Peter Debus is the Managing Director of PrincipleFocus, a financial management and advisory business based in Dubbo NSW with branches in Sydney and Warren, servicing clients all over Australia.
We’re bringing this one back from the archives because honestly, it’s just that good.
When we first sat down with Pete, I wanted to talk about the decision he and his wife Virginia made to send their three children to boarding school from a regional centre that already had plenty of educational options on offer. What unfolded was something much richer. Some of Pete’s responses really speak to an invisible pressure that many families carry – that feeling of obligation to repeat the opportunities their own parents gave them.
We also got into the financial side of choosing boarding school (of course we did – Pete’s an accountant!), and the very real conversations you can have with schools about what’s on offer.
Pete is an engaging sort of guy. Full of relatable stories. We covered visions for your children, cultural diversity, a place to call home, boarding school communities, and practical options for financial management through the boarding years.
If you haven’t heard this one yet, you’re in for a treat. And if you have, it’s worth another listen.
Enjoy.
