My Daily Business Podcast

Hosted by Fiona Killackey, My Daily Business

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Oct 2026

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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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October 19, 202623 min

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 .

October 13, 20269 min

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 .

October 12, 202614 min

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 .

October 9, 202611 min

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 .

September 7, 202611 min

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 are Why taking a break doesn’t mean you’ve lost everything you built beforehand How the rules you create for your business can sometimes keep you stuck Why you’re allowed to change your mind about how you run your business How guilt and avoidance can take more energy than simply starting again Why you don’t need a big comeback, explanation or apology How to choose one small thing this week and simply begin again You 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 .

September 2, 202654 min

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.au Retail Stores: 270 Brunswick St, Fitzroy and 199 - 201 Little Collins St, Melbourne IG: @kloke Amy's LinkedIn 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 .

August 31, 202611 min

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 .

August 26, 202613 min

650: How to give back without it costing you everything

August 25, 202612 min

649: How to give back without it costing you everything

Special thanks to HoneyBook for sponsoring this podcast. HoneyBook helps independent businesses manage everything from enquiries and contracts to invoices and payments, all in one place. Use this link and code FIONA to receive 30% off until the end of September 2026 . Giving back doesn’t have to mean donating thousands of dollars, giving away hours of your time or waiting until your business has “made it”. In this quick tip episode, Fiona looks at how small businesses can make a positive impact in ways that are meaningful, practical and, importantly, sustainable. You'll learn: Why you don’t need to wait until your business reaches a certain size to start giving back Different ways to contribute through your time, expertise and connections Why referrals and recommendations can have an enormous impact without costing you anything How even small financial contributions can add up over time Ways to use your business and audience to amplify other people, businesses and causes Why giving beyond your capacity isn’t generosity, it’s depletion How choosing one small, sustainable action can be more powerful than an occasional grand gesture Giving back should connect you to something bigger than the transaction without leaving you or your business depleted. Start with what you genuinely have available right now, choose something that feels manageable, and build from there. 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 .

August 19, 202658 min

648: Chris Crouch of Happy Valley

Chris shares how Happy Valley grew from a hyperlocal Collingwood book, record and gift store into a thriving bricks-and-mortar and online business, and why knowing exactly who his customer is continues to shape everything from the products on the shelves to the experience people have when they walk through the door. You'll learn: Why Chris made the enormous decision to buy Happy Valley’s new premises What makes a retail business become a genuine destination Why what you choose not to stock can be as important as what you do How getting the fundamentals right can matter more than constantly creating social media content Why community, word of mouth and supporting other local businesses remain so important Chris’s advice for anyone considering taking a big leap in business Chris also shares why successful retail isn’t about finding one “special sauce”, but continually paying attention to the customer, the space, the product mix and all the small details that make people want to come back. Need help with your own business strategy, impact, visibility or personal brand ? Get in touch: hello@mydailybusiness.com Connect with Chris and Happy Valley: Instagram: @happyvalleyshop Instagram: @happyvalleyvinyl Website: happyvalleyshop.com Address: 347 Smith St, Fitzroy VIC 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 .