Financial Tough Love

Financial Tough Love

By Kathleen CurrieBusinessEntrepreneurship
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Financial Tough Love episodes

  • Living in the Present Moment

    Kathleen shares some life lessons regarding living in the moment and truly taking it in.

    Tune in for some news moving forward!


    If you are currently in the market for a bookkeeper, Apply to work with me. Indicate in the application that you are coming from the podcast for 50% off your first month.

    If you have any questions or would like to provide suggestions for an upcoming episode, send me an email and I will respond: [email protected]

    If you are interested in being on the podcast or know someone who would be, Apply to be on the podcast here.

    16 min
  • Bookkeeper's Financial Lessons - with Jo Ann Richards

    In today's episode, I bring on a fellow bookkeeper from Oregon, Jo Ann Richards. During today's episode, we talk about financial lessons that she has from her over 40 years of bookkeeping experience as well as how to remain coachable through the process.

    Some of the lesson we discuss are:

    • Boundaries
    • The importance of separating personal from business finances
    • Deductible expenses
    • Asking your bookkeeper questions
    • Your emergency is not my emergency
    • To get in contact with Jo Ann, feel free to contact her via email at: [email protected]



      If you are currently in the market for a bookkeeper, Apply to work with me. Indicate in the application that you are coming from the podcast for 50% off your first month.

      If you have any questions or would like to provide suggestions for an upcoming episode, send me an email and I will respond: [email protected]

      50 min
    • Excel Bookkeeping? - with Courtney Berry

      In this week's episode, we have our very first guest Courtney Berry.

      Courtney helps aspiring female entrepreneurs to confidently start and grow an online business using strategy and unwavering faith in God. Courtney does her bookkeeping through excel and on her own. During this conversation, we talked about:

      • Taking a break in your business
      • DIY Bookkeeping - the pros and cons to it
      • Personal Budgeting - using Trello
      • To connect with Courtney, check out her website at: www.shebloomsfaithfully.com or follow her on Instagram.


        If you are currently in the market for a bookkeeper, Apply to work with me. Indicate in the application that you are coming from the podcast for 50% off your first month.

        If you have any questions or would like to provide suggestions for an upcoming episode, send me an email and I will respond: [email protected]

        If you are interested in being on the podcast or know someone who would be, Apply to be on the podcast here.

        39 min
      • Q&A - The First of Many Question and Answer Episodes

        Today, I wanted to answer some of the questions that you have regarding bookkeeping.

        We answer:

        • How do I get started with my finances and bookkeeping if I do not have the investment available to hire a bookkeeper?
        • Do I need a separate bank account for my business (versus just using my personal account)?
        • What about separate accounts for the different obligations I have within my business?

        • If you are currently in the market for a bookkeeper, Apply to work with me. Indicate in the application that you are coming from the podcast for 50% off your first month.

          If you have any questions or would like to provide suggestions for an upcoming episode, send me an email and I will respond: [email protected]

          If you are interested in being on the podcast or know someone who would be, Apply to be on the podcast here.

          16 min
        • Growth Happens Through Planning

          Today's episode was inspired by a quote I saw a friend posted saying:

          "Growth Happens Through Planning"


          I have always been one to go ad-hoc with my business but I know that it hasn't always gotten me to where I want to go.

          It's when I plan that I start to have the growth and experiences I really want within it.


          Are you a business owner that plans or is more ad-hoc?


          In this episode, I talk about ways planning can help your business and some examples on how to set up those items.


          If you are currently in the market for a bookkeeper, Apply to work with me

          If you have any questions or would like to provide suggestions for an upcoming episode, send me an email and I will respond: [email protected]

          8 min
        • It's okay to rest

          In a world of hustle and grind to reach your goals, I'm here to share that it is okay to rest.

          In fact, that's when I get the most amount of clarity and direction for my business.



          If you are currently in the market for a bookkeeper, Apply to work with me

          If you have any questions or would like to provide suggestions for an upcoming episode, send me an email and I will respond: [email protected]

          10 min
        • Your Business Needs the Right Support

          What are the similarities between fitness and business?

          Getting the right support is essential to achieving your goals.

          Kathleen shares today how she didn't receive the right support and continued to feel stuck in her fitness journey.


          If you are currently in the market for a bookkeeper, Apply to work with me

          If you have any questions or would like to provide suggestions for an upcoming episode, send me an email and I will respond: [email protected]

          11 min
        • Ghosted by your bookkeeper?

          I've heard it from many of my clients and friends, "Kathleen, I hired my bookkeeper but have never heard from them again. Why?"

          In this episode, we go through:

          • Transactional versus a full-on bookkeeper
          • Expectations of a bookkeeper
          • Engagement Agreements - why they are so important
          • Reporting

          • If you are currently in the market for a bookkeeper, Apply to work with me

            If you have any questions or would like to provide suggestions for an upcoming episode, send me an email and I will respond: [email protected]

            16 min
          • Did You Know - Collecting and Remitting GST

            This is the first segment of many called "Did You Know?"

            We are focusing on collecting and remitting GST within Canada.

            Once you hit this threshold, it is a requirement to collect and remit. I talk briefly about a way to make it seamless for your customer while still ensuring you are meeting this requirement.

            Let me know if you knew this by taking a screenshot and tagging me on Instagram (@KathleenCurrieCoach) with your answer!


            If there is something you'd like to hear or if you know of a guest for the podcast, send me at DM or email.

            11 min
          • Welcome to the Rebrand!

            Welcome to the rebrand!

            As you may have noticed, it's been a while since I've been on the podcast so I thought I'd come on and share with you what this rebrand is about.

            This season, we will have guests come on and share their financial stories with us.


            If there is something you'd like to hear or if you know of a guest for the podcast, send me at DM or email.

            11 min

          About Financial Tough Love

          From the publisher's feed

          I’m Kathleen and as a bookkeeper, I love helping my clients understand their finances and their profit plan. You can expect some tough love and awareness on how to run your business financially, ensuring you are operating your business from a place of knowing and understanding.