642: Are you being a villager or just wanting the village?

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.You'll learn:What being a “villager” actually looks like in businessThe small actions that can build a powerful professional network over timeWhy recommending, connecting and celebrating other people mattersHow to ask your community for what you need instead of expecting people to knowThe important difference between reciprocal and transactional relationshipsNeed help with your own business strategy, impact, visibility or personal brand ? Get in touch: [email protected] Connect with My Daily Business:Instagram: @mydailybusiness_TikTok: @mydailybusinessEmail: [email protected]: mydailybusiness.comResources mentioned:AI Monthly Chat Group for Small Business OwnersMy Daily Business courses - mydailybusiness.com/courses 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. 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.