From premiership glory at Hawthorn to the boardroom as President of the Club and Founder of Vest Advisory, Andy Gowers’ journey is one of leadership, trust, and reinvention.Known as a hard-working half-back in Hawthorn’s 1991 Premiership side, Andy’s playing career was built on discipline, resilience, and a relentless team-first mindset. But his story didn’t end when he hung up the boots. Instead, he turned those same qualities toward business, founding Vest Advisory to help families and business owners navigate the complex world of succession planning.Andy reflects on the challenges of dealing with money, family, and legacy all at once, and why independence and trust are crucial in guiding clients through life’s toughest decisions. At the same time, he opens up about his path back into football leadership, culminating in his election as President of the Hawthorn Football Club in a defining moment for the club’s future.Ready to discover how lessons from the field shape leadership in business and beyond? Tune in for Andy’s insights on resilience, navigating pressure, and why being interested in people is the real key to influence.Follow Andy Gowers on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/successionwealthestatetransfer/Visit the Vest Advisory's website: https://www.vestadvisory.com/Enjoyed the episode? Follow Finance Friends Podcast on Instagram, LinkedIn and TikTok for daily updates and more inspiring conversations. Got questions or ideas for future episodes? Send us a DM @financefriendspodcast!

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