Inspired by experience, not trends with Cassie Byrnes of Variety Hour

In this episode, Fiona chats with Cassie Byrnes, a renowned surface pattern designer and the founder of Variety Hour, a vibrant lifestyle label. Discover insights into Cassie's creative process, learn about the challenges of juggling motherhood while running a business and much more. Tune in!You'll Learn How To:Overwhelming nature of marketingStrategies for creating contentChallenges of imposter syndrome Experience with collaborations and the changing landscape of freelancingThe decision-making process behind opening a physical storeThe challenges and rewards of running a cashflow-based businessThe importance of financial awarenessStrategies for effective marketingBalancing personal and professional lifeThe experience of transitioning from a hobby to a full-fledged 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 WaitlistGroup coaching is now open! Click here to learn more: mydailybusiness.com/groupcoaching 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.