The Successful Bookkeeper Podcast
Episodes
EP32: Angela Meharg - How To Improve Your Customer Service
18 Apr 2017
Contributed by Lukas
Ask questions. Some bookkeepers don't do this when working with clients. As a result, they are missing out on an incredible opportunity to not only he...
EP31: Melanie Power - Why Joining A Bookkeeping Group Can Power Your Success
11 Apr 2017
Contributed by Lukas
You're not alone. According to our guest, Melanie Power, who is the head of bookkeeping at Xero, many bookkeepers are working on their own. They might...
EP30: Jan Haugo - How To Be A Leader For Your Bookkeeping Clients
04 Apr 2017
Contributed by Lukas
Fear. Your bookkeeping clients have it. They're always frightened or worried about something especially the survival of their business. When incorpora...
EP29: Debbie Roberts - How To Create Realistic Business Goals You Can Achieve!
28 Mar 2017
Contributed by Lukas
Goal setting. Yes, it can be hard. It requires deep analysis of what you truly want to acquire, why you haven't achieved it yet and how you'll go abou...
EP28: Alan Salmon - 3 Tools EVERY Bookkeeper Should Consider Using
21 Mar 2017
Contributed by Lukas
Technology. Most bookkeepers can't survive without it. You probably have your “go to” software that helps you run your business. Today's guest, Ma...
EP27: Dr. Ivan Misner - Powerful Business Networking Tips From The Founder of BNI
14 Mar 2017
Contributed by Lukas
Business networking. If you're an introverted bookkeeper, it can be a scary thing. But, it doesn't have to be. Just ask our guest today. Dr. Ivan Misn...
EP26: Melissa Lenos - How To Create A Great Workplace Culture
07 Mar 2017
Contributed by Lukas
Bad hires. If you're a bookkeeping business owner, you've probably had one of those. They can be painful and toxic for many reasons including the dama...
EP25: Garry Carter - Bookkeepers Are More Valuable Than They Think
28 Feb 2017
Contributed by Lukas
Are you ready? The time has come for you, the bookkeeper, to realize you're a truly valuable asset to small businesses. The days of you thinking you'r...
EP24: Mike Michalowicz - Become A Profit Advisor, Not Just A Bookkeeper
21 Feb 2017
Contributed by Lukas
Do you know what a lion looks like? Of course you do. Your brain automatically creates an image that needs no explanation. Unfortunately, when you int...
EP23: Mira Salter - The Power Of Having A Bookkeeping Niche
14 Feb 2017
Contributed by Lukas
Niverville, Manitoba. The population is around 3500. You'd figure running a bookkeeping business there would be extremely challenging. Well, it can be...
EP22: Jamie Shulman - Why Hubdoc Will Change Your Bookkeeping Business Forever
07 Feb 2017
Contributed by Lukas
Do you hate asking clients for their receipts? Or any other documents to get your bookkeeping job done? If you said yes, you know how incredibly frust...
EP21: Debbie Roberts - How To Network Your Way To More Profit!
31 Jan 2017
Contributed by Lukas
Are you determined to having a successful bookkeeping business? If you are, you'll have to commit to doing things that are likely out of your comfort ...
EP20: Peter Cook - Expert Business Tips From The Co-Founder of Pure Bookkeeping
24 Jan 2017
Contributed by Lukas
Do you want a successful bookkeeping business? Pure Bookkeeping co-founder, Debbie Roberts certainly did. When she first began her entrepreneurial jou...
EP19: Lori Richardson - How To Be Great At Sales Even If You Hate Selling!
17 Jan 2017
Contributed by Lukas
Are you ready to get some sales? If the thought of you finding new clients makes you want to curl up in a ball and hide from civilization for a few d...
EP18: Patricia Sawatzky - Break Out Of Your Comfort Zone To Have The Success You Deserve!
10 Jan 2017
Contributed by Lukas
Are you afraid to take risks? Many people are. It's fear that paralyzes them from catapulting their businesses to higher levels of profitability. P...
EP17: Scott Friesen - How To Effectively Manage Your Time & Get Things Done!
03 Jan 2017
Contributed by Lukas
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 a...
EP16: Debbie Roberts - How To Hire & Keep Great Staff
27 Dec 2016
Contributed by Lukas
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 B...
EP15: Vicki Fenn - How To Build Your Confidence Despite What Your Inner Voice Says
20 Dec 2016
Contributed by Lukas
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 ...
EP14: Trent McLaren - Cloud Accounting & The Future of Bookkeeping
13 Dec 2016
Contributed by Lukas
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 f...
EP13: Laura Vanderkam - Yes, You Can Have It All!
06 Dec 2016
Contributed by Lukas
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 i...
EP12: Debbie Roberts - How To Hire Trustworthy, Talented & Loyal Bookkeeping Staff
29 Nov 2016
Contributed by Lukas
Stop hiring poorly qualified employees! Pure Bookkeeping co-founder, Debbie Roberts knows the effects of that. During her 30 plus year career, she's...
EP11: Ron Baker - Stop Selling Your Time For Money
22 Nov 2016
Contributed by Lukas
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 ...
EP10: Heather Weiler - Mindset Is The Determining Factor In Your Success
15 Nov 2016
Contributed by Lukas
Inspirational. Heather Weiler is exactly that. She is the owner of Weiler Bookkeeping Services, but more incredible is the journey she travelled bef...
EP09: Beth Buelow - How Introverts Can Win At Business Networking
08 Nov 2016
Contributed by Lukas
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 even...
EP08: Debbie Roberts - How To Market Your Bookkeeping Business Even If You Hate It
01 Nov 2016
Contributed by Lukas
Sales & Marketing. For many bookkeeping business owners, they'd love to outsource those activities and just focus on doing the books. But, if you're a...
EP07: Laura McClellan - Productivity Tips To Make Your Life Easier
25 Oct 2016
Contributed by Lukas
It's a busy world. You're overwhelmed with distractions. For many bookkeeping business owners, they're not only balancing an enterprise but families t...
EP06: Perry Monaco - How To Create A Profitable LinkedIn Profile
18 Oct 2016
Contributed by Lukas
LinkedIn. It's likely the most powerful business related social media network out there. If you don't have a presence on it, it's also a huge untapped...
EP05: Melika Hope - How To Develop Meaningful Client Relationships
11 Oct 2016
Contributed by Lukas
Most people don't want to be sold to. They want to feel special. They want their voice heard and have their needs taken care of. Most importantly, the...
EP04: Debbie Roberts - How to Get More Freedom In Your Business
04 Oct 2016
Contributed by Lukas
Bookkeeper Debbie Roberts built a business that gave her freedom and a great income. She had 12 bookkeepers working for her. She charged some of the h...
EP03: Michael E. Gerber - Become A Leader, Not An Invisible Bookkeeper
27 Sep 2016
Contributed by Lukas
It's not everyday you hear from a legend. In this episode, you will. INC Magazine calls Michael E. Gerber, “The World's #1 Small Business Guru” an...
EP02: Louie Prosperi - Why You Shouldn't Fear Your Bookkeeping Business Future
27 Sep 2016
Contributed by Lukas
You hear it all the time. As technology improves, more human operated jobs are becoming obsolete. What about bookkeeping? Will software or a robot be ...
EP01: Debbie Roberts - The Power of Systemizing Your Bookkeeping Business
26 Sep 2016
Contributed by Lukas
Debbie Roberts. During her over 30 year bookkeeping career, the Australian made every business mistake in the book. But, the key was she learned from ...