
Conquering Workflows & Systems For Bookkeepers & Accountants | with Alyssa Lang (Workflow Queen)
Conquering Workflows & Systems with Alyssa Lang, aka the Workflow Queen, is a show dedicated to bookkeepers and accountants who want to use tech, automation, workflows and systems into their firm so they can scale. We will help guide you on the best tools, softwares and systems that bookkeepers and accountants can use to help you run your firm on autopilot. Our goal is to help you to scale bigger, hirer better and breakthrough to the next level! Conquering Workflows & Systems with the Workflow Queen will provide solo teaching episodes as well as interviews with industry experts to help you grow as a bookkeeper or accountant. We discuss anything hiring team members, ways to automate your onboarding, help you decide on the right systems to manage your bookkeeping and accounting clients, when to hire, where to hire, creating operations for your practice and so much more. This is for bookkeepers and accountants who are ready to scale their practice, bring on staff and take a much needed vacation that they deserve.Where you can find us: Website: https://www.workflowqueen.com/Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/workflowqueenLinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/alyssa-lang-wq/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/workflowqueen/
Latest episodes

Nov 12, 2024 • 41min
Attracting Your Dream Clients: Marketing Strategies That Actually Work
In this solo episode, Alyssa Lang shares unique marketing strategies to enhance trust and business growth for bookkeepers and accountants. Alyssa shares how to leverage client testimonials, create compelling communication channels, and align marketing tactics with genuine client preferences, ensuring your business is primed for future success!In this episode you’ll hear:How to define your ideal client profile to ensure your marketing speaks directly to the clients who align with your goals and valuesCreating a value-based marketing message that highlights the benefits you bring to clients, like time savings, financial clarity, and peace of mindUnique marketing approaches that set your firm apart, including hosting niche-specific webinars, sharing client success stories, and building a referral networkResources mentioned in this episode:💻 Breakthrough for Bookkeepers & Accountants🎙️ Listen to episode #3: Building a $1.5 Million Firm with no Bookkeeping Experience with Melissa Honan🎙️ Listen to episode #50: Unique Marketing Strategies for Bookkeepers & AccountantsThanks for listening. If this episode inspired you in some way, take a screenshot of you listening on your device and post it to your Instagram stories and tag me, @workflowqueenFor more information about the Conquering Workflows & Systems for Bookkeepers & Accountants Podcast or interest in our programs or mentoring visit our resources below:Visit our website: workflowqueen.comCheck out our courses: workflowqueen.com/coursesFollow the Blog: workflowqueen.com/blogConnect on LinkedIn: linkedin.com/in/alyssa-lang-wqConnect on Instagram: instagram.com/workflowqueenConnect on Facebook: Facebook.com/workflowqueenPodcast Publishing Tools we use:Podcast Editing: Ian Gilliam: iangilliam.com

Nov 5, 2024 • 32min
Pricing for Profitability: How to Make Sure Every Client is Worth It
In this solo episode, Alyssa Lang dives into pricing strategies that ensure every client contributes to your firm’s profitability. She covers common pricing mistakes, guides listeners on calculating true client costs, and explains the benefits of shifting to value-based pricing for sustainable growth.In this episode you’ll hear:Why common pricing mistakes can destroy your profit margins—and how to avoid themHow to calculate the true cost of each client and ensure they’re worth your timeWhat value-based pricing is and why it often beats hourly rates for firm ownersHow to set a target profit margin that supports sustainable growthWhen it’s time to raise your rates—and how to communicate it confidentlyResources mentioned in this episode:💻 Breakthrough for Bookkeepers & Accountants💻 Client Profitability Tracker for Bookkeepers & Accountants💻 Ambitious Bookkeeper’s Pricing for Profit resource🎙️ How Breakthrough Transformed a Bookkeeper into a Thriving Firm Owner with Megan Andersen🎙️ The Art of Pricing: Insights on Creating Value and Confidence in Your Pricing with Helena DonaldThanks for listening. If this episode inspired you in some way, take a screenshot of you listening on your device and post it to your Instagram stories and tag me, @workflowqueenFor more information about the Conquering Workflows & Systems for Bookkeepers & Accountants Podcast or interest in our programs or mentoring visit our resources below:Visit our website: workflowqueen.comCheck out our courses: workflowqueen.com/coursesFollow the Blog: workflowqueen.com/blogConnect on LinkedIn: linkedin.com/in/alyssa-lang-wqConnect on Instagram: instagram.com/workflowqueenConnect on Facebook: Facebook.com/workflowqueenPodcast Publishing Tools we use:Podcast Editing: Ian Gilliam: iangilliam.com

Oct 29, 2024 • 26min
Exciting News: The New Direction of Workflow Queen – What’s Coming Next!
In this solo episode, Alyssa Lang shares the exciting new direction for Workflow Queen and how these changes will better serve you in the future. Alyssa dives into the experiences of pivoting your business's path, implementing systems and teams for scaling without burnout, and the fresh offers and events coming soon that you won’t want to miss.In this episode you’ll hear:What exciting new changes are happening at Workflow QueenWhat micro offers and new resources are being introduced for bookkeepers and accountantsHow the podcast will focus on themes like offers, systems, and team to better serve listenersWhy personal internal work and business strategy are crucial for sustainable business growthResources mentioned in this episode:💻 Waitlist for our Content Snare program👤 Serena Shoup with the Ambitious Bookkeeper💌 Sign up for our exclusive free VIP email list to get first access to new offers and special discounts💻 Breakthrough for Bookkeepers & Accountants💻 Kickoff with Asana for Bookkeepers & Accountants💻 Workflows in a Weekend for Bookkeepers & Accountants📍 In-Person Events & VIP Days (email support@workflowqueen.com for more details)Thanks for listening. If this episode inspired you in some way, take a screenshot of you listening on your device and post it to your Instagram stories and tag me, @workflowqueenFor more information about the Conquering Workflows & Systems for Bookkeepers & Accountants Podcast or interest in our programs or mentoring visit our resources below:Visit our website: workflowqueen.comCheck out our courses: workflowqueen.com/coursesFollow the Blog: workflowqueen.com/blogConnect on LinkedIn: linkedin.com/in/alyssa-lang-wqConnect on Instagram: instagram.com/workflowqueenConnect on Facebook: Facebook.com/workflowqueenPodcast Publishing Tools we use:Podcast Editing: Ian Gilliam: iangilliam.com

Oct 15, 2024 • 40min
The Art of Pricing: Insights on Creating Value and Confidence in Your Pricing with Helena Donald
Alyssa Lang interviews Helena Donald, Money Mindset Expert and Founder of Girl Unfiltered, on exploring the hidden impact of money mindset on businesses and uncovering techniques to charge your worth with confidence. Alyssa and Helena dive into addressing limiting beliefs surrounding money, valuing inner work, and providing unique approaches to elevate your financial success in your business.In this episode you’ll hear:Why awareness of early programming around money is crucial for business growth and personal confidence in pricing your clientsHow to connect with clients on a unique level and lead with value to create a better client experienceWhat methods help in transitioning from hourly rates to value-based pricing that feels goodHow clearing limiting beliefs around money leads to a more fulfilling and successful business approachAbout our guest:Helena Grace Donald works with ambitious women to radically release their internal money blocks, fears and limiting beliefs so they can shatter their inner glass ceiling and tap into the frequency of abundance that they not only desire, they also deserve. She uses a range of tools and modalities, such as Matrix Reimprinting and EFT. She is the founder of Girl Unfiltered, the author of Learning to Love the Girl in the Mirror and the host of The Girl Unfiltered Podcast.Connect with Helena Donald:Follow Helena on Instagram: @iamhelenagraceCheck out her website: https://www.girlunfiltered.com/ Listen to her podcast: https://www.girlunfiltered.com/the-girl-unfiltered-podcast/Resources mentioned in this episode:💸 Money Magnet Meditation gift from Helena🎙️ Girl Unfiltered Podcast by Helena DonaldThanks for listening. If this episode inspired you in some way, take a screenshot of you listening on your device and post it to your Instagram stories and tag me, @workflowqueenFor more information about the Conquering Workflows & Systems for Bookkeepers & Accountants Podcast or interest in our programs or mentoring visit our resources below:Visit our website: workflowqueen.comCheck out our courses: workflowqueen.com/coursesFollow the Blog: workflowqueen.com/blogConnect on LinkedIn: linkedin.com/in/alyssa-lang-wqConnect on Instagram: instagram.com/workflowqueenConnect on Facebook: Facebook.com/workflowqueenPodcast Publishing Tools we use:Podcast Editing: Ian Gilliam: iangilliam.com

Oct 8, 2024 • 32min
How and When to Fire Clients: Best Practices for Bookkeepers & Accountants
In this solo episode, Alyssa Lang covers the essential steps and strategies for gracefully firing clients while protecting your business integrity. Alyssa deep dives into implementing clear disengagement policies, managing client boundaries, and ensuring smooth transitions to foster a healthier, more aligned client base for your firm.In this episode you’ll hear:How to determine if you are ready to fire a clientWhen to fire a client and the logistics that go with itHow to communicate to your client that you are firing themHow to be ready to make space for new, and more aligned clientsResources mentioned in this episode:💻 Breakthrough for Bookkeepers & AccountantsThanks for listening. If this episode inspired you in some way, take a screenshot of you listening on your device and post it to your Instagram stories and tag me, @workflowqueenFor more information about the Conquering Workflows & Systems for Bookkeepers & Accountants Podcast or interest in our programs or mentoring visit our resources below:Visit our website: workflowqueen.comCheck out our courses: workflowqueen.com/coursesFollow the Blog: workflowqueen.com/blogConnect on LinkedIn: linkedin.com/in/alyssa-lang-wqConnect on Instagram: instagram.com/workflowqueenConnect on Facebook: Facebook.com/workflowqueenPodcast Publishing Tools we use:Podcast Editing: Ian Gilliam: iangilliam.com

Oct 1, 2024 • 40min
Mastering Client Experiences: Unveiling Secrets to Winning Proposals and Satisfaction with Christy Bowie
Alyssa Lang interviews Christy Bowie, CPA and Founder of Christy Bowie Financial Solutions and the "In the Know" newsletter, on getting through the challenges of team management, leveraging productivity tools like ClickUp, and providing a luxury client experience in the financial industry.In this episode you’ll hear:How to create a good client experience and what that actually looks likeWhat an outstanding proposal process looks likeHow to connect clients with the right team member to better serve your clientsHow to create an excellent client experience for your clientsAbout our guest:Christy is a CPA & Financial Consultant who empowers service-based entrepreneurs to grow their business by taking away the stress of finances & creating strategic plans to scale. After starting her career serving some of the world's largest private equity companies as well as high net worth business owners and investors, Christy learned the powerful strategies that successful CEOs use to scale. Christy has served hundreds of small businesses in various industries, stages of businesses, and revenue ranges and has a passion for helping founders build legacy businesses that can provide generational wealth and a lifestyle they love. Christy’s goal is to help you feel empowered as a business owner & get back to being the CEO instead of stressing about details.Connect with Christy Bowie:Follow Christy on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/itschristybowieCheck out her newsletter: https://learn.christybowie.com/in-the-know/Resources mentioned in this episode:💻 Kickoff with Asana for Bookkeepers & Accountants⚙️ Asana⚙️ Dubsado⚙️ ClickUp💻 Breakthrough for Bookkeepers & Accountants🗞️ Christy’s In The Know newsletter⚙️ NotionThanks for listening. If this episode inspired you in some way, take a screenshot of you listening on your device and post it to your Instagram stories and tag me, @workflowqueenFor more information about the Conquering Workflows & Systems for Bookkeepers & Accountants Podcast or interest in our programs or mentoring visit our resources below:Visit our website: workflowqueen.comCheck out our courses: workflowqueen.com/coursesFollow the Blog: workflowqueen.com/blogConnect on LinkedIn: linkedin.com/in/alyssa-lang-wqConnect on Instagram: instagram.com/workflowqueenConnect on Facebook: Facebook.com/workflowqueenPodcast Publishing Tools we use:Podcast Editing: Ian Gilliam: iangilliam.com

Sep 17, 2024 • 47min
Letting Go of Sales and Empowering Growth Through Communication with Scott Scarano
Alyssa Lang interviews Scott Scarano, Owner and Founder of Accounting High and Padgett Business Services, on the importance of communication and trust within a team, experiences with software systems, reflections on transitioning from sales roles to passion projects, and the challenges and successes of managing teams in introverted industries.In this episode you’ll hear:How communication and trust within a team are crucial for business successHow to let go of the sales process to your teamWhy over communicating is essential in introverted industriesHow to empower team members to take on more responsibility and embrace personal growthAbout our guest:Scott Scarano is an eccentric entrepreneur with the heart of a lion and the soul of a housecat. Scott’s "Why" is empowering all growth-minded entrepreneurs, in his reach, to thrive and prosper. Scott’s Padgett team is filled with passionate advisors with unique personalities who share the same virtues of empathy and integrity in everything they do. Scott did the school thing and has the credentials, but his real value comes from his questioning mind and grit to push through any adversity. Scott lives in Raleigh, bleeds Carolina blue, and dedicates himself to his astonishing wife, Juana, and three surprisingly intelligent kids; Julia, Frankie, and Arya.Connect with Scott Scarano:Follow him on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/scottscarano Subscribe to his YouTube channel: https://www.youtube.com/@accountinghigh Listen to his podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/accountinghighResources mentioned in this episode: 🎙️ Accounting High Podcast 📚 "The Way of Integrity" by Martha Beck ⚙️ NotionThanks for listening. If this episode inspired you in some way, take a screenshot of you listening on your device and post it to your Instagram stories and tag me, @workflowqueenFor more information about the Conquering Workflows & Systems for Bookkeepers & Accountants Podcast or interest in our programs or mentoring visit our resources below:Visit our website: workflowqueen.comCheck out our courses: workflowqueen.com/coursesFollow the Blog: workflowqueen.com/blogConnect on LinkedIn: linkedin.com/in/alyssa-lang-wqConnect on Instagram: instagram.com/workflowqueenConnect on Facebook: Facebook.com/workflowqueenPodcast Publishing Tools we use:Podcast Editing: Ian Gilliam: iangilliam.com

Sep 10, 2024 • 48min
Adjusting Month End Close Due Dates to Better Manage Client Work with Brooke Swan
Alyssa Lang interviews Brooke Swan, owner and founder of Clarity Bookkeeping & Consulting who’s on a mission to help her clients gain more clarity in their finances. Brooke’s become an educator in this space and today they talk about how to identify month end deadlines and how to shift them for clients to create better project management for herself and her team.In this episode you’ll hear:The original due date Brooke set for herself and her team to hand over financialsThe reality of managing month end close for a large amount of clientsDue date options for sending clients final reportsHow to get passed unrealistic pressure we put on ourselvesHow to survey your clients to determine what day they want their reportsHow to get input from your team and make changes for the betterAbout our guest:Brooke Swan is the founder and CEO of Clarity Bookkeeping & Consulting. She started her firm in 2018 with the goal of helping business owners not only understand their finances, but enjoy a better work-life balance and helping them build the business of their dreams. Through their advisory services and creative strategic approaches, Clarity has helped hundreds of business owners reach their goals!Brooke operates her firm on a 4-day work week that values efficiency, collaboration, and positivity which also allows her team to enjoy a better work-life balance as well! Brooke has a burning desire to help others and has been coaching other bookkeeping business owners for years. She now exclusively coaches with Team Workflow Queen in their Breakthrough program. She has been featured on the I Love Bookkeeping Podcast, The Finance & Accounting Show podcast, and was a featured speaker at BKX 2022.Resources mentioned in this episode:💻 Breakthrough for Bookkeepers & Accountants💻 Bookkeeper Launch program🔗 CloudHQThanks for listening. If this episode inspired you in some way, take a screenshot of you listening on your device and post it to your Instagram stories and tag me, @workflowqueenFor more information about the Conquering Workflows & Systems for Bookkeepers & Accountants Podcast or interest in our programs or mentoring visit our resources below:Visit our website: workflowqueen.comFollow the Blog: workflowqueen.com/blogConnect on LinkedIn: linkedin.com/in/alyssa-lang-wqConnect on Instagram: instagram.com/workflowqueenConnect on Facebook: Facebook.com/workflowqueenPodcast Publishing Tools we use:Podcast Editing: Ian Gilliam: iangilliam.com

Sep 3, 2024 • 55min
The Manifestation Shift: Unleashing Confidence and Abundance in Your Business with Alyssa Simpson
Alyssa Lang interviews Alyssa Simpson, Owner of Alyssa Simpson Coaching and mindset and manifestation coach, on the power of doing the inner work, embracing authenticity, and cultivating unshakable confidence. They discuss shedding old identities, shifting mindsets from scarcity to abundance, and the importance of aligning actions with desired outcomes for personal and business success.In this episode you’ll hear:How to control your feelings and shape her own realityWhy it's important to prioritize inner work over business strategy and embrace authenticityHow to do the inner work, face discomfort, and connect with what you truly wantHow to shift from scarcity to abundance mindset and operate from a place of service-led approach in businessAbout our guest:Alyssa Simpson is a mindset & manifestation coach helping women tap into their innate power by burning the rule books and handing them the pen to write their own. She has been a student of manifestation and the metaphysical world for 15+ years and became a teacher of the metaphysical world in 2019. She helps women reclaim their magnetism by uncovering limiting beliefs, working through old subconscious programming, and understanding the energetics of money.Connect with Alyssa Simpson:Follow Alyssa on Instagram: @_alyssasimpsonxCheck out her website: www.alyssasimpsonx.com Listen to her podcast: LimitLyss on apple & spotifyResources mentioned in this episode:📘 'The Way of Integrity' by Martha Beck 📖 FREE Manifestation Workbook 📘 ’10x is Easier than 2x’ by Dan SullivanThanks for listening. If this episode inspired you in some way, take a screenshot of you listening on your device and post it to your Instagram stories and tag me, @workflowqueenFor more information about the Conquering Workflows & Systems for Bookkeepers & Accountants Podcast or interest in our programs or mentoring visit our resources below:Visit our website: workflowqueen.comCheck out our courses: workflowqueen.com/coursesFollow the Blog: workflowqueen.com/blogConnect on LinkedIn: linkedin.com/in/alyssa-lang-wqConnect on Instagram: instagram.com/workflowqueenConnect on Facebook: Facebook.com/workflowqueenPodcast Publishing Tools we use:Podcast Editing: Ian Gilliam: iangilliam.com

Aug 29, 2024 • 38min
How to Become a Removable CEO & Build a Work-Optional Business
In this solo episode, Alyssa Lang covers the four key components you need to have in place in order to become a removable CEO within your business which include the right mindset, offers, systems and team.In this episode you’ll hear:How to reflect on how you got to where you are and how you will get to your next goal by shifting your mindsetHow to optimize your offers to align with more profit and ability to afford your dream teamWhat systems you need to have in place in order to easily delegate and let go of the workWhat the employee/contractor lifecycle looks like and how to hire the right people in your firmResources mentioned in this episode:⚙️ Asana⚙️ NotionThanks for listening. If this episode inspired you in some way, take a screenshot of you listening on your device and post it to your Instagram stories and tag me, @workflowqueenFor more information about the Conquering Workflows & Systems for Bookkeepers & Accountants Podcast or interest in our programs or mentoring visit our resources below:Visit our website: workflowqueen.comCheck out our courses: workflowqueen.com/coursesFollow the Blog: workflowqueen.com/blogConnect on LinkedIn: linkedin.com/in/alyssa-lang-wqConnect on Instagram: instagram.com/workflowqueenConnect on Facebook: Facebook.com/workflowqueenPodcast Publishing Tools we use:Podcast Editing: Ian Gilliam: iangilliam.com