In this episode of The Bookkeepers' Podcast, Jo Wood and Zoe Whitman sit down with Leanda Daddow and Stacey Smith from Celtic Bookkeeping. Leanda and Stacey share their journey of transforming their practice and achieving a work-life balance that aligns with their personal dreams. From a struggling sole proprietorship to a thriving team-based operation, their story is a testament to the power of resilience, innovation, and collaboration.

Leander now travels full-time with her family while Stacey manages day-to-day operations at their Cornwall office. Together, they have redefined success, demonstrating how bookkeepers can design a business that supports their personal and professional goals.

What Listeners Will Learn:

Leander’s Journey: From sole trader to a business owner living her dream of full-time travel.

Overcoming Challenges: The importance of resilience during tough times and transforming a struggling business.

Building a Team: How to delegate effectively and find team members who complement your strengths.

Creating Work-Life Balance: Structuring a business that supports flexibility and freedom.

Client Goal Setting: Helping clients define and achieve their personal and business aspirations.

Pricing for Sustainability: Why correct pricing is key to growth and enabling business owners to step back.

Timestamps:

0:00 – Introduction

0:28 – Meet Leander and Stacey

0:47 – Leander’s Journey from Barclays to Bookkeeping

2:24 – Stacey’s Role in the Business

3:16 – Team and Client Overview

4:24 – Leander’s Full-Time Travel Lifestyle

6:07 – The Fire Truck Conversion: A New Adventure

7:14 – Delegating and Outsourcing Payroll

9:02 – The Future of Bookkeeping and Client Collaboration

9:55 – Helping Clients Define Their Dreams

11:07 – Supporting Client Success

11:50 – Advice on Delegation and Building a Team

12:38 – The Importance of Pricing for Growth

12:59 – Closing Thoughts

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