• Ep 179: Jim Eddy - Real Estate to Rides: The history and success of Jamberoo

  • Sep 16 2024
  • Length: 1 hr and 3 mins
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Ep 179: Jim Eddy - Real Estate to Rides: The history and success of Jamberoo

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  • In this episode of Inside the Rope, host David Clark interviews Jim Eddy, founder and CEO of Jamberoo Action Park, a successful entrepreneur from Wollongong. Jim shares his journey, discussing how his background in real estate investment and overcoming personal challenges shaped his approach to business. The conversation covers important lessons for wealth management, such as managing risk, debt, and investment in seasonal businesses. Jim explains how he transitioned from a land surveyor at BHP to developing Jamberoo Action Park after exploring different ventures, including dairy farming and real estate. Jim’s entrepreneurial spirit and resilience were pivotal in weathering financial challenges and industry fluctuations. He speaks about the risks of debt during tough times, like droughts and economic downturns, and the importance of thorough research before committing to new investments. The episode also touches on the value of continuous learning and adapting in business, as Jim recalls lessons from major theme parks in the U.S., which helped him improve safety and operational standards at Jamberoo.
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