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Tom Waterhouse – Business Risks + Agility | Be Better Off Show Podcast

Written by Brett Kelly | 12 October 2020

Tom Waterhouse, Australian businessman and member of one of Australia’s great racing dynasties joins Brett on this week’s Be Better Off Show Podcast.

As a fourth-generation bookmaker, Tom shares how his family’s affinity for racing impacted and shaped him, with his father and grandfather doubling as career mentors.

“We grew from being the smallest bookies on the track to the largest in Australia”

Tom also discusses the importance of being flexible and agile in business, and drops a few hints on taking risks, whether in business, or whilst taking a bet. Business environments are extremely volatile, so positioning and fortifying your business to endure environmental shifts or the introduction of new legislation is essential to small business longevity. 

“Always protect yourself from going broke and be lean enough to pivot your business”


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With a different guest every week, The Be Better Off Show is your go-to business podcast packed to the brim with inspiring tales and insights from Australia’s greatest minds and business icons.

Helping you lead a healthier, wealthier and wiser life, the podcast covers everything from financial health and well-being tips to how to grow, scale up and improve your small business. Hosted by CEO of ASX listed Kelly + Partners Chartered Accountants, Brett Kelly, the Be Better Off Show is breaking the mould and helping people and Australian business owners be better off in all aspects of their everyday life.