My Daily Business Podcast

In this episode, Fiona discusses the importance of understanding the personality traits and intrinsic drivers of the people you work with through personality tests. She recommends using 16personalities.com and explains how this can help create a more positive and productive work environment. Tune in!You'll Learn How To:Understanding the people you work with through personality testsA free and easy-to-use personality testHow to identify personality traits and intrinsic drivers of individualsImportance of understanding how people work best in terms of incentivization and engagementCreate a psychologically safe and encouraging work environmentPersonality types are not set in stone and can change over timeGet 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.  

In this episode, Fiona chats with Zee Scott, a multi-talented business owner who is a marriage celebrant, MC, and creator of delicious cakes, desserts, and catering. Fiona discusses with Zee how she manages to run a successful business with multiple different services and how she practically gets it done, offering tips and ideas for listeners who want to do the same. Tune in!You'll Learn How To:About Zee's brandZee's background in the arts and baking, and how she started her businessStarting a baking business in Australia after facing unemploymentChallenges faced in moving to LondonImportance of taking opportunities and putting your goals out into the worldJuggling multiple physical businessesThe importance of taking a breakAdapting to changes in routine after having children.Personal baking philosophy of keeping things traditional and basic.The importance of understanding origins and having a starting point.The idea of not adding too many things to a recipe and sticking to classic flavours.The fear mentality around making mistakes and the importance of building good relationships with clients.How to connect with ZeeGet 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.  

What are you holding back from doing? In today's episode, Fiona shares how exposure therapy helped her with her fear of spiders and how this can help small business owners to overcome the fear and gain confidence. Tune in!You'll Learn How To:Arachnophobia (fear of spiders)Fiona’s early childhood memories of encountering spidersHow Fiona overcame her fear of spiders for her childrenExposure therapyGet 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.  

In this episode, Fiona shares the importance of understanding the "why" behind a rebranding decision. She also talks about how rebranding isn't just about changing surface-level aspects like a name or website, but about discovering a deeper purpose and how it will impact both the business owner and their team, as well as their clients or customers. Tune in!You'll Learn How To:Rebranding from My Daily Business Coach to My Daily BusinessHow Fiona started her businessTransitioning from corporate consulting to working full-time with creative small business ownersThe creation of My Daily Business, a coaching and mindset work platformThe brand brief and design process for My Daily BusinessPeople who helped Fiona Killackey with the rebrandingPreparing for a rebrand: why it's necessary and what needs to change (vision, offers, audience, etc.).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.  

In this episode, Fiona shares a tactic for evaluating and improving business systems by mapping out the customer journey and identifying areas where there may be bottlenecks or a lack of resources. Fiona provides a step-by-step guide for drawing out the customer journey map and offers suggestions for addressing system issues. Tune in!You'll Learn How To:Rebranding and the tedious admin work that goes with itCustomer journey map and the buyer cycleMapping out the customer journey on paperIdentifying bottlenecks and drop-offs in the customer journeyFinding solutions to fix the systemExamples of systems that need fixingImportance of figuring out what is wrong with the system.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.  

In today’s interview episode, Fiona talks to Kirsta Hawkins, founder of Mutual Muse. They talk about how her business fills the gap in the market for sustainable fashion and discusses the importance of saying no. They also tackle how being autistic has positively impacted Kirsta’s business, which allows people to sell their clothing and supports local designers while promoting sustainability. Tune in!You'll Learn How To:New store opening in MelbourneAbout Mutual MuseKirsta's motivation to start Mutual MuseThe early days of Mutual MuseThe challenges of starting a business in a new countryCultural differences between Australians and AmericansTips and Challenges  for saying noHow Mutual Muse decides what to sellDealing with unhappy customersHaving boundaries in the workplace and respecting people's personal time, including weekendsBooks & resources that helped KirstaIssues related to sustainability, including the impact of the fashion industry on the environment and on third-world countriesGet 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.  

In episode 301 of the My Daily Business Podcast, Fiona talks about the book "If In Doubt, Wash Your Hair" by Anya Hindmarch, the founder of one of the biggest bags and accessories brands in the world. Fiona describes the book as a part of business, self-help, personal development, and biography that is so wonderfully put together that you just can't help but listen or read. Tune in!You'll Learn How To:Rebranding processIf In Doubt, Wash Your HairGet 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.  

You cannot underestimate your own knowledge and the importance of sharing that. In today’s 300th episode, Fiona shares 10 lessons she learned. She also emphasizes the importance of balancing business-related content with personal reflection and connection to keep listeners engaged. Tune in!You'll Learn How To:Batching as a key factor in content creationEveryone has a storyBenefits of networking and building relationshipsSharing knowledge and learning from mistakesThe importance of staying human and remembering the real audience.Creating content that goes beyond just the product or service.The need for a strong process for scalability and sustainability of the podcast.The role of editing in the podcast process.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.  

In this episode, Fiona discusses the importance of repurposing content to save time and effort for small business owners who struggle to create new content regularly. Fiona shares examples of repurposing content and emphasizes the need to have a clear understanding of business-as-usual content and content pillars for effective repurposing. Tune in!You'll Learn How To:The importance of repurposing content to save time and effortThe misconception that followers remember all of our content and the value of repurposing similar contentA personal example of repurposing old emails to create new content during a health crisisHow to use business-as-usual content and content pillars to manage the volume of content needed for a 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.  

In this podcast episode, Fiona talks to Beth Bieske, the founder of two successful businesses - the Navy Edit and More Time to Design. They discuss Beth's journey from a different career trajectory to starting her own business and her willingness to embrace new opportunities and ideas without waiting for everything to be perfect. It's an inspiring conversation for small business owners who may be struggling with procrastination or fear of taking a different path. Tune in!You'll Learn How To:The Navy Edit, her interior design studio, and its nameStarting the business during the pandemic and having two babiesTransitioning from floristry to interior designChanges made to improve productivitySystems and Tools that Helped BethImportance of persistence in business and how it pays off in the long runBenefits of doing an end-of-year reviewHow to contact Beth Bieske30-day free trial offerExciting upcoming projectsGet 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.