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My Daily Business Podcast
Hosted by Fiona Killackey, My Daily Business · EN
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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637: 7 things I wish I knew before starting a business
2w ago00:09:27Tap to summarizeA huge thanks to our sponsor #gifted a platform that helps businesses connect with real people creating real content, at a fraction of the time and cost of a traditional campaign. My Daily Business listeners can use code MDB50 at checkout for 50% off their first month, on either monthly plan. Check out #gifted. In this Quick Tip episode, Fiona reflects on more than a decade in business and shares the seven lessons she wishes she'd known from the very beginning. From pricing and confidence to boundaries, relationships and backing yourself, it's an honest conversation every business owner needs to hear. You'll learn: Why your expertise is probably worth more than you're charging. The seven lessons Fiona wishes she'd known in her first year of business. How to build a business with more confidence, stronger boundaries and less second-guessing. Need help with your own business strategy, impact, visibility or personal brand ? Get in touch: hello@mydailybusiness.com 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 My Daily Business courses - mydailybusiness.com/courses A huge thanks to our sponsor #gifted a platform that helps businesses connect with real people creating real content, at a fraction of the time and cost of a traditional campaign. My Daily Business listeners can use code MDB50 at checkout for 50% off their first month, on either monthly plan. Check out #gifted. 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.
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628: Nich Burch of Burch + Co on what to consider legally right now
3w ago01:00:02Tap to summarizeA huge thanks to our sponsor #gifted a platform that helps businesses connect with real people creating real content, at a fraction of the time and cost of a traditional campaign. My Daily Business listeners can use code MDB50 at checkout for 50% off their first month, on either monthly plan. Check out #gifted. Fiona Killackey sits down with lawyer and Burch & Co founder Nich Burch to talk about what small business owners need to know legally right now. From contracts and pricing to AI risks and employment, this is the practical legal conversation every business owner needs to hear. You'll learn: How to identify and name the uncertainty affecting your business and take practical steps forward What you need to know about changing prices, contracts and your legal obligations right now The real legal considerations of using AI in your business and what you must be disclosing to clients Connect with Burch and Co: Instagram: @burch_co Website: burchcolawyers.com.au Need help with your own business strategy, impact, visibility or personal brand ? Get in touch: hello@mydailybusiness.com 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 My Daily Business courses - mydailybusiness.com/courses A huge thanks to our sponsor #gifted a platform that helps businesses connect with real people creating real content, at a fraction of the time and cost of a traditional campaign. My Daily Business listeners can use code MDB50 at checkout for 50% off their first month, on either monthly plan. Check out #gifted. 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.
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635: When did you stop thinking big?
3w ago00:12:05Tap to summarizeWhat if the biggest thing holding a business back isn't a lack of resources, but a lack of permission to think bigger? In this Quick Tip, Fiona challenges listeners to revisit the ambitious ideas they've quietly shelved and take one small step towards them You'll learn: Why AI often agrees with you, even when you're wrong How to spot bias and AI "hallucinations" before they catch you out Practical ways to use AI as a thinking partner, not a replacement for your judgement Need help with your own business strategy, impact, visibility or personal brand ? Get in touch: hello@mydailybusiness.com 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 My Daily Business courses - mydailybusiness.com/courses A huge thanks to our sponsor #gifted a platform that helps businesses connect with real people creating real content, at a fraction of the time and cost of a traditional campaign. My Daily Business listeners can use code MDB50 at checkout for 50% off their first month, on either monthly plan. Check out #gifted. 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.
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633: The most important AI skill isn't prompting
4w ago00:11:29Tap to summarizeThis episode is proudly sponsored by The Finders Keepers. Visit the Finders Keepers Melbourne Design Market from Friday 10 July to Sunday 12 July at the Royal Exhibition Building, Carlton. Book your tickets: Finders Keepers Melbourne tickets Enter MDB at checkout, then choose the My Daily Business 2-for-1 ticket option to claim your exclusive offer. And don't forget to say hello to Fiona who will be running her own Subject Object stall at the market! This episode explores why one of the most valuable AI skills isn't writing better prompts, it's learning when to challenge the answers. Fiona shares why pushing back on AI leads to stronger thinking, better decisions, and more useful results for your business. You'll learn: Why AI often agrees with you, even when you're wrong How to spot bias and AI "hallucinations" before they catch you out Practical ways to use AI as a thinking partner, not a replacement for your judgement Need help with your own business strategy, impact, visibility or personal brand ? Get in touch: hello@mydailybusiness.com 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 My Daily Business courses - mydailybusiness.com/courses A huge thanks to our sponsor #gifted a platform that helps businesses connect with real people creating real content, at a fraction of the time and cost of a traditional campaign. My Daily Business listeners can use code MDB50 at checkout for 50% off their first month, on either monthly plan. Check out #gifted. 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.
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632: What do we lose if everything is easy?
Jul 100:21:34Tap to summarizeThis episode is proudly sponsored by The Finders Keepers. Visit the Finders Keepers Melbourne Design Market from Friday 10 July to Sunday 12 July at the Royal Exhibition Building, Carlton. Book your tickets: Finders Keepers Melbourne tickets Enter MDB at checkout, then choose the My Daily Business 2-for-1 ticket option to claim your exclusive offer. And don't forget to say hello to Fiona who will be running her own Subject Object stall at the market! Things feel hard for a lot of business owners right now. But what if the discomfort you're trying to eliminate is actually the thing that helps you grow? In this coaching episode, Fiona explores why friction isn't always the enemy and how leaning into difficult conversations, creative struggles and uncertainty can build stronger businesses and more meaningful lives. You'll learn: Why removing every obstacle can actually hold your business back How AI can enhance your thinking without replacing it The questions to ask when you're tempted to avoid discomfort Need help with your own business strategy, impact, visibility or personal brand ? Get in touch: hello@mydailybusiness.com 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 My Daily Business courses - mydailybusiness.com/courses A huge thanks to our sponsor #gifted a platform that helps businesses connect with real people creating real content, at a fraction of the time and cost of a traditional campaign. My Daily Business listeners can use code MDB50 at checkout for 50% off their first month, on either monthly plan. Check out #gifted. 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.
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631: What if friction isn't the problem?
Jun 2900:10:09Tap to summarizeWe're constantly told to make life and business easier. Automate more. Remove every obstacle. Eliminate friction wherever possible. But what if not all friction is bad? In this episode, Fiona explores why some of the most uncomfortable moments in business are often the ones that lead to the greatest growth, and why it's worth questioning whether the thing you're trying to avoid is actually the thing that could move you forward. You'll learn: Why removing every obstacle isn't always the answer How to tell the difference between unnecessary friction and productive discomfort Two simple questions to help you grow your business with more intention Need help with your own business strategy, impact, visibility or personal brand ? Get in touch: hello@mydailybusiness.com 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 My Daily Business courses - mydailybusiness.com/courses A huge thanks to our sponsor #gifted a platform that helps businesses connect with real people creating real content, at a fraction of the time and cost of a traditional campaign. My Daily Business listeners can use code MDB50 at checkout for 50% off their first month, on either monthly plan. Check out #gifted. 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.
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629: When your friends aren't your biggest fans
Jun 2200:12:12Tap to summarizeFriends and business can be a tricky mix, especially when you're putting yourself out there and the people closest to you seem silent. In this Quick Tip episode, Fiona explores why friends don't always engage with your content, why that doesn't automatically mean they're unsupportive, and the stories we can create when we're looking for validation online. She shares three practical ways to navigate these feelings, strengthen your confidence and focus on the people who are already cheering you on You'll learn: Why you're probably telling yourself the wrong story about silent followers How to communicate your needs instead of expecting people to read your mind Where to focus your energy so you feel more supported and confident online Need help with your own business strategy, impact, visibility or personal brand ? Get in touch: hello@mydailybusiness.com 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 My Daily Business courses - mydailybusiness.com/courses A huge thanks to our sponsor #gifted a platform that helps businesses connect with real people creating real content, at a fraction of the time and cost of a traditional campaign. My Daily Business listeners can use code MDB50 at checkout for 50% off their first month, on either monthly plan. Check out #gifted. 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.
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627: : Why feeling flat in business doesn’t mean you're off track
Jun 800:09:14Tap to summarizeFeeling a bit flat in your business? You're not alone. In this Quick Tip episode, Fiona explores why losing motivation doesn't mean you're failing, and how to tell the difference between a temporary slump and a genuine sign that something needs to change. You'll learn: Why periods of low motivation are a normal part of running a business, not a sign that you're on the wrong path. How to use your past wins, client feedback and "evidence" to challenge the stories your brain tells you during a tough patch. Three practical ways to navigate a business trough, including lowering the bar strategically and leaning on people who truly understand the entrepreneurial journey. Need help with your own business strategy, impact, visibility or personal brand ? Get in touch: hello@mydailybusiness.com 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 My Daily Business courses - mydailybusiness.com/courses A huge thanks to our sponsor #gifted a platform that helps businesses connect with real people creating real content, at a fraction of the time and cost of a traditional campaign. My Daily Business listeners can use code MDB50 at checkout for 50% off their first month, on either monthly plan. Check out #gifted. 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.
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626: What are you actually doing for yourself?
Jun 300:20:32Tap to summarizeAs small business owners, we're often brilliant at supporting our staff, clients, customers and families. But how often do we extend that same care, encouragement and investment to ourselves? In this coaching episode, Fiona explores why so many business owners put themselves last, the impact that has on their wellbeing and business, and some practical ways to start changing it You'll learn: Why so many business owners prioritise everyone else's needs over their own The hidden cost of neglecting yourself, even when your business appears successful Practical ways to invest in yourself without guilt or feeling selfish Need help with your own business strategy, impact, visibility or personal brand ? Get in touch: hello@mydailybusiness.com 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 My Daily Business courses - mydailybusiness.com/courses A huge thanks to our sponsor #gifted a platform that helps businesses connect with real people creating real content, at a fraction of the time and cost of a traditional campaign. My Daily Business listeners can use code MDB50 at checkout for 50% off their first month, on either monthly plan. Check out #gifted. 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.
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625: Are You Building a Business… or a Backdrop?
Jun 100:10:39Tap to summarizeMost business owners aren't making bad decisions. They're making decisions that look like success. In this quick tip episode, Fiona explores the subtle ways social media can influence everything from hiring and photography to sales, studio spaces and spending. If you've ever wondered whether you're building a business or simply building content, this episode is for you. You'll learn: How to tell if a decision is genuinely good for your business or just good for Instagram Why social media visibility and business profitability are not the same thing Need help with your own business strategy, impact, visibility or personal brand ? Get in touch: hello@mydailybusiness.com 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 My Daily Business courses - mydailybusiness.com/courses A huge thanks to our sponsor #gifted a platform that helps businesses connect with real people creating real content, at a fraction of the time and cost of a traditional campaign. My Daily Business listeners can use code MDB50 at checkout for 50% off their first month, on either monthly plan. Check out #gifted. 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.
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