Episode 97 -That Great Business Show - Larry Bass founder Shinawil, Mark Barrett, GM, Harris Group

3.00" Larry Bass founder of Shinawil, the TV production company that gave us 'Dancing with the Stars', 'Last Singer Standing' and 'Home of the Year' explains all you need to know about how to make a fortune from creating a world-winning TV format. Did you know that TV series 'Masterchef' makes its makers €1 billion a year. And that's every year! So listen to Larry and get creating. He explains why Shinawil is funding to go global and he believes that Ireland can be a world centre of excellence in TV production.

His hires in a heartbeat? Writer of 'Peaky Blinders' Steven Kinght, Irish author and 'normal person', Sally Rooney and top Irish filmmaker Lenny Abrahamson.


39.00" Mark Barrett, GM the Harris Group, talks about the vision of group founder, the late Pino Harris. The rise and rise of electric delivery vans, in particular their Maxus brand. The future of charging, including hydrogen (he reckons we won't see widespread hydrogen adoption for another ten years), the problems of shipping 6,500 vehicles from China to Ireland and the UK, and the rise and rise of Gridserve.

His hire in a heartbeat? Comedian Kevin Bridges (TeamGBS would love to have him on board too!)


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