The Successful Bookkeeper Podcast

EP465: Brandy Derrick - The Virtual Bookkeeper's Success Journey


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“People came to me thinking that I was an expert. They saw the posts that I was posting about bookkeeping for law firms, and they already had buy-in to use my services. So I didn't need to sell them that much. I just needed to prove that I was a real person. I don't want to be out there selling my services. I want people coming to me already sold on my services.” -Brandy Derrick Brandy Derrick, owner of Legal Ease Bookkeeping, discusses her journey from learning bookkeeping for her father’s business to building a successful virtual firm specializing in law firms. Brandy shares how she overcame self-doubt, found her niche, and leveraged online marketing to grow her business while working remotely—even from a sailboat! You'll also learn...

  • The role of LinkedIn, YouTube & referrals in client acquisition strategy
  • Why niching down simplifies marketing, sales & client trust
  • The importance of persistence, overcoming self-doubt & finding a support system

To learn more about Brandy & Legal Ease Bookkeeping, click here. Connect with her on LinkedIn. Time Stamp: 01:00 – Brandy’s background & start in bookkeeping 03:00 – Challenges of working remotely without reliable internet 08:00 – Getting clients as a new bookkeeper 14:00 – Narrowing focus & building a niche in legal bookkeeping 17:00 – The role of Google Ads in business growth 21:00 – LinkedIn & Referral Marketing Strategy 30:00 – The power of offline marketing 38:00 – The value of niching in bookkeeping 42:00 – Overcoming challenges & growing confidence 45:00 – Final thoughts & where to find Brandy

This episode is brought to you by our friends at BILL!

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