
Welcome to Garry Talks, a weekly podcast focusing on personal and professional growth, hosted by Garry Kelly - Entrepreneur, teacher, broadcaster, public speaker, and managing director of Marketing Agency GK Media. Through weekly interviews with entrepreneurs, musicians, actors, marketing experts etc., this podcast offers an insight into the lives behind success, the challenges they have faced, and the solutions they have developed to rise above them. Listeners can expect insider tips, life advice and personal stories from Garry and our guests that can help you achieve personal and professional fulfilment. Enjoy! Join Our Tribe now at www.GarryTalks.com This podcast is part of GK Media Studios Creators Network.
Episodes

Wednesday Oct 25, 2023
#69 Hairdressing, Recession and the Russian Mafia
Wednesday Oct 25, 2023
Wednesday Oct 25, 2023
In this week’s episode of 'Garry Talks', host Garry Kelly interviews Mike O'Connor, owner of Bellissimo Hair and Beauty Salon. They discuss Mike's journey in the hairdressing industry, starting from the 1980s, and his experiences of opening his own salon. Mike shares his perspectives on business and education, his challenges, and his experiences with the mafia in Russia. They also discuss the impact of the 2008-2010 economic crash on Mike's businesses and how he navigated through the crisis. The conversation also touches on the effects of COVID-19 on the hairdressing industry and the changes Mike made to his salon during the pandemic whilst looking ahead to upcoming challenges for many businesses.
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