burns 39:38

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Zoë Schlanger is an author, journalist, and current staff writer at the Atlantic, where she covers the newsletter “The Weekly Planet”. Schlanger has written for major outlets such as Newsweek, Quartz, Wired, The New York Times, The Nation, Time Magazine, and NPR. Schlanger is also the author of the 2024 book The Light Eaters: How the Unseen World o…

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The Entrepreneur's Paradox: How to Scale Without Losing Your Soul with Patrick Noel Daly | Episode 244 34:41

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EPISODE SUMMARY What if empathy was your biggest business advantage? In this episode, serial entrepreneur and inventor Patrick Noel Daly (founder of Icon Global Innovations, PND Global Consulting, and PND Entrepreneurship Academies) joins us to share how he builds purpose-driven companies that heal, not harm. From his early days as Ireland's Young …

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646 - Why This Consultant Targets Job Postings Instead of Cold Outreach (And Gets Better Results) with Andy Culligan 33:04

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Why you should listen Discover why targeting companies posting job ads on LinkedIn crushes cold outreach, and how Andy positions himself to connect directly with decision-makers actively looking for his expertise (no complex funnels required). Learn how podcasting opens doors. Andy shares how it gets him in front of impossible-to-reach prospects, p…

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RIP NUDIE HUGHES | 'He lived and breathed Monaghan football... ' | A tribute to a Monaghan great from the archives 5:23

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Back in the throes of Covid, Shane Hannon and Grainne McElwain joined Ger Gilroy and Eoin Sheahan to discuss the Mount Rushmore of Monaghan's greatest sportspeople, and of course the great Eugene 'Nudie' Hughes was to feature. The 'Blayney man passed away on Monday morning aged 67 and was a stalwart of Monaghan football, winning three All-Stars and…

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Kathryn Kaminski - Don’t Fire Your Diversifier | #604 40:15

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Today’s guest is Kathryn Kaminski, Chief Research Strategist at AlphaSimplex, where she’s also the co-portfolio manager for the firm’s Managed Futures Strategy and Global Alternatives Strategy. She also co-authored the book Trend Following with Managed Futures: The Search for Crisis Alpha. In today’s episode, Meb and Katy discuss the tough year for…