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Wayne Gretzky—NHL Hall of Famer, four-time Stanley Cup Champion, and widely regarded as the greatest hockey player of all time—joins Brett Kelly on this episode of the Be Better Off Show. Beyond the rink, Wayne is a lead studio analyst, entrepreneur, philanthropist, and bestselling author. Wayne openly discusses his upbringing, the role of family, and the importance of surrounding himself with the right people. He shares the mindset and habits that helped him perform under pressure, his personal motto for thriving in all areas of life, and how he's continued to grow beyond his legendary sports career. In this episode, you'll learn: How curiosity and lifelong learning drive continued growth The impact of discipline, preparation, and humility—on and off the ice The role of mindset, effort, and relationships in achieving your goals How leadership lessons from sports translate into everyday life and long-term legacy

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 thick of it, grounding every move in real understanding and purpose.

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 not just about pushing through; it's about believing that you can overcome any obstacle with the right support and a strong mindset. 

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. 

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.

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.

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.

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

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?

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

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: https://www.tiktok.com/bebetteroffshow Follow On Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/bebetteroffshow 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

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.

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

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 

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