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...
Feb 17, 2025•1 hr 12 min
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 unde...
Feb 14, 2025•1 hr 26 min
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 bur...
Feb 12, 2025•1 hr 2 min
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 commi...
Jan 06, 2025•1 hr 28 min
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 lis...
Nov 29, 2024•56 min
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. L...
Nov 28, 2024•1 hr 18 min
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 t...
May 16, 2024•18 min•Ep. 75
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 fam...
Dec 11, 2022•1 hr 10 min
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 ...
Oct 10, 2022•44 min•Season 6Ep. 72
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 ...
Sep 05, 2022•38 min
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 - ...
Aug 30, 2022•35 min•Season 6Ep. 70
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...
Aug 18, 2022•36 min•Season 6Ep. 69
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 ...
Jul 11, 2022•1 hr 6 min•Season 5Ep. 67
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...
Jun 27, 2022•38 min•Season 5Ep. 66
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!
Jun 13, 2022•40 min•Season 5Ep. 65
“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 busines...
May 30, 2022•46 min•Season 5Ep. 64
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 your...
May 16, 2022•41 min•Season 5Ep. 63
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 ownersh...
May 02, 2022•48 min•Season 5Ep. 62
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...
Apr 18, 2022•49 min•Season 5Ep. 61
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 larg...
Apr 04, 2022•59 min
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!...
Mar 21, 2022•47 min
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 creativit...
Mar 07, 2022•37 min
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 Renai...
Feb 14, 2022•50 min
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 remar...
Jan 31, 2022•36 min
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 ...
Dec 20, 2021•32 min
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.
Dec 13, 2021•38 min
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.
Nov 29, 2021•56 min
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....
Nov 15, 2021•35 min
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!
Nov 08, 2021•51 min
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....
Nov 01, 2021•58 min
