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.

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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.

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In this episode of the NI Business Podcast, we feature Zach Willis. Zach is the co-founder of Ka-Boom Post Production, a Belfast based company delivering high end editing, sound, and finishing for TV and film, with clients ranging from BBC and ITV to international projects. Drawing on his background in engineering and IT, Zach has learned that resilience and adaptability are essential in an industry where every project brings new challenges and opportunities. His biggest lesson as a business owner has been balancing the demands of running the company with working in the creative process, all while building strong relationships that drive success. Looking ahead, Zach is focused on embracing new technologies and remote workflows to expand Ka-Boom's global reach while continuing to showcase Northern Ireland as a world-class hub for film and television production.

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