Be Better Off Show
Hosted by Founder & CEO of Kelly+Partners Accountants, Brett Kelly. The Be Better Off Show podcast brings together the world's most successful entrepreneurs, thought leaders and business experts to share their key insights, advice and tactics to succeed in business. #bebetteroff #thebebetteroffshow #kelly+partners
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#080 - Chelsea Pottenger
02/12/2025
#080 - Chelsea Pottenger
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 leadership. Sustainable habits aren't just self-care—they are a strategy to ensure you’re always at your best, driving your business forward.
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#079 - Peter Ritchie AO
01/06/2025
#079 - Peter Ritchie AO
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 Australia into a global benchmark for productivity. 4. Peter stressed that genuine self-confidence in leadership comes from deep competence, cultivated through structured training, feedback, and measurable outcomes. 5. It took McDonald’s Australia seven years to become profitable. Peter’s perseverance, backed by key figures like Fred Turner, enabled the company to overcome challenges and succeed. 6. By involving partners, franchisees, and mentors, Peter ensured McDonald’s was built on strong relationships that fostered shared growth and success. 7. Peter attributed McDonald’s success to its willingness to test, learn, and pivot—such as recognising the pivotal role of marketing in the late 1970s. 8. Peter’s commitment to community and philanthropy is exemplified by his role in establishing Ronald McDonald House Charities in Australia, which continues to support families of sick children. 9. Peter’s forward-thinking approach turned McDonald’s Australia from struggling stores into an industry leader by embracing global best practices and planning for the long term. 10. Despite his extraordinary achievements, Peter remains grounded, acknowledging the contributions of his team and the ongoing lessons he learns from others. In episode #79 of the Be Better Off Show, I speak with Peter Ritchie AO, the visionary who brought McDonald’s to Australia and transformed it into a powerhouse. We discuss leadership, overcoming challenges, and the impact of investing in people.
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#078 - David Gonski AC
11/29/2024
#078 - David Gonski AC
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 sees himself as the conductor—ensuring every voice is heard while the CEO takes centre stage as the soloist. 6. David’s day is planned: he leaves at 7 AM, starts with 40 minutes of quiet preparation, and is home by 7:30 PM for dinner, a commitment he keeps. 7. Three mentors shaped David: Kim Santow taught balance, Fred Street inspired thoughtful giving, and Frank Lowy guided him in strategy. 8. Trusting his children in the family office taught David that giving responsibility builds confidence and capability. 9. Inspired by his father, who worked until 86, David sees work as lifelong—shifting focus to projects that energise and inspire. 10. Despite his success, David remains grounded, valuing hard work, helping others, and community. Humility, he believes, is true leadership.
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#077 - John Howard OM AC SSI
11/28/2024
#077 - John Howard OM AC SSI
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 believes leadership is about making your beliefs clear and staying true to them, even if controversial. “At least I know what he believes in” was a compliment he valued. Howard cited Winston Churchill as his leadership model—acknowledging mistakes but getting the big decisions right. He admired Churchill’s foresight during the rise of Nazism. His proudest achievements include gun law reforms, tax reform, and industrial relations changes. He recalls being approached by citizens, even critics, acknowledging the importance of the gun reforms. Howard values Australia’s democratic system, crediting it for avoiding the pitfalls of U.S. presidential politics, which he sees as flawed. On multiculturalism, Howard supports diversity but believes in integrating into a shared national identity rather than emphasizing differences. Homeownership remains a critical issue for Howard. He sees restricted land supply as a root cause and believes younger generations deserve the opportunity for stability through owning property. Reflecting on his career, Howard attributes his longevity in politics to maintaining strong connections with colleagues, being accessible, and remaining clear in his principles.
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#076 - Tony Perich AM
11/07/2024
#076 - Tony Perich AM
Billionaire business entrepreneur and joint managing director of Perich Group, Tony Perich, explains the value of hard work, long-term vision, and adaptability in business. He emphasises the importance of reinvesting for growth, using debt strategically and giving back to the community. In this episode, you will learn: - In business, you can’t let anyone push you around. - Stick to what you believe is right, even if others think you should do it differently. - Success comes from staying true to your own approach and working hard, no matter what challenges come your way. - It’s not just about making decisions; it’s about standing firm in your values and doing the work that needs to be done, every step of the way.
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#075 - 2024-25 Federal Budget Analysis
05/16/2024
#075 - 2024-25 Federal Budget Analysis
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 particular: The stage 3 tax cuts; and The $20,000 instant asset write-off for small business. The Budget also continued the government's focus on tax compliance by giving the ATO further funds to continue its existing programs. Non-residents have also been targeted, with measures being announced that affect significant global entities and non-residents making Australian capital gains. Show notes: 0:06 - Introduction 0:47 - Initial impressions 3:15 - Stage 3 tax cuts 5:00 - Medicare levy threshold 5:27 - Business finance 6:28 - Foreign multinationals 9:17 - Instant asset write off 10:30 - Foreign residence CGT regime 12:57 - What's not in the budget
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#074 - Dr. Jordan Peterson
12/11/2022
#074 - Dr. Jordan Peterson
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 performance. 2:35 - Introduction 3:20 - Why Do We Exist? 11:30 - Golden Rules Of Relationships 18:30 - Why Jordan Wrote His First Book 22:30 - Successful Hiring and Culture Techniques For Business Performance 32:40 - How To Maximise Your Staffs Productivity 41:00 - The Impact Of Low Performing Team Members 53:20 - How Jordan Monetises Social Justice Warriors 59:40 - How Much Money Does Jordan's Business Turnover? 1:05:40 - What's Most Important In The End?
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#072 – Tim Hewson
10/10/2022
#072 – Tim Hewson
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 importance of admitting weakness and accepting support About Kelly + Partners: Kelly+Partners began with the idea of helping small businesses that wanted to go somewhere. Founder and CEO Brett Kelly launched Kelly+Partners from a single office in 2006. Together, we traded our way through the GFC, the team expanding to become the top national accounting firm we are today. Today, we’re a multi-award-winning financial services firm with a mission to make our clients, our communities, and our people better off. With 19 locations and over 350 team members, we support over 8,500 small business owners, high-net-worth individuals, and families to build and grow great businesses and protect their legacies across generations. Our close-knit team is driven to help you gain the control you need of your entire financial universe, to overcome any challenge, now and in the future. https://www.kellypartners.com.au/business-accountants-sydney-melbourne
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#071 – Dr. Shaquille O'Neal
09/05/2022
#071 – Dr. Shaquille O'Neal
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 episode. 0:00 - Introduction 4:12 - How Shaq’s family left a lasting impact on him... 7:10 - Shaq’s personal goal setting process for success... 9:45 - How much money did Shaq actually make playing basketball? 16:00 - Shaq’s investing principles for building wealth... 21:00 - Shaq on the power of education... 26:00 - How Shaq built one of the largest personal brands in the world... Listen on the go 🏃 Follow On TikTok: Follow On Instagram: About Kelly+Partners: Kelly+Partners began with the idea of helping small businesses that wanted to go somewhere. Founder and CEO Brett Kelly launched Kelly+Partners from a single office in 2006. Together, we traded our way through the GFC, the team expanding to become the top national accounting firm we are today. Today, we’re a multi-award-winning financial services firm with a mission to make our clients, our communities, and our people better off. With 19 locations and over 350 team members, we support over 8,500 small business owners, high-net-worth individuals, and families to build and grow great businesses and protect their legacies across generations. Our close-knit team is driven to help you gain the control you need of your entire financial universe, to overcome any challenge, now and in the future. https://www.kellypartners.com.au/business-accountants-sydney-melbourne
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#070 – Kara Hurry
08/30/2022
#070 – Kara Hurry
Can you recognise consumer tensions in your target market? Kara Hurry combines creativity with a wealth of international marketing savvy as an authority on consumer trends and more importantly, consumer tension. Knowledge certainly is power and Kara has the knowledge that will help you crack the code on marketing within the tension. In this episode you will learn: The importance of self-discipline and regularly seeking knowledge. National and international marketing insights. Consumer tension - what it is, how to identify it and utilise it in your marketing strategy.
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#069 – Dan Ratner
08/18/2022
#069 – Dan Ratner
Don’t get it wrong! Will shoddy branding be the death of your business? Dan Ratner, founder and CEO of Uberbrand, is the man in the know when it comes to building brands that stand the test of time. With decades of experience, Dan shares the foundational pillars of branding and marketing that not only ensure growth, but also future-proof your business’ success. Listen in to learn: Why branding is so important to your business’ growth How marketing well will drive revenue That it’s not as hard as you may think to achieve brand recognition
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#067 – Andrew Abercrombie
07/11/2022
#067 – Andrew Abercrombie
Intuition is what differentiates the real entrepreneurs from the pack … From law, to getting his MBA in Europe, to corporate philanthropy and politics - founder and director of Flexirent, now Humm Group, Andrew Abercrombie brings invaluable insight to the #BeBetterOffShow with the key elements of a successful Entrepreneur. In this episode, you’ll learn: That real entrepreneurs don’t take risks Why intuition is the most valuable asset of entrepreneurship The difference between proprietorship and management
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#066 - Tim Duggan
06/27/2022
#066 - Tim Duggan
Ultimate failure is not having the courage to pursue your ideas… This is coming from an expert in the field of ideas! Join us on the #BeBetterOffShow podcast this week with winner of Best Entrepreneur and Small Business Book 2021, Author and Advisor, Tim Duggan. In this fulfilling chat, you will learn: - The value of having supportive friends in your corner (or in a nightclub). - What it takes to make it as a best selling author. - The importance of asking questions and constantly learning
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#065 - James Symond
06/13/2022
#065 - James Symond
What happens when you try to compete on price? In today’s episode, James Symond, Co-Founder and Former CEO of Aussie Home Loans joins the Be Better Off Show to explain just that! Tune in to learn: - The implications of competing against large established businesses - How talking about business at the family dinner table can help you succeed - The loneliness of running a small business, and so much more!
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#064 - Ben Thompson
05/30/2022
#064 - Ben Thompson
“Where there’s a universal problem, there’s a big opportunity” This interesting perspective on innovation belongs to Ben Thompson, Founder and CEO of Employment Hero, the all-in-one Cloud based HR Platform. He joins us on this episode of the Be Better Off Show to discuss all things entrepreneurship and employment. Tune in to learn: - Why automation and online working is the way of the future - How to get ahead of the curve in response to the recession - The reality of working in a family business
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#063 - True Colours Solutions
05/16/2022
#063 - True Colours Solutions
If you want to find the right team, build a highly productive workforce, and hire with certainty, good news! There is a way. However it involves looking beneath the surface, to understand your candidates subconscious… With the help from our friends at True Colours People Solutions, in this episode you will learn: - How a scientific survey can reduce staff turnover, improve your business and streamline your recruitment process - How to highlight essential subconscious strengths and traits in yourself and business - How to utilise all education resources, broaden your scope and find your skill
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#062 - Chris Duggan
05/02/2022
#062 - Chris Duggan
Across 45 years in business, Bright & Duggan have established themself as Australia’s leader in strata, although like most businesses, it certainly was not an overnight success. On this episode of the Be Better Off Show, we are joined by Group Managing Director, Chris Duggan, to explain the role of strata legislation and its impact on property development. Tune in to learn: - Succession planning, restructuring and transitioning a partnership - How to increase staff motivation through ownership - Why the strata management industry is providing such attractive career opportunities for young people
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#061 - David Tudehope
04/18/2022
#061 - David Tudehope
From being unable to afford airfares, to having the highest NPS on the ASX, Macquarie Telecom Group has come an incredibly long way over the last 25 years. On this episode of the Be Better Off Show, we are joined by Co-Founder and CEO, David Tudehope, who explains how he and his brother managed to build this business from the ground up. Tune in to learn: - The power of knowing your clients via net promoter score (NPS) - The issues associated with publicly listing your company too early - David’s advice for going into a partnership with siblings
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#060 - Ross Greenwood
04/04/2022
#060 - Ross Greenwood
If you’re seeking a deep analysis into the state of the Australian economy, we can think of no better place to learn than this week’s episode of The Be Better Off Show. As the Business Editor for Sky News Australia, Ross Greenwood is the man to inform you of… - The challenges that have shaken the Australian economy and how the workforce has had to adjust accordingly. - The power of productivity for economic growth. - The Australian Budget and the foreshadowing of which assets will receive a large budget in the coming financial year… - Deciphering the Russian Government’s attack on Ukraine and the outcome for both the European economy and Australia.
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#059 - Sean Garlick
03/21/2022
#059 - Sean Garlick
An extraordinary journey about finding your path in business with Sean Garlick of Garlo’s Pies! Tune into this episode of The Be Better Off Show to master your mindset around leveraging connections to start a business and… - How to set expectations for people and your staff when processes are unfamiliar - Make great decisions that’ll help grow your business and keep the right people motivated. - Sustaining great business relationships despite adverse events such as the pandemic!
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#058 - Elie Azzi
03/07/2022
#058 - Elie Azzi
Pursuing the business of your dreams is no walk in the park, particularly given the competitive nature of the retail, homewares and gifting industry. Tune in to this episode of The Be Better Off Show to learn: - The reality of being a first-generation business owner - About Elie’s journey from knocking door to door to becoming the pioneer of the Australiana trend - The beauty of finding your niche avenue and purpose in business as an entrepreneur An episode bringing to you the value of creativity to push you to business success with the Founder of La La Land: Elie Azzi!
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#057 - Jane Gleeson-White
02/14/2022
#057 - Jane Gleeson-White
Unconventional ideas are the starting point for revolutionary businesses. This episode is a chat with Jane Gleeson-White, author and lecturer who combined her passion for writing, accounting and history to write the award winning book, Double Entry: How the Merchants of Venice Created Modern Finance. Tune into this fascinating episode to find out: - How to unlock creativity in what are typically seen as ‘uncreative’ roles - The importance of leveraging accounting’s direct connection to the Renaissance period when managing finances - The benefits of freedom to empower your colleagues & employees. A must listen about taking your passion and reinventing perspectives in traditional industries.
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#056 - Nicky Sparshott
01/31/2022
#056 - Nicky Sparshott
Unsure 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!
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#055 - Nathan Chan
12/20/2021
#055 - Nathan Chan
Doing what you have always done, will only get you what you have always got! This week, we’re joined by the Founder of Foundr Magazine - Nathan Chan. Nathan, started Foundr to help him find work in Marketing, instead he managed to kick off a global marketing phenomenon. Brett and Nathan chat about scaling up and nurturing your thirst for knowledge as well as how your first job usually isn’t your dream job. This episode leads the pack when it comes to inspiration and motivation. End your year on a high.
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#054 - Anthony McMahon
12/13/2021
#054 - Anthony McMahon
Being an entrepreneur doesn’t mean you need to be the first person to do something. Anthony McMahon has taken an idea, and reimagined it to create real innovation. This episode is about how to act on great ideas in uncertain times. Don’t miss this episode of The Be Better Off Show with a great businessman who knows how to push out great ideas.
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#053 - Sir Martin Sorrell
11/29/2021
#053 - Sir Martin Sorrell
An unmatched career founding the largest advertising and PR firm in the world, with guidance from the best, this week’s Be Better Off Show is one all about building empires and reputations. Over the years, Sir Martin Sorrell has worn many hats and today, he continues to wow those in the world of advertising. Learn how you can apply his phenomenal marketing learnings in your workplace from a career packed with success and unparalleled determination.
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#052 - Daniel Flynn
11/15/2021
#052 - Daniel Flynn
Pivoting your business to meet national shortages during the COVID-19 pandemic, raising profits to end extreme poverty and growing a great business! This week’s guest, Daniel Flynn, Co-Founder of Thankyou is doing all 3! Daniel started with bottled water and a goal to make a difference, but since launching in 2008, has achieved so much more. Tune in to be inspired and find out how small business decisions can have a huge impact like Thankyou raising over $17 million to fight global poverty.
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#051 - Senator Jim Molan AO DSC
11/08/2021
#051 - Senator Jim Molan AO DSC
Learn from the remarkable Senator Jim Molan AO DSC, this week’s guest on the show! Retiring as a Major General, he’s a senator with 40 years experience and on top of that, also a best selling author. Senator Molan shares his take on what it means to be a leader and gives us exclusive access into the world of international relations, military mentorship and discipline which all resonate closely with running a business!
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#050 - Bill Evans
11/01/2021
#050 - Bill Evans
It’s not all roses now that we’ve reached “Freedom Day” and if the banks, government and customers aren’t in alignment, small businesses will need more than just COVID-19 to go away. While a lot of things are still up in the air, tune into the podcast to hear what the expert Bill Evans, Chief Economist for Westpac Banking Corporation, has to say! In this episode, Bill shares some important forecasts on what business owners need to know about the global economy and Australia’s economic climate.
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SPECIAL - William Thorndike
10/20/2021
SPECIAL - William Thorndike
A special episode with William Thorndike, founder and a managing director of Housatonic Partners, a private equity firm and someone with a laser focus in all things investing and leadership. Author of The Outsiders: Eight Unconventional CEOs and Their Radically Rational Blueprint for Success, the book was #1 on Warren Buffett’s Recommended Reading List 2012. Learn about what makes a great CEO, where you and your business are currently at and where you should be aiming for.
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