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The Real Biz Life Chronicles
Unedited stories of Business, Branding and Life.
Banish boring as Tracy Fryer and her guests take a ride on the rollercoaster of being a business owner - or of simply being human! Get ready to learn exactly what it takes to grow with distinction and show mediocrity the middle finger. In this podcast Tracy interview’s authentic business owners, who share their story of building a successful business, their strategies behind their success and leading the way.
RAW. Honest. Unedited.
The Real Biz Life Chronicles
#110 Love, Mining & Business: The Leeson’s Raw Journey with Susan & Hayden Leeson
When she entered the mining site, to stake his claim, Hayden tagged Susan with his name and the rest is history.
And in this episode we talk about their history in its authentic truth. From building a relationship underground and working 12 hour shifts, to figuring out how to use their partnership and capabilities to build a life, business and family.
Since then, Susan and Hayden Leeson, have founded Leeson Electrical and Silky Pear Energy.
From the outside, it looks like success. From the inside, it’s long nights, high-fives to celebrat their wins, and constantly choosing to back each other.
In this episode, we talk about running two companies while raising kids, the loneliness of leadership, and the unglamorous truth of trade business life.
If you’ve ever wondered how couples survive the chaos of building a business together, this conversation is equal parts guidance and hope.
In This Episode:
(04:05) Why mining life wasn’t compatible with family
(10:20) Imposter syndrome and the small wins that made it real
(17:00) When the town lost power and they helped save it
(35:40) The raw truth of “mum guilt” while running a business
(48:08) Why honesty and reliability matter more than profit
(59:10) Advice for couples thinking of going into business together
About Susan & Hayden Leeson
Founders of Leeson Electrical Contracting and Silky Pear Energy, serving WA’s Goldfields with trusted electrical and solar solutions.
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Leeson Electrical | LinkedIn | Instagram | Facebook
Silky Pear Energy | LinkedIn | Instagram | Facebook
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About Tracy:
Tracy Fryer is a branding powerhouse, speaker, and founder of Design Studio Perth and Trace Designs Bespoke. She’s dedicated to helping business owners and creatives build brands that truly reflect their values, passions, and long-term vision. As the host of The Real Biz Life Chronicles, Tracy brings raw, insightful conversations that push entrepreneurs to embrace bold growth, develop strategic branding, and lead with unapologetic confidence. Her approach is refreshingly real—blending deep expertise with a passion for authenticity, creative excellence, and business success.
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