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033 - Peter Ivany - Finding Once in a Lifetime Investments

Season three of the Be Better Off Show kicks off with Australian investment and business icon, Peter Ivany AM. Responsible for transforming Hoyts from a small chain of theatres into a global business across 12 countries and supporting the Sydney Zoo project, if you're looking for insider tips into investing, founder mindsets and business, look no further.

032 - Liz Nable - Franchising, Resilience and Challenges in Small Businesses.

Inspiring Xtend Barre Northern Beaches founder, Liz Nable joins Brett Kelly on this years' final episode of The Be Better Off Show! Feeling backed into a corner during the GFC, Liz decided to turn the crisis into a business opportunity. Convincing yourself to start a business is one of the hardest parts of being a business owner particularly with the term 'overnight success' being thrown around. Liz shares how she used the pandemic to fast-track her business, and valuable knowledge for firs...

032 - Liz Nable - Franchising, Resilience and Challenges in Small Businesses.

Inspiring Xtend Barre Northern Beaches owner, Liz Nable joins Brett Kelly on this years' final episode of The Be Better Off Show! Feeling backed into a corner during the GFC, Liz decided to turn the crisis into a business opportunity. Convincing yourself to start a business is one of the hardest parts of being a business owner particularly with the term 'overnight success' being thrown around. Liz shares how she used the pandemic to fast-track her business, and valuable knowledge for first-...

031 - Peter Kreeft - Being Good, Being Loved & Knowing What To Say.

Peter Kreeft has written ninety-five books after asking himself; What am I good at? What do I love? And what would I like to say? From there, Peter has shared his wisdom through various leadership roles including Philosophy Professor at Boston College which has transformed his outlook on what it means to be good. From being told that he would be the expert professor in Buddhism to writing about his evolving relationship with the Christian faith, Peter has taken on many challenges in his ...

030 - Ron Bauer - The Property Market and Small Businesses

The current property market continues to be unpredictable and with the ongoing economic repercussions of the pandemic continuing to develop, small businesses and Australians need reassurance. Director of Ray White Unlimited and Principal of North Bondi, Ron Bauer chats with Brett on this week’s episode of The Be Better Off Show which is all about real estate and property. If you're looking for an insider's look into property and whether buying, investing or selling is the right move for you...

029 - Tim Faulkner - Animal Conservation & Operations at The Australian Reptile Park

Brett Kelly is joined by Tim Faulkner to talk about his upbringing and how his passion for animal conservation was clear from day one. Now, the Director of The Australian Reptile Park in Somersby, Tim and his team continue to rehabilitate Australia's native animals to create long-term futures for critically endangered species despite the challenge of the pandemic. This episode highlights Australia's incredible conservation efforts, including transforming the future of Tasmanian Devils and B...

028 - Andy Hurt - Restructuring The Workplace

The pandemic has left Australia's work culture needing to adapt rapidly. From hot desking to ensuring everyone in your team has the necessary technologies at home, it has become more important than ever to have a solid framework and structure. Andy Hurt has been providing resources to his clients throughout the length of the pandemic. He joins Brett Kelly on The Be Better Off Show to discuss how work spaces and responsibilities have pivoted to accommodate the 21st century, and how we’ve simi...

027 - Kieran Gilbert - Trump's Presidency & Authenticity in Australian Politics

In this episode of The Be Better Off Show, Brett Kelly talks to Kieran Gilbert, Sky News’ chief political reporter about the current US Presidential Election and the rise and fall of Australian PMs. As the US Presidency comes to a boiling point, the battle for truth, justice and the path to COVID-19 recovery are the factors that could make or break the next US President.

026 - John Brogden - The Suicide Epidemic During Covid & Lessons from Australian Poliitics

On this episode of the Be Better Off Show, John Brogden, the Chairman of Lifeline Australia, joins us for Mental Health Month. He shares the impacts of Covid-19 on mental health, his changed perspective on life after his suicide attempt and his consequent drive to help people and his journey in politics. His experiences in the world of Australian politics provide immense insight into the journey of leadership in Australia and what things actually matter in life.

026 - John Brogden - The Suicide Epidemic During Covid & Lessons from Australian Politics

On this episode of the Be Better Off Show, John Brogden, the Chairman of Lifeline Australia, joins us for Mental Health Month. He shares the impacts of Covid-19 on mental health, his changed perspective on life after his suicide attempt and his consequent drive to help people and his journey in politics. His experiences in the world of Australian politics provide immense insight into the journey of leadership in Australia and what things actually matter in life.

025 - Chelsea Pottenger - A Healthy Mind For The Workplace, Looking After Your Body and Daily Routines

This week on the #BeBetterOffShow, the founder and managing director of EQ Minds; Chelsea Pottenger shares the disastrous impacts of not getting enough deep sleep and the unknown dangers that a poor day-to-day routine can have. She shares her experiences as someone who thought they had a good work-life balance and what she's learnt after experiencing post-natal depression. Sit down and listen in on this episode to learn about the simple ways you can improve your work and personal life.   

003 Healthy, Wealthy, Wise - Collective Wisdom For Yourself and Your Business

Gaining wisdom has never been more important than in these tumultuous times. In the third and final episode of this special three part series of the Be Better Off Show, we explore the best wisdom shared on the show. An abundance of insights about looking after yourself and your business. It’s an exclusive look back into what our guests have learnt throughout their careers and from their mentors condensed into an insightful episode for you!

002 Healthy, Wealthy, Wise - Managing Your Wealth, Insights From Australia's Best

The challenges in finding the perfect balance between managing both your short term and long term expenses can be a tricky one. To help everyone out, Brett Kelly has compiled the best financial management advice from the show to date. We hear from talented individuals who know how to manage well-performing personal and business finances.

001 Healthy, Wealthy, Wise - Looking After Your Mental, Emotional and Physical Health

Australian Cricket legend Brett Lee, Vision Personal Training’s Andrew Simmons and more amazing guests join Brett Kelly on The Be Better Off Show, they discuss the importance of looking after your mental and physical wellbeing in this special episode. It’s a look back into the best mental, emotional and physical health insights from our guests to date. This is a part of a three-part special highlighting the key insights from our guests about health, wealth and wisdom.

024 - Tina Arena - Making A Career of Your Art

Tina Arena was voted Australia’s greatest female singer of all time in 2013, she joins Brett Kelly on this week’s episode of the Be Better Off Show to speak about arts and the music industry. They discuss the necessity of supporting new talent in the music industry and the complex relationship between commerce and art. 

023 - Wayne Pearce - The Difference Between Management and Leadership

The legendary Wayne Pearce shares with Brett Kelly the importance of efficiency, responsibility and transparency in the workplace today. Having both coached and been an award winning rugby league player, Wayne Pearce’s contribution to rugby has changed how players prepare for the game. This episode is an insight into his world and what he thinks ineffective teams are missing.

022 - Scott Evans - Adapt, Survive, Support - Business during a pandemic

In this episode of the Be Better Off Show, Scott Evans shares how he carried a business starting in the family backyard and transformed it into a business dealing with 80 000 livestock a week. Scott Evans; the director of Game Farm reveals how he’s managed to adapt his highly successful game meat business to the pandemic.

021 - General Robert Spalding - Understanding China

In this episode of the Be Better Off Show, US Air Force Brigadier-General Robert Spalding joins Brett Kelly to help you better understand China. With extensive experience in the White House and as the US military attache in Beijing, he is widely recognised as an expert in US-China relations and economics. It's a timely insight into an issue that will shape our future.

020 - Tom Hardwick - Building for good growth

In this episode from the archives, Tom Hardwick, then CEO of Guardian Early Learning Group speaks at a Kelly+Partner's 'Plan to Win' event to share his insight into building a growing business. Not every industry is like early childcare, but the fundamentals of good people and good relationships are always a constant key to achieving good growth.

019 - Naomi Parry - 10 Lessons from Luxury Brands

In this episode from the archives, Naomi Parry, Managing Director of BLACK Communications goes over the 10 Lessons that we can learn from Luxury Brands.

018 - Imelda Roche - Lessons from a trailblazing woman in business

Imelda Roche is one of Australia's most wealthy people, and a pioneering woman in Australian business. This episode is one from the archives, sharing Imelda's speech at a Kelly+Partners 'Plan to Win' event that is dripping with wisdom after a lifetime's experience in business.

017 - James Stevens - Iconic brands & E-Commerce

On the latest episode of the #bebetteroffshow, Mr Roses himself, James Stevens sits down with Brett Kelly to discuss innovative marketing and what it takes to build and maintain a great brand.

Investment Wisdom 003 - Joseph Skrzynski - CPE Capital

Joseph Skrzynski AO joins Brett Kelly on the latest episode of #investmentwisdom to share his insights in private equity investing, and to break down the role of innovation and management as ingredients to success.

016 - Chris Foy - Keeping healthy at home

Chris Foy is back on the Be Better Off Show to chat with Brett Kelly about staying healthy at home, what to do, and what not to do.

015 - Jane Hume - Politics & the Future of Financial Services

Jane Hume, Federal Senator for Victoria joins Brett Kelly on this episode of the Be Better Off Show. As the Assistant Minister for Financial Services, Jane discusses the future of superannuation and the relationship that Australians have with it, as well as how she got into politics.

014 - Tom Waterhouse - Betting, Taking Risks, & Agility in Business

Tom Waterhouse, Australian businessman and member of one of Australia's great racing dynasties, joins Brett Kelly on this episode to chat about how his family's affinity for racing impacted and shaped him, the importance of being flexible and agile in business, and drops a few hints on taking risks, whether in business, or whilst placing a bet.

013 - Tony Nash - E-Commerce, Competing with Amazon

On this episode of the #bebetteroffshow Brett Kelly sits down to chat with Tony Nash, CEO of Booktopia to discuss E-commerce, the enduring allure of books, and how Booktopia is taking on Amazon.

012 - Michael Reid - Fine Art Dealer, Creativity

Michael Reid, one of Australia's leading art dealers and owner of Michael Reid Gallery sits down with Brett Kelly to discuss the business of fine art, how the art industry is responding during the crisis, and why creativity in business isn't limited to creative industries!

Investment Wisdom 002 - Christopher Joye - Coolibah Capital Investments

On the second episode of #InvestmentWisdom Chris Joye, contributing editor at the Australian Financial Review, and co-CIO at Coolibah Capital Investments joins Brett Kelly to discuss the role of decision-making and leadership in investments and in the crisis, and how the shifting geopolitical landscape is affecting global and local markets.

011 - Wayne Pearce - NRL Legend, Project Apollo

Tigers legend Wayne Pearce sits down with Brett Kelly to kick off the Be Better Off Show Season 2. Heading Project Apollo, the taskforce to get the NRL back on the field, Wayne's insights into dealing with the crisis are a must listen!

Investment Wisdom 001 - Jun Bei Liu - Tribeca Investment Partners

To dive deeper into the world of investing, Brett Kelly sits down with Jun Bei Liu from Tribeca Investment Partners one of Australia's leading investors to kick off a new series of the Be Better Off Show that, like the book #InvestmentWisdom aims to share the wisdom of Australia's best investors.

SPECIAL - James Symond - Australian Property & how Aussie is adapting to the crisis

On this episode of the #bebetteroffshow as we highlight stories of individuals and organisations who are 'Smashing the Virus', Brett Kelly sits down to chat with James Symond, CEO of Aussie Home Loans.

010 - Dave Sharma - Diplomacy, Government, and Innovation

In this episode from the archives, Brett Kelly sits down for a chat  with Dave Sharma, the Federal Member for Wentworth, from before he was the member for Wentworth! It's an amazing insight into the fascinating career behind Dave Sharma, a man who is very much part of the new generation of up and coming Australian leaders.

SPECIAL - Mitchell Taylor - Doing Wine Differently!

On this episode of the #bebetteroffshow Brett Kelly sits down with Mitchell Taylor from Taylors Wines for a very special combined wine tasting and interview. Mitchell helps Brett swap his usual negroni for some wine, and along the way discuss being in the wine business, and how you stay competitive in such a competitive industry.

009 - Collette Dinnigan - Fashion, Adaptability in Business, Family

In this archive episode, Brett Kelly sits down to chat with fashion designer Collette Dinnigan at the Kelly+Partners' 'Plan to Win' event in 2015. Collette shares her insights into the world of high fashion and design, and talks about her experience in pivoting her business, and how she divides time between an international career and her family.

SPECIAL - Ross Greenwood - The post-Coronavirus Economy

On this special episode of the #bebetteroffshow Brett Kelly speaks with journalist Ross Greenwood for an extended chat about the impacts of the coronavirus crisis on the Australian and global economy in the present and the future. What will the virus mean for Australian manufacturing? What will the impacts of the relaxed insolvent trading legislation be? Listen through to hear what Ross has to say.

008 - Jack Cowin - 12 Rules for Life

This week's episode is another one from the archives featuring entrepreneur Jack Cowin at Kelly+Partner's 'Plan to Win' event in 2015. After a lifetime's experience in business, Jack shares his 12 Rules for Life with us.

007 - Chris Foy - Guide to the Perfect Day

On this week's episode the #bebetteroffshow Chris Foy from Vision Personal Training sits down with Brett Kelly to provide some insight into how YOU can build the perfect day for yourself. Make sure you stick around to the end for a special bonus!

SPECIAL - Alan Kohler - The Coronavirus Response

On this special episode of the #bebetteroffshow Brett Kelly speaks to acclaimed financial journalist Alan Kohler to provide some insight on the impacts of the Coronavirus on the Australian and global economy, and how governments and businesses are fighting back.

SPECIAL - Danny Chiha - Making Stimulus Make Sense!

A special episode of the Be Better Off Show aiming to help you smash the virus! Brett Kelly talks to Danny Chiha, Managing Partner of Kelly+Partners' Northern Beaches office who shares how he and his team are helping their clients to keep up-to-date with all the announced government stimulus programs, and how they can make use of the them to #bebetteroff To see the resources Danny and Brett mention in the episode, make sure you watch the video on YouTube Follow the great work Danny's d...

006 - Harry Triguboff - Australia's Richest Man, Real Estate Titan

This week's retro episode of the #bebetteroffshow goes back to my chat with a titan of Australian business and real estate, Harry Triguboff. It's a fascinating insight into the background of the man, and of Meriton, and let's us inside the mind of man who's built and incredible business empire.

005 - Nic Cerrone - Artisan Craftsmanship, Immigrant story, & Working with Young People

This week on the #bebetteroffshow we're joined by Nic Cerrone of Cerrone Jewellers! He's easily one of the world's great jewellery designers⁠, and he has a fascinating perspective on the role of artisan craftsmanship in a world of mass production, how immigrants and diversity helps build better nations and organisations, as well as sharing a unique and humble take on how he finds working with younger people.⁠

004 - Louise Cordina - Family businesses, Embracing challenges, and agility in a competitive market

This week on the #bebetteroffshow we're going into the archives to share an interview I did with Louise Cordina, the CEO of Cordina Farms. She has a unique perspective on working within a family business, and why it's important in a competitive market, to reframe your challenges and weaknesses.

SPECIAL - Brett Kelly - 7 Steps to improve Business Cashflow

This special episode of the #bebetteroffshow was recorded on the 27th of March 2020. At the online ‘Conquer the Crisis’ event hosted by Dale Beaumont Business Blueprint, Brett Kelly spoke about 7 ways to improve your business’ cashflow. Cashflow is the lifeblood of business, and if it stops flowing, which is a serious possibility as the impacts of COVID-19 are felt across the economy, you’re in trouble. Brett runs you through some immediate actions to take to provide a bit more security at...

003 - Mike Cannon-Brookes - Workplace culture, Cofounders, and Software

This week on the #bebetteroffshow we're going into the archives to share an interview I did with Mike Cannon-Brookes, the co-founder of Atlassian. ⁠ Mike talks about how you need to define your values as a high-growth business, dives into the process of securing equity partners, what it's like working with a cofounder, and why software is changing the world.⁠

002 - Andrew Simmons - Personal Development, Scaling a Business, Coronavirus

My guest on the #bebetteroffshow this episode is Andrew Simmons, the founder and CEO of Vision Personal Training.  We have a chat about the unconventional approaches you need to take in business, why focusing on internal growth is more important than external growth, and how to react to external events like coronavirus. Amidst the rapidly changing circumstances around coronavirus, I think you'll want to give it a listen.⁠ Make sure you follow Andrew and his business: @andrewsimmons_vpt...

001 - Brett Lee - Full Time Job Playing Cricket For Australia, Business, Family, Focus.

I spoke with legendary fast bowler Brett Lee about his upbringing, his journey to becoming one of Australia's top bowlers, his business goals and his future.  It's a fascinating conversation! Make sure you follow Brett Lee on his socials: @brettlee_58 Brett is also giving away 4 signed cricket balls and Australian Cricket Test Shirt! To enter, head to: http://bit.ly/2v4iSrc   About Kelly+Partners Kelly+Partners is a specialist chartered accounting network established in 2...

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