Episode Summary:

In this heartfelt and practical episode, I chat with Christine Jade, founder of The Butterfly Bookkeeper, about her powerful journey from starting over after divorce to building a thriving bookkeeping business with purpose and profit at its core.

Christine opens up about how she navigated financial hardship, rebuilt from rock bottom, and found her way to the Profit First methodology, a game-changing system that helped her take control of her business finances—and now helps her do the same for others.

We also dive into the lessons she’s learned about hiring, systems, boundaries, and staying grounded while growing a business and raising a family.

We explore:

💬 Rebuilding her life from scratch after personal loss
💬 The shift from business analyst to entrepreneur
💬 Cash flow struggles and the moment she knew something had to change
💬 Discovering and implementing the Profit First system
💬 Creating systems to save time, manage staff, and stay sane
💬 Advice for aspiring entrepreneurs in tough circumstances
💬 Looking ahead—what’s next for Christine and The Butterfly Bookkeeper

If you’ve ever wondered, “Can I really keep going?”—this episode will remind you that you absolutely can.

Practical Takeaways for Listeners:

✅You’re never starting from zero—your past experience is part of your power
✅Cash flow clarity changes everything—and Profit First can help you get there
✅Don’t hire on hope—hire with a system
✅Balancing business and family is possible with the right structure and mindset
✅Your story can become your strength—even when it doesn’t feel like it yet