I sit down with David Fawkner, owner of Nixon Electrics, for a raw, operator-to-operator conversation about what it really takes to scale a trade business.

Dave breaks down the realities of growing from a single location into a multi-site operation, the pressure that comes with managing people at scale, and why “busy” doesn’t always mean profitable. We talk systems, hiring, leadership, emotional regulation, and why small wins eventually stop registering when your benchmarks keep moving.

This is a grounded, honest discussion about growth, responsibility, culture, and the mental load that comes with building something serious over a long period of time.

A solo episode unpacking our IVF journey so far told entirely from my perspective as the partner.

This conversation covers the mental and emotional side of IVF, navigating fertility issues, vasectomy reversal, learning how complex conception actually is, and what it’s like supporting someone you love through a process you can’t physically carry for them.

This episode is not medical advice, just an honest account of the experience so far.

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The BLXCK INK Podcast is intended for entertainment purposes only.
Views and opinions expressed by the host and guests are their own and do not necessarily reflect those of affiliated individuals or organisations.
Stories shared on this podcast may contain fictional elements or be embellished for creative effect. Any resemblance to real persons, living or dead, is purely coincidental unless explicitly stated.
This podcast is not intended to provide professional advice. Listener discretion is advised.

Also…I, Jake Kerr, am a creative person who regularly evolves in my thinking and perspective.

At times, I may explore unconventional or even seemingly wild ideas as part of his process to learn, grow, and spark deeper thought.

Please leave space for my growth and witness without judgement. Remember, I am a human who willingly explores vulnerability and perspective on camera for entertainment purposes.

Rhys Veen is a Bunbury-based physiotherapist, business owner, husband, and new dad and this conversation goes well beyond injuries and rehab.

Rhys shares his journey from uni graduate to clinic owner, how he thinks about money, growth, and hiring, and what changes when you’re responsible for both a business and a family. We also get into entrepreneurship ceilings, value, faith, identity, and the unexpected similarities between starting a business and becoming a parent.