The Successful Bookkeeper Podcast

“I gave myself permission to dream and allow my mind and imagination to go there then I made the decision that this is what I want, that I need this and when the inspiration and opportunity presented itself, I was clear that it is in alignment, so I took the action.“ That's exactly what this week's guest did when she transitioned from serving in the military for over 27 years to being an entrepreneur, trainer and coach today. Laura Noel is the owner of Stretch Into Success Consulting which helps people and companies reach their personal and professional targets. During this interview, you'll learn... Why you need to become an intelligent follower to be a good leader Tips on how you can be a better leader to others and yourself The importance of building a team and having a sense of team in your business To learn more about Laura, check out her website.   To connect with her on LinkedIn, click here.   For her free business resources for bookkeepers, visit this link.

Don’t wait until it’s perfect. If you wait, you’ll never get anything done. That’s according to this week’s guest who used that mantra to make the bold decision to leave her management position to launch her own consulting practice. Veronica Sagastume is a consultant and strategist who helps accounting, bookkeeping and tax business owners use social media and digital marketing strategies to expand and grow their business from offline to online. During this interview, you'll learn... How social media & content marketing can help your bookkeeping business The significance of having a niche to get a fast referral Why it’s important to nurture your network To learn more about Veronica, check out her website.  To connect with her on LinkedIn, click here. For her various free business resources, visit this link. 

The game of selling. It's definitely not about convincing a prospect to buy your service. According to our guest today, clients come looking for expertise and help, so that should be the focus. Shannyn Lee is the Director of Coaching for the Win Without Pitching business development training program that provides sales training for creative entrepreneurs. During this interview, you'll learn... How facing failure can help in your game of selling Why specialization is key to a successful business Why it’s important to position yourself as an expert instead of a vendor To find out more about Shannyn, visit her website.   To connect with her on LinkedIn, click here.

Your inner critic. It can be damaging to your confidence, self-esteem and many other things if you let it. If your inner critic is using up space in your mind, today’s guest can assist you. In fact, Joanna Kleinman mastered listening to her inner critic to become what she is today. She is a licensed psychotherapist that helps people redefine what's possible by separating them from their inner critic, so they can live more authentic lives. She is the author of a new book called Dethroning Your Inner Critic: The Four Step Journey From Self-Doubt To Self-Empowerment. During this interview, you'll learn... How to overcome your inner critic The difference between YOU & IT Self-empowerment tips To find out more about Joanna, visit her website. To buy her book, click here.

The well-being of your staff has always been an important consideration. It’s even more so during this unique time in human history. With COVID-19 affecting the world, our guest, Laura Tolhoek had to develop new and innovate Human Resources strategies to help her clients. She is the President of Essential HR and has worked with some of the biggest players in the restaurant, food service and retail industries as an integral member of their HR teams. During this interview, you'll learn about... The different rules of staff morale and the infectious disease 4-step process The importance of understanding the holistic side of health The value of communication, understanding its different levels and safeguarding communication practices To find out more about Laura, visit her website.   To connect with her on LinkedIn, go here.   To download the infectious disease documents mentioned in this episode, click here.

Happy New Year! Wow, 2020 was certainly unique, but 2021 is going to be YOUR YEAR. It all begins with how powerfully you set yourself up for success. With that in mind, this first episode of 2021 is going to be a TREAT! It marks the return of our special guest, Lisa Campbell who is a Certified Professional Bookkeeper, Profit Strategist, Creator of the Accelerate 2 Advisor Masterclass program and Founder of Profit First Professionals Canada. During this interview, you'll learn... How to plan your year-end goals so you can actually achieve them How to block out time to work ON your bookkeeping business How to prepare for unexpected obstacles and setbacks in order to bounce back quickly To register for the complimentary 2021 Planning Webinar with Lisa on January 13th, click here. To register for her upcoming Masterclass that begins on January 18th, visit this link. To listen to her past TSBK appearances, click any of the below links. https://www.thesuccessfulbookkeeper.com/episodes/214 https://www.thesuccessfulbookkeeper.com/episodes/188 https://www.thesuccessfulbookkeeper.com/episodes/141 https://www.thesuccessfulbookkeeper.com/episodes/94 https://www.thesuccessfulbookkeeper.com/episodes/35

Wow, what a crazy year 2020 has been. In today’s very special Year-In-Review episode, we have a special panel that will discuss many interesting topics. Our guests include... Pure Bookkeeping Co-Founder & E-Myth Bookkeeper Co-Author, Debbie Roberts Director of Bookkeeping Relief Business Services & Australian Pure Bookkeeping licensee, Julie Watson Florida Virtual Bookkeeper Founder & American Pure Bookkeeping licensee, Jessica Fox Financly Co-Founder & Canadian Pure Bookkeeping licensee, Teresa Slack During this interview, you'll learn about... The biggest surprises and setbacks of 2020 and tips to overcome them Uplifting and grief stories of 2020 and how to learn from them Helpful strategies in 2020 and what to expect in 2021 To learn more about our wonderful guests, visit these links below: Debbie Roberts - https://purebookkeeping.com/us/about/ Julie Watson - https://www.bookkeepingrelief.com.au/about-us/ Jessica Fox - https://floridavirtualbookkeeper.com/about/ Teresa Slack - https://www.financly.ca/

2020 has been an intense experience for many of us. But, what if you can find some peace during this interesting time? Our guest has some ideas that might help you. Christine Arylo is the author of Overwhelmed and Over It, a transformational leadership advisor and host of the Feminine Power Time podcast. During this interview, you'll learn about... Tips on getting a more free, clear and centered life Self-empowerment and the different possibilities in the world of finance The importance of intuitive thinking To find out more about Christine, visit her website.   To listen to her podcast, click here.   To buy her book, Overwhelmed and Over It: Embrace Your Power to Stay Centered & Sustained in a Chaotic World, visit this link.

Our guest didn't even think that he would be in the industry that he is in today. He transitioned from military service to over 30 years of experience in the business and management sectors for both public and private entities. Ben Kelly is a proven businessman with success in developing and implementing business, bookkeeping and financial systems. He is the Director of Nailing Your Finances which is an Australian-based firm that provides remote and on-site bookkeeping services to a wide range of sectors. He is also a Pure Bookkeeping licensee. During this interview, you'll discover... Tips in overcoming the challenges in your bookkeeping business The importance of task management and your calendar The significance of knowing your own definition of success To find out more about Ben, visit https://www.thesuccessfulbookkeeper.com.

Hustling is always a recipe for burnout. That's according to this week's guest who personally experienced it then ended up going on a journey of discovering who she was, learned skills, tools and techniques to be able to handle her emotions. Now, Mary Hyatt is a holistic life and business mindset coach who specializes in helping high achieving female entrepreneurs move from living a life of burnout to a life where they are connected to their emotions, body and spirit. During this interview, you'll discover... The importance of recognizing and admitting where you are now Why incorporating femininity into your business is significant Why you need to intentionally curate your life and set up appropriate boundaries To find out more about Mary, visit https://www.thesuccessfulbookkeeper.com.