The Successful Bookkeeper Podcast
EP451: Doreen Binkiewicz - Succession Strategies For Long-Term Growth
Dec 24, 2024
Doreen Binkiewicz, owner of DGL Business Solutions, shares her inspiring journey of juggling a successful bookkeeping business and family life. She emphasizes the critical need for succession planning and how it should be an ongoing focus for business owners. Doreen discusses effective hiring strategies and building a thriving team through referrals. She also highlights the transformative impact of implementing systems like 'Profit First' to enhance business value, preparing for smooth transitions, and ensuring long-term growth.
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Quick takeaways
- Effective hiring practices utilizing rigorous testing and certification can significantly improve team integration and business performance.
- Ongoing succession planning is essential for small business owners to ensure long-term growth and seamless transitions.
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The Transition to Pure Bookkeeping
The speaker discusses the challenges faced in hiring qualified bookkeepers before joining a Pure Bookkeeping franchise. Previous hiring experiences were often marred by candidates overstating their skills, which led to frustration. Upon joining Pure Bookkeeping, a rigorous testing process was implemented to ensure only genuinely qualified candidates were considered. This strategic approach, along with requiring certification in Pure Bookkeeping, significantly improved the integration and effectiveness of new hires within the business.
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