This is the fantastic story of how the brand Dec's Pets got started and how Declan O'Keeffe returned from Australia to help bring the business online. Not only is it a great story of taking a traditional family brick-and-mortar business and turning it into a modern online storefront but also a great story of turning negatives into positives. From covid to brexit Dec's Pets embraced the challenge and is now a growing online retailer in the Pet supplies market in Ireland. Check them out at:...

DC Cahalane has decades of marketing experience, is the Co-Founder of Republic Of Work in Cork & is now a Venture Partner at Sure Valley Ventures. In this episode of The Business & Marketing Scoop I chat to DC all about his career, and how he got started, we chat all about startups and venture capital and of course his love of Cork! I hope you enjoy it. Connect with Mark Flavin on LinkedIn at:  https://www.linkedin.com/in/markflavin/ Check out 3B1 at: https://3B1.ie Book a...

Get ready for an episode of The Business & Marketing Scoop you won't want to miss! Today, we're chatting with Sian Horn, who is not only a Business Coach, MC, and DJ but also the woman behind The Club, Elite Pilates, multiple podcasts and much much more! Sian's going to spill some secrets on personal branding, walk us through her career milestones, and chat about why networking is a game-changer. The Club, her brainchild, is this awesome space where female solopreneurs, SMEs, and...

This week on The Business & Marketing Scoop we’re joined by Sean Brett the founder and CEO of Steeltech Sheds. Sean was no doubt destined to be a salesman and entrepreneur,  from his first foray into entrepreneurship at 7 years old to where Steeltech Sheds is today is an amazing story with lessons we can all learn a lot from. This is a fantastic episode with so many learnings for people in business and marketing. I hope you enjoy it. Connect with Mark Flavin on LinkedIn at: ...

This week on the Business & Marketing Scoop I sit down with the head of operations at the VQ Shane Clarke to discuss Shane's Career, Cork City, Cork's future and the amazing transformation of the VQ (Victorian Quarter Cork) Connect with Mark Flavin on LinkedIn at:  https://www.linkedin.com/in/markflavin/  Check out 3B1 at: https://3B1.ie Book a meeting with Mark Flavin at: https://3b1.ie/discovery-call-mark And if you enjoy this episode make sure to subscribe!!

In this week's episode of The Business and Marketing Scoop, we sit down with Andrew Scannell, the founder of Clinks, a drink delivery platform making waves in the Irish market. Clinks is transforming the way consumers enjoy their favourite beverages, bringing the store right to their doorstep with remarkable ease and efficiency. Andrew takes us through the journey of Clinks, sharing the spark of inspiration that led to its inception and the various challenges and milestones achieved along the...

Mark White is the Managing Director of Padel Tennis Ireland, Ireland's largest Padel Tennis Facility located in Cork.  Listen to Mark's story of how he discovered the sport and learn from the successes, failures and challenges he encountered when building the largest purpose-built Padel Tennis Facility in the country.   Follow Mark Flavin on LinkedIn at: https://www.linkedin.com/in/markflavin/ Check out 3B1 at: https://3B1.ie  Book a meeting with Mark Flavin at:...

In this episode, we delve into the fascinating world of grocery procurement innovation with our special guest, Mike McGrath, co-founder of Kwayga. Mike shares the thrilling journey of Kwayga, a trailblazing supplier sourcing platform that has recently made headlines with its significant 1 million Euro funding round. Discover how Kwayga is rapidly transforming the landscape for supermarket buyers across Europe, offering a swift and efficient sourcing solution. Join us as Mike unfolds his...

This week I am delighted to welcome Greg Marah to the podcast. Greg has been a client of my agency 3B1 for over a decade and in that time has scaled an amazing business; Douglas Forest & Garden, from a local shop servicing a few kilometres around it to one of Ireland's leading e-commerce brands in the Tree Surgery and Garden Equipment space. I can't wait for you to hear Greg's story and learn from his years of experience. Check out Douglas Forest & Garden at: https://DFG.ie  Follow...

This is the story of James Flynn from coso.ai, sharing his journey in building a SaaS (Software as a Service) business. Developing a software platform from scratch is an epic challenge, and this presents an opportunity for you to learn from James's successes, failures, and everything in between. In this candid conversation, James shares his story of developing the original software, ConnectMor, and then pivoting that product to coso.ai. Changing direction when you receive new information or...

In this episode of The Business & Marketing Scoop we're thrilled to be joined by Ciara Crossan, the visionary entrepreneur behind WeddingDates. Join us as we delve into Ciara's entrepreneurial journey, exploring the creation and growth of her innovative business in the wedding industry.  We kick off the conversation with Ciara sharing the story of WeddingDates - a unique platform that helps couples plan the perfect wedding. Ciara reveals the inspiration and challenges she faced in the...

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On this week's episode of The Digital Marketing Scoop, Mark is giving tips on how to increase Your Ecommerce websites sales. Follow CLIQ on: Facebook https://www.facebook.com/cliqmediaandmarketing Instagram https://www.instagram.com/cliq.ie Twitter https://twitter.com/Cliq_ie Linkedin https://ie.linkedin.com/company/cliq-media-&-marketing YouTube https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC1PmmAJcTTQ-XWDfTyzbiwg TikTok https://www.tiktok.com/@cliqtok

On this week's episode of The Digital Marketing Scoop, Mark is talking about why you should think about producing content for TikTok. Follow CLIQ on: Facebook https://www.facebook.com/cliqmediaandmarketing Instagram https://www.instagram.com/cliq.ie Twitter https://twitter.com/Cliq_ie Linkedin https://ie.linkedin.com/company/cliq-media-&-marketing YouTube https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC1PmmAJcTTQ-XWDfTyzbiwg TikTok https://www.tiktok.com/@cliqtok

This Week on The Digital Marketing Scoop, Mark shares 2 Tips To Improve Your Rankings In Google & Get More FREE Traffic! Follow CLIQ on: Facebook https://www.facebook.com/cliqmediaandmarketing Instagram https://www.instagram.com/cliq.ie Twitter https://twitter.com/Cliq_ie Linkedin https://ie.linkedin.com/company/cliq-media-&-marketing YouTube https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC1PmmAJcTTQ-XWDfTyzbiwg TikTok https://www.tiktok.com/@cliqtok

This week on the podcast Mark is discussing some of the tools we use at CLIQ in managing Google Ad campaigns. Learn how they can help you get better results & save time.  Follow CLIQ...

This week on The Digital Marketing Scoop, Mark is talking about 3 Google Search Ads mistakes to avoid. During this episode, Mark talks about the 3 most common mistakes that people make when they start using Google Ads. So, if you are new to the world of Google Ads be sure not to miss this episode as it will help improve your ads and save you money in your budget. Follow CLIQ...

This week on The Digital Marketing Scoop, Mark is telling his story on how he bought his very first NFT. If you’re new to the world of NFT’s this episode will be very handy as he gives an explanation of what an NFT actually is and he tells some of the benefits of having an NFT. With so many options of NFTs to buy Mark tells us why he bought the one that he did (VeeFriends). *During the episode when Mark says late 2019 early 2020 at 1.58, he means late 2020, early 2021. When he says...

This week on The Digital Marketing Scoop, Mark is talking about whether or not blogging is still important. During the episode, Mark talks about the benefits of blogging that can help improve your website and increase your website ranking within Google. Follow CLIQ...

This week on The Digital Marketing Scoop marks the final episode of 2021! In this episode, Mark looks ahead to the new year and reveals his prediction for 2022. Tune in and listen to see if your predictions are similar to his. If not, do you agree with his predictions? See our social media links below & let us your predictions for the year ahead. Follow CLIQ...

This week on The Digital Marketing Scoop, Mark is talking about whether or not your business should be on all the social media platforms. During the episode Mark answers the one question that we get asked a lot here in CLIQ, should my business be on all the social media platforms? From the benefits of being on all the social media platforms to being more specific to your type of business (B2B or B2C), Mark talks about how important it is to repurpose your content and how using Instagram...

This week on The Digital Marketing Scoop, Mark is talking about one ad platform that you should be on if you are an ecommerce retailer. During the episode, Mark talks about one ad platform that can help improve your online sales and bring in new customers. If you are new to the world of ecommerce or an existing business that has an ecommerce website and want to improve your online sales, tune in to this week’s episode to find out which ad platform Mark is talking about. Follow CLIQ...

This week on The Digital Marketing Scoop, Mark is talking about how to market your B2B business and get more leads. During this episode Mark talks about how to use LinkedIn effectively to get in front of potential customers. Follow CLIQ...

This week on The Digital Marketing Scoop, Mark is talking about a Facebook Ads tip that can help you reach your right audience for less money. During this episode, Mark talks about how to start with a broad audience and get really niche with that audience. By showcasing helpful video content that establishes you as the expert in your industry you can create a custom audience based on how much of the content your potential customer has viewed. Follow CLIQ...