My Daily Business Podcast

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.

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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.

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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.

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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.

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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 s...

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.

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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.

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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.

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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.

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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.

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Confidence isn’t something you either have or you don’t. In this Quick Tip episode, Fiona challenges the idea that you need to feel confident before taking action, and explores why confidence is actually a skill built through repetition. From putting up your prices to showing up on camera, pitching yourself or speaking in public, it’s often doing the uncomfortable thing that creates confidence, not the other way around.

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In this episode, Fiona talks about why so many small business owners feel exhausted, overwhelmed and perpetually behind, even when they never seem to stop working. She explores the unrealistic expectations we’ve absorbed around content, visibility and productivity, and why comparing your output to businesses with entire teams behind them is setting yourself up to feel like you’re failing.

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In this quick tip episode, Fiona shares a simple annual exercise that can transform your marketing, messaging and decision-making. By identifying the common traits of the people you most love working with, you'll gain valuable insights into who your business is really built for

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In this episode, Fiona chats with Jac Semmler, founder of SuperBloom, a plant practice with a mission of “plants for the people”. They talk about Jac’s journey from growing up surrounded by plants in regional Victoria to building a multidisciplinary business working across horticulture, planting design, major public projects, books and creative collaborations.

Jac shares how she has intentionally built SuperBloom as a “tiny but mighty” values-led business, why she doesn’t believe every business needs to niche down, and how thinking of the business as an ecology has allowed different audiences, projects and opportunities to coexist.

A huge thanks to our sponsor #gifted a platform that helps businesses connect with real people creating real content, at a fraction of the time and cost of a traditional campaign. My Daily Business listeners can use code MDB50 at checkout for 50% off their first month, on either monthly plan. Check out #gifted. 

In this quick tip episode, Fiona explores one of the most common visibility mistakes business owners make: assuming their audience knows the full range of their services or products. She shares why clarity matters just as much for your customers as it does for y...

In this episode, Fiona talks about what it really takes to build a strong professional community and why so many of us want the support of a village without necessarily doing the work of being a villager. Community doesn’t just appear. It’s built through small, consistent acts of generosity, connection and showing up for other people.

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A huge thanks to our sponsor #gifted a platform that helps businesses connect with real people creating real content, at a fraction of the time and cost of a traditional campaign. My Daily Business listeners can use code MDB50 at checkout for 50% off their first month, on either monthly plan. Check out #gifted. 

What if the key to getting unstuck isn't working harder, but getting more curious?

In this quick tip episode, Fiona explores why curiosity isn't just a personality trait. It's a business skill that helps you spot opportunities, adapt to change and keep m...

A huge thanks to our sponsor #gifted a platform that helps businesses connect with real people creating real content, at a fraction of the time and cost of a traditional campaign. My Daily Business listeners can use code MDB50 at checkout for 50% off their first month, on either monthly plan. Check out #gifted. 

What are you still carrying in your business simply because you've become used to it?

In this coaching episode, Fiona reflects on a powerful quote from Dostoevsky and explores how the stories, systems and assumptions we've stopped questioning can quietly hold our b...

A huge thanks to our sponsor #gifted a platform that helps businesses connect with real people creating real content, at a fraction of the time and cost of a traditional campaign. My Daily Business listeners can use code MDB50 at checkout for 50% off their first month, on either monthly plan. Check out #gifted. 

What would happen to your business if you were completely unavailable for 10 days?

In this quick tip episode, Fiona explores the uncomfortable reality of becoming the bottleneck in your own business. She shares why founders often hold onto decisions, approvals and everyday t...

In this episode, Fiona chats with Anna Gowers, founder of Art Matters, about building a new creative chapter after more than 15 years working in brand strategy, why she believes art should be accessible to everyone, and what it takes to finally act on the thing that has been quietly calling you for years.

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A huge thanks to our sponsor #gifted a platform that helps businesses connect with real people creating real content, at a fraction of the time and cost of a traditional campaign. My Daily Business listeners can use code MDB50 at checkout for 50% off their first month, on either monthly plan. Check out #gifted. 

In this Quick Tip episode, Fiona reflects on more than a decade in business and shares the seven lessons she wishes she'd known from the very beginning. From pricing and confidence to boundaries, relationships and backing yourself, it's an honest conversation every business owner n...

In this coaching episode, Fiona challenges one of the biggest myths in business: that being constantly busy is a sign of success. She explores why busyness can become a distraction from the work that truly matters and shares practical ways to create more space, clarity and intention in your business.

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What if the biggest thing holding a business back isn't a lack of resources, but a lack of permission to think bigger? In this Quick Tip, Fiona challenges listeners to revisit the ambitious ideas they've quietly shelved and take one small step towards them

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Award-winning author and illustrator Jess Racklyeft has created more than 50 children’s books, but her path to a full-time creative career was anything but straightforward. In this episode, Jess chats with Fiona about moving from publishing and sales into illustration, the realities of making a living from creative work, and why experimentation, side projects and simply making things for the joy of it continue to play such an important role in her career.

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This episode is proudly sponsored by The Finders Keepers.

Visit the Finders Keepers Melbourne Design Market from Friday 10 July to Sunday 12 July at the Royal Exhibition Building, Carlton. Book your tickets: Finders Keepers Melbourne tickets Enter MDB at checkout, then choose the My Daily Business 2-for-1 ticket option to claim your exclusive offer. And don't forget to say hello to Fiona who will be running her own Subject Object stall at the market! 

This episode explores why one of the most valuable AI skills isn't writing better prompts, it's learning when to challenge the answers. F...

This episode is proudly sponsored by The Finders Keepers.

Visit the Finders Keepers Melbourne Design Market from Friday 10 July to Sunday 12 July at the Royal Exhibition Building, Carlton. Book your tickets: Finders Keepers Melbourne tickets Enter MDB at checkout, then choose the My Daily Business 2-for-1 ticket option to claim your exclusive offer. And don't forget to say hello to Fiona who will be running her own Subject Object stall at the market! 

Things feel hard for a lot of business owners right now. But what if the discomfort you're trying to eliminate is...

We're constantly told to make life and business easier. Automate more. Remove every obstacle. Eliminate friction wherever possible. But what if not all friction is bad?

In this episode, Fiona explores why some of the most uncomfortable moments in business are often the ones that lead to the greatest growth, and why it's worth questioning whether the thing you're trying to avoid is actually the thing that could move you forward.

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A huge thanks to our sponsor #gifted a platform that helps businesses connect with real people creating real content, at a fraction of the time and cost of a traditional campaign. My Daily Business listeners can use code MDB50 at checkout for 50% off their first month, on either monthly plan. Check out #gifted. 

Sometimes the most successful thing you can do is stop expecting yourself to do it all.

In this coaching episode, Fiona explores the idea of business "seasons" and why being a good business owner, rather than a great one, might be exactly w...

Friends and business can be a tricky mix, especially when you're putting yourself out there and the people closest to you seem silent. In this Quick Tip episode, Fiona explores why friends don't always engage with your content, why that doesn't automatically mean they're unsupportive, and the stories we can create when we're looking for validation online. She shares three practical ways to navigate these feelings, strengthen your confidence and focus on the people who are already cheering you on

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A huge thanks to our sponsor #gifted a platform that helps businesses connect with real people creating real content, at a fraction of the time and cost of a traditional campaign. My Daily Business listeners can use code MDB50 at checkout for 50% off their first month, on either monthly plan. Check out #gifted. 

Fiona Killackey sits down with lawyer and Burch & Co founder Nich Burch to talk about what small business owners need to know legally right now. From contracts and pricing to AI risks and employment, this is the practical legal conversation every business owner needs t...

Feeling a bit flat in your business? You're not alone. In this Quick Tip episode, Fiona explores why losing motivation doesn't mean you're failing, and how to tell the difference between a temporary slump and a genuine sign that something needs to change.

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As small business owners, we're often brilliant at supporting our staff, clients, customers and families. But how often do we extend that same care, encouragement and investment to ourselves?

In this coaching episode, Fiona explores why so many business owners put themselves last, the impact that has on their wellbeing and business, and some practical ways to start changing it

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Most business owners aren't making bad decisions. They're making decisions that look like success.

In this quick tip episode, Fiona explores the subtle ways social media can influence everything from hiring and photography to sales, studio spaces and spending. If you've ever wondered whether you're building a business or simply building content, this episode is for you.

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Author, naturopath and business woman, Catie Gett built The Staple Store  from a tiny whole food shop into a deeply loved Melbourne community hub and online education platform. In this episode, she shares what it took to close the doors, rebuild her work, write a meaningful and impact-driven cookbook (available here) and create a mission around making healthy food more accessible for a now global community.

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In this quick tip episode, Fiona shares why your AI prompts, conversations and business context are valuable assets, and why you should not leave them trapped inside one platform. She explains how to export your AI data, store it safely and reduce your dependence on any single tool.

Your AI Prompts Are Business Assets. Here’s How to Protect Them

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Your expertise is not a freebie and neither is the long-term cost of undercharging. In this coaching episode, Fiona explores the hidden financial, emotional and strategic impact of pricing yourself too low and why so many small business owners stay stuck there.

From pricing psychology to resentment, visibility and positioning, this episode is a powerful reminder that pricing is not just about money. It’s about how you value your work and how others value it too.

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What does “good design” actually mean beyond aesthetics? In this thoughtful and wide-ranging conversation, Fiona chats with strategic designer and founder of Relative Systems, Dhiren Das, about circularity, sustainable systems, urban design, AI, and why the future of business requires deeper thinking around people, place, and impact.

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