NI Business Podcast

SE01E32- YOUR PRINCIPLES ARE YOUR GREATEST BUSINESS ASSET | Kieran McCormick | NI Business Podcast

In this episode of the NI Business Podcast, we feature Kieran McCormack — registered nurse and managing director of the Balmoral Group, which includes Balmoral Healthcare and Balmoral Home Care. With over 17 years in nursing and a passion for values-driven leadership, Kieran shares how he successfully transitioned from frontline healthcare to running a leading care business in Northern Ireland. Kieran opens up about the challenges of managing a saturated healthcare market, balancing operational leadership with personal values, and driving innovation in home care services. He reveals lessons on resilience, consistency, and building a trusted team, offering insights for healthcare professionals, entrepreneurs, and business leaders navigating complex industries. We hope you enjoyed this episode!

SE01E31-BUILDING THE FUTURE WORKFORCE THROUGH SMARTER TRAINING | Tony Ward | NI Business Podcast

In this episode of the NI Business Podcast we feature Tony Ward. Tony is the founder and Managing Director of Cornerstone Technologies, a specialist training company serving the automotive repair industry across the UK and Ireland. With nearly a decade of growth, Tony has built Cornerstone into a leading provider of advanced repair and safety training, helping technicians, insurers and manufacturers work smarter, safer and more sustainably. Drawing on lessons from years of trial, collaboration and resilience, Tony emphasizes the power of partnerships and continuous learning in business. As Cornerstone marks its 10th anniversary, Tony’s focus is firmly on expansion into Europe, innovation in sustainable repair practices, and developing the next generation of skilled automotive professionals. We hope you enjoyed this episode! #business #advice #podcast #businessowner #businesstips #growth #businessgrowth #businesslesson #businessessentials #howtostartabusiness #businessstrategy #businesspodcast #motivation #success

SE01E30 - SECRETS TO SCALING A RECRUITMENT BUSINESS THAT LASTS | Aideen Duggan | NI Business Podcast

In this episode of the NI Business Podcast we feature Aideen Duggan. Aideen is the founder and director of Keenan Recruitment, a Belfast based recruitment agency established in 2013 and named in honour of her grandfather. With over two decades of experience in recruitment, Aideen has built a business known for connecting people with meaningful careers across sectors including health, HR, logistics and sales. Her latest venture, Rec Direct, has quickly become Northern Ireland’s leading Rec2Rec division, recruiting recruiters for other agencies. Aideen credits her success to resilience, continuous learning and openness to feedback - values inspired by her entrepreneurial family. Looking ahead, she plans to expand Keenan Recruitment with new divisions while continuing to make a positive impact on Northern Ireland’s employment landscape.

SE01E29 - I BUILT MY BUSINESS ON INTEGRITY, HARD WORK, AND DELIVERING REAL VALUE | Olga McAteer | NI Business Podcast

In this episode of the NI Business Podcast, we feature Olga McAteer. Olga is the founder of McAteer Solutions Estate Agents, now one of the top estate agencies in Mid Ulster with branches across Northern Ireland and new locations opening in London and beyond. With nearly 30 years’ experience in the construction sector, she built her business on integrity, hard work and delivering real value - choosing to be the best, not the cheapest. Her biggest lesson as a business owner has been the importance of resilience: bouncing back stronger after every challenge while staying true to her values of service and reputation. Looking ahead, Olga’s vision is to expand McAteer Solutions across Ireland and the UK, while continuing to innovate with technology like AI to offer clients an unmatched, people-first service. We hope you enjoyed this episode! #business #advice #podcast #businessowner #businesstips #growth #businessgrowth #businesslesson #businessessentials #howtostartabusiness #businessstrategy #businesspodcast #motivation #success

SE01E28 - THE POWER OF STORYTELLING THROUGH PODCASTING | Caroline McKenna | NI Business Podcast

In this episode of the NI Business Podcast we feature Caroline McKenna. Caroline is the founder of A County Down Under, Nurturing Minds, and most recently Alara Pilates, building businesses that combine her passions for community, education and wellbeing. After starting her career as a teacher in Australia, she discovered the power of storytelling through podcasting and has since grown into a multi-business entrepreneur. Caroline’s biggest lesson as a business owner has been to “do one thing and do it well,” focusing on clarity and consistency instead of trying to be everything to everyone. Looking ahead, she plans to grow her ventures into an empire - franchising Nurturing Minds, expanding Pilates studios, and ultimately building businesses she can one day sell while still creating meaningful impact along the way.  We hope you enjoyed this episode! #business #advice #podcast #businessowner #businesstips #growth #businessgrowth #businesslesson #businessessentials #howtostartabusiness #businessstrategy #businesspodcast #motivation #success