In this episode of Allied Health Business Brilliance, Cathy Love speaks with Leanne Burgess, Director and co-owner of Professional Bookkeeping Services, affectionately known as PBS. Leanne returns to the podcast for a refreshingly honest conversation about business sustainability, bookkeeping, knowing your numbers, burnout, chronic fatigue, team care and what it really takes to look after the person behind the business.

This conversation moves between the practical and the personal. Leanne shares how PBS has been rebuilt over the past seven to eight years, why sustainability now sits at the centre of the business, and how her own health journey forced her to rethink work, leadership and self-care.

For Allied Health Business Owners, this episode is a strong reminder that business sustainability is not only about revenue, systems or reporting. It is also about the owner’s energy, support network, decision-making capacity and willingness to ask for help.

Topics covered on numbers, sustainability, and self-care in business:

• Knowing your numbers as a Business Owner – Find out why Business Owners need reports they can actually understand, not just receive, and why clear numbers matter when margins are tight.
• Building sustainability into the business model – PBS rebuilt its business around sustainability, shared support, team care and more realistic ways of working.
• Self-care, burnout and the owner’s capacity – Leanne speaks openly about chronic fatigue, fibromyalgia and why Business Owners need recovery, boundaries and the right support around them to keep leading well.

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The Allied Health Business Brilliance podcast (previously known as Private Practice Made Perfect) powered by Nacre Consulting features authentic conversations that offer real-life stories and expert perspectives for Australian Allied Health Business Owners. Cathy Love, our engaging host, gathers wisdom from Allied Health professionals and industry supporters alike.

We dive into the real experiences of running and growing Allied Health businesses in Australia, revealing both the rewards and the inevitable challenges along the way. It’s raw, sometimes vulnerable, but always valuable. Join us and stay tuned to keep up with every inspiring story and lesson shared.