#082 - Rolf Weber
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Rolf Weber is the CEO of Marley Spoon Australia, which he co-founded in 2015 at the cusp of the meal kit delivery trend. An entrepreneur with a wealth of experience in e-commerce, SMEs and retail; Rolf openly discusses his global business journey. In this episode, you will learn: Continuous learning and being hands-on are key to success. By getting involved in every part of the business, you gain insights that guide your decisions. Keeping sharp and ensuring your actions align with both business and customer needs. Leadership isn’t just about calling the shots; it’s about being in the...
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#081 - Scott Evans
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Scott Evans is the Managing Director and Owner of Game Farm, the largest multi species game bird producer in the Southern Hemisphere. He shares both his business and his health insights in this deeply personal interview. In this episode, you will learn: When you're facing a health crisis, it’s easy to feel overwhelmed, like there’s no clear path forward. In those dark moments, it’s crucial to dig deep and trust in your own strength. Surrounding yourself with the right people—those who truly understand and care—can make all the difference. It’s...
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#080 - Chelsea Pottenger
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Chelsea Pottenger is a psychology postgraduate, an international motivational speaker and accredited mindfulness and meditation coach. She is a leading authority on productivity, mindfulness and well-being. In this episode, you will learn: How your personal well-being directly impacts your business success. If you don't take care of yourself, you can't take care of your business. Establishing sustainable habits like regular breaks, quality sleep, and mental wellness practices helps you avoid burnout, sharpen focus, and enhance...
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#079 - Peter Ritchie AO
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Top 10 highlights from my conversation with Peter Ritchie AO: 1. Peter’s journey with McDonald’s Australia started with an unexpected opportunity. Despite initial doubts, he took a leap of faith, setting the foundation for a transformative career. 2. Peter emphasised that true leadership means accepting full responsibility while maintaining consistency, fairness, and justice. Leaders must project energy and foster environments where teams thrive. 3. Confronted with high labour costs, Peter committed up to 30% of annual profits to training for five years. This strategy turned McDonald’s...
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#078 - David Gonski AC
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Top 10 highlights: 1. In 1961, David’s mother rejected apartheid, leaving South Africa with four kids under seven—teaching him courage and the value of principles. 2. David chose UNSW over the traditional Sydney Grammar-to-Sydney University route, drawn to its hardworking, innovative “immigrant” culture. 3. Advising billionaires like Frank Lowy and Kerry Packer, David became their honest sounding board—unafraid to challenge or say no. 4. Early as a lawyer, David loved debate but learned that listening to clients, peers, and partners creates better outcomes. 5. As chairman, David...
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#077 - John Howard OM AC SSI
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Top 10 highlights: John Howard’s upbringing in Earlwood, near Canterbury, shaped his early interest in politics. His family encouraged open debates about politics and religion, fostering his curiosity. Cricket was a defining part of his childhood. Howard played for local teams with his brothers, relishing family connections through sport. His love for the game carried into his adult life, shaping his discipline and focus. Howard credits his resilience to his upbringing and strong family bonds. Losing his father at 16 deepened his sense of responsibility and determination. He...
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#075 - 2024-25 Federal Budget Analysis
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The Federal Treasurer, Dr Jim Chalmers handed down his third Federal Budget at 7:30PM (AEST) on 14 May 2024. In this episode of the Be Better Off Show, hear from Brett Kelly and the Kelly+Partners Tax team as they unpack the key takeaways from the Federal Budget. The two biggest drivers this year underpinning the Federal Budget are cost-of-living pressures and inflation. As such, it was never going to be a big-spending budget that handed out significant tax incentives that could over-stimulate the economy. This Budget has seen the implementation of previously introduced measures, in...
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#074 - Dr. Jordan Peterson
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Dr. Jordan Peterson On Driving Business Performance | Be Better Off Show | Complete Guide To People In Business The Be Better Off Show brought to you by Kelly+Partners Accountants presents a live, exclusive and unique interview featuring one of the most intelligent individuals on the planet, Dr. Jordan Peterson. Dr. Jordan Peterson clinical psychologist and author, joined Founder and CEO of Kelly+Partners Accountants Brett Kelly, to talk about never heard before insights on the importance of family, the business of education, personality profiling and hiring techniques to drive business...
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#072 – Tim Hewson
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Are you managing your mental, monetary & physical fitness? If your answer is no, you are not alone. Tim Hewson is an accomplished banking and finance professional on a mission to improve men’s mental health. Rallying your overworked mates to get involved in an activity is only half the battle, the real challenge comes in knowing how to converse, ask the right questions and lend the necessary support. In this episode you will learn: Discovering a new outlet for channelling workforce pressure The value of maintaining social connections in demanding corporate careers The...
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#071 – Dr. Shaquille O'Neal
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On this week's episode of The Be Better Off Show we share with you a special episode from a Kelly+Partners X Be Better Off. Kelly+Partners X Be Better Off Show live event featuring Dr Shaquille O’Neal gives insight into never heard before stories and lessons from his well documented journey in both business and investing. How much money did Shaquille O’Neal really make playing basketball? What one business principle does Shaquille O’Neal owe all of his success to? How did Shaquille O’Neal build one of the biggest personal brands in the world? All that and more in this...
info_outlineUnsure where to start with building a name for your business? Tune into this episode of The Be Better Off Show. Season 5 opener to learn:
- How to capture a beginners’ mindset when running a business
- How to create a brand that brings joy
- Giving yourself energy to empower others
- Maximising diversity and different perspectives to benefit your business….and much more.
From Dove to Lipton, Omo, and all the way to T2, as the CEO of Unilever ANZ, Nicky Sparshott is the one to ask. She is a remarkable CEO overlooking products used by over 2.5 billion every day!