The SME Community Podcast
The SME Community Podcast is the podcast for ambitious SME owners, entrepreneurs, innovators and business leaders looking for practical insights to grow, adapt and innovate.
Hosted by Aisling Hurley, design-led innovation researcher, lecturer and founder of TBF Innovation Lab, each episode features honest conversations with entrepreneurs, researchers, industry experts, educators and changemakers shaping the future of business. Together, we explore innovation, entrepreneurship, artificial intelligence (AI), digital marketing, leadership, sustainability, business strategy, design thinking, research and the real challenges of building successful organisations.
Whether you're starting a business, scaling an SME, leading innovation, navigating digital transformation or looking for practical advice from people who've been there, you'll discover inspiring stories, expert insights and actionable ideas you can apply immediately.
Originally created in partnership with Local Enterprise Office Tipperary, The SME Community Podcast is now proudly produced by TBF Innovation Lab, bringing together conversations with innovators, founders, academics, policymakers and business leaders from Ireland and beyond.
If you're interested in innovation, entrepreneurship, artificial intelligence for business, SME growth, innovation leadership, design-led innovation, responsible innovation and the future of work, subscribe and join the conversation.
Visit https://tbf.ie for free business resources, research, training, innovation tools and professional development.
The SME Community Podcast
Build an Online Training Business | Johnny Beirne
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Want to turn your expertise into an online course or training business?
In this episode, Aisling speaks with online learning expert Johnny Beirne, who has helped coaches, consultants, trainers and business owners successfully create, launch and sell online courses for over a decade. Together they discuss the tools, platforms and strategies needed to deliver professional online training, automate parts of your business and create scalable digital learning experiences.
The conversation covers:
• Creating and selling online courses
• Learning Management Systems (LMS)
• Automating customer journeys and email marketing
• Online payments and digital products
• Membership sites and online programmes
• Growing a training or consultancy business online
Whether you're a consultant, educator, coach, entrepreneur or business owner looking to diversify your income through online learning, this episode provides practical advice to help you get started.
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The SME Community Podcast is produced by TBF Innovation Lab and hosted by Aisling Hurley.
Each episode shares practical conversations on innovation, entrepreneurship, AI, leadership, research and business growth to help SMEs, founders and business leaders innovate with confidence.
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📧 Contact: aisling@tbf.ie
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