Are you avoiding emotion in your small business marketing?

In this episode, Fiona shares an essential tip for building strong relationships. She provides actionable strategies to enhance your customer interactions and support your business growth. Tune in!You'll Learn How To:Importance of helping stockists sell your products.Strategies for checking in with stockists and providing product information.Creating engaging stories and narratives about your products.Relationship-building techniques with stockists and clients.Personalised onboarding processes for service-based businesses.Examples of unique client interactions that enhance service experience.Encouragement to create genuine human connections in business.Get started on a more successful and sustainable small business with our range of free tools at mydailybusiness.com/freestuffConnect and get in touch with My Daily BusinessMy Daily Business ShopMy Daily Business Free Weekly PlannerMy Daily Business Waitlist

In this episode, Fiona chats with Amanda from HotHaus Glass emphasizing the importance of starting small and staying resilient. Amanda shares insights on building a brand, the creative process, and the challenges of running a business. Tune in!You'll Learn How To:The importance of aesthetically pleasingBalancing creativity and practicality Sources of creative inspiration and balancing work with personal lifeCoping with copycats and the importance of originalityAdvice for aspiring artists and the necessity of formal trainingThe physical demands of glassblowing Building an open and honest company cultureThe importance of outsourcing and working smarterThe value of hard work and perseverance in achieving business successEncouraging listeners to take the first step towards their goalsEarly challenges and the journey from working in other studios to establishing their ownSecuring initial funding and managing finances for the businessBalancing creative work with business responsibilitiesThe importance of loving what you make Strategies for marketing and salesThe importance of community and supportThe decision-making process behind the designGet started on a more successful and sustainable small business with our range of free tools at mydailybusiness.com/freestuffConnect and get in touch with My Daily BusinessMy Daily Business ShopMy Daily Business Free Weekly PlannerMy Daily Business Waitlist

In this episode, Fiona discusses the importance of having a big-picture vision for your business. She emphasizes the need to look beyond the immediate details and consider the long-term trajectory of your business. Tune in!You'll Learn How To:Importance of having a big-picture vision for your businessParallels between planning for childbirth, and entrepreneurshipReflections on personal experiences and lessons learnedConsidering long-term goalsStrategies for mapping out the futureBalancing work and personal life prioritiesEvaluating financial goals and implications for business growthAdapting business plans based on life stages and changing circumstancesEncouragement to reflect on the purpose and direction of your businessPractical tips for creating a long-term vision and strategic planGet started on a more successful and sustainable small business with our range of free tools at mydailybusiness.com/freestuffConnect and get in touch with My Daily BusinessMy Daily Business ShopMy Daily Business Free Weekly PlannerMy Daily Business Waitlist

In this episode, Fiona talks about the importance of psychological needs in building an engaged audience and community for your brand. Discover how understanding and aligning with these needs can significantly impact your marketing strategy and business growth. Tune in!You'll Learn How To:Differentiating between physiological and psychological needsExploring Maslow's hierarchy of needsPsychological need for pattern recognitionBuilding trust through consistency in brand messagingExamples of pattern recognition in daily life and businessThe importance of belonging in brand engagementExamples of brands fostering a sense of belongingUnderstanding colour psychology Utilizing colours to evoke specific emotions Incorporating colour psychology into brand collateral and messagingThe impact of colour choice on customer perception and experienceGet started on a more successful and sustainable small business with our range of free tools at mydailybusiness.com/freestuffConnect and get in touch with My Daily BusinessMy Daily Business ShopMy Daily Business Free Weekly PlannerMy Daily Business Waitlist

In this episode, Fiona shares a personal experience that led to a valuable lesson about reframing tasks in business. She reconsiders what she might find tedious or enjoyable in her own business routines. Tune in!You'll Learn How To:Personal health scare and hospitalizationImportance of monitoring heart rateReflection on task enjoyment and labellingReassessing tedious tasks in businessStrategies for making tasks more enjoyableEncouragement to reconsider task perceptionsGet started on a more successful and sustainable small business with our range of free tools at mydailybusiness.com/freestuffConnect and get in touch with My Daily BusinessMy Daily Business ShopMy Daily Business Free Weekly PlannerMy Daily Business Waitlist

In this episode, Fiona chats with Anthony and Sarah, two dynamic personalities behind The Altar Electric. They talk about the ever-evolving world of marketing strategy and the challenges businesses face in adapting to changing trends. Tune in!You'll Learn How To:The power of serendipity in businessImportance of adopting marketing strategies over timeThe impact of platformsThe concept of omnichannel marketingLearning from past marketing failures and successesLeveraging opportunities like partnershipsThe long-term nature of marketing impactLeveraging personal connectionsUtilizing radio and TV exposure for brand visibilityTips for utilizing TikTok effectivelyThe importance of authenticityLeveraging tools like CRM platformsEmbracing imperfectionThe importance of social media presence Building a successful partnershipCreating a stress-free wedding experienceOvercoming challenges and adapting to unexpected situationsGet started on a more successful and sustainable small business with our range of free tools at mydailybusiness.com/freestuffConnect and get in touch with My Daily BusinessMy Daily Business ShopMy Daily Business Free Weekly PlannerMy Daily Business Waitlist

In this episode, Fiona talks about the concept of a "cap number" and its significance in defining financial satisfaction and goals within your business endeavours. Tune in!You'll Learn How To:Exploring the notion of a "cap number"Various perspectives on defining personal cap numbersAligning financial goalsConsidering financial fulfilment in businessGet started on a more successful and sustainable small business with our range of free tools at mydailybusiness.com/freestuffConnect and get in touch with My Daily BusinessMy Daily Business ShopMy Daily Business Free Weekly PlannerMy Daily Business Waitlist

In this episode, Fiona discusses the importance of understanding emotional drivers in marketing to reinvigorate sales and engagement. She also discusses creating meaningful connections and driving brand loyalty. Tune in! You'll Learn How To:Tap into the emotional needs of your audienceUnderstanding the emotional drivers in purchasing behaviourUtilizing customer testimonialsAssessing marketing strategies to balance emotional and rational driversPersonal purchasing and emotional responsesGet started on a more successful and sustainable small business with our range of free tools at mydailybusiness.com/freestuffConnect and get in touch with My Daily BusinessMy Daily Business ShopMy Daily Business Free Weekly PlannerMy Daily Business Waitlist

In this episode, Fiona talks about the insidious trend of rage-baiting in marketing and why it's counterproductive for ethical business practices. Tune in!You'll Learn How To:The Importance of Kindness in BusinessNegative Trends in Online SpacesExploring Rage Baiting in MarketingEthical Considerations in Social Media EngagementBuilding Brand Loyalty Through Positive ConnectionsLong-Term Impact of Marketing TacticsPersonal Reflections on Values and Marketing StrategiesGet started on a more successful and sustainable small business with our range of free tools at mydailybusiness.com/freestuffConnect and get in touch with My Daily BusinessMy Daily Business ShopMy Daily Business Free Weekly PlannerMy Daily Business Waitlist

In this episode, Fiona chats with Radhika Mayani of Left-handesign. They talk about Radhika’s journey as an entrepreneur, emphasizing the importance of resilience, self-belief, and understanding diverse market behaviours across different territories. Tune in!You'll Learn How To:Doing everything in the early stages of entrepreneurshipConducting thorough research and asking questionsUtilizing Google and various tech platformsFinding inspiration from podcasts and booksImplementing sustainability measuresStaying true to the business missionOvercoming challenges while transitioning to new countriesLearning and evolving through cultural differences and life experiencesNavigating family perceptionsUnderstanding diverse buyer behavioursEngaging with customers through social media platformsFuture Plans for Left HandesignGet started on a more successful and sustainable small business with our range of free tools at mydailybusiness.com/freestuffConnect and get in touch with My Daily BusinessMy Daily Business ShopMy Daily Business Free Weekly PlannerMy Daily Business Waitlist