Be Better Off Show By Kelly Partners

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 d...

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.

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...

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 d...

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 wit...

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 forecas...

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 has sold over 100,000 copies worldwide and was #1 on Warren Buffett's Recommended Reading List 20...

What did Warren Buffett do to become the world's most successful investor? Tune into this two part special with the best of the best in investment. Lawrence A. Cunningham joins us from Washington DC and shares his insider look into buying stocks, challenging the circle of competence and what it means to build a network of quality shareholders. A must listen if you want to achieve great term return...

Have a dream. Grow it. Follow that "gut feeling" and become Australia's most highly awarded distillery. That's exactly what the Founder of Archie Rose Distilling Co, William Edwards did !  As a fresh graduate, Will saw what was missing in Australia's drinking scene. Unafraid of being bold and innovative, his great idea, born in Sydney, turned into countless awards including World's Best Rye Whiske...

Sometimes life throws hardships our way, which tests our limits. In this special of the Be Better Off Show, Stuart Diver, the General Manager of Thredbo Ski Resort tells his incredible story surviving 65 hours in sub zero temperatures and being the lone survivor of the 1997 Thredbo Landslides. Stuart and Brett also discuss how businesses in some of Australia's tourist destinations are doing more t...

No business is too big to resist change! This week's inspiring episode is a look into a B Corp certified business that Australians love... Kathmandu. Reuben Casey, CEO of Kathmandu, disagreed with those who didn't believe in change, and went on to guide the 30 year-old iconic business through some of retail's toughest years. Reuben is a Kiwi who knows the value of keeping calm and leading Kathmand...

Consider all the insider information and questions you have about COVID-19, answered! This in-demand chat with Sir Edward Byrne AC, explains what Delta means for small businesses across Australia. Listen to hear what Sir Edward has been seeing as a senior advisor of hospitals globally and what the Australian government needs to do in order to get things back to normal! Will we ever have a "Freedom...

A simple question that needed solving: "Where can we get a decent beer?" This week's guest, Jaron Mitchell, tells 'that' story. An episode of how hard work truly reigns king, the underestimated value of putting ethical business first, and how Jaron's idea turned into the award-winning 4 Pines Beer! Listen to this feel good episode to learn how through simply loving what you do, Jaron was able to o...

To successfully pursue a business, you need to have meaning. Jason Graham-Nye is a Sydneysider who moved all the way to the US with his young family. Why? Jason saw the power of  a "circular economy" and pivoted to become one of the very first B-Corp certified businesses! As the Co-founder and CEO of gDiapers, he chats to Brett about the future of business innovation and how gDiapers won't be maki...

Building awareness of global warming is one thing, but reducing 21 million tonnes of carbon in your production processes is another. Just to be clear, that's the equivalent of taking 4500 cars off the road each year! Danielle Statham is the Co-founder and Owner of Good Earth Cotton and FibreTrace. Coming out of highschool, she knew she was destined for a life in fashion which led to her realisatio...

From the Golden Arches to Big Macs, it's pretty difficult to find someone not familiar with the iconic brand that is McDonalds.   In this exciting episode with Andrew Gregory, CEO of McDonalds Australia, we learn how Maccas isn't just a global icon, but also a local gem! Listen in to hear Andrew' story which starts in a part-time role and eventuates as CEO, an inspirational example of hard work pa...

Mentors need to challenge you! Of course it's easy to be around people that make you feel good about yourself, but the people who push you are the ones who will make you a better person. How can your business improve the employee experience? Give your employees the freedom to make their own decisions.  As the CEO of the National Retail Association, Dominique Lamb looks after retailers which is the...

What is it really like being an entrepreneur growing a business from startup to success? It's not all glamour and fun says this week's guest, Irene Falcone, Founder of Sans Drinks. Irene's success started in her kitchen and in this episode, she shares insights about being a woman in business, managing family priorities and post-sale emotions after selling her first business; Nourished Life.  From...

Every business owner eventually reaches a point where they need to loosen the reins! Tune in to hear the behind the scenes scoop of Julian Parisi's management of multigenerational 'Parisi Australia'. Running a successful business is no easy feat - especially when time is literally working against your fresh produce! Add on the expectations of high-end restaurants and clients across the city and yo...

One of the best decisions you'll ever make is to back yourself and follow through with the ideas and opportunities that inspire you. The line between when to pivot and when to focus can be blurry, but a great business owner can always identify it. The decision to start a business can be particularly daunting when you're involved in a successful family business. Tune into this week's episode to hea...

Australia, it's time to work on that business idea you've been putting off! This episode is a look into the world of successful start-ups with Rolf Weber. Rolf shares his journey from starting out as an entrepreneur, to his role as Co-Founder and CEO of Marley Spoon Australia . If you want to get into a true entrepreneur's mindset, listen in to hear Rolf's take on how Maslow's Hierarchy of Needs c...

Does your business support the greater good? After a cycling trip across the US, Geoff Coombes went on to co-found Tour De Cure which is an Australian charity that uses cycling and physical activity to fight towards a cancer-free future. He joins us on this week's feel-good episode to talk about how businesses can work with their communities on social justice initiatives, and how important it is t...

We should always keep an eye out for gaps in the market! Katarina Kroslakova, Editor-in-Chief and Publisher of the new Australian edition of the New York Times' T Magazine joins Brett to share her inspirational career journey. This episode is all about the importance of taking new directions in traditional industries. If your business is lacking innovation, this episode is for you!

How does your business truly measure up? How does your mission statement align with ethical goals and targets? In this week's Be Better Off Show, Andrew Davies joins Brett Kelly just in time for B Corp Month to talk about what it means to be a leader, what employees value in their roles and businesses and how wearing different hats in your career can lead you to unexpected opportunities.

How does a business become both a valuable community asset, and a flourishing venture? This week is an eye opener into how world class art galleries grow from a single vision. Senior Curator of the Museum of Old and Modern Art in Tasmania, Jarrod Rawlins shares how he works to curate an accessible museum experience, how they came to fully embrace customer feedback and how you can do the same for y...