|
Natural business acumen
Tom Potter has a natural business acumen that is demonstrated by his story. After leaving school at 15 and finding himself unemployed at 23, Potter borrowed money to start a pizza shop. His business enterprise quickly brought success and his Eagle Boys Dial-A-Pizza grew to have an annual turnover in excess of $110 million with over 150 stores across Australia.
Path to success
On his path to success, Tom Potter gathered the business experience that positioned him to take on high profile operators in one of the most competitive industries. From a basis of little education, no mentor, and very little financial support, Potter's drive and enthusiasm complemented a natural capacity for understanding business and what it takes to succeed.
Young Business Person of the Year
Recognition came when Tom Potter was named Australian Financial Review’s 'Young Business Person of the Year'. The award entitled him to a scholarship to attend Harvard Business School. After a three-year OPM Executive Education Degree, Tom Potter graduated Valedictorian of the 1997 class, delivering an inspiring and moving address.
Taking on the multinationals
Tom Potter's most famous foray was taking on the multi-national Pizza Hut Corporation in a Federal Court battle over the true meaning of being 'Australian'. Eagle Boys won the case and received nationwide support and press and media coverage. Eagle Boys now remains one of the only wholly Australian-owned and originated fast-food companies, both competing against a majority of offshore-owned fast-food operators in Australia but also exporting its expertise to other countries.
All round development
Tom Potter's all round development since his early years is obvious. Potter is a keen sportsman and a past member of the Board of Ports Corporation (Queensland), Wallace Bishop Jewellery, the Committee of Brisbane, a fellow of the Australian Institute of Company Directors and a member of the Young Presidents Organisation (International). It is a record that many older people wish they could emulate.
People, persistence, success
Now a sought-after speaker on people, persistence and success, Tom Potter has the runs on the board. Potter will reveal his trail of trials, tribulations and triumphs at your next luncheon, conference, workshop or after-dinner occasion in his unique, dynamic, inspirational and straight forward style.
Tom Potter's Topics:
- People = Success
- Change – It’s with us forever, deal with it
- How to work out what customers really want
- The Story of Eagle Boys
- Guerilla Marketing and Relationship Marketing
- How to Beat the Big Boys
- Global application for your business
- Hard Nose Retail - Life from the Edge
- Teamwork / Warfare / Winning
- The Competition Want You Dead – What are you going to do about it?
|
Enquire about
Tom Potter
for your next event |
|
 |
|
|
|
|
|
