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Max Emma on Why Entrepreneurs Need Better Bookkeeping
Never Been Promoted Podcast with Thomas Helfrich
Max Emma shares his entrepreneurial journey, from starting a bookkeeping business to successfully franchising it nationwide. As the founder of BooXkeeping, he provides insights into building a scalable business model, overcoming challenges, and navigating the world of franchising.
About Max Emma:
Max Emma is the co-founder and CEO of BooXkeeping, a nationwide bookkeeping service that specializes in working with franchise brands. With a background in finance and entrepreneurship, Max has built a business that not only provides bookkeeping services but also offers franchise opportunities. His journey includes overcoming business failures, restructuring, and ultimately creating a sustainable, scalable model.
In this episode, Thomas and Max discuss:
- Turning a Personal Need into a Business
Max explains how his frustration with inconsistent bookkeeping quotes led him to start his own bookkeeping company, aiming to standardize pricing and improve service quality.
- Franchising a Bookkeeping Business
Max shares the process of turning BooXkeeping into a franchise, the challenges of scaling a service-based business, and the lessons learned from growing a national brand.
- Finding the Right Franchisees
Not everyone is a good fit for a franchise. Max discusses how he ensures cultural fit, the importance of coachability, and why franchising isn’t for those who want to ‘reinvent the wheel.’
Key Takeaways:
- Franchising is About Systems and People
A successful franchise requires clear systems and the right people who will follow the proven model, not try to rewrite it.
- Your First Business Failure is a Lesson, Not the End
Max recounts how going through bankruptcy and restarting with a new approach led him to better business decisions and long-term success.
- Bookkeeping is Essential, but It’s Not All About AI
Despite advances in automation, bookkeeping still requires human oversight. Max explains how AI improves efficiency but doesn’t eliminate the need for expert financial management.
“People think bookkeeping is just about numbers, but it’s really about making business decisions with clarity.” — Max Emma
CONNECT WITH MAX EMMA:
Website: https://www.booxkeeping.com/
LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/maxemma/
CONNECT WITH THOMAS:
X (Twitter): https://twitter.com/thelfrich | https://twitter.com/nevbeenpromoted Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/hovienko | https://www.facebook.com/neverbeenpromoted
Website: https://www.neverbeenpromoted.com/
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/neverbeenpromoted/
YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@neverbeenpromoted
LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/thomashelfrich/
Email: [email protected]
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By Thomas HelfrichNever Been Promoted Podcast with Thomas Helfrich
Max Emma shares his entrepreneurial journey, from starting a bookkeeping business to successfully franchising it nationwide. As the founder of BooXkeeping, he provides insights into building a scalable business model, overcoming challenges, and navigating the world of franchising.
About Max Emma:
Max Emma is the co-founder and CEO of BooXkeeping, a nationwide bookkeeping service that specializes in working with franchise brands. With a background in finance and entrepreneurship, Max has built a business that not only provides bookkeeping services but also offers franchise opportunities. His journey includes overcoming business failures, restructuring, and ultimately creating a sustainable, scalable model.
In this episode, Thomas and Max discuss:
- Turning a Personal Need into a Business
Max explains how his frustration with inconsistent bookkeeping quotes led him to start his own bookkeeping company, aiming to standardize pricing and improve service quality.
- Franchising a Bookkeeping Business
Max shares the process of turning BooXkeeping into a franchise, the challenges of scaling a service-based business, and the lessons learned from growing a national brand.
- Finding the Right Franchisees
Not everyone is a good fit for a franchise. Max discusses how he ensures cultural fit, the importance of coachability, and why franchising isn’t for those who want to ‘reinvent the wheel.’
Key Takeaways:
- Franchising is About Systems and People
A successful franchise requires clear systems and the right people who will follow the proven model, not try to rewrite it.
- Your First Business Failure is a Lesson, Not the End
Max recounts how going through bankruptcy and restarting with a new approach led him to better business decisions and long-term success.
- Bookkeeping is Essential, but It’s Not All About AI
Despite advances in automation, bookkeeping still requires human oversight. Max explains how AI improves efficiency but doesn’t eliminate the need for expert financial management.
“People think bookkeeping is just about numbers, but it’s really about making business decisions with clarity.” — Max Emma
CONNECT WITH MAX EMMA:
Website: https://www.booxkeeping.com/
LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/maxemma/
CONNECT WITH THOMAS:
X (Twitter): https://twitter.com/thelfrich | https://twitter.com/nevbeenpromoted Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/hovienko | https://www.facebook.com/neverbeenpromoted
Website: https://www.neverbeenpromoted.com/
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/neverbeenpromoted/
YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@neverbeenpromoted
LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/thomashelfrich/
Email: [email protected]
InstantlyRelevant.com
Serious about LinkedIn Lead Generation? Stop Guessing what to do on LinkedIn and ignite revenue from relevance with Instantly Relevant Lead System