The Successful Bookkeeper Podcast

Busyness is hyped in our present culture. It shouldn't be. Living a full life, at work and at home, is about doing the right things well, and positively missing out on everything else. Our returning guest will show you how to get there. Laura Vanderkam is an expert at finding that balance and has helped many people through her various time management and productivity books including her newest, Off the Clock - Feel Less Busy When Getting More Done. During this interview, you'll discover... How to spend your hours more meaningfully, regain enormous amounts of wasted time, and live an improved life What makes time so different for those rare productive and unstressed people Ways to do more without losing your sense of peace along the way To find out more about Laura Vanderkam, visit https://www.thesuccessfulbookkeeper.com.

Does your bookkeeping business earn enough profit? Our returning guest, Universal Accounting Center President, Roger Knecht, who co-wrote the book, In the Black, helps small business owners grow their operations successfully. It helps owners understand how they can run their businesses more profitably and also speaks to the importance of the accounting role in the success of the company. It is filled with principles and concepts that you can use immediately to enhance your expertise and wisdom in business decision-making. During our 100th episode, you'll learn... The importance of being efficient The tools you can take advantage to help your business The major functions of business To find out more about Roger, visit https://www.thesuccessfulbookkeeper.com.

What's your body language? Our guest, Mark Bowden, who was voted the number one body language professional in the world, has been fascinated most of his life with visual imagery and the way other people perform and how they affect our behaviour. He's passionate about giving people the most influential and persuasive communication techniques to stand out, win trust and build credibility every time they communicate. Today, his work has reached millions of people and presented to many of the most innovative organizations in the world. During this interview, you'll discover... The importance of being persistent in what you want to be good at What are the 2 types of body language and how they influence people Why thinking a little bit different than others will benefit you To find out more about Mark, visit https://www.thesuccessfulbookkeeper.com.

Start investing in yourself. Andrew Argue, who is a CPA, spent years and years learning and understanding the fundamentals of how to become great at sales. He studied some of the most successful salespeople, read books, attended webinars, trainings, talking to mentors, and anything that he could get his hands on to help himself develop these skills. He started to work with larger accounting firms to grow their customer base. After a few months, his clients started seeing significant increases in new client fees. Today, he has assisted over 200 clients in 4 countries. During this interview, you'll discover... The importance of seeing your clients’ situation Steps in taking control of your customer relationships How to help clients position themselves in the market To find out more about Andrew, visit https://www.thesuccessfulbookkeeper.com.

What do you want to be known for? Your brand can get to the heart of what you want to say, create a vision for where you're going next, and give you renewed focus and confidence in sharing what you do. Kathleen Shannon, who is the co-founder of Braid Creative and the co-host of the Being Boss podcast, has perfected her branding. Through her work at Braid Creative and Being Boss, she has helped thousands of creative entrepreneurs worldwide to authentically brand and position themselves as creative experts, cultivate confidence in their business, and blend more of who they are into the work they do. She continues to have a positive impact by co-authoring the book, Being Boss: Take Control of Your Work and Live Life on Your Own Terms. During this interview, you'll discover... Branding advice and insights Brand vision, positioning and platform Creative services and media strategy To find out more about Kathleen, visit https://www.thesuccessfulbookkeeper.com.

Starting a business is a risky journey. There is more than one way to make mistakes that could hurt your long term success. Our returning guest, Louie Prosperi, who is the CEO of ICB USA, shares a way to help you get a firm plan in place. It's through The Proactive Business Model which is a program that ensures bookkeepers are consistently valuable to their clients and are running their businesses more efficiently. During this interview, you'll also discover... The importance of taking care of your clients and employees The difference between working on and working in your business How an ICB USA Certification can lead you to success To find out more about Louie, visit https://www.thesuccessfulbookkeeper.com.

Our guest, Adele Spraggon, who is the CEO of Shaped Within, struggled with a lot of subconscious patterns. She quit 3 viable businesses, business partners, and sponsors. She even attended personal development programs to help her but didn't work out. Adele started to journal and created a highly effective 4 step technique that removes unwanted patterns. She created her own solution and it completely changed her life. Today, she speaks to hundreds of people about how to recognize when they are sabotaging their dreams. She also shows women entrepreneurs how to break through their limiting blocks and step into leadership roles in all areas of life. During this interview, you'll discover... The importance of embracing being uncomfortable How the 4 step technique works The guides that will help you take on leadership roles To find out more about Adele, visit https://www.thesuccessfulbookkeeper.com.

Do you know your worth? Our returning guest, Lisa Campbell-Marchese, owner of The Marcam Group, has 27 years of experience in the bookkeeping industry. In the beginning, she struggled in her business and worried about getting things done on time or missing a deadline. She sought help from the Pure Bookkeeping System and started implementing systems into her business. The results were incredible. It kept her organized and her clients trust her more because she doesn't miss any deadlines. It helped her grow as an individual because she knows she has more value and expanded her business beyond what she expected. Now, she has more control over her work day regardless of how many clients she has. She's freed up, and spends more time on what is important. During this interview, you'll discover... The importance of day-to-day documentation Why focusing on the value you create for your clients is important What systems or guides you should use for your bookkeeping business To find out more about Lisa, visit https://www.thesuccessfulbookkeeper.com.

Take charge. That's Emily Thompson's mindset and it helps her be “The Boss.” She is the founder of Indie Shopography, which helps creative entrepreneurs build online businesses, and she is also a co-host of Being Boss, a popular podcast for creative entrepreneurs where she inspires, writes and curates content. She is also a first time author with the release of Being Boss: Take Control of Your Work and Live Life on Your Own Terms. During this interview, you'll discover... How to be a boss How to take control of your work and live life on your own terms How to understand your strengths and challenges as a side hustler, freelancer, or business owner To find out more about Emily, visit https://www.thesuccessfulbookkeeper.com.

How are you speaking with your clients? If the way you communicate with them isn't transparent and open, it can lead to trouble. Our guest, Brad Wolford, who is the CEO of Wolford Companies Inc., has made sure effective client communication is a top priority. By doing so, he's able to find out what his customers need and they understand specifically what his firm requires to assist them. This is one of the reasons why Brad's company has transformed from nothing to a large firm in a very short span of time. Today, Wolford Companies Inc. (with 11 staff including Brad) provides financial accounting services for business owners to manage operations on a daily, weekly or monthly basis. During this interview, you'll also discover... How to increase your rate and earn from $14,000/year to $65,000/year or even more How having a checklist will make your life and business easier and healthier How implementing the Pure Bookkeeping system can help your firm overcome challenges To find out more about Brad, visit https://www.thesuccessfulbookkeeper.com.