A podcast that genuinely helps you start & scale your creative small business
This twice-weekly podcast aims to help small business owners with everything they need to start, grow and scale sustainably their own creative small business. Below you can listen to every episode of the My Daily Business podcast.
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Episode 320: Questions I ask myself on my bday
Are you going after what you truly want in your life and business? In this episode, Fiona explores three important questions that make you think, and encourage listeners to check if they're following their true passions. Tune in!
Episode 319: Cash flow or profit?
Ever wondered why being profitable doesn't guarantee financial stability? In this episode, Fiona talks about the crucial distinction between cash flow and profit, highlighting the need for small business owners to actively track their finances. Tune in!
Episode 318: Juliette Murray of Colour Captured
In this episode, Fiona chats with Juliette Murray of Colour Captured where they discuss Juliette’s journey as a wedding photographer and the importance of intentional work. Juliette shares insights on learning through experience, building connections in the photography community, and finding personal fulfilment in both her photography business and her career in law. Tune in!
Episode 317: Headspace App
Looking for a tool to help you find peace amidst the chaos? Discover how the Headspace app can transform your daily life with its guided meditations and mindfulness exercises. In this episode, Fiona explores the app's features and shares personal experiences, highlighting its potential to reduce stress and enhance well-being. Tune in!
Episode 316: 10 Ways to Become a better leader
Want to become a better leader? In this episode, Fiona shares key strategies for leadership and personal growth, covering essential skills like active listening, defining your leadership style, continuous learning, overcoming unconscious bias, finding mentorship, and the power of patience. Tune in!
Episode 315: Podcasts to help with recession
In this episode, Fiona discusses the importance of proactive money management and shares several podcasts that can provide helpful insights and advice. It also touches on the rising cost of living and introduces various financial experts such as Dave Ramsey, Canna Campbell, Ramit Sethi, and Farnoosh Torabi, whose podcasts cover a range of topics from debt management to achieving financial goals. Tune in!
Episode 314: Jane Marx of The Beautiful Bunch
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!
Episode 313: Your circles of influence
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!
Episode 312: 5 ways to help when you feel flat
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!
Episode 311: Are you pausing before responding?
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!
Episode 310: Shaun Pianta of atWork Australia
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!
Episode 309: A quick way to make more money
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!
Episode 308: 9 biz tools I'd buy again
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!
Episode 307: Who are you really working with?
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!
Episode 306: Zee Scott
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!
Episode 305: Getting over a BIG fear
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!
Episode 304: Why and how we re-branded
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!
Episode 303: A quick tool for systems success
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!
Episode 302: An Interview with Kirsta Hawkins, Founder of Mutual Muse
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!
Episode 301: Book I Love: Anya Hindmarch
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!