In this episode, I’m joined by Josh Wood for a wide-ranging conversation that moves well beyond finance.

We talk about the reality of working with banks, why human advice still matters in an AI-heavy world, and how confidence, preparation, and adaptability shape everything from business to endurance sport. Josh shares his background in mortgage broking, triathlon, and performance, plus some brutally honest perspectives on stress, money, training, relationships, and long-term thinking.

This is a grounded, real conversation about doing hard things, backing yourself, and building a life that actually fits — not just one that looks good on paper.

Federal Member for Forrest, Ben Small, joins the BLXCK INK Podcast for the second time to discuss his new role and some important current topics.

We unpack big issues affecting the South West and the country more broadly, including housing affordability, small business, entrepreneurship, regional decision-making, fishing regulations, energy policy, and how long-form conversations can provide context that traditional media often misses.

We go beyond headlines and soundbites to explore what it’s actually like representing a regional electorate at a federal level — from being recognised in the local Coles aisle to navigating complex national policy decisions that directly impact everyday Australians.

In today's episode, I sit down with Ash Griggs for a yarn about creativity, business, fatherhood, competition, identity, and what it really means to build something over time.
We talk about the evolution of creative work, discipline versus talent, staying in the game when things get hard, and how perspective shifts as life changes.

Ben Lloyd-Smith returns to the BLXCK INK Podcast for a long-overdue deep dive into business, real estate, development, systems, burnout, growth, personal evolution, and everything in between.

Ben has been building Zephyr Real Estate and Zephyr Developments with an obsessive focus on service, structure, and long-term thinking — and in this episode we unpack the realities behind it all. From commission-based highs and lows, to handling clients, to scaling sustainably, to knowing when you’re cooked and need to reset.

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From heavy-fab in Kalgoorlie to running one of the cleanest vehicle fabrication workshops in the South West, Zac O’Bree has built Red Hot Engineering into one of WA’s most exciting custom tray and canopy operations.

We dive into the whole journey — leaving subcontracting behind, building systems, scaling the workshop, bringing on staff, learning to delegate, mastering content creation, and preparing for fatherhood.

This is a proper deep-dive into small business reality, fabrication culture, and the mindset behind building a premium custom brand from the ground up.

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Julie Broad has worn many hats — from CEO of the Bunbury Geographe Chamber of Commerce to now being one of Bunbury’s newest City Councillors. In this episode, we go deep into her personal and professional evolution — how early failures, emotional maturity, and a lifelong drive to “get it done” shaped the woman she is today.

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From a humble coffee van to one of Bunbury’s most loved cafes — this is the full story of Little Spencer. Liam and Corey join me fresh off the sale of their café to talk about how they built it from scratch, the systems behind their success, and what life feels like now that it’s all sold.

We go deep on business, burnout, building community, and what it means to run a thriving café as a couple. It’s a powerful chat about growth, self-belief, and knowing when to step away — all told by two of the sharpest operators Bunbury’s ever seen.

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This episode dives deep into the legacy and evolution of MGM Bulk and the Giacci family dynasty, one of Bunbury’s most iconic business stories, through the eyes of Jimmy Giacci, third-generation leader and marketing mind behind the brand.

We cover everything from the origins of Giacci Brothers, the transition to MGM, and the realities of running a 600-person transport operation, through to Jimmy’s personal journey — from machines and quarries to marketing, snowboarding, cars, creativity, and life balance.

Jimmy’s story is a raw look at legacy, leadership, and what it means to carry a family business into a new era while staying grounded in creativity, humility, and purpose.