
My Daily Business Podcast
(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
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Latest episodes

Jan 6, 2021 • 1h 3min
Episode 62: On Starting A Business at A Young Age and How Alliances Help All Business Owners with Natasha Ace, founder of Private Practice Alliance
Topics discussed in this episode: IntroductionPrivate Practice AllianceNatasha's UpbringingStarting a BusinessGetting an MBAOn Teaching Marketing, Branding to The Mental Health ProfessionNetworkingDoing Business on Both Sides of the WorldTools and Platform RecommendationConnect with NatashaConclusion Resources mentioned in this episode:HasslZendeskToggl168 Hours: You Have More Time Than You Think by Laura Vanderkam Connect with Natasha AceWebsiteInstagramPrivate Practice Alliance private Facebook group Episode transcript: For a full transcript please visit mydailybusinesscoach.com/podcast/62
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Jan 4, 2021 • 8min
Episode 61 Small Business Tips: What are The Habits That Help You and Which Ones Hinder Your Productivity and Progress?
Topics discussed in this episode: IntroductionGoal setting with clientsListing down good and bad habitsMaking real changes this 2021Conclusion Episode transcript: For a full transcript please visit mydailybusinesscoach.com/podcast/61
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Dec 30, 2020 • 32min
Episode 60: 2020: What did you learn and what will you leave behind?
Topics discussed in this episode: IntroductionThank you messageThe highs of Fiona's yearThe lowsReflecting on 20202020 - A year in review questions1. What is your overall feelings for the past year?2. What is the best professional decision you made? 3. How did you spend time with your partner, family or close friends?4. What's the one thing you changed about your business that had the most impact on its success?5. What's the biggest impact on your health or your mindset?6. What are the ways in which you nurtured your values or your core beliefs in 2020?7. What's the one thing you stopped doing to please other people this year? 8. What are three things that you want to reduce or remove altogether from your business in 2021?9. What are three habits will you need to cultivate? 10. What are you most scared about when it comes to your business in 2021? 11. What are you most excited about when it comes to your business in 2021? 12. What's the ideal day in your business in 2021?Conclusion Resources mentioned in this episode:Hushabye BabyMy Daily Business Coach PodcastPassion. Purpose. Profit2020 - Year in Review Episode transcript:
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Dec 28, 2020 • 9min
Episode 59: Small Business Tips - “I’m Not Good at It…Yet.” – A Small Business Owner’s Mindset on Why It’s Important to Keep Improving
For a full transcript please visit mydailybusinesscoach.com/podcast/59
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Dec 23, 2020 • 53min
Episode 58: Fun, Bold, Vegan and Cruelty-Free: How I Scream Nails Successfully Moved from a Service Business to Build An Online Product-Based Business
Listen to today’s interview as Fiona talks to Celia Cecchi, founder and director of I Scream Nails - an Australian made vegan, cruelty free, high quality nail polish about how her interest in nail art led to starting a successful product-based business that expanded quickly to the US. Interested in starting your own podcast? Check out our How to Start a Podcast online course here. Topics discussed in this episode: IntroductionCatching UpComing up with I Scream NailsGrowing the businessThe testing processObstacles in manufacturing locallyOn having the final sayCelia's upbringingOn starting as a pop upManaging peopleOwning the business with your partnerOn doubting self in managing the businessSocial media coverage for the brandConnecting with the audience through social mediaProcess of onboardingMantras during hard timesChanging anything for the businessTech tool recommendationsMost proud moment in running the businessConnecting with CeliaConclusion Connecting with I Scream NailsUS Store: www.iscreamnails.comAu Store: www.iscreamnails.com.au Email: info@iscreamnails.com.auInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/iscreamnails/Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/iscreamnailsTwitter: https://twitter.com/iscreamnailsYoutube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC7cjpyNjPsla_DtKcRSW80wPinterest: https://www.pinterest.com/iscreamnails/Tumblr: https://iscreamnails.tumblr.com/ Episode transcript: For a full transcript, please visit mydailybusiness.com/podcast/58
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Dec 21, 2020 • 9min
Episode 57: Small Business Tips - Creating Playlists To Get Inside The Mindset of Your Ideal Audience
In this quick tip episode, Fiona shares how she gets into the minds of her ideal audience to know what they want to hear whenever she prepares content for them - creating a playlist is highly recommended! Topics discussed in this episode: IntroductionChristmas catch-up and gift ideasFiona as a creative writerCreating playlists for your ideal audienceLast minute gift shopping ideas Resources mentioned in this episode: My Daily Business Coach shopPassion, Purpose, ProfitFor a full transcript please visit mydailybusinesscoach.com/podcast/57
⭐️ 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.

Dec 16, 2020 • 28min
Episode 56: 5 Tips To Practice Self-Care and Prioritise Yourself As A Business Owner
As we start to plan our goals and map a new strategy for 2021, Fiona reminds all small business owners to prioritise themselves in the coming year. Listen now as she shares her 5 tips to practice self-care which not only benefits your well-being, but also your business. Topics discussed in this episode: IntroductionMapping next year’s goals5 Tips to prioritise yourself#1: Knowing what you most want out of your business#2: Managing your time effectively#3 Setting boundaries#4 Cultivating your crews, both your business crews and your non-work network.#5 Being self aware.Booking in a session with FionaConclusion Resources mentioned in this episode: My Daily Business Coach shopMy Daily Business Coach Podcast Episode 8Passion, Purpose, ProfitOne Hour Laser Session Episode transcript: Please visit mydailybusinesscoach.com/podcast/56
⭐️ 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.

Dec 15, 2020 • 7min
Episode 55: Small Business Tips - One way to reduce inbox overwhelm while still being able to upskill and learn from others
In this short quick tip episode, Fiona talks about setting a time each week to learn something new to upskill. One of the things she gets the resources is from opt-ins from somebody else’s emails. Listen now as she shares her simple technique to avoid getting too many unnecessary emails and how it helps her set intentions on learning for her education. Topics discussed in this episode: IntroductionNew business coaching slots open for 2021Opting in for freebiesCreating a new email for freebiesScheduling a specific time to learn something newConclusion Get in touch with Fiona if you’re interested to get her as your business coach for 2021:InstagramEmail Episode transcript: For a full transcript please visit mydailybusinesscoach.com/podcast/55
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Dec 9, 2020 • 55min
Episode 54: On Building A Sustainable Business with Local Manufacturers and Working With Your Life Partner – Coco Flip’s Kate Stokes’ Journey on running a business that lasts
In this interview, Fiona talks to Kate Stokes, owner of Coco Flip - a Melbourne-based furniture and lighting design brand. Kate shares what the challenges are when running a product-based business and running a business with her life partner while raising small children, particularly during 2020. Fiona and Kate also talk about why it’s important to work with local manufactures and how doing so has helped Coco Flip build a tight-knit and loyal community. Topics discussed in this episode: IntroductionCatching UpCovid's Impact on The BusinessWhat is Coco Flip?On Kate's UpbringingWorking with Your Life PartnerCultivating Relationships wit Local ManufacturerKey Lessons in Running The BusinessHer Mentors, Book and Course RecommendationsOn Finding StockistsHer Mantra During Challenging TimesWorking As A Small TeamOn Doing Things DifferentlyPlatforms or Tools For The BusinessKate's Most Proud MomentConnecting with KateConclusion Resources mentioned in this episode: Coco Flip161A Heidelberg RdNorthcote VIC 3070Australiainfo@cocoflip.com.auWebsiteInstagramFacebook Episode transcript: To view a full transcript please visit mydailybusinesscoach.com/podcast/54
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Dec 7, 2020 • 10min
Episode 53: Small Business Tips - How to fill your life (and social feeds) with positive, uplifting information
It’s been a hard year for all of us and as we prepare ourselves for a new year, it’s time we add more good news in our social feeds (just to balance out the news we don’t want to hear but we have to deal with). In this quick (personal) tip episode, Fiona shares how 2020 has been for her and why following accounts sharing good news helped her deal with everything that went on this year. Topics discussed in this episode: IntroductionA quick catch up on 2020Looking for more positive contentAccount suggestionsConclusion Resources mentioned in this episode: My Daily Business Coach NewsletterHow To Start A PodcastAccounts Mentioned in this Episode Episode transcript: For a full transcript visit mydailybusinesscoach.com/podcast/53
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