My Daily Business Podcast

Fiona Killackey, My Daily Business

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. Episode 592: What 10 years in business really teaches you

    3D AGO

    Episode 592: What 10 years in business really teaches you

    ⭐️⭐️   Join Group Coaching for 2026 ⭐️⭐️   In this coaching episode, Fiona reflects on what 10 years in business has really taught her, beyond the highlights, milestones and metrics. This is an honest conversation about growth, adaptability, identity, expectations, community and the long road of building something that lasts. Fiona shares what’s worked, what hasn’t, what surprised her most, and why staying connected to your values matters more than ever as your business evolves. Whether you’re in your first year or your twentieth, this episode is a reminder that sustainable businesses are built slowly, thoughtfully, and often in seasons of uncertainty. You’ll learn: What 10 years in business actually teaches you that no course or shortcut canHow to adapt without losing yourself or your valuesWhy community and connection are essential for long-term business resilienceHow to rethink success beyond speed, scale and external validationA grounding listen for business owners navigating growth, change, or the quiet middle stretch of building something meaningful. ⭐️⭐️   Join Group Coaching for 2026 ⭐️⭐️     Connect with My Daily Business: Instagram: @mydailybusiness_TikTok: @mydailybusinessEmail: hello@mydailybusiness.comWebsite: mydailybusiness.comResources mentioned: AI Monthly Chat Group for Small Business OwnersMy Daily Business courses - mydailybusiness.com/courses ⭐️⭐️   Join Group Coaching for 2026 ⭐️⭐️     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.

    28 min
  2. Episode 591: Tip:How to stay adaptable, not reactive in business

    6D AGO

    Episode 591: Tip:How to stay adaptable, not reactive in business

    ⭐️⭐️   Join Group Coaching for 2026 ⭐️⭐️   In this quick tip episode, Fiona shares why adaptability is one of the most important skills you can build in business, and why being adaptable is very different from being reactive. Drawing on nearly a decade in business (and plenty of real-life curveballs), Fiona explores how staying grounded in your values allows you to respond to change without losing yourself in the process. You’ll learn: The difference between adaptability and reactivity in businessWhy adaptability is a skill you can practise, not a personality traitHow to stay flexible without constantly second-guessing yourselfA simple way to respond to change while staying aligned with your valuesPerfect for business owners navigating change, uncertainty, or decision fatigue. ⭐️⭐️   Join Group Coaching for 2026 ⭐️⭐️     Connect with My Daily Business: Instagram: @mydailybusiness_TikTok: @mydailybusinessEmail: hello@mydailybusiness.comWebsite: mydailybusiness.comResources mentioned: AI Monthly Chat Group for Small Business OwnersHow to Get Your Book Published course Join our AI Chat Group for small business ownersMy Daily Business courses - mydailybusiness.com/courses ⭐️⭐️   Join Group Coaching for 2026 ⭐️⭐️     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.

    13 min
  3. Episode 590: Davina Adamson of Black Finch Jewellery on finding joy in your creative connection

    JAN 28

    Episode 590: Davina Adamson of Black Finch Jewellery on finding joy in your creative connection

    ⭐️⭐️   Join Group Coaching for 2026 ⭐️⭐️   In this episode, Fiona talks to Davina Adamson, Creative Director of Black Finch Jewellery. Davina shares her journey from visual arts to opening her first designer retail store at age 20, creating her own line then closing that business and moving into work with her partner,  master jeweller, Raymond de Zwart at Black Finch jewellery.  You'll learn: How to transition from different creative careers  The reality of working with family members in business and how to create clear roles, boundaries, and a strong organisational structure Why relentless experimentation and staying authentically entertained in your marketing creates genuine connection with your audience How to build community over just content—and why people come for the product but stay for the relationships and shared experiences ⭐️⭐️   Join Group Coaching for 2026 ⭐️⭐️   Connect with Black Finch Jewellery: Instagram: @blackfinch_jewellery  Website: blackfinch.com.au  Connect with My Daily Business: Instagram: @mydailybusiness_ TikTok: @mydailybusiness Email: hello@mydailybusiness.com Website: mydailybusiness.com Resources mentioned: AI Monthly Chat Group for Small Business Owners How to Get Your Book Published course  Join our AI Chat Group for small business owners My Daily Business courses - mydailybusiness.com/courses ⭐️⭐️   Join Group Coaching for 2026 ⭐️⭐️     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.

    55 min
  4. Episode 589: How sticky is your brand and why is it essential in 2026?

    JAN 26

    Episode 589: How sticky is your brand and why is it essential in 2026?

    ⭐️⭐️   Join the Waitlist for Group Coaching for 2026 ⭐️⭐️   In this episode, Fiona explores what it really means to build a “sticky” brand. Moving beyond sales and follower counts, Fiona looks at why some brands keep people coming back while others feel purely transactional. This episode is a practical reset for anyone who feels like customers only show up during promotions and then disappear. You’ll be invited to reflect on where your brand is creating genuine connection, and where it might be missing opportunities to build trust and loyalty. You’ll learn: What brand stickiness actually looks like in practiceHow to spot the difference between engagement and attentionWhy repeat customers, replies and referrals matter more than vanity metricsSimple ways to strengthen long-term connection with your audienceSign the Not a Date to Celebrate petition here ⭐️⭐️   Join the Waitlist for Group Coaching for 2026 ⭐️⭐️   Connect with My Daily Business: Instagram: @mydailybusiness_TikTok: @mydailybusinessEmail: hello@mydailybusiness.comWebsite: mydailybusiness.comResources mentioned: AI Monthly Chat Group for Small Business OwnersHow to Get Your Book Published course Join our AI Chat Group for small business ownersMy Daily Business courses - mydailybusiness.com/courses ⭐️⭐️   Join Group Coaching for 2026 ⭐️⭐️     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.

    14 min
  5. Episode 588:  The death of the influencer and what replaces it for your small business

    JAN 21

    Episode 588: The death of the influencer and what replaces it for your small business

    ⭐️⭐️   Join the Waitlist for Group Coaching for 2026 ⭐️⭐️   In this episode, Fiona unpacks the idea of the “death of the influencer” and what it really means for brands, creatives, and small businesses navigating marketing in a noisy, trust-scarce world. Rather than chasing reach or hype, Fiona explores the shift toward people of influence, long-term relationships, and values-led visibility — and how brands can rethink influence at every stage of the customer journey. You’ll learn: Why traditional influencer marketing is losing impact — and what’s replacing itThe difference between influencers, content creators, and people of influence (and why it matters)How to identify the real circles of influence for your audience and build lasting trustThis episode is for anyone questioning whether influencer marketing still works — and wanting smarter, more sustainable ways to connect. Sign the Not a Date to Celebrate petition here ⭐️⭐️   Join the Waitlist for Group Coaching for 2026 ⭐️⭐️   Connect with My Daily Business: Instagram: @mydailybusiness_TikTok: @mydailybusinessEmail: hello@mydailybusiness.comWebsite: mydailybusiness.comResources mentioned: AI Monthly Chat Group for Small Business OwnersHow to Get Your Book Published course Join our AI Chat Group for small business ownersMy Daily Business courses - mydailybusiness.com/courses ⭐️⭐️   Join Group Coaching for 2026 ⭐️⭐️     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.

    29 min
  6. Episode 587:  Is this the death of the influencer?

    JAN 19

    Episode 587: Is this the death of the influencer?

    ⭐️⭐️   Join the Waitlist for Group Coaching for 2026 ⭐️⭐️   In this episode, Fiona discusses what the 'death' of the influencer really means and dissects the differences between an influencer, content creator and person of influence. If you have ever considered collaborating with an influencer for your creative small business, this is definitely one to listen to! Sign the Not a Date to Celebrate petition here ⭐️⭐️   Join the Waitlist for Group Coaching for 2026 ⭐️⭐️   Connect with My Daily Business: Instagram: @mydailybusiness_TikTok: @mydailybusinessEmail: hello@mydailybusiness.comWebsite: mydailybusiness.comResources mentioned: AI Monthly Chat Group for Small Business OwnersHow to Get Your Book Published course Join our AI Chat Group for small business ownersMy Daily Business courses - mydailybusiness.com/courses ⭐️⭐️   Join Group Coaching for 2026 ⭐️⭐️     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.

    13 min
  7. Episode 586: Resilience and starting again with Mukti of Mukti Organics

    JAN 14

    Episode 586: Resilience and starting again with Mukti of Mukti Organics

    ⭐️⭐️   Join the Waitlist for Group Coaching for 2026 ⭐️⭐️   In this episode, Fiona talks to Mukti, founder of Mukti Organics, about building a values-led business over more than 25 years — and what it really takes to stay true to your vision through growth, setbacks, and change. Starting her business from her laundry and market stalls, Mukti shares the realities of bootstrapping, resilience, and rebuilding, as well as the power of education and integrity in creating long-term impact. This is a deeply honest conversation about longevity, values, and using business as a force for meaningful change. You’ll learn: Why knowing your values is essential for navigating challenges and staying aligned over timeHow education can move a business from simple transactions to genuine transformationThe long-term impact one person and one business can have on perspective, behaviour, and communityWhat it takes to build a brand with integrity, resilience, and purpose over decadesThis episode is for business owners and creatives who want to build something meaningful, sustainable, and deeply aligned — without losing themselves along the way. Sign the Not a Date to Celebrate petition here Connect with Mukti: Mukti's Book: Truth in BeautyWebsite: muktiorganics.com.auInstagram: @muktiorganics⭐️⭐️   Join the Waitlist for Group Coaching for 2026 ⭐️⭐️   Connect with My Daily Business: Instagram: @mydailybusiness_TikTok: @mydailybusinessEmail: hello@mydailybusiness.comWebsite: mydailybusiness.comResources mentioned: AI Monthly Chat Group for Small Business OwnersHow to Get Your Book Published course Join our AI Chat Group for small business ownersMy Daily Business courses - mydailybusiness.com/courses ⭐️⭐️   Join Group Coaching for 2026 ⭐️⭐️     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.

    54 min
  8. Episode 585: What teenagers can teach us about business

    JAN 12

    Episode 585: What teenagers can teach us about business

    ⭐️⭐️ Special thanks to our sponsor, Vanta AI. Get $1000 off at vanta.com/mydailybusiness  ⭐️⭐️ In this quick tip episode, Fiona reflects on becoming the parent of a teenager and the surprising parallels between adolescence and building a business. Teenage years are often framed as difficult or disruptive, but they’re also a time of growth, identity formation, and learning to trust yourself. And as it turns out, that’s exactly what many business owners are navigating too. This episode explores how the lessons we try to pass on to teenagers, about intuition, values, and discernment, are just as relevant when you’re running a business in a noisy, opinion-filled world. You’ll learn: Why business can feel a lot like adolescence at timesHow to balance intuition with data when making decisionsWhy tuning into your own values matters more than outside noiseHow to navigate growth and change without losing who you areA simple mindset shift to help you make clearer, more confident choicesThis episode is perfect for small business owners, creatives, and anyone feeling pulled in multiple directions and wondering how to stay grounded while evolving.  Sponsored by Vanta AI: vanta.com/mydailybusiness  Sign the Not a Date to Celebrate petition here Connect with My Daily Business: Instagram: @mydailybusiness_TikTok: @mydailybusinessEmail: hello@mydailybusiness.comWebsite: mydailybusiness.comResources mentioned: Vanta AIAI Monthly Chat Group for Small Business OwnersHow to Get Your Book Published course Join our AI Chat Group for small business ownersMy Daily Business courses - mydailybusiness.com/courses ⭐️⭐️   Join Group Coaching for 2026 ⭐️⭐️     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.

    12 min
4.7
out of 5
14 Ratings

About

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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