My Daily Business Podcast

By Fiona Killackey, My Daily BusinessBusiness Entrepreneurship Marketing Management

My Daily Business Podcast episodes

October 11652: Amy Gallagher of Kloke on the power of relationships and staying true to your vision
In this episode, Fiona Killackey chats with Amy Gallagher, co-founder of Melbourne fashion label KLOKE, about building a distinctive brand alongside her husband and business partner, Adam. Amy shares insights from 16 years in business, from opening their first store in Brunswick St, Fitzroy to expanding internationally, and why relationships, quality and staying true to their vision have been central to their success.
Need help with your own business strategy, impact, visibility or personal brand ? Get in touch: [email protected]
Connect with Amy and KLOKE:
Website / Online Store: kloke.com.au
Retail Stores: 270 Brunswick St, Fitzroy and 199 - 201 Little Collins St, Melbourne
IG: @kloke
Amy's LinkedIn
Need help with your own business strategy, impact, visibility or personal brand ? Get in touch: [email protected]

Resources mentioned:
My Daily Business courses - mydailybusiness.com/courses
Want to get your #smallbusiness sorted in 2026/ 27? Check out our 1:1 business coaching packages from a one-off session to 6-months of coaching.

Want to know more about AI and how to harness it for your small businesS? Join our new monthly AI chat for small business owners. You can join anytime at www.mydailybusiness.com/AIchat Try out my fave AI tool, Poppy AI here and use discount code FIONA. We also love Descript.

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55 min
October 09655: What's on your Mosquito List? Getting rid of the annoying things on your to-do list
What are those small, annoying tasks that keep buzzing around in the back of your mind? In this quick tip episode, Fiona Killackey introduces the 'mosquito list', a simple way to tackle those little things you've been putting off for weeks, months or even longer. Drawing on some very relatable examples from her own life, Fiona shares how clearing these seemingly insignificant tasks can free up mental space, reduce stress and even help you make money.
You'll learn:
Why small, unfinished tasks can create a surprising amount of mental clutter and low-level stress.
How to create your own mosquito list and organise those nagging tasks into manageable categories.
How to use a simple timer and a focused burst of activity to tick off multiple tasks and feel lighter, more productive and in control.

Need help with your own business strategy, impact, visibility or personal brand ? Get in touch: [email protected]
Resources mentioned:
My Daily Business courses - mydailybusiness.com/courses
Want to get your #smallbusiness sorted in 2026/ 27? Check out our 1:1 business coaching packages from a one-off session to 6-months of coaching.

Want to know more about AI and how to harness it for your small businesS? Join our new monthly AI chat for small business owners. You can join anytime at www.mydailybusiness.com/AIchat Try out my fave AI tool, Poppy AI here and use discount code FIONA. We also love Descript.

Connect and get in touch with My Daily Business via our shop, freebies, award-winning books, Instagram and Tik Tok.
12 min
October 08651: Why I started my own Subject Object market
In a world where technology and AI make it easier than ever to work, sell and communicate without human interaction, are we losing something important? In this quick tip episode, Fiona Killackey shares why she made a conscious decision to spend more time connecting with people in person, including launching Subject Object Market. She explores why showing up in real life is not just good for the soul, but can also be a powerful business strategy.
You'll learn:
Why in-person connections can build deeper relationships, stronger communities and greater customer loyalty.
How Fiona's experience creating Subject Object Market reinforced the value of bringing people and businesses together.
Simple ways to bring more genuine human connection into your business, even if you operate primarily online.
Need help with your own business strategy, impact, visibility or personal brand ? Get in touch: [email protected]

Resources mentioned:
My Daily Business courses - mydailybusiness.com/courses
Want to get your #smallbusiness sorted in 2026/ 27? Check out our 1:1 business coaching packages from a one-off session to 6-months of coaching.

Want to know more about AI and how to harness it for your small businesS? Join our new monthly AI chat for small business owners. You can join anytime at www.mydailybusiness.com/AIchat Try out my fave AI tool, Poppy AI here and use discount code FIONA. We also love Descript.

Connect and get in touch with My Daily Business via our shop, freebies, award-winning books, Instagram and Tik Tok.
12 min
September 07653: You can always start again - no one is keeping score
Special thanks to HoneyBook for sponsoring this episode of the My Daily Business Podcast. HoneyBook is an all-in-one client management platform designed to help independent businesses manage enquiries, contracts, invoices, payments, scheduling and client communication in one place.
HoneyBook has now launched in Australia. Find out more using this link and code FIONA to receive 30% off until the end of September 2026.
Have you ever let something slide in your business and then convinced yourself it’s been too long to go back? Maybe it’s your newsletter, social media, pitching, reaching out to past clients or something else you once did consistently.
In this quick tip episode, Fiona talks about the all-or-nothing trap and why the gap between stopping something and starting again is usually much smaller than it feels.
You'll learn:
Why your audience probably isn’t keeping score the way you think they are
Why taking a break doesn’t mean you’ve lost everything you built beforehand
How the rules you create for your business can sometimes keep you stuck
Why you’re allowed to change your mind about how you run your business
How guilt and avoidance can take more energy than simply starting again
Why you don’t need a big comeback, explanation or apology
How to choose one small thing this week and simply begin again
You can go back. You can change your mind. You can do things differently this time. Your business is allowed to evolve as you do.
Need help with your own business strategy, impact, visibility or personal brand ? Get in touch: [email protected]
Resources mentioned:
My Daily Business courses - mydailybusiness.com/courses
Want to get your #smallbusiness sorted in 2026/ 27? Check out our 1:1 business coaching packages from a one-off session to 6-months of coaching.

Want to know more about AI and how to harness it for your small businesS? Join our new monthly AI chat for small business owners. You can join anytime at www.mydailybusiness.com/AIchat Try out my fave AI tool, Poppy AI here and use discount code FIONA. We also love Descript.

Connect and get in touch with My Daily Business via our shop, freebies, award-winning books, Instagram and Tik Tok.
12 min
August 26650: How to give back without it costing you everything
In this coaching episode, Fiona Killackey explores why profit and purpose don't have to be in conflict, drawing on her experience coaching business owners and researching her book Business to Brand. She shares practical ways to build giving back into your business without compromising its financial sustainability.
You'll learn:
Why profit and purpose can work together, and why making money doesn't mean compromising your values.
How to build genuine, meaningful giving into your business without it becoming performative or simply another marketing tactic.
Why strong financial foundations are essential to giving back consistently and sustainably.
Need help with your own business strategy, impact, visibility or personal brand ? Get in touch: [email protected]

Resources mentioned:
My Daily Business courses - mydailybusiness.com/courses
Want to get your #smallbusiness sorted in 2026/ 27? Check out our 1:1 business coaching packages from a one-off session to 6-months of coaching.

Want to know more about AI and how to harness it for your small businesS? Join our new monthly AI chat for small business owners. You can join anytime at www.mydailybusiness.com/AIchat Try out my fave AI tool, Poppy AI here and use discount code FIONA. We also love Descript.

Connect and get in touch with My Daily Business via our shop, freebies, award-winning books, Instagram and Tik Tok.
14 min
August 25649: How to give back without it costing you everything
Special thanks to HoneyBook for sponsoring this podcast. HoneyBook helps independent businesses manage everything from enquiries and contracts to invoices and payments, all in one place. Use this link and code FIONA to receive 30% off until the end of September 2026.
Giving back doesn’t have to mean donating thousands of dollars, giving away hours of your time or waiting until your business has “made it”. In this quick tip episode, Fiona looks at how small businesses can make a positive impact in ways that are meaningful, practical and, importantly, sustainable.
You'll learn:
Why you don’t need to wait until your business reaches a certain size to start giving back
Different ways to contribute through your time, expertise and connections
Why referrals and recommendations can have an enormous impact without costing you anything
How even small financial contributions can add up over time
Ways to use your business and audience to amplify other people, businesses and causes
Why giving beyond your capacity isn’t generosity, it’s depletion
How choosing one small, sustainable action can be more powerful than an occasional grand gesture
Giving back should connect you to something bigger than the transaction without leaving you or your business depleted. Start with what you genuinely have available right now, choose something that feels manageable, and build from there.
Need help with your own business strategy, impact, visibility or personal brand ? Get in touch: [email protected]

Resources mentioned:
My Daily Business courses - mydailybusiness.com/courses
Want to get your #smallbusiness sorted in 2026/ 27? Check out our 1:1 business coaching packages from a one-off session to 6-months of coaching.

Want to know more about AI and how to harness it for your small businesS? Join our new monthly AI chat for small business owners. You can join anytime at www.mydailybusiness.com/AIchat Try out my fave AI tool, Poppy AI here and use discount code FIONA. We also love Descript.

Connect and get in touch with My Daily Business via our shop, freebies, award-winning books, Instagram and Tik Tok.
13 min
August 19648: Chris Crouch of Happy Valley
Chris shares how Happy Valley grew from a hyperlocal Collingwood book, record and gift store into a thriving bricks-and-mortar and online business, and why knowing exactly who his customer is continues to shape everything from the products on the shelves to the experience people have when they walk through the door.
You'll learn:
Why Chris made the enormous decision to buy Happy Valley’s new premises
What makes a retail business become a genuine destination
Why what you choose not to stock can be as important as what you do
How getting the fundamentals right can matter more than constantly creating social media content
Why community, word of mouth and supporting other local businesses remain so important
Chris’s advice for anyone considering taking a big leap in business
Chris also shares why successful retail isn’t about finding one “special sauce”, but continually paying attention to the customer, the space, the product mix and all the small details that make people want to come back.
Need help with your own business strategy, impact, visibility or personal brand ? Get in touch: [email protected]
Connect with Chris and Happy Valley:
Instagram: @happyvalleyshop
Instagram: @happyvalleyvinyl
Website: happyvalleyshop.com
Address: 347 Smith St, Fitzroy VIC
Resources mentioned:
My Daily Business courses - mydailybusiness.com/courses
Want to get your #smallbusiness sorted in 2026/ 27? Check out our 1:1 business coaching packages from a one-off session to 6-months of coaching.

Want to know more about AI and how to harness it for your small businesS? Join our new monthly AI chat for small business owners. You can join anytime at www.mydailybusiness.com/AIchat Try out my fave AI tool, Poppy AI here and use discount code FIONA. We also love Descript.

Connect and get in touch with My Daily Business via our shop, freebies, award-winning books, Instagram and Tik Tok.
59 min
August 17647: Confidence is a muscle, not a personality type
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.
You'll learn:
Why confidence is a skill you can build rather than a fixed personality trait

How taking small, uncomfortable actions can make bigger moves feel more manageable over time

A simple way to start doing the thing you’ve been putting off because you don’t feel ready yet
Need help with your own business strategy, impact, visibility or personal brand ? Get in touch: [email protected]
Connect with My Daily Business:
Instagram: @mydailybusiness_

TikTok: @mydailybusiness

Email: [email protected]

Website: mydailybusiness.com
Resources mentioned:
AI Monthly Chat Group for Small Business Owners

My Daily Business courses - mydailybusiness.com/courses
Want to get your #smallbusiness sorted in 2026/ 27? Check out our 1:1 business coaching packages from a one-off session to 6-months of coaching.

Want to know more about AI and how to harness it for your small businesS? Join our new monthly AI chat for small business owners. You can join anytime at www.mydailybusiness.com/AIchat Try out my fave AI tool, Poppy AI here and use discount code FIONA. We also love Descript.

Connect and get in touch with My Daily Business via our shop, freebies, award-winning books, Instagram and Tik Tok.
13 min
August 12646: You're not lazy, you're carrying too much
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.
You'll learn:
How to identify the true non-negotiables in your business
Why doing less content can actually be more effective
How to use your numbers to decide where your time and energy should go
The difference between genuine overload and avoiding the work that really matters
A simple three-category exercise to work out what to keep, scale back or stop doing
Need help with your own business strategy, impact, visibility or personal brand ? Get in touch: [email protected]
Connect with My Daily Business:
Instagram: @mydailybusiness_
TikTok: @mydailybusiness
Email: [email protected]
Website: mydailybusiness.com
Resources mentioned:
AI Monthly Chat Group for Small Business Owners
My Daily Business courses - mydailybusiness.com/courses
Want to get your #smallbusiness sorted in 2026/ 27? Check out our 1:1 business coaching packages from a one-off session to 6-months of coaching.

Want to know more about AI and how to harness it for your small businesS? Join our new monthly AI chat for small business owners. You can join anytime at www.mydailybusiness.com/AIchat Try out my fave AI tool, Poppy AI here and use discount code FIONA. We also love Descript.

Connect and get in touch with My Daily Business via our shop, freebies, award-winning books, Instagram and Tik Tok.
18 min
August 10645: What do your best clients or customers have in common?
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
You'll learn:
How to identify the qualities your best clients or customers share.

Why those patterns can help you refine your messaging and attract more of the right people.

A practical audit to ensure your marketing reflects who you genuinely want to work with.
Need help with your own business strategy, impact, visibility or personal brand ? Get in touch: [email protected]
Connect with My Daily Business:
Instagram: @mydailybusiness_

TikTok: @mydailybusiness

Email: [email protected]

Website: mydailybusiness.com
Resources mentioned:
AI Monthly Chat Group for Small Business Owners

My Daily Business courses - mydailybusiness.com/courses
Want to get your #smallbusiness sorted in 2026/ 27? Check out our 1:1 business coaching packages from a one-off session to 6-months of coaching.

Want to know more about AI and how to harness it for your small businesS? Join our new monthly AI chat for small business owners. You can join anytime at www.mydailybusiness.com/AIchat Try out my fave AI tool, Poppy AI here and use discount code FIONA. We also love Descript.

Connect and get in touch with My Daily Business via our shop, freebies, award-winning books, Instagram and Tik Tok.
12 min

About My Daily Business Podcast

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Do you love your business? You should, right? Well sometimes, as small business owners, we just don't. The My Daily Business podcast is here to provide inspiration, education and motivation for small business owners who want to fall in love with their business again and build a business they can be proud of.