My Daily Business Podcast
The My Daily Business Podcast provides inspiration, education, and motivation for small business owners who want to fall in love with their business again. Hosted by Fiona Killackey, a business coach and founder of My Daily Business, the show includes business coaching, interviews with small business owners, and tips to scale a business without scaling stress. Listeners can access free resources and join a community of like-minded entrepreneurs.
Episodes
633: The most important AI skill isn't prompting
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632: What do we lose if everything is easy?
This episode is proudly sponsored by The Finders Keepers.
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631: What if friction isn't the problem?
We're constantly told to make life and business easier. Automate more. Remove every obstacle. Eliminate friction wherever possible. But what if not all friction is bad?
In this episode, Fiona explores why some of the most uncomfortable moments in business are often the ones that lead to the greatest growth, and why it's worth questioning whether the thing you're trying to avoid is actually the thi
629: When your friends aren't your biggest fans
Friends and business can be a tricky mix, especially when you're putting yourself out there and the people closest to you seem silent. In this Quick Tip episode, Fiona explores why friends don't always engage with your content, why that doesn't automatically mean they're unsupportive, and the stories we can create when we're looking for validation online. She shares three practical ways to navigat
627: : Why feeling flat in business doesn’t mean you're off track
Feeling a bit flat in your business? You're not alone. In this Quick Tip episode, Fiona explores why losing motivation doesn't mean you're failing, and how to tell the difference between a temporary slump and a genuine sign that something needs to change.
You'll learn:
Why periods of low motivation are a normal part of running a business, not a sign that you're on the wrong path.
How to use you
626: What are you actually doing for yourself?
As small business owners, we're often brilliant at supporting our staff, clients, customers and families. But how often do we extend that same care, encouragement and investment to ourselves?
In this coaching episode, Fiona explores why so many business owners put themselves last, the impact that has on their wellbeing and business, and some practical ways to start changing it
You'll learn:
Why
625: Are You Building a Business… or a Backdrop?
Most business owners aren't making bad decisions. They're making decisions that look like success.
In this quick tip episode, Fiona explores the subtle ways social media can influence everything from hiring and photography to sales, studio spaces and spending. If you've ever wondered whether you're building a business or simply building content, this episode is for you.
You'll learn:
How to tel
624: Catie Gett of The Staple Store on redefining your impact
Author, naturopath and business woman, Catie Gett built The Staple Store from a tiny whole food shop into a deeply loved Melbourne community hub and online education platform. In this episode, she shares what it took to close the doors, rebuild her work, write a meaningful and impact-driven cookbook (available here) and create a mission around making healthy food more accessible for a now global
623: An AI tip no one is talking about
In this quick tip episode, Fiona shares why your AI prompts, conversations and business context are valuable assets, and why you should not leave them trapped inside one platform. She explains how to export your AI data, store it safely and reduce your dependence on any single tool.
Your AI Prompts Are Business Assets. Here’s How to Protect Them
You’ll learn:
How to export your AI data from tool
622: The real cost of undercharging
Your expertise is not a freebie and neither is the long-term cost of undercharging. In this coaching episode, Fiona explores the hidden financial, emotional and strategic impact of pricing yourself too low and why so many small business owners stay stuck there.
From pricing psychology to resentment, visibility and positioning, this episode is a powerful reminder that pricing is not just about mone
621: Your expertise is not a freebie
Need help with your own business strategy, impact, visibility or personal brand ? Get in touch: hello@mydailybusiness.com
Connect with My Daily Business:
Instagram: @mydailybusiness_
TikTok: @mydailybusiness
Email: hello@mydailybusiness.com
Website: mydailybusiness.com
Resources mentioned:
AI Monthly Chat Group for Small Business Owners
My Daily Business courses - mydailybusiness.com/c
Episode 620: Dhiren Das on Circular Design, Better Cities, Sustainability + the Future of AI
What does “good design” actually mean beyond aesthetics? In this thoughtful and wide-ranging conversation, Fiona chats with strategic designer and founder of Relative Systems, Dhiren Das, about circularity, sustainable systems, urban design, AI, and why the future of business requires deeper thinking around people, place, and impact.
You’ll learn:
What strategic design thinking actually means in
Episode 619: My psychologist brother told me to do this
You’ll learn:
Why doing something that feels “impossible” can unlock momentum in your business
How to identify the one thing you’re holding yourself back from
A simple mindset shift to move from “I can’t” to actually trying
Need help with your own business strategy, impact, visibility or personal brand ? Get in touch: hello@mydailybusiness.com
Connect with My Daily Business:
Instagram: @my
Episode 618: Sally Branson on crisis management right now
You’ll learn:
The difference between a “slow burn” crisis and an overnight crisis
What to do if your business gets criticised online
How to communicate price increases without damaging trust
Need help with your own business strategy, impact, visibility or personal brand ? Get in touch: hello@mydailybusiness.com
Connect with The Sally Branson Consulting Group:
Instagram: @thesbcgroup
Linke
Episode 617: Why envy might actually be helping your business
You’ll learn:
The real difference between envy and jealousy (and why it matters)
How to use envy as a signal for what you actually want
A simple way to turn comparison into action instead of self-doubt
Need help with your own business strategy, impact, visibility or personal brand ? Get in touch: hello@mydailybusiness.com
Connect with My Daily Business:
Instagram: @mydailybusiness_
TikTok
Episode 616: Monique Milenkovic of The Cupcake Queens on Celebration and Inspiration
You’ll learn:
Why resourcefulness matters more than having everything figured out
How to grow a team and step out of doing everything yourself
What building a business really looks like behind the scenes
Need help with your own business strategy or visibility or personal brand ? Get in touch: hello@mydailybusiness.com
Connect with The Cupcake Queens:
Instagram: @thecupcakequeens
Monique's
Episode 615: Why Emma Grede’s book challenged me more than I expected
You’ll learn:
Why feeling triggered by someone you admire can point to your core values
How to use your values as a filter for decisions and direction
The powerful question to ask yourself beyond your business or title
Need help with your own business strategy or visibility or personal brand ? Get in touch: hello@mydailybusiness.com
Connect with My Daily Business:
Instagram: @mydailybusine
Episode 614:The Freezer Trick That’s Saving Me Time, Money and Stress
You’ll learn:
How small, overdue investments can create massive shifts in your business and life
Why you already know what your “game-changing” move is and what’s stopping you
How to identify and take the first step toward the thing that will make everything easier
Need help with your own business strategy or visibility or personal brand ? Get in touch: hello@mydailybusiness.com
Connect with
Episode 613: Struggling to Find Time? Try This
You’ll learn:
Why time blocking isn’t just about productivity, but reducing mental load
How to structure your week so work doesn’t take over everything
A simple way to start time blocking without overcomplicating it
Need help with your own business strategy or visibility or personal brand ? Get in touch: hello@mydailybusiness.com
Connect with My Daily Business:
Instagram: @mydailybusines
Episode 612: The Right Now Series: Retail with Shelley Panton
You’ll learn:
Why “intentional spending” matters more than ever
What small business owners are really dealing with behind the scenes
Practical ways to cope, adapt and keep showing up
Need help with your own business strategy or visibility or personal brand ? Get in touch: hello@mydailybusiness.com
Connect with The Panton Store:
Instagram: @thepantonstore
Online Store: The Panton Store
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Episode 611: The weekly habit that changed everything
You’ll learn:
How simple weekly rhythms can replace overwhelm and inconsistency
Why systems don’t need to be complicated to be effective
Practical ways to create your own “Watering Wednesdays” in business
Need help with your own business strategy or visibility or personal brand ? Get in touch: hello@mydailybusiness.com
Connect with My Daily Business:
Instagram: @mydailybusiness_
TikTok: @
Episode 610: Is it really your content or something else?
You’ll learn:
Why “your content isn’t working” is often the wrong diagnosis
The difference between helpful content frameworks and copying someone else’s strategy
How to create content that actually feels like you and connects with your audience
Need help with your own business strategy or visibility or personal brand ? Get in touch: hello@mydailybusiness.com
Connect with My Daily Business:
Episode 609: Stuck, overwhelmed or avoiding everything? Try this
You’ll learn:
How to reset when you feel stuck or overwhelmed
Why focusing on small actions (not big goals) actually works
Three simple areas to focus on: health, business and connection
Easy ways to rebuild momentum in your business and life
Need help with your own business strategy or visibility or personal brand ? Get in touch: hello@mydailybusiness.com
Connect with My Daily Business:
Episode 608: You can want a life and business success
You’ll learn:
why knowing your numbers creates more freedom, not more pressure
how boundaries and systems can help your business support your life
why defining success for yourself matters so much
Need help with your own business strategy or visibility or personal brand ? Get in touch: hello@mydailybusiness.com
Connect with My Daily Business:
Instagram: @mydailybusiness_
TikTok: @mydail
Episode 607: Stop waiting until you feel confident
Need help with your own business strategy or visibility or personal brand ? Get in touch: hello@mydailybusiness.com
Connect with My Daily Business:
Instagram: @mydailybusiness_
TikTok: @mydailybusiness
Email: hello@mydailybusiness.com
Website: mydailybusiness.com
Resources mentioned:
AI Monthly Chat Group for Small Business Owners
My Daily Business courses - mydailybusiness.com/courses
Episode 606: Chris Greentree of Kenyak Chocolates on following your curiosity in business
Need help with AI in your business? Join our AI monthly chat for small business owners or get in touch to discuss how Fiona can consult to your business on AI and efficiencies (via email hello@mydailybusiness.com)
Connect with Kenyak Chocolates
Instagram: @kenyak.australia
Website: kenyak.com.au
Wholesale Enq kenyak.com.au/wholesale
Connect with My Daily Business:
Instagram: @mydailybusine
Episode 605: Why is everyone leaving ChatGPT and should you?
Need help with AI in your business? Join our AI monthly chat for small business owners or get in touch to discuss how Fiona can consult to your business on AI and efficiencies (via email hello@mydailybusiness.com)
Connect with My Daily Business:
Instagram: @mydailybusiness_
TikTok: @mydailybusiness
Email: hello@mydailybusiness.com
Website: mydailybusiness.com
Resources mentioned:
AI Monthl
Episode 604: When Everything Feels Urgent: How to Think More Strategically in Your Business
Need help with your own business strategy? Get in touch: hello@mydailybusiness.com
If everything feels urgent in your business, you’re likely missing one critical thing: strategy.
In this episode, Fiona explains why being busy isn’t the same as being strategic, and how to stop reacting to everything and start prioritising what actually moves the needle. You’ll learn the difference between strateg
Episode 603: How to Prioritise in Business When Everything Feels Important
Creative small business owners rarely struggle with ideas. The real challenge is deciding what actually matters right now. In this quick tip, Fiona Killackey shares three practical ways to prioritise your work when everything on your list feels urgent.
In this episode, you’ll learn:
How to use the Eisenhower Matrix to separate urgent tasks from truly important work
A simple long-term question t
Episode 602: Lucienne Van Sebille of mon house
Mon House founder Lucienne Van Sebille joins Fiona to share how a love of vintage furniture, sustainability and thoughtful design turned into a thriving online gallery and creative business.
In this episode, you’ll learn:
How Lucienne built Mon House by sourcing vintage furniture and objects she genuinely loves and photographing them in her own home
The behind-the-scenes reality of running a cr
Episode 601: Feeling flat about your business? This can help.
In this Quick Tip episode, Fiona talks about the power of giving back and why volunteering can shift your perspective as a small business owner.
With the Altru Charity Festival happening in Melbourne this weekend, Fiona shares why contribution matters, how small businesses can support causes they care about, and why generosity often creates unexpected inspiration in your own work.
Volunteer this S
Episode 600: Fiona Killackey interviewed by Sarah Sherry for the 600th podcast episode
To celebrate 600 episodes of the My Daily Business Podcast, Fiona Killackey sits down with Sarah Sherry (co-founder of Clothing The Gaps) for a candid conversation about the realities of building a sustainable small business over a decade. From leaving a corporate marketing role to navigating grief, motherhood and entrepreneurship, Fiona shares the lessons that shaped both her business and her lif
Episode 599: What season are you really in in your small business
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Business consultant, coach and founder of My Daily Business, Fiona Killackey, explores how understanding the season of business you’re truly in can transform your strategy, reduce comparison and bring clarity to your next move.
In this episode, you’ll learn:
• How to identify whether you’re in a growth, maintenance, transition or consolidation season
• W
Episode 598: Maleik Njoroge of All Tribes Are Beautiful
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Creative technologist and All Tribes Are Beautiful founder Maleik Njoroge joins Fiona to explore the intersection of chess, fashion, community and creativity and how standing out starts with self-expression.
In this episode, you’ll learn:
• How Malik built a global creative brand from a dream — including the world’s first handcrafted Chess dhurrie
• Why
Episode 597: What is indecision costing you?
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In this episode, Fiona explores the hidden cost of indecision in business and why waiting for the “perfect time” may be quietly holding you back.
From sitting on ideas for years to overthinking launches, newsletters or new offers, Fiona shares why momentum matters more than perfection and how small action builds clarity, confidence and trust.
You’ll learn
Episode 596: Showing up is not showing off
⭐️⭐️ Join Group Coaching for 2026 ⭐️⭐️ In this episode, Fiona explores why showing up in your business is not the same as showing off and how cultural conditioning, tall poppy syndrome and fear of judgment may be holding you back from visibility and growth.If you’ve ever felt uncomfortable promoting your work, talking about your results or stepping into your authority, this episode will help yo
Episode 595: Are we actually making time for creativity?
⭐️⭐️ Join Group Coaching for 2026 ⭐️⭐️ In this Quick Tip episode, Fiona explores a simple but powerful question: are we actually making time for creativity?From putting physical limits on phone scrolling to rethinking what we do with small pockets of time, this episode is a gentle reminder that creativity doesn’t need hours, perfection, or big plans. Sometimes it just needs 15 minutes.Fiona sha
Episode 594: Shelley Panton on The Panton Store: Trusting yourself and moving to the country
⭐️⭐️ Join Group Coaching for 2026 ⭐️⭐️ Shelley Panton is a potter, ceramicist, and owner of The Panton Store, a beloved lifestyle and home boutique in Toora, Gippsland. In this episode, she shares the down-to-earth story of building her business from scratch and making the bold move from inner-city Melbourne to regional Victoria.You'll learn:How early collaborations (like the Melbourne Food and
Episode 593: Regret minimisation for better business decisions
⭐️⭐️ Join Group Coaching for 2026 ⭐️⭐️ In this Quick Tip episode, Fiona introduces the concept of regret minimisation and why it can be one of the most grounding decision-making tools for business and life.Rather than asking “what’s the safest option?” or “what will everyone else think?”, this episode invites you to look ahead and ask what future you would regret not doing. Especially when you’
Episode 592: What 10 years in business really teaches you
⭐️⭐️ Join Group Coaching for 2026 ⭐️⭐️ In this coaching episode, Fiona reflects on what 10 years in business has really taught her, beyond the highlights, milestones and metrics.This is an honest conversation about growth, adaptability, identity, expectations, community and the long road of building something that lasts. Fiona shares what’s worked, what hasn’t, what surprised her most, and why
Episode 591: Tip:How to stay adaptable, not reactive in business
⭐️⭐️ Join Group Coaching for 2026 ⭐️⭐️ In this quick tip episode, Fiona shares why adaptability is one of the most important skills you can build in business, and why being adaptable is very different from being reactive.Drawing on nearly a decade in business (and plenty of real-life curveballs), Fiona explores how staying grounded in your values allows you to respond to change without losing y
Episode 590: Davina Adamson of Black Finch Jewellery on finding joy in your creative connection
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In this episode, Fiona talks to Davina Adamson, Creative Director of Black Finch Jewellery. Davina shares her journey from visual arts to opening her first designer retail store at age 20, creating her own line then closing that business and moving into work with her partner, master jeweller, Raymond de Zwart at Black Finch jewellery.
You'll learn:
Ho
Episode 589: How sticky is your brand and why is it essential in 2026?
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Episode 588: The death of the influencer and what replaces it for your small business
⭐️⭐️ Join the Waitlist for Group Coaching for 2026 ⭐️⭐️ In this episode, Fiona unpacks the idea of the “death of the influencer” and what it really means for brands, creatives, and small businesses navigating marketing in a noisy, trust-scarce world.Rather than chasing reach or hype, Fiona explores the shift toward people of influence, long-term relationships, and values-led visibility — and ho
Episode 587: Is this the death of the influencer?
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Episode 586: Resilience and starting again with Mukti of Mukti Organics
⭐️⭐️ Join the Waitlist for Group Coaching for 2026 ⭐️⭐️ In this episode, Fiona talks to Mukti, founder of Mukti Organics, about building a values-led business over more than 25 years — and what it really takes to stay true to your vision through growth, setbacks, and change.Starting her business from her laundry and market stalls, Mukti shares the realities of bootstrapping, resilience, and reb
Episode 585: What teenagers can teach us about business
⭐️⭐️ Special thanks to our sponsor, Vanta AI. Get $1000 off at vanta.com/mydailybusiness ⭐️⭐️In this quick tip episode, Fiona reflects on becoming the parent of a teenager and the surprising parallels between adolescence and building a business.Teenage years are often framed as difficult or disruptive, but they’re also a time of growth, identity formation, and learning to trust yourself. And as i
Episode 584: Why depth beats noise in content marketing in 2026
⭐️⭐️ Special thanks to our sponsor, Vanta AI. Get $1000 off at vanta.com/mydailybusiness ⭐️⭐️In this coaching episode, Fiona explores why long-form, thoughtful content is becoming one of the most powerful marketing tools in an increasingly noisy, short-form world.As attention spans feel fractured and many people step back from constant scrolling, brands that invest in depth, clarity, and trust ar
Episode 583: Why 90-day planning actually works
⭐️⭐️ Special thanks to our sponsor, Vanta AI. Get $1000 off at vanta.com/mydailybusiness ⭐️⭐️In this quick tip episode, Fiona explores why working in 90-day cycles can be one of the most effective ways to make real progress in business and life.While long-term vision and annual planning absolutely have their place, focusing on the next 90 days can reduce overwhelm, create momentum, and help you t
Episode 582: Suji Sanjeevan of Light + Glo and BrandScent on what it takes to create a business with impact
⭐️⭐️ Special thanks to our sponsor, Vanta AI. Get $1000 off at vanta.com/mydailybusiness ⭐️⭐️In this episode, Fiona talks to Suji Sanjeevan, founder of Light + Glo and BrandScent, about building multiple successful businesses, creating bespoke scent experiences for major brands, and staying human in the age of AI.You'll Learn:How to pivot from a traditional career path to follow your passion and
Episode 581: What do you REALLY want from small business and life?
⭐️⭐️ Special thanks to our sponsor, Vanta AI. Get $1000 off at vanta.com/mydailybusiness ⭐️⭐️In this final episode of 2025, Fiona reflects on a powerful question we don't ask ourselves enough: What do you really want from business and life?You'll learn:• Why we let other people guide our business decisions instead of checking in with ourselves• How to distinguish between what you actually want ve
Episode 580:What's the Alternative? How to Stop Worrying and Move Your Business Forward
⭐️⭐️ Special thanks to our sponsor, Vanta AI. Get $1000 off at vanta.com/mydailybusiness ⭐️⭐️In this special episode, Fiona revisits a deeply personal episode from 2020 about her late father, recorded less than a year after his passing. Six years on from his death, she reflects on how his wisdom continues to guide her business decisions—especially during challenging times.You'll learn:The one pow
Episode 579: The Two Business Priorities You Can't Ignore in 2026
⭐️⭐️ Special thanks to our sponsor, Vanta AI. Get $1000 off at vanta.com/mydailybusiness ⭐️⭐️In this quick tip episode, Fiona shares the two fundamental areas that will make the biggest difference to your business growth in 2026: visibility and financial literacy.You'll learn:• Why visibility isn't vanity—it's a business necessity, and practical ways to show up consistently (from social media to
Episode 578: Sarah Borg of Bangin Hangins on strategic marketing, setting boundaries and loving what you do
⭐️⭐️ Special thanks to our sponsor, Vanta AI. Get $1000 off at vanta.com/mydailybusiness ⭐️⭐️In this interview episode, Fiona talks to Sarah Borg of Bangin Hangins about building a successful and sustainable event-based business, managing client expectations, and creating systems that allow you to grow without burning out.You'll learn:• How to set clear boundaries with clients from the beginning
Episode 577: Understanding this makes it all better
⭐️⭐️ Special thanks to our sponsor, Vanta AI. Get $1000 off at vanta.com/mydailybusiness ⭐️⭐️In this episode, Fiona talks about life's cycles and transitions, inspired by her son's primary school graduation, and how the constant need to start over as a beginner applies directly to running a small business. She explores why embracing these cycles of growth and change is essential for sustainable b
Episode 576: What's on your No List in 2026?
⭐️⭐️ Special thanks to our sponsor, Vanta AI. Get $1000 off at vanta.com/mydailybusiness ⭐️⭐️What if creating a list of what you WON'T do could be more powerful than your goals for 2026? In this coaching episode, I'm diving deep into the concept of your "No List" - a boundary document that could save you time, energy, and money while helping you focus on what actually matters.We often identify wh
Episode 575: What actually works in your small business?
⭐️⭐️ Special thanks to our sponsor, Vanta AI. Get $1000 off at vanta.com/mydailybusiness ⭐️⭐️In this quick tip episode, Fiona explores a simple but powerful end-of-year practice: looking at what actually stuck. Instead of rushing into 2026 goals, Fiona reflects on the habits, ideas and conversations that genuinely supported her during a year of unexpected change. From leaving her phone downstairs
Episode 574: Clothing the Gaps on Not a Date to Celebrate
Join me for an important conversation with Laura Thompson and Sarah Sheridan from Clothing the Gaps about their "Not a Date to Celebrate" campaign. This episode explores how small businesses can create meaningful social change, the power of authentic advocacy, and practical ways you can get involved - whether you're in Australia or listening internationally.This conversation covers the history beh
Episode 573: Are you self sabotaging your small business success?
⭐️⭐️ Special thanks to our sponsor, Vanta AI. Get $1000 off at vanta.com/mydailybusiness ⭐️⭐️In this quick tip episode, Fiona digs into a behaviour she sees all the time in small business — self-sabotage. From saying you want more media exposure to turning opportunities down because you “don’t feel ready,” this episode is a reality check wrapped in encouragement. Fiona shares real examples, pract
Episode 572: How to build community in a digital world
⭐️⭐️ Special thanks to our sponsor, Vanta AI. Get $1000 off at vanta.com/mydailybusiness ⭐️⭐️The Subject Object Market will run 10am - 2pm AEDT Saturday 6th December at the Warrandyte Mechanics Institute, Cnr Yarra St and Mitchell Av, Warrandyte. In this episode, Fiona shares why she is returning to more human, real world connection in her business and how creating a small local market has remind
Episode 571: Stop Fixing Everything: Focus on These 3 Things Instead
⭐️⭐️ Special thanks to our sponsor, Vanta AI. Get $1000 off at vanta.com/mydailybusiness ⭐️⭐️What if one simple question could transform your entire business in 2026? In this episode, Fiona is sharing the exact question she asks every potential client that reveals the three things you should focus on to create real, meaningful change.Instead of trying to fix everything at once (we've all been the
Episode 570: Work, Mental Health and Finding Balance with Professor Eóin Killackey (Clinical Psychologist)
⭐️⭐️ Special thanks to our sponsor, Vanta AI. Get $1000 off at vanta.com/mydailybusiness ⭐️⭐️In this somewhat personal episode, Fiona chats with her brother, Professor Eóin Killackey - a clinical psychologist and researcher at Orygen who specialises in youth mental health and employment outcomes. While Eóin isn't a small business owner, his insights on managing uncertainty, the relationship betwe
Episode 569: A Simple Mindset Exercise to Redesign Your Business with Intention
⭐️⭐️ Special thanks to our sponsor, Vanta AI. Get $1000 off at vanta.com/mydailybusiness ⭐️⭐️Who do you really admire in business — and what does that reveal about the way you want to work and live?In today’s quick tip episode, Fiona shares a simple but powerful exercise to help small business owners stop comparing themselves to the wrong people, get clear on their real values, and design a busin
Episode 568: Are You Missing the Moments That Could Transform Your Small Business?
Get your 2026 sorted with 1:1 business coaching packages from a one-off session to 6-months of coaching. You'll Learn How To:• Recognise transformational moments when they happen in your business journey• Create genuine human connections with your customers and audience• Stop hiding your enthusiasm and show up with authentic passion• Build a business that supports a life full of meaning and purpos
Episode 567: Can you stick to 100 days of doing something in your small business
Get your 2026 sorted with 1:1 business coaching packages from a one-off session to 6-months of coaching. In today's quick tip episode, Fiona explores the power of committing to 100 days to build consistency and momentum in your business. If you're someone who gets excited about new ideas but struggles to follow through once the novelty wears off, this episode is for you. Fiona shares practical tip
Episode 556: Meagan Morton on following your charm, being authentically you and finding what you love
⭐️⭐️ Special thanks to our sponsor, Vanta AI. Get $1000 off at vanta.com/mydailybusiness ⭐️⭐️In today's interview, Fiona speaks with Meagan Morton - stylist, creative director, and founder of The School - about following your creative instincts, building authentic businesses, and finding beauty in the everyday. Meagan shares her journey from growing up on a banana farm in Queensland to creating a
Episode 565: The Two Things Every Entrepreneur Craves (And How to Get Them Right)
Get your 2026 sorted with 1:1 business coaching packages from a one-off session to 6-months of coaching. In this episode, Fiona shares a powerful parenting psychology concept that applies directly to business success. Drawing from child development research, she explores how every person - including entrepreneurs - needs two fundamental things daily: attention and power, and reveals how understand
Episode 564: In the age of AI, how will you stay human in your small business?
Get your 2026 sorted with 1:1 business coaching packages from a one-off session to 6-months of coaching. In this episode, Fiona explores how artificial intelligence is reshaping human interaction and why small business owners need to be more intentional than ever about creating genuine connections. She shares research-backed insights on the mental health benefits of daily social interactions and p
Episode 563: Small things to make you happy on the daily in small business
Get your 2026 sorted with 1:1 business coaching packages from a one-off session to 6-months of coaching. In this episode, Fiona discusses five simple daily habits that can transform your mood and mindset as a small business owner. Drawing from her personal experience, she shares how small, intentional choices can create more joy and satisfaction in your everyday work life.You'll learn:• The psycho
Episode 562: Sophie Kovic of Seed and Sprout on being your authentic self and scaling sustainably
Get your 2026 sorted with 1:1 business coaching packages from a one-off session to 6-months of coaching. Building a Sustainable Business: From Problem to 7-Figure Success with Sophie Kovic, founder of Seed and Sprout. In today's episode, you'll learn:• How to validate your business idea before investing• Using Amazon and Kickstarter to test and fund your product• Building authentic personal brand
Episode 561: Stop waiting for everything in your business to be perfect and just start
Get your 2026 sorted with 1:1 business coaching packages from a one-off session to 6-months of coaching. In this episode, Fiona demonstrates the power of simply getting started by recording directly into her phone's voice memo app. She explores how perfectionism and overthinking can prevent us from taking action, sharing practical insights on overcoming the barriers that keep us stuck in planning
Episode 560: Five lessons my younger business mentor has taught me about business
Get your 2026 sorted with 1:1 business coaching packages from a one-off session to 6-months of coaching. In this episode, Fiona shares powerful business lessons learned from watching her son navigate competitive basketball tryouts, revealing how sports psychology principles can transform your entrepreneurial mindset and business success.You'll Learn How To:Master the art of consistent showing up i
Episode 559: Are you actually better than you let yourself think in small business?
Get your 2026 sorted with 1:1 business coaching packages from a one-off session to 6-months of coaching. Are you actually focusing on the wrong metrics for success when it comes to your small business? Is comparison stealing any joy you havre left? What really matters to you and how does your business align with that? A massive thank you to our sponsor and our fave AI tool, Poppy AI. Use FIONA at
Episode 558: Jessie McLachlan of Altru on changing the world one person at a time
Get your 2026 sorted with 1:1 business coaching packages from a one-off session to 6-months of coaching. A massive thank you to our sponsor and our fave AI tool, Poppy AI. Use FIONA at checkout for a discount Connect with My Daily Business:Instagram: @mydailybusiness_TikTok: @mydailybusinessEmail: hello@mydailybusiness.comWebsite: mydailybusiness.comConnect with Jessie McLachlan:Instagram: @altru
Episode 557: How to maintain friendships as a small business owner
In this episode you'll learn:How to maintain meaningful friendships when you transition from employee to business owner, especially when your friends were former colleaguesPractical strategies for redefining "regular" contact - why quarterly deep connections can be more valuable than frequent surface-level catch-upsCreative alternatives to traditional evening meetups that work better for busy entr
Episode 556: Feeling Stuck in Your Business? Here's How to Decide Your Next Move
Build your personal brand and do something incredible for your small business with your own book. Learn how to land a publishing deal, write your book, launch and market it in our How to Get Your Book Published course and coaching program, kicking off soon. Are you stuck in the hard middle bit of your business wondering if you should keep going or let it go? In this coaching episode, Fiona breaks
Episode 555: Sick of waiting for motivation to strike?
Build your personal brand and do something incredible for your small business with your own book. Learn how to land a publishing deal, write your book, launch and market it in our How to Get Your Book Published course and coaching program, kicking off soon. In this episode you'll learn:The surprising science behind why motivation actually comes AFTER action, not before itHow your brain's reward sy
Episode 554: Lucy Lumen on putting you work out there and trusting yourself
Today, Fiona chats to Lucy Lumen - photographer, YouTuber, content creator, and creative business mentor who has built a thriving online business alongside her husband.In this episode, you'll learn:• How Lucy went from working in hospitality for 10+ years to accidentally building a photography and videography business• Why she decided to pivot away from client work and go all-in on YouTube content
Episode 553: How to stop getting stuck in the weeds of your small business
It's spring in Australia, and Fiona's tackling the weeds in her garden - which got her thinking about the "weeds" that keep growing back in our businesses.You'll Learn How To:• Identify the recurring problems in your business that keep coming back like weeds• Create a seasonal approach to spring cleaning your business (don't try to do it all at once)• Invest in the right tools and systems to fix p
Episode 552: Is it time to do a business essentials audit for your small business?
Fiona uses her experience taking classified ads to help you focus on what truly matters in your business.You'll Learn How To:• Identify the core essentials of your business (like those old newspaper classified ads)• Conduct a Business Essentials Audit to refocus your efforts• Distinguish between busy work and activities that actually move the needle• Write your own business "classified ad" with ju
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