

My Daily Business Podcast
Fiona Killackey, My Daily Business
(formerly My Daily Business Coach podcast). Do you love your business? You should, right? Well sometimes, as small business owners, we just don't. The My Daily Business podcast is here to provide inspiration, education and motivation for small business owners who want to fall in love with their business again and build a business they can be proud of.
Hosted by Fiona Killackey, author, speaker, business coach and founder of My Daily Business, this podcast includes business coaching, interviews with small business owners and tips, tools and tactics to help you scale your small business without scaling the stress. Grab freebies to help you grow your business at https://www.mydailybusiness.com/freestuff
Join the My Daily Business Good Business Group on Facebook to connect with hundreds of small business owners who want to sidestep the hustle and build businesses they're proud of.
Connect with Fiona at www.mydailybusiness.com
www.instagram.com/mydailybusiness_
https://www.tiktok.com/@mydailybusiness
Hosted by Fiona Killackey, author, speaker, business coach and founder of My Daily Business, this podcast includes business coaching, interviews with small business owners and tips, tools and tactics to help you scale your small business without scaling the stress. Grab freebies to help you grow your business at https://www.mydailybusiness.com/freestuff
Join the My Daily Business Good Business Group on Facebook to connect with hundreds of small business owners who want to sidestep the hustle and build businesses they're proud of.
Connect with Fiona at www.mydailybusiness.com
www.instagram.com/mydailybusiness_
https://www.tiktok.com/@mydailybusiness
Episodes
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Aug 30, 2023 • 57min
How to intentionally attract, delight and retain your dream customers with Nadine of Can Do! Content
In this episode, Fiona is joined by Nadine Nethery, the founder of Can Do! Content. They discuss the impact of AI content-generating tools on copywriting, the art of crafting authentic brand messaging and so much more. Tune in!You'll Learn How To:The challenges and rewards of transitioning from corporate life to entrepreneurshipThe impact of AI and ChatGPT on copywritingThe importance of using AI tools as a complement to human creativityThe power of audience researchLeveraging community and social media for audience insightsThe significance of aligning messaging with audience needsCreating content that debunks myths and objections to build trust The importance of self-reflection and constantly evolving your approachGet 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
Special thanks to our sponsor, Vanta AI. Get $1000 off at vanta.com/mydailybusiness Want to get your #smallbusiness sorted in 2026? Check out our 1:1 business coaching packages from a one-off session to 6-months of coaching. 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. We also love Descript. Connect and get in touch with My Daily Business via our shop, freebies, award-winning books, Instagram and Tik Tok.

Aug 28, 2023 • 14min
How Flattery & Familiarity will get you everywhere
In this episode, Fiona shares a powerful tactic for enhancing your communication and outreach efforts. She also talks about the importance of showing genuine flattery and familiarity in your messages. Tune in!You'll Learn How To:The importance of personalising your communicationGenuine flattery as a way to connect with othersThe role of familiarity in establishing a meaningful connectionThe impact of standing out in a crowded digital environmentGet 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
Special thanks to our sponsor, Vanta AI. Get $1000 off at vanta.com/mydailybusiness Want to get your #smallbusiness sorted in 2026? Check out our 1:1 business coaching packages from a one-off session to 6-months of coaching. 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. We also love Descript. Connect and get in touch with My Daily Business via our shop, freebies, award-winning books, Instagram and Tik Tok.

Aug 23, 2023 • 37min
How to alleviate financial stress
Do you have an emergency bucket for your business? In this episode, Fiona discusses the importance of creating a financial buffer for your business. She shares her personal experience and advice on calculating and building a buffer. Tune in!You'll Learn How To:Considering economic uncertainty and potential recessionsSaving a buffer to cover living expensesAddressing financial difficultiesThe importance of financial education and planningTips for determining your business's survival rate and building a bufferTracking and categorizing business expensesBudgeting tools and software optionsEvaluating the necessity of expenses and potential cost-cuttingGet 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
Special thanks to our sponsor, Vanta AI. Get $1000 off at vanta.com/mydailybusiness Want to get your #smallbusiness sorted in 2026? Check out our 1:1 business coaching packages from a one-off session to 6-months of coaching. 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. We also love Descript. Connect and get in touch with My Daily Business via our shop, freebies, award-winning books, Instagram and Tik Tok.

Aug 21, 2023 • 12min
Business habits from your personal life
In this episode, Fiona discusses the connection between personal habits and business habits. She also talks about how habits cultivated in personal lives can be adapted to improve business practices. Tune in!You'll Learn How To:Discussion on habitsExamples of personal habits and their potential applicability to businessEncouragement to adopt effective personal habitsReflection on using time management and organization hacksThe interconnectedness of personal life and business strategiesGet 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
Special thanks to our sponsor, Vanta AI. Get $1000 off at vanta.com/mydailybusiness Want to get your #smallbusiness sorted in 2026? Check out our 1:1 business coaching packages from a one-off session to 6-months of coaching. 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. We also love Descript. Connect and get in touch with My Daily Business via our shop, freebies, award-winning books, Instagram and Tik Tok.

Aug 16, 2023 • 59min
Importance of understanding and embracing the role of accounting in your business with Tim Kemp and Estella Tang of MJA Accounting
In this episode, Fiona chats with Tim Kemp and Estella Tang from MJA Accounting. They share the importance of financial literacy and building a strong relationship with your accountant. Tune in to understand how overcoming fears of sharing financial challenges with an accountant can help your business!You'll Learn How To:Importance of understanding and embracing the role of accounting in businessBuilding a strong client-accountant relationshipThe purpose of an accountant beyond tax timeAdvantages and considerations for each business structureImportance of asset protection and tax planningFinancial reports for small business ownersOvercoming fears of sharing financial challenges with an accountantThe importance of communication and building a strong relationshipGet 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
Special thanks to our sponsor, Vanta AI. Get $1000 off at vanta.com/mydailybusiness Want to get your #smallbusiness sorted in 2026? Check out our 1:1 business coaching packages from a one-off session to 6-months of coaching. 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. We also love Descript. Connect and get in touch with My Daily Business via our shop, freebies, award-winning books, Instagram and Tik Tok.

Aug 14, 2023 • 13min
The Ansoff Matrix
In this episode, Fiona introduces the Ansoff Matrix framework. She also talks about how this framework can guide both product-based and service-based businesses. Tune in!You'll Learn How To:Considerations for business growth and Expansion using the Ansoff MatrixImportance of strong market penetration before venturing into new marketsEncouragement to explore and utilize the Ansoff MatrixDetailed exploration of each quadrant'sUtilizing the Ansoff Matrix to guide decision-makingGet 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
Special thanks to our sponsor, Vanta AI. Get $1000 off at vanta.com/mydailybusiness Want to get your #smallbusiness sorted in 2026? Check out our 1:1 business coaching packages from a one-off session to 6-months of coaching. 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. We also love Descript. Connect and get in touch with My Daily Business via our shop, freebies, award-winning books, Instagram and Tik Tok.

Aug 9, 2023 • 42min
How to plan your first online course
In this episode, Fiona discusses the process of planning an online course and choosing the right methods and tools. She also talks about the importance of mapping out the content in a systematic manner. Tune in!You'll Learn How To:Understanding the target audienceEvaluating existing revenue streamsThe planning stageSelecting the best content delivery methods for each lesson Considering the tools needed for filming or recordingMapping out a timeline for content productionScheduling the course launch and allowing time for testingGet 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
Special thanks to our sponsor, Vanta AI. Get $1000 off at vanta.com/mydailybusiness Want to get your #smallbusiness sorted in 2026? Check out our 1:1 business coaching packages from a one-off session to 6-months of coaching. 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. We also love Descript. Connect and get in touch with My Daily Business via our shop, freebies, award-winning books, Instagram and Tik Tok.

Aug 7, 2023 • 12min
Why I Moved to Milanote
In this episode, Fiona shares a tool called Milanote, a drag-and-drop project management software. Fiona discusses its features, advantages, and how it can be beneficial for visual learners and creative professionals. Tune in!You'll Learn How To:Importance of accountability in completing the courseIntroduction to Milanote as a project management software toolComparison with other popular project management toolsOverview of Milanote's featuresPricing options and upgrade considerations for MilanoteBenefits of MilanoteGet 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
Special thanks to our sponsor, Vanta AI. Get $1000 off at vanta.com/mydailybusiness Want to get your #smallbusiness sorted in 2026? Check out our 1:1 business coaching packages from a one-off session to 6-months of coaching. 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. We also love Descript. Connect and get in touch with My Daily Business via our shop, freebies, award-winning books, Instagram and Tik Tok.

Jul 31, 2023 • 11min
Are you putting the rocks in the Jar
In this episode, Fiona discusses a powerful tip for small business owners to regain control of their time and align their business with their values. By implementing this, we can be better at managing our schedules and focusing on what truly matters to us. Tune in!You'll Learn How To:The feeling of lack of time control among small business ownersThe importance of aligning business with personal values and beliefsUnderstanding the concept of an ideal weekUsing the "Rocks in the Jar" analogy to prioritize important tasksBalancing business tasks with personal life and family commitmentsUtilizing a weekly planner to design the ideal weekProactively designing a fulfilling life and business.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
Special thanks to our sponsor, Vanta AI. Get $1000 off at vanta.com/mydailybusiness Want to get your #smallbusiness sorted in 2026? Check out our 1:1 business coaching packages from a one-off session to 6-months of coaching. 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. We also love Descript. Connect and get in touch with My Daily Business via our shop, freebies, award-winning books, Instagram and Tik Tok.

Jul 26, 2023 • 37min
What 3 tradies taught me about business
In this episode, Fiona shares her recent experiences with three tradies and how these encounters made her rethink certain aspects of her own business. She discusses the importance of reputation, trust, and customer experience in building a successful business. Tune in!You'll Learn How To:Importance of reputation and trust in businessHow to build a positive reputation through customer experienceReflections on marketing, word of mouth, and referralsThe significance of being respectful, prompt, and knowledgeableNurturing the buyer cycle from awareness to post-purchaseThe value of investing in knowledgeAddressing frustrations in the trades sector through clear communicationThe impact of word-of-mouth marketingGet 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
Special thanks to our sponsor, Vanta AI. Get $1000 off at vanta.com/mydailybusiness Want to get your #smallbusiness sorted in 2026? Check out our 1:1 business coaching packages from a one-off session to 6-months of coaching. 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. We also love Descript. Connect and get in touch with My Daily Business via our shop, freebies, award-winning books, Instagram and Tik Tok.


