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How Jim Penman built Jim's Mowing into a franchise empire

Jim Penman, founder of Jim’s Group, joins The Bottom Line to share the lessons behind building one of Australia’s most recognised franchise brands, from customer service and systems to leadership, pricing, and supporting franchisees.

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What Formula 1 can teach business owners about performing under pressure, with Kim Keedle

In this episode of The Bottom Line, Kim Keedle shares an inside look at elite motorsport and the habits required to stay sharp in one of the most demanding environments in the world. Drawing from his time supporting Formula One drivers, Kim discusses pressure, preparation, resilience, recovery, and the mindset needed to perform consistently. He also explores how these principles can be applied beyond the track, offering practical lessons for leaders, teams, and anyone looking to lift their performance.

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How high performers build a health strategy with Dr. Harrison Weisinger

In this episode of The Bottom Line, Dr. Harrison Weisinger, Founder of My Performance Doctor, shares his unconventional journey from optometrist to researcher, doctor, and corporate executive at Specsavers.

Drawing on his experience helping future-proof a global business against disruption, Dr. Weisinger explains why the same strategic thinking must be applied to personal health.

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The Three-Step Hiring Process That Eliminates Unconscious Bias

Hiring decisions rarely fail because of a lack of technical skill. More often, they fail because of unconscious bias, vague role definitions, and interviews driven by gut feel rather than evidence. In this episode of The Bottom Line, psychologist John Villianiotis breaks down a practical three-step hiring framework designed to remove bias, improve decision-making, and help Australian businesses hire leaders who genuinely perform — not just interview well.

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Our Resources

A library of downloadable documents and checklists.

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2025 Private Client Tax Checklist

Make sure you don’t miss out on any deductions this tax time, with this helpful checklist

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2025 Year End Business Checklist

Make sure you don’t miss out on any deductions this tax time, with this helpful checklist

BUSINESS STRATEGY

Price Reduction

A calculation to show the increase in sales that is required to compensate for a price discounting policy.

BUSINESS STRATEGY

Price Increase

If you adopt a premium pricing strategy, the table in this resource shows the amount by which your sales would have to decline following a price increase, before the gross profit is reduced below its present level.

CHECKLIST

2024 Rental Property Schedule

Ensure you have all of your documentation in order with this Rental Property Schedule.

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2025 Self-Managed Super Fund Checklist

Use this checklist to help you manage your fund and meet your SMSF obligations.