My Daily Business Podcast

Reminder, my 8-Week Online coaching program is open now, visit www.marketingforyoursmallbusiness.com Topics discussed in this episode: IntroductionFiona’s experiencePostureMinderA reminder on healthConclusion Resources mentioned in this episodePostureMinder Episode transcript: For a full transcript visit mydailybusinesscoach.com/podcast/69  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.  

Join my 8-Week Coaching Program and understand how to market your business in a way that works for you at http://marketingforyoursmallbusiness.com 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.

Topics discussed in this episode:Introduction and PromoDoing more for the indigenousTalking to a difficult person at workA Psychologist’s AdviceHow to make the hard conversations happenConclusionResources mentioned:Marketing For Your Small Business16 Personalities TestMy Daily Business Coach ShopAdobe Creative Types TestEpisode transcript:Find the full transcript over at mydailybusiness.com/podcast/67  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.  

Topics discussed in this episode:• Introduction• Catching Up• On Hannah's Business• Writing How To Break Up with Friends• Her Upbringing• Benefits of Having Good Supportive Friends• On Jealousy Between Friends• Friends Running Similar Businesses• On Becoming Friends Again After A Breakup• On Writing A Book• Book/App Recommendations• Connecting with Hannah• ConclusionConnecting with Dr. Hannah Korrel• Website• Neuropsychology practice• Media Contact• Facebook• InstagramGrab a copy of her book here:• How To Break Up with FriendsEpisode transcript:For a full transcript please visit mydailybusinesscoach.com/podcast/66  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.  

Topics discussed in this episode: IntroductionImproving your marketing for 2021Finding the right email addressesUsing hunter.ioConclusion Resources mentioned in this episode:Marketing for Your Small BusinessHunter.io Episode transcript: For a full transcript please visit mydailybusinesscoach.com/podcast/65  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.  

Topics discussed in this episode: IntroductionImportant vs. Urgent tasksEisenhower MatrixThe 4 kinds of tasksHow to use itExamplesMarketing For Your Small BusinessConclusion Resources Mentioned in this episodeMarketing For Your Small BusinessPassion, Purpose, ProfitXeroMindMeisterEpisode 47Good Business Group Episode transcript: For a full transcript please visit mydailybusinesscoach.com/podcast/64  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.  

Topics discussed in this episode: IntroductionGetting testimonials and reviewsQuick review on the buyer's circleBuilding A Reviews PageConclusionEpisode transcript: For a full transcript please visit mydailybusinesscoach.com/podcast/63  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.  

Topics discussed in this episode: IntroductionPrivate Practice AllianceNatasha's UpbringingStarting a BusinessGetting an MBAOn Teaching Marketing, Branding to The Mental Health ProfessionNetworkingDoing Business on Both Sides of the WorldTools and Platform RecommendationConnect with NatashaConclusion Resources mentioned in this episode:HasslZendeskToggl168 Hours: You Have More Time Than You Think by Laura Vanderkam Connect with Natasha AceWebsiteInstagramPrivate Practice Alliance private Facebook group Episode transcript: For a full transcript please visit mydailybusinesscoach.com/podcast/62  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.  

Topics discussed in this episode: IntroductionGoal setting with clientsListing down good and bad habitsMaking real changes this 2021Conclusion Episode transcript: For a full transcript please visit mydailybusinesscoach.com/podcast/61  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.  

Topics discussed in this episode: IntroductionThank you messageThe highs of Fiona's yearThe lowsReflecting on 20202020 - A year in review questions1. What is your overall feelings for the past year?2. What is the best professional decision you made? 3. How did you spend time with your partner, family or close friends?4. What's the one thing you changed about your business that had the most impact on its success?5. What's the biggest impact on your health or your mindset?6. What are the ways in which you nurtured your values or your core beliefs in 2020?7. What's the one thing you stopped doing to please other people this year? 8. What are three things that you want to reduce or remove altogether from your business in 2021?9. What are three habits will you need to cultivate? 10. What are you most scared about when it comes to your business in 2021? 11. What are you most excited about when it comes to your business in 2021? 12. What's the ideal day in your business in 2021?Conclusion Resources mentioned in this episode:Hushabye BabyMy Daily Business Coach PodcastPassion. Purpose. Profit2020 - Year in Review Episode transcript:  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.  

For a full transcript please visit mydailybusinesscoach.com/podcast/59  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.  

Listen to today’s interview as Fiona talks to Celia Cecchi, founder and director of I Scream Nails - an Australian made vegan, cruelty free, high quality nail polish about how her interest in nail art led to starting a successful product-based business that expanded quickly to the US. Interested in starting your own podcast? Check out our How to Start a Podcast online course here. Topics discussed in this episode: IntroductionCatching UpComing up with I Scream NailsGrowing the businessThe testing processObstacles in manufacturing locallyOn having the final sayCelia's upbringingOn starting as a pop upManaging peopleOwning the business with your partnerOn doubting self in managing the businessSocial media coverage for the brandConnecting with the audience through social mediaProcess of onboardingMantras during hard timesChanging anything for the businessTech tool recommendationsMost proud moment in running the businessConnecting with CeliaConclusion Connecting with I Scream NailsUS Store: www.iscreamnails.comAu Store: www.iscreamnails.com.au Email: [email protected]: https://www.instagram.com/iscreamnails/Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/iscreamnailsTwitter: https://twitter.com/iscreamnailsYoutube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC7cjpyNjPsla_DtKcRSW80wPinterest: https://www.pinterest.com/iscreamnails/Tumblr: https://iscreamnails.tumblr.com/ Episode transcript: For a full transcript, please visit mydailybusiness.com/podcast/58  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.  

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  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.  

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  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.  

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  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.  

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 [email protected] Episode transcript: To view a full transcript please visit mydailybusinesscoach.com/podcast/54  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.  

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  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.  

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  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.  

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  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.  

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  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.  

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  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.  

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:  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.  

Welcome to another quick tip episode where Fiona shares how using a mini memo board helps her stay focused on the key tasks she has for the day. At the end of this episode, you may end up buying your own memo board as well!Topics discussed in this episode: IntroductionOn making plans Mini memo boardsHow to use itQuick tip on cleaning oneConclusion Resources mentioned in this episode: My Daily Business Coach NewsletterPassion. Purpose. Profit. Episode transcript: For a full transcript please visit mydailybusinesscoach.com/podcast/47  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.  

In this interview episode, Fiona has a chat with Vatsala Murthy from Indian Goods Company. They talk about the challenges she has had to overcome building a business in an industry - retail - that she wasn’t hugely experienced in while sharing stories about contemporary Indian culture and art through their products. Listen now as she talks about why this is so important to do and how she discovered and uncovered parts of her own ideas around Indian design while building this business. Topics discussed in this episode: IntroductionCatching up with VatsalaHow COVID affected the Indian Goods Co.Getting to know more: Indian Goods Co.Choosing to live in GermanyStarting Indian Goods Co.The Indian designOn having an ethical businessVatsala’s background and experience in businessOn deciding what products to designInfluence in the businessTools/Platforms Vatsala usesHer proud moments in running Indian Goods Co.Connecting with Indian Goods Co.Conclusion Resources mentioned in this episode: Indian Goods Co. WebsiteIndian Goods Co. InstagramIndian Goods Co. EmailTohfa Greeting CardsThe Visual MBATrelloPlanolyGoogle Suite Episode transcript: For a full transcript please visit mydailybusinesscoach.com/podcast/46  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.  

It’s another quick tip episode today and if you love all things FREE, then listen to Fiona’s tip/recommendation today. Find out why she wants you to check out Google Digital Garage - an online platform that teaches everyone lessons about SEO, digital marketing, content and anything else small business owners may find useful. Topics discussed in this episode: IntroductionGoogle Digital GarageWhat you will learnHow to access itConclusion Resources mentioned in this episode: Google Digital GarageMDBC Podcast Episode 44For a full transcript of this episode please visit mydailybusinesscoach.com/podcast/45  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.  

In this coaching episode with Fiona, she reminds us about how important it is that we always invest in ourselves - by attending training sessions, enrolling in courses and constantly reading helpful materials. Listen now as she shares her insights on setting a training budget and how to allocate it and choosing what kind of training to get to help you with your small business. Topics discussed in this episode: IntroductionYour training budgetAllocating your training budgetYour business objectivesTo outsource or not?Impact for businessChoosing what training to getDoes this person actually know their stuff?Who has done the course and loved it?What is the price?ConclusionResources mentioned in this episode: Marketing for Your Small BusinessMy Daily Business Coach Sunday EmailsPassion. Purpose. Profit.Good Business GroupYour Skills MatrixEat That Frog by Brian TracyEpisode transcript: For a full transcript please visit mydailybusinesscoach.com/podcast/44  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.  

For this week’s quick tip episode, you will need to reach out to a couple of people and ask for feedback. If you’re about to start a business or trying to assess how you’re doing as a business owner, Fiona shares how asking your colleagues what you’re good at and which area in your business do you need to improve on will help you be better at what you do. Listen now and get ready for some honesty! Topics discussed in this episode: IntroductionWhat do you think you’re bad at?Asking feedbackWhat Fiona’s colleagues shared with herFiona’s lack of confidence beforeHow she used the feedback to improveWhat you need to doMarketing for Your Small Business Resources mentioned in this episode: Marketing for Your Small Business Episode transcript: For a full transcript please visit mydailybusinesscoach.com/podcast/43  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.  

Fiona catches up with one of her greatest friends - Paul Darragh of Bemodern. In this small business interview, Paul and Fiona discuss how Paul started his career, moving from New Zealand to Australia and eventually travelling to New York and work for a decade before deciding to establish a new career as a painter and artist. Lots of wonderful advice waiting for you in this interview especially if you’re also at a stage of switching careers and moving to another country to pursue your goals. Listen now! Topics discussed in this episode: Introduction [1:48]Catching up [8:29]When did Paul's career start?On moving from New Zealand to Australia [17:13]On getting a job in New York [20:31]Starting a business - Manhattan Born [27:05]Paul's projects [32:53]On freelancing [39:51]Moving back to New Zealand [44:04]The challenges Paul needed to overcome [48:28]Paul's upbringing [52:31]Recommendations [59:44]Is there one thing Paul would do differently now? [1:06:18]Connect with Paul [1:08:47]Conclusion [1:10:20] Resources mentioned in this episode: Bemodern WebsiteBemodern EmailBemodern Instagram Episode transcript: For a full transcript and links please see our show notes at mydailybusinesscoach.com/podcast/42  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.  

It’s time to make more connections with the people you serve. Where? Well, in your DMs! In this quick tip episode, Fiona shares with us a very simple tip she uses on platforms like Instagram to make the connection with her audience more genuine and help strengthen relationships. Topics discussed in this episode: IntroductionOn podcasts and the voice formatInstagram voice messagesReasons why you need to try it nowHow to add this into your communicationsConclusion Resources mentioned in this episode: Instagram Voice Messages Episode transcript: For a full transcript please visit mydailybusinesscoach.com/podcast/41  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.  

Are you planning to take a break from work? While it may seem impossible to do these days, you actually can! All you have to do is plan and prepare for it properly. In this coaching episode, Fiona shares with you her eight practical steps (which she applied when she was about to take 3-4 months fully off from her business to focus on her newborn son) to actually get some time off from her busy schedule. Listen now and apply these tips whenever you need a breather!Topics discussed in this episode: IntroductionTaking The Time OffFiona on Starting Her Business8 Practical Steps To Take Time OffDecide on the datesBook it!Plan it outPrioritise!Do the work Set up the automationsTest it all works Actually take the time offConclusionResources mentioned in this episode: Tomato TimerCalendly12 Month At A Glance Plan CalendarBrand Values ChecklistPassion Purpose Profit: Sidestep the #hustle and build a business you loveMy Daily Business Coach Newsletter Episode transcript: For a full transcript please visit mydailybusinesscoach.com/podcast/40  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.  

If you find yourself going through a content block, then you will find today’s quick tip episode super useful. Fiona shares how she uses AnswerThePublic as a keyword researching tool that enables anyone to find out what sorts of questions and ideas and content your audience might be searching for online related to your product or services. Listen now and learn how you can use it for your content planning so that you have something valuable to talk about on your next social media post, blog or campaign!Topics discussed in this episode: Introduction [00:54]Preparing Content [1:29]AnswerThePublic [3:30]How Does It Work? [4:29]Example [5:53]Conclusion [9:12]Resources mentioned in this episode: AnswerThePublicMy Daily Business Coach NewsletterEpisode transcript: For a full transcript please visit mydailybusinesscoach.com/podcast/39  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.  

Fiona invites Dinzi Amobi of ULO Australia as this week’s guest. In this longer podcast episode they talk about Dinzi switching careers from being a lawyer to running a small business that sells homewares, children’s and women’s clothing with prints inspired by her African heritage. Listen now as Dinzi shares her thoughts on the challenges of managing a business while raising twin toddlers, how the resurgence of the Black Lives Matter movement affects her as a Black female business owner and how her business - particularly ULO Woman - wants every woman to celebrate who they are and embrace how their own style with their clothing designs and fabric.Topics discussed in this episode: Introduction [2:30]Catching up with Dinzi [7:11]COVID's impact on the business [7:26]Dinzi's law background [10:25]How she started with ULO Australia [11:27]Dinzi's upbringing [14:08]On making business decisions [19:50]Raising twins and running a business [27:48]On the Black Lives Matter movement [36:03]The business after restrictions life [47:00]On celebrating women with ULO Women [50:51]Mentor/Book/Course recommendations [58:34] OOn hiring a studio for the business [1:01:25]On changing anything for the business [1:04:29]What Dinzi is most proud of [1:05:39]Connect with Dinzi and ULO Australia [1:07:18]Conclusion [1:10:06] Resources mentioned in this episode: ULO AustraliaULO WomanEpisode transcript: For a full transcript of this episode visit mydailybusinesscoach.com/podcast/38  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.  

n this very special tip episode, Fiona honors her late father by sharing one of her favorite lessons from him that she still applies to her business today. Get to know a little bit about Fiona’s wise dad and how he has influenced her and the people around him to look at life with more positivity and less worry about things we have no control over. Listen now and we hope you enjoy this special episode of My Daily Business Coach podcast. Topics discussed in this episode: Introduction [0:58]Remembering Fiona's Dad [1:14]His Best Advice [9:50]What Are You Worried About Right Now? [13:28]Conclusion [16:00] Resources mentioned in this episode: Mavis! FilmAin’t No Doubt About It - Mavis Staples Episode transcript: For a full transcript of this episode please visit mydailybusinesscoach.com/podcast/37  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.  

In every business, a problem comes up every now and then, and in some cases, a lot of these problems are often blamed on the people behind it. But before looking at the people, why not look at the processes involved. In this coaching episode, Fiona guides us through her steps in ensuring that a business’ systems or processes are set up properly. Interested in starting your own podcast? Check out our self-paced course How to Start a Podcast online course here. Topics discussed in this episode: IntroductionFiona’s Consulting BackgroundPeople and ProcessesSeven Steps To Set Up Processes ProperlyIdentify all of your business functions,Understand the output for each functionMap out the processes and identify which are working wellLook for the leaksTest itSet a deadline for when you are going to implement this process.Review and improveConclusionResources mentioned in this episode: MindmeisterMy Daily Business Coach newsletterMy Daily Business Coach Good Business GroupEpisode transcript: For a full transcript of this episode please visit mydailybusinesscoach.com/podcast/36  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.  

We’ve all made mistakes in our business but how do you handle it when a client or a customer confronts you about it? Are you someone who quickly owns up to faults? Are you someone who avoids confrontation at all costs? Do you kind of ignore the person and or ignore their emails or ignore the text messages with the person you've argued with until enough time has passed that your mistake is completely forgotten. In this tip episode, Fiona discusses the importance of owning up to your mistakes and shares how you can avoid doing them again by preparing your own ‘Fool Me Twice’ checklist. Topics discussed in this episode: IntroductionHow do you deal with arguments and mistakes?Fiona’s experience on handling a mistake she madeFool Me Twice checklistOn making mistakesOn owning up to themConclusionResources mentioned in this episode: Marketing for Your Small BusinessPassion. Purpose. Profit.Episode transcript: For a full transcript please visit mydailybusinesscoach,com/podcast/35  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.  

In this longer interview episode, Fiona talks to her good friend, Genevieve Bailey, the award-winning filmmaker behind award-winning documentaries such as I Am Eleven and Happy Sad Man. Genevieve shares her journey when she started creating her films and her thoughts on the importance of following your gut and speaks on why we all need to be kind not only to other people, but to ourselves as well. Listen now as Fiona and Genevieve give out helpful advice on important issues such as mental health during COVID. For more about Happy Sad Man or to arrange a screening visit happysadman.org Topics discussed in this episode: IntroductionCatching UpOn Getting StartedGenevieve's UpbringingOn I Am ElevenOn Her Filmmaking On Speaking UpOn Happy Sad ManHow To Reach GenevieveOn Mental HealthWorking Through UncertaintiesOn Having MentorsPutting The Creative Work Out ThereOn UpskillingLooking Back on When Genevieve First StartedOn Her LegacyWhat's Next for GenevieveConclusionResources mentioned in this episode: I Am ElevenHappy Sad ManProud Mother PicturesLet Me Be AroundMy Daily Business Coach Podcast Episode 14 - Nick Shelton, BroadsheetPassion. Purpose. Profit.Episode transcript: For a full transcript of this episode please visit mydailybusinesscoach.com/podcast/34  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.  

It’s another Tip episode for small business owners and if you need help with marketing, then listen now as Fiona shares three free marketing activities you need to do. These simple activities can help you the next time you make your marketing plan, so go ahead, find out what they are and hopefully, you will apply them in your business. Fiona also announces the winners of her recent contest. Topics discussed in this episode: Introduction [00:54]Announcement of Winners [1:15]Three Free Marketing Activities [2:36]No.1 Figurehead Marketing [4:21]No.2 Retention Marketing [6:22]No.3 Internal Marketing [8:52]Conclusion [11:05] Resources mentioned in this episode: Episode 24 - Buyer CircleEpisode 25 - Why Every Small Business Owner Needs To Embrace Their Inner Marketing HaterInterview with Chris CrouchMy Daily Business Coach NewsletterPassion. Purpose. Profit. Episode transcript: For a full transcript of this episode please visit mydailybusinesscoach.com/podcast/33  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.  

As a business coach, one of the most asked questions Fiona gets from people who approach her for help is how to get more clients and customers for their businesses. In this coaching episode, she shares her top 10 tips that she recommends every small business owner must do to achieve their goal of consistently gaining new people who would want to avail any of your services or products. Listen now! Topics discussed in this episode: Introduction [00:54]Business Coaching with Fiona [1:13]10 Things That Will Get Your More Clients and Customers [1:45]1. Ask friends, family and past clients for referrals or past customers. [4:19]2. Nurture your existing clients and customers. [9:27]3. Cultivate collaboration and partnerships. [11:43]4. Hit up your local bloggers or even understand who they are. [13:19]5. Tell people what you do. [18:36]6. Make your business the “answer”. [21:18]7. Step away from the screen. [24:06]8. Offer something of value. [27:58]9. Advertise [31:33]10. Keep going. [34:31]Conclusion [35:47] Resources mentioned in this episode: Episode 24 - Buyer CircleAnswer The PublicGeneral AssemblySoda ArtsPassion. Purpose. Profit.Episode transcript: For a full transcript of this episode please visit mydailybusinesscoach.com/podcast/32  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.  

In this quick tip episode with Fiona, she shares a story on making assumptions. In many situations, we find ourselves overthinking without knowing the other side of a story, thus affecting our mindset and how we deal with our circumstances. Fiona gives us three questions to ask ourselves to help us avoid thinking too much. Topics discussed in this episode: Introduction [00:54]Contest Reminders [1:25]Believing What Your Brain Tells You [2:33]Example [3:06]Making assumptions [4:29]Three questions to ask yourself [6:39]What does your data say? [6:57]How can you validate your assumptions? [10:07]What does your gut say? [13:50]Conclusion [16:28] Resources mentioned in this episode:Google AnalyticsEpisode 24 of My Daily Business Coach podcastHotjarFullStoryBuyer CycleGoogle FormsSurvey MonkeyTypeForm Episode transcript:For a full transcript visit mydailybusinesscoach/podcast/31  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.  

Happy Valley is one of Fiona’s favourite stores in her hometown of Melbourne, for its curated collection of items, for the experience it offers and the community it has cultivated around it. In today’s episode, she interviews Happy Valley owner, Chris Couch. Listen as they discuss how Chris has successfully managed different kinds of businesses (including Polyester Records, Candle Records and the Tramway Pub), and how he is coping as a small business owner during a pandemic. Chris also goes into detail in how he was able to create a community around his business and also the practicalities of how long it's taken him to get the business to a place that he's really comfortable with and he's happy with. Topics discussed in this episode: Introduction [1:20]About Chris Crouch and Happy Valley [1:57]Checking in with Chris [6:05]Describing Happy Valley [7:41]History [10:22]Chris' Upbringing [12:19]The Challenges in the Business [13:43]On Staying Motivated [16:34]Choosing The Stock [20:06]On Brands Featured on The Store [24:19]On Markets [27:47]On Having A 9-5 Job [32:03]Time Management [34:53]On Boundaries [38:58]On Saying no [40:07]The Business During COVID [42:07]On Books [48:42]On Doing The Business Differently [51:59]Tech Tools For The Business [57:44]On Happy Valley's Achievements [1:03:02]Connecting With Happy Valley [1:04:27]Conclusion [1:07:32] Resources mentioned in this episode: Happy ValleyShopifyXero Episode transcript: For a full transcript of this episode go to mydailybusinesscoach.com/podcast/30  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.  

In this quick tip episode, Fiona shares her experience when she made a mistake in one of her emails and how she learned to celebrate her wins instead of being too focused on her mistakes. What are you doing now? What do you consider as your wins at the moment and how would you like to celebrate them? Topics discussed in this episode: IntroductionCelebrating the winsFiona's Email MistakeLooking BackHow to celebrate the small thingsConclusion Resources mentioned in this episode:Passion. Purpose. Profit. Sidestep the #Hustle and Build a Business You LoveMy Daily Business Coach NewsletterTranscript:For a full transcript of this episode and links to everything discussed within it, please visit mydailybusinesscoach.com/podcast/29  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.  

One of the first topics Fiona discusses with her clients during a session is money - How much are they earning? Are they earning enough? What is their financial goal for their business? And in this coaching episode, Fiona shares her thoughts on why it’s important to assess how much money you should earn to survive and thrive. Listen now as she talks about why money discussions can be awkward (for some) but completely necessary for a small business owner’s growth.Topics discussed in this episode: Introduction Why talk about moneySurvive figureParkinson's LawThrive figureOnline course about Money MappingJoin Fiona’s contestResources mentioned in this episode:Passion. Purpose. Profit. Sidestep the #Hustle and Build a Business You LoveParkinson’s LawAustralian Bureau of StatisticsMy Daily Business Coach ShopEpisode transcript:  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.  

Have you ever heard or celebrated national days like the National Lipstick Day or even gotten a free doughnut during National Doughnut Day? While others may think it’s a gimmick, a lot of small business owners use occasions like these to boost their sales and convert potential customers into loyal fans of their businesses. In this short tip episode, Fiona shares how national days can be a fun way for business owners to market their products and eventually create good conversions. Which one do you think will you be celebrating with your business soon?Topics discussed in this episode: Introduction [0:55]Passion. Purpose. Profit. [1:10]National Days [2:43]How National Days Help Businesses [6:21]For content ideas [6:52]Potential collaborations [7:42]Generate Conversation [8:54]National Lipstick Day [9:21]National Doughnut Day [11:15]Small Business Saturday [12:29]Different National Days for Anything [13:24]Conclusion [15:14]Contest [15:53]Resources mentioned in this episode:Passion. Purpose. Profit. Sidestep the #Hustle and Build a Business You LoveThe Good Business GroupLaterSproutSocialHootsuiteFirebelly For a full transcript of this episode including links please visit mydailybusinesscoach.com/podcast/27  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.  

Fiona’s first book - Passion. Purpose. Profit. Sidestep the #hustle and Build a Business You Love is finally available on bookstores around the world. In this episode, one of her closest biz friends, Natasha Ace of Private Practice Alliance, interviews Fiona all about her book, how she got it published and why she approached a publisher instead of being self-published. At the end of this episode, learn how you can get a free signed copy of her new book and how you can win a one-on-one coaching with Fiona. Enjoy today’s episode!Topics discussed in this episode: Introduction [4:11]On Passion. Purpose, Profit, Sidestep the Hustle and Build a Business You Love [4:37]On Making Business Lessons Accessible [6:19]On Hustling [6:52]On Systems and Processes [10:38]On Why Fiona Chose To Go To The Publisher [12:06]On Finding Her Publisher [16:58]On The Book's Design [20:35]On The Process of Writing The Book [24:46]On The Challenges of Writing The Book [30:00]On The Pros and Cons of Self-Publishing [35:10]On What To Expect from Fiona's New Book [39::23]Where To Follow Fiona [41:15]Giveaway [45:28] Resources mentioned in this episode:Passion. Purpose. Profit. Sidestep the #Hustle and Build a Business You LoveThe Good Business Group Episode transcript:For a full transcript of this episode visit mydailybusinesscoach.com/podcast/26  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.  

Do you find yourself squirming when the term marketing comes up? Are you someone who “hates” marketing? If so, this episode is for you. In this quick tip episode Fiona goes into why small business owners can sometimes feel negatively toward marketing and how you can overcome this.Topics discussed in this episode: Introduction [0:54]Passion. Purpose. Profit. Sidestep the Hustle and Build a Business You Love [1:27]Set your marketing hater free [4:13]What is it? [5:42]What does your inner marketing hater tell you? [7:09]How does it impact your small business? [8:26]Conclusion [11:02]Resources mentioned in this episode:Episode 24 of My Daily Business Coach PodcastMarketing For Your Small BusinessPassion. Purpose. Profit. Sidestep the Hustle and Build a Business You Love.For a full transcript of this episode visit mydailybusinesscoach.com/podcast/25  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.  

With almost 20 years working in marketing roles, Fiona knows the brilliant tactics from the BS. In this coaching podcast episode, she discusses what marketing actually is, what it isn’t and shares a tool to help you understand how your marketing is impacting your business and its connection to your audience. Listen now as she shares the basics, how marketing is a strategic plan for your business, her book recommendations and what you need to learn about the buyer cycle. Topics discussed in this episode: Introduction [1:18]Marketing - And Why It Matters [2:10]The Changes in Marketing [4:55]What Marketing is and isn't [6:35]The Know, Like, Trust Principle [9:36]Marketing As A Spectrum [11:51]Marketing As A Strategic Plan [15:51]Getting A Clear Idea Why You're Marketing [17:28]What Is Your Marketing Doing [18:46]Fiona's Recommendations [19:35]Marketing As A Framework [21:20]The Buyer Cycle [22:29]The Stages of The Buyer Cycle [24:11]The AIDA Model [26:33]Conclusion [31:01]Resources mentioned in this episode:Group CoachingMarketing For Your Small BusinessEpisode 4Milan KunderaSeth Godin's This Is MarketingPassion. Purpose. Profit.Zig ZiglarJim CollinsEpisode transcript:  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.  

We spend hours each working day doing repetitive tasks which takes away the time we could have used to focus on other important work. In this short tip episode, Fiona discusses the importance of automation and why every business owner needs to use automation tools to save time and energy from doing repetitive tasks such as answering emails, sending instructions to new members of your team and sending emails to new subscribers. Listen now to learn which automated tool has helped Fiona run her business without wasting time. Topics discussed in this episode: Introduction [0:54]Quick Exercise [2:56]Automation [5:22]What To Automate [9:11]On Service-Based Businesses [9:52]On Product-Based Business [10:34]Other Examples [11:07]Conclusion [14:29]Resources mentioned in this episode:My Daily Business Coach shopFrontGet It Done eBookCalendlyZoomtext replacement tool on your phone or iPadCoScheduleEpisode transcript:For a full transcript of this episode please visit mydailybusinesscoach.com/podcast/23Thanks for listening to my daily business coach podcast. If you want to get in touch, you can do that at mydailybusinesscoach.com or hit me up on Instagram at @mydailybusinesscoach. If you enjoyed this or learned something (and i hope you did!) i would love it if you’re able to leave a review for me on iTunes.If you want to get in touch, you can do that at mydailybusinesscoach.com or hit me up on Instagram at @mydailybusinesscoach.  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.  

In this interview episode, Fiona talks to sisters Laurinda and Fatuma Ndenzako, founders of Collective Closets, an amazing Melbourne-based clothing label that merges, “the chic deconstructed but restrained silhouettes of Melbourne and the wild, untamed, and deregulated aesthetics of modern African fashion drawing inspiration from the city of Nairobi.” Listen in to this chat as Laurinda and Fatuma share their experiences running a small business as sisters, how they cope with motherhood and business, and their top tips on becoming a truly empowering brand. Topics discussed in this episode: Business During COVID [00:22]On Having Babies While Running A Business [3:17]About Collective Closets [5:02]Running A Business With Your Sister [7:03]One's Role in Running The Business [11:14]What The Whole Family Thought About Starting and Running A Business Together [13:13]Finding Suppliers [18:56]Who To Partner With in Business [22:12]On Giving Back [27:17]On Selecting Models [29:01]On Business and Diversity [33:30]Coping With Motherhood and Business [42:44]Recommended Tools, Podcasts, People or Books [50:23]Courses Taken for The Business [1:00:00]On Looking Back [1:04:26]What Is Next for Collective Closets [1:12:00]Conclusion [1:17:22]Resources mentioned in this episode:Collective ClosetsCollective ConversationsWhatsAppPlanolyDropboxMy Daily Business Coach Sunday Emails16personalities.comUpworkGeneral AssemblyFor a full transcript of this episode please visit mydailybusinesscoach.com/podcast/22  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.  

If you’re planning to start your own weekly emails or just want to become more active on social media but are having hesitations, then this tip episode is for you! Fiona shares her thoughts on why it doesn’t matter if you only have few followers on Instagram or don’t have many people who have signed up for your weekly newsletters at the moment. It’s time to let go of the perfect number, start becoming more active and celebrate that people want to hear from you! Topics discussed in this episode: IntroductionLetting Go of The Perfect NumberStarting My Weekly EmailsStart Being More ActivePeople Want To Hear From YouFiona's Group CoachingResources mentioned in this episode:Fiona’s Group CoachingTinyLetterConvertKitMailchimpSeth GodinFor a transcript of this episode please visit mydailybusinesscoach.com/podcast/21  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.  

Let’s get off the Procrastination Train! In this coaching episode, Fiona talks about how procrastination has always been a (sometimes unhealthy) habit of almost all small business owners. Listen as she shares her seven tips to help you get things done and be more productive without falling into the trap of procrastination! Fiona also announces the opening of her group coaching sessions! If you’re up to it, learn more about the details in this episode. Listen now!Topics discussed in this episode: Introduction [1:40]Your Mindset [2:28]Group Coaching [3:16]Benefits of Joining A Group Coaching [4:03]Procrastination [6:04]What was the last business task that you procrastinated on? [7:52]Seven tips to help you avoid procrastination [8:59] 1. Understand the Lure of Perfection [9:08] 2. Set Yourself a Deadline [13:19] 3. Start Eating That Frog [16:49] 4. Make It Public [18:50] 5. Join a group coaching program [20:29] 6. Plan Your Reward [22:38] 7. Start Small [25:00] Group Coaching Reminders [27:00]Resources mentioned in this episode:Group Coaching with FionaAsanaTomato Timer Countdown ToolLever DeadlinesThe Four Disciplines of ExecutionBrian Tracy's book, Eat That FrogTranscript:For a full transcript please visit mydailybusinesscoach.com/podcast/20  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.