My Daily Business Podcast

Fiona Killackey, My Daily Business
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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

  1. 1d ago

    654: I never thought I'd be here...

    In this more personal coaching episode, Fiona Killackey reflects on two decades with her husband, Jerome, and the surprising parallels between maintaining a long-term relationship and running a sustainable business. Through five lessons drawn from their life together, Fiona explores the importance of staying curious, navigating difficult seasons and remembering why you started in the first place. You'll learn: Why staying open to learning, adapting and changing is essential for building a business that lasts.How to navigate the inevitable peaks and troughs of business without comparing your everyday reality to someone else's highlight reel.Why consistently showing up, nurturing relationships and reconnecting with your original purpose can help you build something meaningful for the long term.Need help with your own business strategy, impact, visibility or personal brand ? Get in touch: hello@mydailybusiness.com    Resources mentioned: My Daily Business courses - mydailybusiness.com/courses Want to get your #smallbusiness sorted in 2026/ 27? 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.

    654: I never thought I'd be here...

  2. 6d ago

    659: Where is the real community in your small business

    In this quick tip episode, Fiona Killackey explores why building genuine connections should be just as intentional as setting revenue targets or creating marketing strategies. Drawing on her own experiences with My Daily Business and Subject Object Market, Fiona shares why community is more than an audience, and why investing in real relationships is becoming increasingly important in an AI-driven world. You'll learn: Why having an audience isn't the same as having a community, and how genuine relationships can strengthen your business.Practical ways to actively support and engage with others in your industry, from making introductions to celebrating their achievements.Why building community into your business strategy, rather than simply hoping it happens, can create long-term trust, loyalty and resilience.Need help with your own business strategy, impact, visibility or personal brand ? Get in touch: hello@mydailybusiness.com    Resources mentioned: My Daily Business courses - mydailybusiness.com/courses Want to get your #smallbusiness sorted in 2026/ 27? 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.

    659: Where is the real community in your small business

  3. Oct 12

    657: Why did you fall in love with your business?

    In this coaching episode, Fiona Killackey explores why profit and purpose don't have to be in conflict, drawing on her experience coaching business owners and researching her book Business to Brand. She shares practical ways to build giving back into your business without compromising its financial sustainability. You'll learn: Why profit and purpose can work together, and why making money doesn't mean compromising your values.How to build genuine, meaningful giving into your business without it becoming performative or simply another marketing tactic.Why strong financial foundations are essential to giving back consistently and sustainably.Need help with your own business strategy, impact, visibility or personal brand ? Get in touch: hello@mydailybusiness.com    Resources mentioned: My Daily Business courses - mydailybusiness.com/courses Want to get your #smallbusiness sorted in 2026/ 27? 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.

    657: Why did you fall in love with your business?

  4. Oct 9

    655: What's on your Mosquito List? Getting rid of the annoying things on your to-do list

    What are those small, annoying tasks that keep buzzing around in the back of your mind? In this quick tip episode, Fiona Killackey introduces the 'mosquito list', a simple way to tackle those little things you've been putting off for weeks, months or even longer. Drawing on some very relatable examples from her own life, Fiona shares how clearing these seemingly insignificant tasks can free up mental space, reduce stress and even help you make money. You'll learn: Why small, unfinished tasks can create a surprising amount of mental clutter and low-level stress.How to create your own mosquito list and organise those nagging tasks into manageable categories.How to use a simple timer and a focused burst of activity to tick off multiple tasks and feel lighter, more productive and in control.  Need help with your own business strategy, impact, visibility or personal brand ? Get in touch: hello@mydailybusiness.com  Resources mentioned: My Daily Business courses - mydailybusiness.com/courses Want to get your #smallbusiness sorted in 2026/ 27? 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.

    655: What's on your Mosquito List? Getting rid of the annoying things on your to-do list

  5. Sep 7

    653: You can always start again - no one is keeping score

    Special thanks to HoneyBook for sponsoring this episode of the My Daily Business Podcast. HoneyBook is an all-in-one client management platform designed to help independent businesses manage enquiries, contracts, invoices, payments, scheduling and client communication in one place. HoneyBook has now launched in Australia. Find out more using this link and code FIONA to receive 30% off until the end of September 2026. Have you ever let something slide in your business and then convinced yourself it’s been too long to go back? Maybe it’s your newsletter, social media, pitching, reaching out to past clients or something else you once did consistently. In this quick tip episode, Fiona talks about the all-or-nothing trap and why the gap between stopping something and starting again is usually much smaller than it feels. You'll learn: Why your audience probably isn’t keeping score the way you think they areWhy taking a break doesn’t mean you’ve lost everything you built beforehandHow the rules you create for your business can sometimes keep you stuckWhy you’re allowed to change your mind about how you run your businessHow guilt and avoidance can take more energy than simply starting againWhy you don’t need a big comeback, explanation or apologyHow to choose one small thing this week and simply begin againYou can go back. You can change your mind. You can do things differently this time. Your business is allowed to evolve as you do. Need help with your own business strategy, impact, visibility or personal brand ? Get in touch: hello@mydailybusiness.com  Resources mentioned: My Daily Business courses - mydailybusiness.com/courses Want to get your #smallbusiness sorted in 2026/ 27? 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.

    653: You can always start again - no one is keeping score

  6. Sep 2

    652: Amy Gallagher of Kloke on the power of relationships and staying true to your vision

    In this episode, Fiona Killackey chats with Amy Gallagher, co-founder of Melbourne fashion label KLOKE, about building a distinctive brand alongside her husband and business partner, Adam. Amy shares insights from 16 years in business, from opening their first store in Brunswick St, Fitzroy to expanding internationally, and why relationships, quality and staying true to their vision have been central to their success. Need help with your own business strategy, impact, visibility or personal brand ? Get in touch: hello@mydailybusiness.com  Connect with Amy and KLOKE: Website / Online Store: kloke.com.auRetail Stores: 270 Brunswick St, Fitzroy and 199 - 201 Little Collins St, MelbourneIG: @klokeAmy's LinkedInNeed help with your own business strategy, impact, visibility or personal brand ? Get in touch: hello@mydailybusiness.com    Resources mentioned: My Daily Business courses - mydailybusiness.com/courses Want to get your #smallbusiness sorted in 2026/ 27? 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.

    652: Amy Gallagher of Kloke on the power of relationships and staying true to your vision

  7. Aug 31

    651: Why I started my own Subject Object market

    In a world where technology and AI make it easier than ever to work, sell and communicate without human interaction, are we losing something important? In this quick tip episode, Fiona Killackey shares why she made a conscious decision to spend more time connecting with people in person, including launching Subject Object Market. She explores why showing up in real life is not just good for the soul, but can also be a powerful business strategy. You'll learn: Why in-person connections can build deeper relationships, stronger communities and greater customer loyalty.How Fiona's experience creating Subject Object Market reinforced the value of bringing people and businesses together.Simple ways to bring more genuine human connection into your business, even if you operate primarily online.Need help with your own business strategy, impact, visibility or personal brand ? Get in touch: hello@mydailybusiness.com    Resources mentioned: My Daily Business courses - mydailybusiness.com/courses Want to get your #smallbusiness sorted in 2026/ 27? 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.

    651: Why I started my own Subject Object market

  8. Aug 26

    650: How to give back without it costing you everything

    In this coaching episode, Fiona Killackey explores why profit and purpose don't have to be in conflict, drawing on her experience coaching business owners and researching her book Business to Brand. She shares practical ways to build giving back into your business without compromising its financial sustainability. You'll learn: Why profit and purpose can work together, and why making money doesn't mean compromising your values.How to build genuine, meaningful giving into your business without it becoming performative or simply another marketing tactic.Why strong financial foundations are essential to giving back consistently and sustainably.Need help with your own business strategy, impact, visibility or personal brand ? Get in touch: hello@mydailybusiness.com    Resources mentioned: My Daily Business courses - mydailybusiness.com/courses Want to get your #smallbusiness sorted in 2026/ 27? 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.

    650: How to give back without it costing you everything
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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

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  • Creator
    Fiona Killackey, My Daily Business
  • Years Active
    2020 - 2026
  • Episodes
    600
  • Rating
    Clean
  • Copyright
    © 2026 My Daily Business
  • Show Website
    My Daily Business Podcast

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