In this episode, I sat with Tim Williams, the founder of SC Playbook and a cult figure in the NRL fantasy world. Tim started as a journalist at the Daily Telegraph but turned his love for sports into a full-time career. Now, he runs one of Australia’s biggest and most loyal fantasy sports community appears as a weekly guest on the largest sports podcast in the country!

Tim grew up in Cooma, a small town at the foot of the snowy mountains in NSW, and for Tim and his brothers, sport was life. While he always dreamed of following in his brother Sam's footsteps and becoming a professional athlete, Tim quickly realised he was better at talking about sports than playing them. After years of working at the Daily Telegraph, where he covered everything from NRL games to cricket matches, Tim saw how huge fantasy sports were becoming. He decided to leave his job and start SC Playbook, a platform for fantasy sports fans to get the best tips and advice.

We talk about the challenges he faced, the risks he took, and the moments he had to pinch himself to believe his success. Tim also gives practical advice on how to turn your passion into a career, build a loyal community, and stay motivated even when things get tough. Tim Williams’ story is a powerful reminder that should never settle for anything other what excites you most and that dreams do come true, regardless of how niche you may think they are!

In this episode:

• Early Life: Tim recounts what life was like up in Cooma: Sports, family and what would come next.
• Tim’s Journey from Journalist to Founder: How Tim transitioned from working at the Daily Telegraph to founding SC Playbook and why he made the leap.
• Overcoming Challenges and Financial Restrictions:" The obstacles Tim faced when leaving a stable job to start his own business and how he overcame them.
• The Power of Passion: How Tim turned his love for fantasy sports into a thriving full-time career.
• Building a Community: Tim shares how he built the largest and most loyal fantasy sports community in Australia.
• Advice for Aspiring Entrepreneurs: Tim’s practical tips for anyone looking to turn their passion into a business.
• The Importance of Networking: How building strong relationships helped Tim in his career and business ventures.
• Monetising a Niche Market: How Tim found ways to monetize his expertise in fantasy sports and grow his business.

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