The Successful Bookkeeper Podcast

Are you afraid to take risks? Many people are. It's fear that paralyzes them from catapulting their businesses to higher levels of profitability. Patricia Sawatzky was like you. She was scared to get out of her comfort zone. An admitted introverted bookkeeper, who operates her business, TAP Bookkeeping, out of small town Campbell River, British Columbia, was hesitant about making any big leaps. But once she recognized the value in taking a risk, her business and world would change forever. Today, the clients are rolling in and now she's become an inspiration to bookkeepers across Canada. During this interview, you'll learn... The tools that can help you feel more at ease when making scary decisions about your business Why it's important to take advantage of organizations like the IPBC to get you comfortable in social environments Why professional growth only happens with personal growth To find out more about Patricia and to download the resource mentioned in this episode, visit http://www.thesuccessfulbookkeeper.com/

How many to-do lists do you have? How many of the tasks on those lists have you actually finished on a consistent basis? For many bookkeepers, the answer is likely "not many." Why is that? For most, distractions get in the way such as email, useless meetings and other potential time wasters. Our guest today, Scott Friesen of Simpletivity is here to help! He's a productivity expert who will teach you the following... How to batch the amount of times you check email to improve your focus on more important activities Why planning the night before to complete 2 top priorities the next day is extremely powerful Why spending too much time on strategizing "what to do" instead of actually executing negatively affects your results To find out more about Scott, visit http://www.thesuccessfulbookkeeper.com/

Are you struggling when it comes to recruiting or maintaining a terrific team? You're not alone. Pure Bookkeeping co-founder and co-author of E-Myth Bookkeeper, Debbie Roberts has been there. Over her 30 plus year bookkeeping career, she realized there were many moving parts when assembling her rockstar squad of great, talented and loyal bookkeeping staff. She learned from her mistakes and is now passing on those words of wisdom to you. During this fascinating interview, you'll learn... How to engage your employees in your vision and mission How to build loyalty with your staff How to create systems that give great job satisfaction for your team To find out more about Debbie, visit http://www.thesuccessfulbookkeeper.com/

How confident are you? If your answer is not very, you're not alone. Many bookkeepers struggle with self-confidence for various reasons. According to our guest, Vicki Fenn, who is an elite leadership and personal improvement coach, you don't have to. During this interview, you'll learn... How to boost your confidence to a level you've never had before Why it's important to focus on your strengths to build you up Why you should get excited about hearing "no's" from prospects To find out more about Vicki, visit http://www.thesuccessfulbookkeeper.com/

Will you be left behind? In recent years, cloud accounting has been all the rage. For some bookkeepers, though, it has been a challenge to implement for various reasons. Here's the thing. If those bookkeepers aren't willing to adjust and find ways to figure it out or hire people to help them, they will eventually be out of business. According to Senior Business Development Manager for Intuit Australia, there is hope. You just have to block out some time and evaluate how being in the cloud can help your business then take action. During this interview, you'll learn... How to choose the right cloud accounting software for you Why automation is powerful for your enterprise Why it's important to become a digital mechanic To find out more about Trent, visit http://www.thesuccessfulbookkeeper.com/14

Are you wasting your time? Many of us do. It's usually in the form of busy work or other activities that shouldn't be a priority. Before you know it, a week has gone by and you don't even remember what you did! What if you could do the fun things you want and still get done the necessary stuff that isn't as enjoyable? According to Laura Vanderkam, the author of I Know How She Does It, it's completely possible. She conducted a time diary study that focused on the 1001 days in the lives of professional women, who have children, to see how they used their waking hours. The results were quite eye-opening. During this interview, you'll learn... How many hours you really have to dedicate to creating the work/life balance you crave How to find out what you'd truly like to do with your spare time Why tracking your time is absolutely crucial to your future happiness To find out more about Laura and her books, visit https://www.thesuccessfulbookkeeper.com/episodes/13

Stop hiring poorly qualified employees! Pure Bookkeeping co-founder, Debbie Roberts knows the effects of that. During her 30 plus year career, she's hired her share of disasters that cost her time, credibility and sanity. After learning from her mistakes, she eventually figured out how to systemize her hiring process which was one of the things that eventually helped her bookkeeping business sell for high 6 figures in 2014. During this episode, you'll learn... How to create a skills test to measure the ability of potential bookkeeping employees What questions to ask when interviewing job candidates Why you should never believe a resume To check out the resources mentioned in this episode, visit https://www.thesuccessfulbookkeeper.com/episodes/12

It's time to investigate value pricing. Ron Baker has devoted his life to eliminating the billable hour and time sheets. If you're a bookkeeper that depends on those things, you might be concerned. But, Baker has an alternative. He is an expert on Value Pricing where he believes set prices for services should be presented upfront to customers. His movement is catching fire and may be something that could help you. During this episode, you'll learn... How to implement value pricing in your bookkeeping business How to have a value conversation with your new and old customers The importance of offering 3 different price packages To check out the free resources mentioned in this episode, visit: https://www.thesuccessfulbookkeeper.com/episodes/11

Inspirational. Heather Weiler is exactly that. She is the owner of Weiler Bookkeeping Services, but more incredible is the journey she travelled before becoming a business owner. A few years ago, while she was 7 months pregnant with her third son, her husband died in a car accident. For many, it could have broken them forever. Not Heather. It was a heartbreaking moment in her life, but she kept moving forward. Through sheer courage, determination, perseverance and conviction, she found a way to support her kids and create a great business that continues to grow every day. During this powerful episode, you'll learn... How your mindset is the determining factor in your success especially during challenging times How the power of community can help you in your darkest hour Why it's important to have grit, focus, a willingness to learn and a great work ethic to achieve your goals To find out more about Heather, visit https://www.thesuccessfulbookkeeper.com/episodes/10

Networking. If you're an introvert, the very thought of it might strike fear into your heart. It's hard to gather the energy to meet strangers at events and attempt to create rapport, so they can like you enough to want to hear how your business can assist them. Today's guest is an introvert and has been where you are, but she cracked the code on how to overcome her struggles to achieve success. Her name is Beth Buelow and she is a trusted speaker, published author and host of The Introvert Entrepreneur podcast. During this episode, you'll learn... How to let go of your negative inner stories around why you don't like networking The importance of seeing networking as having meaningful conversations with people and not feeling like you have to push your business onto them Why listening is an introvert's greatest superpower especially when it comes to networking and sales To find out more about Beth, visit here - https://www.thesuccessfulbookkeeper.com/episodes/09