My Daily Business Podcast

Fiona Killackey, My Daily Business
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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 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.  
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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 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.  
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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 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.  
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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 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.  
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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 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.  
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Dec 2, 2020 • 21min

Episode 52: Five quick tips for finding the right podcasts to become a guest on, to help build your brand and get your small business out there

n today’s coaching episode, Fiona shares her experience in starting the My Daily Business Coach podcast and talks about how to find the podcast to be a guest on and how it can be beneficial to your business. Listen now as she shares her five easy steps you can follow if you’re interested to do it to promote yourself and your products or services.. Topics discussed in this episode: IntroductionHow To Start A Podcast CourseOn Starting the My Daily Business Coach PodcastFive Steps In Finding The Right Podcasts to Guest OnKnow yourselfKnow your audienceDo your researchCome up with a list of groupsGive it a goConclusion Resources mentioned in this episode:  My Daily Business Coach NewsletterApple Podcast AppPodcast Guest Collaboration Community - Find a Guest, Be a GuestHow To Start A Podcast Episode transcript: For a full transcript and to find the How To Start a Podcast online course check out mydailybusinesscoach.com/podcast/52 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.  
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Nov 30, 2020 • 10min

Episode 51: Small Business Tips - Five reasons you should consider a podcast for your business in 2021 and beyond

If you’re a small business owner and you’re contemplating whether you should also have your own podcast or not, then this episode is for you! In this very quick tip episode, Fiona answers the question, “Should you start a podcast?” Find out her five reasons why you should consider potentially starting one in 2021.Want to start your own podcast? Check out our new online course, How To Start a PodcastTopics discussed in this episode: IntroductionFive reasons to consider potentially starting one in 2021#1 Humanise your brand#2 Easy to do#3 They’re everywhere#4 Becoming an authority in your space#5 Becoming a lifelong learnerIntroducing How To Start A PodcastConclusionResources mentioned in this episode:  My Daily Business Coach NewsletterHow To Start A Podcast For a full transcript please visit mydailybusinesscoach.com/podcast/51 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.  
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Nov 25, 2020 • 1h 17min

Episode 50: On Utilising Yoga for business, bucking trends and working through grief while Running A Small Shoe Business - An Interview with Kerryn Moscicski of Radical Yes

In this interview episode, Fiona talks to Kerryn Moscicski of Radical Yes about starting her own business, together with her partner, Leo,  that offers flat shoe liberation and in their own words, “making flat shoes for modern women who like to move and be moved”. Listen now as Fiona and Kerryn discuss how teaching yoga helps Kerryn personally, the importance of transparency in her business, and how she wants Radical Yes to be a multigenerational business.  Topics discussed in this episode: IntroductionCatching upWhat's the story behind the business name?What was your upbringing like?On yoga and designing shoesOn selling the productsOn the business' design and manufacturing processAdvice for people who want to share their knowledge with othersWhat worked and what didn't work for your business?Did you have mentors, courses or books that helped you?Would you have done something different if you were starting out now?What tech tools do you use for Radical Yes?What are you most proud of from your journey?What's next for you? Where can people connect with you?Conclusion Resources mentioned in this episode:  My Daily Business Coach NewsletterProfit First by Mike MichalowiczNorth Star ClutchCollective Closets Interview with Fiona Episode transcript: https://www.mydailybusinesscoach.com/podcast/50 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.  
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Nov 24, 2020 • 16min

Episode 49: Small Business Tips No Need To Be Awkward About It: How To Properly Ask For Testimonials and Reviews for Your Small Business

If you’re not comfortable about asking for reviews and testimonials, then you don’t want to miss today’s quick tip episode. Fiona shares how they can be very useful for you as a small business owner and why it’s the best time to ask for it from your past clients and customers. Listen now as Fiona shares 4 things you want to get right in order to get your testimonials and make them work for your business. Topics discussed in this episode: IntroductionWhen was the last time you asked for a testimonial/review?Why it can help your businessReview on the Buyer CycleHow to get your testimonials and make them work for youConsider who you're trying to target in the future.Consider what you most want to be known for.Send the requestGather the data and use the information that you've been granted.Conclusion Resources mentioned in this episode:  My Daily Business Coach NewsletterEpisode 24, My Daily Business Coach Podcast For a full transcript please visit mydailybusinesscoach.com/podcast/49 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.  
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Nov 18, 2020 • 25min

Episode 48: 5 Questions You Need To Ask Yourself If You Get Stuck in The Compare and Despair Territory

When you're in a sort of negative headspace, it can be really easy to look around and see these people in your sector, or just randoms that you seem to follow on social media and think, well, they still managed to do X, Y, and Z. If you find yourself comparing your business with others, then you will love today’s episode. Fiona shares the five questions she highly suggests you ask yourself to alleviate the negative feelings that can come up when we are faced with comparison. Topics discussed in this episode: IntroductionGoing through compare and despair5 questions to alleviate the negative feelingsWhy do you feel this way? What makes you think that there's not enough to go around?What can this person or brand teach you? What are you telling yourself?How might you collaborate? Get It Done: Your Guide To An Awesome YearConclusion Resources mentioned in this episode:  My Daily Business Coach NewsletterGet It Done: Your Guide To An Awesome Year Episode transcript:  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.  

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