My Daily Business Podcast

Are you going after what you truly want in your life and business? In this episode, Fiona explores three important questions that make you think, and encourage listeners to check if they're following their true passions. Tune in!You'll Learn How To:Significance of Birthdays and Self-reflectionthe privilege of having a small businessImportance of focusing on solutions rather than problems"Am I doing what I wanted to be doing with my life?”the use of journaling to reflect and answer the questions“Which parts of my life/small business could I improve upon?”Using the Wheel of Life to assess different areas of life/businessRating oneself on different aspects (e.g., family, health, spirituality, business relationships)Importance of social relationships for mental healthBalancing personal priorities with business goalsTaking time for self-reflection and evaluationGet started on a more successful and sustainable small business with our range of free tools at mydailybusiness.com/freestuffConnect and get in touch with My Daily BusinessMy Daily Business ShopMy Daily Business Free Weekly PlannerMy Daily Business Waitlist ⭐️ GET MORE TIME BACK with our fave AI tool that has saved us HOURS. Use Poppy AI and code FIONA for a discount ⭐️ Need some inspiration and tips today? Check out our new book, Business to Brand: Moving from transaction to transformation now.  Get started on a more successful and sustainable small business with our range of free tools at mydailybusiness.com/freestuff Want to know more about AI and how to harness it for your small businesS? Join our new monthly AI chat for small business owners. You can join anytime at www.mydailybusiness.com/AIchat Try out my fave AI tool, Poppy AI here and use discount code FIONA.  Ever wanted to write your own book and build your brand authority or start your own podcast to connect with and grow your audience? Check out our How to Start a Podcast Course or How to Get Your Book Published Course at our courses page.  Connect and get in touch with My Daily Business via our shop, freebies, award-winning books, Instagram and Tik Tok.  

Ever wondered why being profitable doesn't guarantee financial stability? In this episode, Fiona talks about the crucial distinction between cash flow and profit, highlighting the need for small business owners to actively track their finances. Tune in!You'll Learn How To:Tracking cash flow and profitSetting up a system for monitoring cash flowCreating a cash flow forecastUnderstanding the impact of cash flow on day-to-day operationsIntroducing the Profit First ModelManaging expenses based on profit allocationBalancing cash flow and profit to alleviate financial stressSeeking professional guidance from accountants or financial plannersGet started on a more successful and sustainable small business with our range of free tools at mydailybusiness.com/freestuffConnect and get in touch with My Daily BusinessMy Daily Business ShopMy Daily Business Free Weekly PlannerMy Daily Business Waitlist ⭐️ GET MORE TIME BACK with our fave AI tool that has saved us HOURS. Use Poppy AI and code FIONA for a discount ⭐️ Need some inspiration and tips today? Check out our new book, Business to Brand: Moving from transaction to transformation now.  Get started on a more successful and sustainable small business with our range of free tools at mydailybusiness.com/freestuff Want to know more about AI and how to harness it for your small businesS? Join our new monthly AI chat for small business owners. You can join anytime at www.mydailybusiness.com/AIchat Try out my fave AI tool, Poppy AI here and use discount code FIONA.  Ever wanted to write your own book and build your brand authority or start your own podcast to connect with and grow your audience? Check out our How to Start a Podcast Course or How to Get Your Book Published Course at our courses page.  Connect and get in touch with My Daily Business via our shop, freebies, award-winning books, Instagram and Tik Tok.  

In this episode, Fiona chats with Juliette Murray of Colour Captured where they discuss Juliette’s journey as a wedding photographer and the importance of intentional work. Juliette shares insights on learning through experience, building connections in the photography community, and finding personal fulfilment in both her photography business and her career in law. Tune in!You'll Learn How To:Managing photography business and part-time work as a lawyerMarketing and personal branding in a photography businessThe transition from law to photographyStarting a photography business during the pandemicTaking photos of friends and families to build a portfolioLearning through working for other photographersDeveloping style and editing skills through experienceImportance of figuring things out and trying different thingsRecognizing personal strengths and weaknessesThe impact of online presence and unexpected opportunitiesTargeting a specific audience and attracting like-minded clientsPreparation, organization, and experience in handling weddingsThe value of networking and seeking guidance from mentorsBuilding connections within the photography communityFinding personal fulfilment and aligning work with one's valuesIntentional work and selectively accepting opportunitiesLearning through experience and gaining insights from others in the industryTaking time to learn and gain experience before starting a businessGet started on a more successful and sustainable small business with our range of free tools at mydailybusiness.com/freestuffConnect and get in touch with My Daily BusinessMy Daily Business ShopMy Daily Business Free Weekly PlannerMy Daily Business Waitlist ⭐️ GET MORE TIME BACK with our fave AI tool that has saved us HOURS. Use Poppy AI and code FIONA for a discount ⭐️ Need some inspiration and tips today? Check out our new book, Business to Brand: Moving from transaction to transformation now.  Get started on a more successful and sustainable small business with our range of free tools at mydailybusiness.com/freestuff Want to know more about AI and how to harness it for your small businesS? Join our new monthly AI chat for small business owners. You can join anytime at www.mydailybusiness.com/AIchat Try out my fave AI tool, Poppy AI here and use discount code FIONA.  Ever wanted to write your own book and build your brand authority or start your own podcast to connect with and grow your audience? Check out our How to Start a Podcast Course or How to Get Your Book Published Course at our courses page.  Connect and get in touch with My Daily Business via our shop, freebies, award-winning books, Instagram and Tik Tok.  

Looking for a tool to find peace amidst the chaos? Discover how the Headspace app can transform your daily life with its guided meditations and mindfulness exercises. In this episode, Fiona explores the app's features and shares personal experiences, highlighting its potential to reduce stress and enhance well-being. Tune in!You'll Learn How To:The Headspace app and its featuresThe evolution of the app to include movement and musicVarious types of meditations and programs availablePersonal experiences and benefits of using the appComparisons with other meditation apps and cost considerationsThe importance of incorporating meditation into daily lifeRecommendations for free guided meditations and resourcesThe value of regular meditation practice and finding what works for youGet started on a more successful and sustainable small business with our range of free tools at mydailybusiness.com/freestuffConnect and get in touch with My Daily BusinessMy Daily Business ShopMy Daily Business Free Weekly PlannerMy Daily Business Waitlist ⭐️ GET MORE TIME BACK with our fave AI tool that has saved us HOURS. Use Poppy AI and code FIONA for a discount ⭐️ Need some inspiration and tips today? Check out our new book, Business to Brand: Moving from transaction to transformation now.  Get started on a more successful and sustainable small business with our range of free tools at mydailybusiness.com/freestuff Want to know more about AI and how to harness it for your small businesS? Join our new monthly AI chat for small business owners. You can join anytime at www.mydailybusiness.com/AIchat Try out my fave AI tool, Poppy AI here and use discount code FIONA.  Ever wanted to write your own book and build your brand authority or start your own podcast to connect with and grow your audience? Check out our How to Start a Podcast Course or How to Get Your Book Published Course at our courses page.  Connect and get in touch with My Daily Business via our shop, freebies, award-winning books, Instagram and Tik Tok.  

Want to become a better leader? In this episode,  Fiona shares key strategies for leadership and personal growth, covering essential skills like active listening, defining your leadership style, continuous learning, overcoming unconscious bias, finding mentorship, and the power of patience. Tune in!You'll Learn How To:Importance of leadership in various contextsThe negative impact of bad managersCreating a psychologically safe workplaceUnderstanding when to be proactive and when to pausePractising empathy deeplyRecognizing individual learning styles and preferencesBuilding trust and fostering open communicationEncouraging growth and developmentProviding feedback and recognitionBalancing accountability and supportEmpowering and delegating responsibilityLeading by exampleContinuously learning and improving as a leaderThe Listening Squad (a business focused on developing listening skills)Deciding on the type of leader you want to beFive Ways of LeadingEngaging in learning to improve leadership skills (books, courses, online resources)Recognizing and addressing unconscious biases in leadershipFinding a mentor or coach for support and guidanceGet started on a more successful and sustainable small business with our range of free tools at mydailybusiness.com/freestuffConnect and get in touch with My Daily BusinessMy Daily Business ShopMy Daily Business Free Weekly PlannerMy Daily Business Waitlist ⭐️ GET MORE TIME BACK with our fave AI tool that has saved us HOURS. Use Poppy AI and code FIONA for a discount ⭐️ Need some inspiration and tips today? Check out our new book, Business to Brand: Moving from transaction to transformation now.  Get started on a more successful and sustainable small business with our range of free tools at mydailybusiness.com/freestuff Want to know more about AI and how to harness it for your small businesS? Join our new monthly AI chat for small business owners. You can join anytime at www.mydailybusiness.com/AIchat Try out my fave AI tool, Poppy AI here and use discount code FIONA.  Ever wanted to write your own book and build your brand authority or start your own podcast to connect with and grow your audience? Check out our How to Start a Podcast Course or How to Get Your Book Published Course at our courses page.  Connect and get in touch with My Daily Business via our shop, freebies, award-winning books, Instagram and Tik Tok.  

In this episode, Fiona discusses the importance of proactive money management and shares several podcasts that can provide helpful insights and advice. It also touches on the rising cost of living and introduces various financial experts such as Dave Ramsey, Canna Campbell, Ramit Sethi, and Farnoosh Torabi, whose podcasts cover a range of topics from debt management to achieving financial goals. Tune in!You'll Learn How To:Importance of reviewing financials during the end of the financial year in AustraliaUrging listeners to have regular meetings with accountants or financial advisors for proactive money managementPodcasts that can help with financial managementRising cost of living and the impact on household expensesEncouragement to listeners to find their own podcasts about money and to be proactive in managing their finances.Get started on a more successful and sustainable small business with our range of free tools at mydailybusiness.com/freestuffConnect and get in touch with My Daily BusinessMy Daily Business ShopMy Daily Business Free Weekly PlannerMy Daily Business Waitlist ⭐️ GET MORE TIME BACK with our fave AI tool that has saved us HOURS. Use Poppy AI and code FIONA for a discount ⭐️ Need some inspiration and tips today? Check out our new book, Business to Brand: Moving from transaction to transformation now.  Get started on a more successful and sustainable small business with our range of free tools at mydailybusiness.com/freestuff Want to know more about AI and how to harness it for your small businesS? Join our new monthly AI chat for small business owners. You can join anytime at www.mydailybusiness.com/AIchat Try out my fave AI tool, Poppy AI here and use discount code FIONA.  Ever wanted to write your own book and build your brand authority or start your own podcast to connect with and grow your audience? Check out our How to Start a Podcast Course or How to Get Your Book Published Course at our courses page.  Connect and get in touch with My Daily Business via our shop, freebies, award-winning books, Instagram and Tik Tok.  

In this inspiring episode, Fiona chats with Jane Marx, the founder of The Beautiful Bunch, a flower delivery and event installation service that supports young women from refugee backgrounds. They talk about the challenges and rewards of running a social enterprise, highlighting the stunning flower arrangements and the positive impact customers can make by supporting this business. Tune in!You'll Learn How To:The background and start of Jane's business, The Beautiful BunchThe impact of the pandemic and lockdown on the businessThe administrative burden and financial challenges of running a social enterpriseThe potential for accessing funding and scaling after the initial stagesJane's journey and experiences that led her to social entrepreneurshipThe influence of volunteering and working with immigrant communities on Jane's decisionThe combination of passion for business and helping others in Jane's motivationProviding employment and support for young women from refugee backgroundsGrant applications and the challenges of applying for grantsThe importance of aligning job opportunities with individuals' interestsEncouraging businesses to offer positions to individuals facing barriersOvercoming challenges and persisting in building The Beautiful BunchNext steps for The Beautiful Bunch, including corporate collaborations, donations, and employment opportunitiesProviding funeral flowers with a social impact and repurposing arrangements as giftsGet started on a more successful and sustainable small business with our range of free tools at mydailybusiness.com/freestuffConnect and get in touch with My Daily BusinessMy Daily Business ShopMy Daily Business Free Weekly PlannerMy Daily Business Waitlist ⭐️ GET MORE TIME BACK with our fave AI tool that has saved us HOURS. Use Poppy AI and code FIONA for a discount ⭐️ Need some inspiration and tips today? Check out our new book, Business to Brand: Moving from transaction to transformation now.  Get started on a more successful and sustainable small business with our range of free tools at mydailybusiness.com/freestuff Want to know more about AI and how to harness it for your small businesS? Join our new monthly AI chat for small business owners. You can join anytime at www.mydailybusiness.com/AIchat Try out my fave AI tool, Poppy AI here and use discount code FIONA.  Ever wanted to write your own book and build your brand authority or start your own podcast to connect with and grow your audience? Check out our How to Start a Podcast Course or How to Get Your Book Published Course at our courses page.  Connect and get in touch with My Daily Business via our shop, freebies, award-winning books, Instagram and Tik Tok.  

As a business owner, are you struggling to maintain your boundaries? In this episode, Fiona highlights the book "Setting Boundaries" by Dr Rebecca Ray, focusing on the concept of circles of intimacy and influence to establish and maintain boundaries in personal and professional relationships. Tune in!You'll Learn How To:"Setting Boundaries" by Dr Rebecca RayThe impact of the book on small business owners and recommendationsDiscussion on circles of intimacy and influence as a tool from the bookSetting boundaries with different layers of relationshipsBalancing kindness and generosity without being detrimental to oneselfImportance of prioritizing and not giving equal attention to everyoneAvoiding burnout and feeling stretched by maintaining boundariesRecognizing the need to stick to boundaries and not sacrificing personal well-beingReflecting on one's own circles of intimacy and influenceGet started on a more successful and sustainable small business with our range of free tools at mydailybusiness.com/freestuffConnect and get in touch with My Daily BusinessMy Daily Business ShopMy Daily Business Free Weekly PlannerMy Daily Business Waitlist ⭐️ GET MORE TIME BACK with our fave AI tool that has saved us HOURS. Use Poppy AI and code FIONA for a discount ⭐️ Need some inspiration and tips today? Check out our new book, Business to Brand: Moving from transaction to transformation now.  Get started on a more successful and sustainable small business with our range of free tools at mydailybusiness.com/freestuff Want to know more about AI and how to harness it for your small businesS? Join our new monthly AI chat for small business owners. You can join anytime at www.mydailybusiness.com/AIchat Try out my fave AI tool, Poppy AI here and use discount code FIONA.  Ever wanted to write your own book and build your brand authority or start your own podcast to connect with and grow your audience? Check out our How to Start a Podcast Course or How to Get Your Book Published Course at our courses page.  Connect and get in touch with My Daily Business via our shop, freebies, award-winning books, Instagram and Tik Tok.  

In today’s episode, Fiona reflects on an upcoming trip, including spending time with a close family member and reuniting with old friends. Fiona shares her strategies for dealing with stress and negative emotions, emphasizing the importance of self-care, reflection, movement, and seeking support from friends. Tune in!You'll Learn How To:Being rejected for a podcast appearanceThe five steps to Get out of a FunkAcknowledging it's a bad morning, not a bad day or weekQuestioning oneself and identifying the real problemReframing the situation and finding a positive perspectiveTaking action and making small, achievable goalsCelebrating wins and acknowledging achievementsImportance of taking time for oneselfDancing as a mood boosterGiving oneself time to wallow and setting a limitGetting through tough moments in lifeGet started on a more successful and sustainable small business with our range of free tools at mydailybusiness.com/freestuffConnect and get in touch with My Daily BusinessMy Daily Business ShopMy Daily Business Free Weekly PlannerMy Daily Business Waitlist ⭐️ GET MORE TIME BACK with our fave AI tool that has saved us HOURS. Use Poppy AI and code FIONA for a discount ⭐️ Need some inspiration and tips today? Check out our new book, Business to Brand: Moving from transaction to transformation now.  Get started on a more successful and sustainable small business with our range of free tools at mydailybusiness.com/freestuff Want to know more about AI and how to harness it for your small businesS? Join our new monthly AI chat for small business owners. You can join anytime at www.mydailybusiness.com/AIchat Try out my fave AI tool, Poppy AI here and use discount code FIONA.  Ever wanted to write your own book and build your brand authority or start your own podcast to connect with and grow your audience? Check out our How to Start a Podcast Course or How to Get Your Book Published Course at our courses page.  Connect and get in touch with My Daily Business via our shop, freebies, award-winning books, Instagram and Tik Tok.  

In this episode, Fiona talks about Victor Frankl's book "Man's Search for Meaning," sharing the transformative concept of the space between stimulus and response. Through engaging stories and relatable examples, Fiona talks about embracing the power of pausing and mindfully selecting their responses, unlocking the potential for personal growth and profound freedom. Tune in!You'll Learn How To:"Man's Search for Meaning" by Victor FranklControlling one's attitude in the face of external forcesThe power to choose our response and the role it plays in growth and freedomThe connection between response, growth, and freedomAligning response with values, beliefs, and business positioningGet started on a more successful and sustainable small business with our range of free tools at mydailybusiness.com/freestuffConnect and get in touch with My Daily BusinessMy Daily Business ShopMy Daily Business Free Weekly PlannerMy Daily Business Waitlist ⭐️ GET MORE TIME BACK with our fave AI tool that has saved us HOURS. Use Poppy AI and code FIONA for a discount ⭐️ Need some inspiration and tips today? Check out our new book, Business to Brand: Moving from transaction to transformation now.  Get started on a more successful and sustainable small business with our range of free tools at mydailybusiness.com/freestuff Want to know more about AI and how to harness it for your small businesS? Join our new monthly AI chat for small business owners. You can join anytime at www.mydailybusiness.com/AIchat Try out my fave AI tool, Poppy AI here and use discount code FIONA.  Ever wanted to write your own book and build your brand authority or start your own podcast to connect with and grow your audience? Check out our How to Start a Podcast Course or How to Get Your Book Published Course at our courses page.  Connect and get in touch with My Daily Business via our shop, freebies, award-winning books, Instagram and Tik Tok.