Episode 485: Do you invest in yourself?

from My Daily Business Podcast · host Fiona Killackey

You're working hard, but it feels like you're getting nowhere.What if the problem isn’t your business—it’s that you’re not investing enough in yourself?In today’s episode, Fiona Killackey talks about why small business owners often neglect their own growth. She shares why taking time to learn, upskill, or work with a coach can make all the difference.Fiona also compares her corporate experience—where training was part of the job—to the reality for small business owners who have to create those opportunities for themselves.If you're feeling stuck or uninspired, this episode gives you simple ways to invest in yourself and move your business forward. 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.  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.  

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Running your business can feel like a grind, right? You’re putting in the hours but still feel stuck. What if the issue isn’t the business, but YOU? In this episode, Fiona Killackey challenges small business owners to ask: Are you investing enough in your own growth? It’s easy to get caught up in the day-to-day and forget that you need to evolve too. Fiona shares why it’s important to make time for personal development—whether through courses, coaching, or just learning something new. She contrasts her corporate experience, where training was built-in, with the reality for small business owners who often don’t have that support. But she explains why it’s up to you to create those opportunities.