# 637: 7 things I wish I knew before starting a business

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Podcast: [My Daily Business Podcast](https://stenobird.com/podcast/my-daily-business-podcast-1028976)
Published: 2026-07-20T19:00:00+00:00
Episode link: https://www.mydailybusiness.com/podcast
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Duration seconds: 567

## Resource

In this Quick Tip episode, Fiona reflects on more than a decade in business and shares the seven lessons she wishes she'd known from the very beginning. From pricing and confidence to boundaries, relationships and backing yourself, it's an honest conversation every business owner needs to hear.

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