In this inspiring episode, Fiona chats with Jane Marx, the founder of The Beautiful Bunch, a flower delivery and event installation service that supports young women from refugee backgrounds. They talk about the challenges and rewards of running a social enterprise, highlighting the stunning flower arrangements and the positive impact customers can make by supporting this business. Tune in!

As a business owner, are you struggling to maintain your boundaries? In this episode, Fiona highlights the book "Setting Boundaries" by Dr Rebecca Ray, focusing on the concept of circles of intimacy and influence to establish and maintain boundaries in personal and professional relationships. Tune in!

In today’s episode, Fiona reflects on an upcoming trip, including spending time with a close family member and reuniting with old friends. Fiona shares her strategies for dealing with stress and negative emotions, emphasizing the importance of self-care, reflection, movement, and seeking support from friends. Tune in!

In this episode, Fiona talks about Victor Frankl's book "Man's Search for Meaning," sharing the transformative concept of the space between stimulus and response. Through engaging stories and relatable examples, Fiona talks about embracing the power of pausing and mindfully selecting their responses, unlocking the potential for personal growth and profound freedom. Tune in!

In this episode, Fiona chats with Shaun Pianta, an ambassador for atWork Australia, who shares his inspiring journey as a person living with a disability, discussing the challenges and opportunities it has brought. He also highlights the importance of inclusive workplaces and shares valuable insights on employment statistics for individuals with disabilities. Tune in!

In this episode, Fiona discusses the concept of recurrent revenue and its significance in stabilizing businesses. Fiona shares a personal experience, provides strategies for implementing recurrent revenue models, and highlights the importance of post-purchase marketing and customer retention. Tune in!

In this episode, Fiona shares several useful tools for creative professionals and entrepreneurs. Some of the tools mentioned include lighting solutions, a book on graphic design, a remote clicker for presentations, a high-quality webcam, an adjustable standing desk, and a wireless microphone for iPhones.Tune in!

In this episode, Fiona discusses the importance of understanding the personality traits and intrinsic drivers of the people you work with through personality tests. She recommends using 16personalities.com and explains how this can help create a more positive and productive work environment. Tune in!

In this episode, Fiona chats with Zee Scott, a multi-talented business owner who is a marriage celebrant, MC, and creator of delicious cakes, desserts, and catering. Fiona discusses with Zee how she manages to run a successful business with multiple different services and how she practically gets it done, offering tips and ideas for listeners who want to do the same. Tune in!

What are you holding back from doing? In today's episode, Fiona shares how exposure therapy helped her with her fear of spiders and how this can help small business owners to overcome the fear and gain confidence. Tune in!

In this episode, Fiona shares the importance of understanding the "why" behind a rebranding decision. She also talks about how rebranding isn't just about changing surface-level aspects like a name or website, but about discovering a deeper purpose and how it will impact both the business owner and their team, as well as their clients or customers. Tune in!

In this episode, Fiona shares a tactic for evaluating and improving business systems by mapping out the customer journey and identifying areas where there may be bottlenecks or a lack of resources. Fiona provides a step-by-step guide for drawing out the customer journey map and offers suggestions for addressing system issues. Tune in!

In today’s interview episode, Fiona talks to Kirsta Hawkins, founder of Mutual Muse. They talk about how her business fills the gap in the market for sustainable fashion and discusses the importance of saying no. They also tackle how being autistic has positively impacted Kirsta’s business, which allows people to sell their clothing and supports local designers while promoting sustainability. Tune in!

In episode 301 of the My Daily Business Podcast, Fiona talks about the book "If In Doubt, Wash Your Hair" by Anya Hindmarch, the founder of one of the biggest bags and accessories brands in the world. Fiona describes the book as part business, self-help, personal development, and biography that is so wonderfully put together that you just can't help but listen or read. Tune in!

You cannot underestimate your own knowledge and the importance of sharing that. In today’s 300th episode, Fiona shares 10 lessons she learned. She also emphasizes the importance of balancing business-related content with personal reflection and connection to keep listeners engaged. Tune in!

In this episode, Fiona discusses the importance of repurposing content to save time and effort for small business owners who struggle to create new content regularly. Fiona shares examples of repurposing content and emphasizes the need to have a clear understanding of business-as-usual content and content pillars for effective repurposing. Tune in!

In this podcast episode, Fiona talks to Beth Bieske, the founder of two successful businesses - the Navy Edit and More Time to Design. They discuss Beth's journey from a different career trajectory to starting her own business and her willingness to embrace new opportunities and ideas without waiting for everything to be perfect. It's an inspiring conversation for small business owners who may be struggling with procrastination or fear of taking a different path. Tune in!

In this episode, Fiona discusses the importance of identifying key dates for a business, such as social media holidays and cultural events, and how they can be leveraged for marketing and customer acquisition. She also shares tips on where to find these key dates and how to incorporate them into a marketing strategy. Tune in!

How are you building a human connection with your audience? In this episode, Fiona shares the importance of figurehead marketing and how business owners can better incorporate their personal brand into their marketing efforts. She also shares 5 tactics that small business owners can use. Tune in!

In this episode, Fiona shares a Netflix documentary called "Stutz," made by Jonah Hill and his therapist, Phillip Stutz, which offers frameworks and teachings to help viewers navigate challenging parts of their lives and improve their mindsets. Learn how these frameworks can be useful for small business owners. Tune in!