EP471: Morgan Law - The Unexpected Way Bookkeepers Are Winning On YouTube

“Just start small. Just start doing it. It'll take a while, most likely to kind of build. So start even before you feel like a hundred percent ready. Just start. It's a lot of it the first year or so, it's just like kind of practice too.” -Morgan Law

Morgan Law, founder of Fine Points Bookkeeping and a popular YouTuber, shares how she transitioned from corporate life and copy editing to part-time bookkeeping, and eventually into full-time content creation. Morgan's story is packed with actionable advice for anyone starting or growing a bookkeeping business.

During this interview, you'll learn...

• How to build a thriving YouTube channel
• Why confidence, clarity & community are key for new bookkeepers
• How free certifications like the QuickBooks ProAdvisor program can jumpstart your journey

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Time Stamp 00:27 - Morgan’s Journey to Bookkeeping 01:49 - Early Hurdles in Starting a Business 02:37 - Starting on YouTube 03:54 - First Breakthrough Video 04:44 - Challenges with Growth 05:45 - YouTube vs Bookkeeping Today 06:36 - Common Struggles for Bookkeepers 08:32 - Content That Resonates 10:04 - Should Bookkeepers Start a Channel? 11:29 - Getting Started on YouTube 12:53 - Growth Timeline & Milestones 14:02 - Bookkeeping Today vs 10 Years Ago 18:53 - Favorite Tools & AI Experiments 20:14 - Resources for Listeners 22:02 - Value of Facebook groups & online communities

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