Business By The Books with Danielle Hayden

Courtney Elmer is a podcast host, business systems expert and CEO of The EffortLESS Life®. Courtney is on a mission to help online business owners get the right systems, structure, and support in place within their business so they can spend more time in their zone of genius. In this episode, Courtney talks about why it's important to outsource, systemize and focus on what you truly love in your business. In this episode, Courtney also discusses: What brought Courtney into her role as a CEO 4:48 The skills clients are missing when it comes to setting systems in business 9:42 Systems for money mindset and financial wellness 15:09 Setting systems to pay yourself 32:27 Getting over your fear of looking at your numbers 38:46 Knowing the value of your time 40:00 Connect with Courtney: Website | https://www.courtneyelmer.com/ Business Website |https://www.theeffortlesslife.co/ Podcast | https://www.systemsmadesimple.co/ Connect with Danielle: Website | https://www.kickstartaccountinginc.net/ Facebook | https://www.facebook.com/kickstartaccountinginc/ Instagram | https://www.instagram.com/kickstartaccounting Twitter | https://twitter.com/KickstartAcct Things Mentioned in Today's Episode: Book your FREE strategy call https://www.kickstartaccountinginc.com/get-started What is your financial health? Take the FREE Quiz Here - https://quiz.tryinteract.com/#/6192948f1ab9670018ebce02

Today, I'm diving into the importance of money mindset as an entrepreneur and why you need to focus on improving your mindset when it comes to building a thriving business. In this episode, I go over some of the strategies our past guests have used to overcome their money mindset struggles as business owners and how you can start applying these small steps to your own business. In this episode, Danielle also discusses: Looking at your own money journey and detoxing through journaling 4:27 The power of positive thinking 6:36 Negative and positive emotions around money 14:00 The importance of having a community and tribe 16:39 Connect with Danielle: Website | https://www.kickstartaccountinginc.net/ Facebook | https://www.facebook.com/kickstartaccountinginc/ Instagram | https://www.instagram.com/kickstartaccounting Twitter | https://twitter.com/KickstartAcct Things Mentioned in Today's Episode: Book your FREE strategy call https://www.kickstartaccountinginc.com/get-started What is your financial health? Take the FREE Quiz Here - https://quiz.tryinteract.com/#/6192948f1ab9670018ebce02

Rachel Kapp is a Board Certified Educational Therapist and the CEO of Kapp Educational Therapy Group. Rachel also hosts a podcast Learn Smarter: The Educational Therapy Podcast. In this episode, Rachel and Kelsey talk with Danielle about how Rachel was able to plan her maternity leave with her team so that her business would continue to thrive without her and she could still get quality time with her newborn. In this episode, Rachel and Kelsey also discuss: Planning your leave and the emotions behind it 8:05 The importance of having a savings in business 13:31 Looking at your business metrics and how much revenue you bring in 14:36 Why you need to look at your KPI's before going on leave 23:45 Setting boundaries while on leave and preparing your team 28:53 Connect with Rachel: Website | https://www.kappedtherapy.com/ LinkedIn | https://www.linkedin.com/in/rachel-kapp-m-a-board-certified-educational-therapist-735722111/ Podcast | https://learnsmarterpodcast.com/ Connect with Danielle: Website | https://www.kickstartaccountinginc.net/ Facebook | https://www.facebook.com/kickstartaccountinginc/ Instagram | https://www.instagram.com/kickstartaccounting Twitter | https://twitter.com/KickstartAcct Things Mentioned in Today's Episode: Book your FREE strategy call https://www.kickstartaccountinginc.com/get-started Download the checklist - Extended Leave Prep PDF

Today, Kelsey, our Lead Account Manager, joins me to discuss what you need to prepare for in order to take an extended leave in your business as an entrepreneur. Whether it's for maternity or paternity leave or you're taking some time off to enjoy your summer, learn what you need to have in place before you leave so your business can continue to profit and thrive behind the scenes. In this episode, Kelsey and Danielle also discuss: A checklist you can use to get prepared for an extended leave 2:15 Auditing your own responsibilities as a CEO 2:33 Preparing your team for an extended leave 5:23 Why SOP's are so important 5:42 Creating courses or digital products as a way to serve when you're not present 7:00 Checking your KPI's and why you need to 10:14 Making sure you have your business savings in place 12:39 Connect with Danielle: Website | https://www.kickstartaccountinginc.net/ Facebook | https://www.facebook.com/kickstartaccountinginc/ Instagram | https://www.instagram.com/kickstartaccounting Twitter | https://twitter.com/KickstartAcct Things Mentioned in Today's Episode: Book your FREE strategy call https://www.kickstartaccountinginc.com/get-started Download the checklist - Extended Leave Prep PDF

Delanie Fischer is a Business Simplicity Coach, where she helps busy entrepreneurs around the world with scaling minimalist businesses through her private coaching, podcasts and courses. Delanie thrives off of helping her clients remove distractions and create more money, time and freedom. In this episode, Delanie joins me to talk about the importance of simplicity in business and why over complicating things as an entrepreneur isn't helping your business. In this episode, Delanie also discusses: Delanie's journey from stand up comedian to entrepreneur 1:00 Strategies that keep Delanie's money mindset strong 8:06 The importance of focusing on the positives 11:00 Shifting from hustle to minimalism 13:29 How burnout and over complicating things in business are related 18:04 Systems and strategies that keep things simple 25:05 Connect with Delanie: Website | https://www.delaniefischer.com/ Podcast | https://www.delaniefischer.com/podcast Connect with Danielle: Website | https://www.kickstartaccountinginc.net/ Facebook | https://www.facebook.com/kickstartaccountinginc/ Instagram | https://www.instagram.com/kickstartaccounting Twitter | https://twitter.com/KickstartAcct Things Mentioned in Today's Episode: Book your FREE strategy call https://www.kickstartaccountinginc.com/get-started What is your financial health? Take the FREE Quiz Here - https://quiz.tryinteract.com/#/6192948f1ab9670018ebce02

Today, Kelsey, our Lead Account Manager, joins me for a special 50th episode. Kelsey and I take you behind the scenes of Kickstart Accounting and talk about some of our monthly finances and systems that help the business run efficiently. We also go over some of the mistakes that were made back when the business was just starting and how I was able to fix them. In this episode, Kelsey and Danielle also discuss: The systems that we use today to help run the business 2:24 Xero and why you should or should not use it 11:10 The importance of having a separate business credit card 12:05 EOS and using it with your team 15:35 Checking your operations expenses and profit 22:00 Connect with Danielle: Website | https://www.kickstartaccountinginc.net/ Facebook | https://www.facebook.com/kickstartaccountinginc/ Instagram | https://www.instagram.com/kickstartaccounting Twitter | https://twitter.com/KickstartAcct Things Mentioned in Today's Episode: Book your FREE strategy call https://www.kickstartaccountinginc.com/get-started What is your financial health? Take the FREE Quiz Here - https://quiz.tryinteract.com/#/6192948f1ab9670018ebce02

Are you looking for a way to make simple, small changes in your business that will have a big impact? If you could apply a small 1% change to your business on a consistent basis, it could make a huge impact and movement in your business. Making these small changes in your business makes it digestible for you and empowers your mindset to continue. Join me today as I go over how you can apply a 1% change to 7 drivers in your business. Connect with Danielle: Website | https://www.kickstartaccountinginc.net/ Facebook | https://www.facebook.com/kickstartaccountinginc/ Instagram | https://www.instagram.com/kickstartaccounting Twitter | https://twitter.com/KickstartAcct Things Mentioned in Today's Episode: Worksheet| https://kickstartaccountinginc.com/powerofone Profit Planner: Text Profit Planner to 844-499-6969 Book your FREE strategy call https://www.kickstartaccountinginc.com/get-started What is your financial health? Take the FREE Quiz Here - https://quiz.tryinteract.com/#/6192948f1ab9670018ebce02

Gordon Henry is the Chief Strategy Officer of Thryv Inc. an end-to-end client experience platform for growing small businesses. Thryv helps businesses reach more customers, stay organized, get paid faster and generate more reviews so they can manage their customers anytime, anywhere and on any device. In this episode, Gordon talks about integrating systems and automations into your small business to operate more efficiently. In this episode, Gordon also discusses: Gordon's journey with Thryv The importance of having a good team Transformations when embracing technology in business Pivoting from a product to a software space Skills leaders need to grow a business and lead in the technology space Strategies to determine which software is right for your business The tools Gordon and his leadership team have to support growth Connect with Gordon: Website | https://www.thryv.com/ LinkedIn | https://www.linkedin.com/in/gordonhenry/ Connect with Danielle: Website | https://www.kickstartaccountinginc.net/ Facebook | https://www.facebook.com/kickstartaccountinginc/ Instagram | https://www.instagram.com/kickstartaccounting Twitter | https://twitter.com/KickstartAcct Things Mentioned in Today's Episode: Book your FREE strategy call https://www.kickstartaccountinginc.com/get-started What is your financial health? Take the FREE Quiz Here - https://quiz.tryinteract.com/#/6192948f1ab9670018ebce02

Elena Armijo is a Professional Certified Coach (PCC), member of the International Coaching Federation (ICF) and Certified Dare to Lead™ Facilitator who has a strong track record of supporting clients and organizations in creating impact, culture shifts and leadership development. Elena helps her clients make stronger choices, clearer decisions and powerful steps toward their desired outcome In this episode, Elena talks about her journey into coaching and why coaching and shifting your mindset and energy around money is so important for business owners. In this episode, Elena also discusses: How Elena started coaching Dare to Lead Facilitator and what that means Elena's journey with entrepreneurship The tone around money when Elena was growing up and how that has affected her business today The energy around money and how to shift it The most common skill sets people are missing when it comes to money and leadership Connect with Elena: Website | https://elenaarmijo.com/ Program | https://thec-suitecollective.com/ Podcast | https://www.elenaarmijopodcast.com/ Connect with Danielle: Website | https://www.kickstartaccountinginc.net/ Facebook | https://www.facebook.com/kickstartaccountinginc/ Instagram | https://www.instagram.com/kickstartaccounting Twitter | https://twitter.com/KickstartAcct Things Mentioned in Today's Episode: Book your FREE strategy call https://www.kickstartaccountinginc.com/get-started What is your financial health? Take the FREE Quiz Here - https://quiz.tryinteract.com/#/6192948f1ab9670018ebce02

Brooke Bowersock is the owner of Align Fitness Collective in Austin, Tx and has also been a Pilates instructor since 2000. In addition Brooke is also a mentor and teacher for others looking to expand their Pilates practice. Recently, Brooke hosted a Pilates continuing education conference called Align Summit where instructors can get continuing education, credits, workshops, business discussion and information to learn and grow in their teaching. In this episode, Brooke and Danielle talk about important accounting and business information for fitness studios and how you can get the most out of your business money. In this episode, Brooke also discusses: What made her want to host the Align Summit When to know if you should set up an LLC What is an S Corp and when you should become one Employees vs. independent contractors The mindset shifts you need to make to grow your business Setting up business insurance and when you need it Pricing and the mindset shift around it Creating extra sources of income for your business Connect with Brooke: Website | https://www.alignaustin.com/ Instagram | https://www.instagram.com/brookebowersock/?hl=en Connect with Danielle: Website | https://www.kickstartaccountinginc.net/ Facebook | https://www.facebook.com/kickstartaccountinginc/ Instagram | https://www.instagram.com/kickstartaccounting Twitter | https://twitter.com/KickstartAcct Things Mentioned in Today's Episode: Book your FREE strategy call https://www.kickstartaccountinginc.com/get-started Operating Expense Freebie - https://kickstartaccountinginc.com/freebie