The Bookkeepers' Podcast

Find out your next step in bookkeeping.

Free calls and books. https://bookkeeperssupport.com

-----------------------------------------------

In this episode of The Bookkeepers' Podcast, we sit down with Jodie Parsons, an entrepreneur who transitioned from redundancy to starting her own successful bookkeeping business. Jodie shares her journey, highlighting the importance of persistence, confidence, and vision in achieving business success.

Jodie discusses how she turned redundancy into an opportunity and started her own business to prioritise time with her family.

She describes how in her first year of business, she achieved her financial goals, doubled her fees, and expanded her client base.

Jodie shares how she provides value to her clients by understanding their needs and tailoring services accordingly.

Learn about Jodie's growth strategies, including local networking and leveraging client referrals.

We really enjoyed discussing:

- Confidence in business

- How do disengage from draining clients

- How not to dwell on negative experiences.

We also discussed how personal development investments helped Jodie grow over the past year.

About us

We help bookkeepers find clients, make more money and build businesses they love that work for them. We're raising the profile of the bookkeeping profession and bookkeepers worldwide.

Whether you're a bookkeeper or accountant wanting to grow your own business to have the flexibility for your life, and your family, come and join us.

Join our FREE Facebook community, The 6 Figure Bookkeepers' Club, to experience this revolution for yourself. Connect with us at 6figurebookkeeper.club

-----------------------------------------------

Quiz

Are you 6 figure ready? Find out at 6figurebookkeeper.scoreapp.com

-----------------------------------------------

Courses

Find out about how we can help you at 6figurebookkeeper.com/bookkeeper-courses

-----------------------------------------------

About our Sponsor

This episode of The Bookkeepers' Podcast is sponsored by Xero. Find out more at:

https://www.xero.com/uk/campaign/new-partner-programme/?utm_source=6FB&utm_medium=podcastnotes&utm_campaign=Q2

-----------------------------------------------

The information contained in The Bookkeepers' Podcast is provided for information purposes only. The contents of The Bookkeepers' Podcast is not intended to amount to advice and you should not rely on any of the contents of the Bookkeepers' Podcast. Professional advice should be obtained before taking or refraining from taking any action as a result of the contents of the Bookkeepers' Podcast. The 6 Figure Bookkeeper Ltd disclaims all liability and responsibility arising from any reliance placed on any of the contents of the Bookkeepers' Podcast.

Find out your next step in bookkeeping.

Free calls and books. https://bookkeeperssupport.com

-----------------------------------------------

In this episode of The Bookkeepers' Podcast, we interview Steph Merrill, who built her accountancy business from the ground up after leaving her corporate job. She shares how she found her first client at a networking event and diversified her services to meet changing client needs.

Steph shares her expertise in cash flow management and debt restructuring, and the importance of building personal relationships for long-term client retention. She talks about her positive experiences with the Success Lounge and Bookkeepers Bootcamp, and how they helped grow her business.

She also discusses authentic networking, and gives advice for new networkers to build confidence and help others expand their networks. Tune in to learn how Steph prioritises quality over quantity in networking and focuses on building relationships for client conversion.

This episode is a testament to the power of networking, personal connections, and diversification in building a successful accounting practice. Steph's journey will inspire anyone looking to step out of their comfort zone, embrace authenticity, and build a successful business based on meaningful relationships.

About us

We help bookkeepers find clients, make more money and build businesses they love that work for them. We're raising the profile of the bookkeeping profession and bookkeepers worldwide.

Whether you're a bookkeeper or accountant wanting to grow your own business to have the flexibility for your life, and your family, come and join us.

Join our FREE Facebook community, The 6 Figure Bookkeepers' Club, to experience this revolution for yourself. Connect with us at 6figurebookkeeper.club

-----------------------------------------------

Quiz

Are you 6 figure ready? Find out at 6figurebookkeeper.scoreapp.com

-----------------------------------------------

Courses

Find out about how we can help you at 6figurebookkeeper.com/bookkeeper-courses

-----------------------------------------------

About our Sponsor

This episode of The Bookkeepers' Podcast is sponsored by Xero. Find out more at:

https://www.xero.com/uk/campaign/new-partner-programme/?utm_source=6FB&utm_medium=podcastnotes&utm_campaign=Q2

Find out your next step in bookkeeping.

Free calls and books. https://bookkeeperssupport.com

-----------------------------------------------

In this episode of The Bookkeepers' Podcast, we spoke to PR expert, Jo Swann who sheds light on the power of Public Relations (PR) for entrepreneurs and small businesses.

We explore how PR goes beyond advertising to create meaningful connections and communicate effectively with audiences.

Jo explains:

- The concept of Launch PR, which focuses on telling the story behind why someone launched their business, providing opportunities for media coverage.

- The role of media in shaping public perception and how it can be used to enhance credibility and establish authority.

- How PR can help in client acquisition, not just through direct exposure, but also via backchannel conversations and word-of-mouth referrals.

- How to use PR to amplify one's authority by sharing published articles and celebrating unique stories.

In this discussion we also tackled a controversial topic: paying for PR or awards. We share strategies for effective storytelling and preparation for media interviews, emphasising the importance of reflecting on past achievements.

Finally, we discuss how PR agencies work with clients, starting with creating a media bio to understand the client's story, passions, and purposes, then matching them with relevant media opportunities.

Tune in to learn how to leverage PR to boost your business's visibility, credibility, and client base.

About us

We help bookkeepers find clients, make more money and build businesses they love that work for them. We're raising the profile of the bookkeeping profession and bookkeepers worldwide.

Whether you're a bookkeeper or accountant wanting to grow your own business to have the flexibility for your life, and your family, come and join us.

Join our FREE Facebook community, The 6 Figure Bookkeepers' Club, to experience this revolution for yourself. Connect with us at 6figurebookkeeper.club

-----------------------------------------------

Quiz

Are you 6 figure ready? Find out at 6figurebookkeeper.scoreapp.com

-----------------------------------------------

Courses

Find out about how we can help you at 6figurebookkeeper.com/bookkeeper-courses

-----------------------------------------------

About our Sponsor

This episode of The Bookkeepers' Podcast is sponsored by Xero. Find out more at:

https://www.xero.com/uk/campaign/new-partner-programme/?utm_source=6FB&utm_medium=podcastnotes&utm_campaign=Q2

-----------------------------------------------

The information contained in The Bookkeepers' Podcast is provided for information purposes only. The contents of The Bookkeepers' Podcast is not intended to amount to advice and you should not rely on any of the contents of the Bookkeepers' Podcast. Professional advice should be obtained before taking or refraining from taking any action as a result of the contents of the Bookkeepers' Podcast. The 6 Figure Bookkeeper Ltd disclaims all liability and responsibility arising from any reliance placed on any of the contents of the Bookkeepers' Podcast.

------------------

Find out your next step in bookkeeping.

Free calls and books. https://bookkeeperssupport.com

-----------------------------------------------

On this week's episode of The Bookkeepers' Podcast Jo Wood & Zoe Whitman will be joined by Rachel Harris.

In this episode, we discuss what bookkeepers need to know about Auditing.

Rachel Harris is disrupting what it means to be an accountant, a business owner and an employer in 2023. She is a TEDx speaker, content creator, author, business owner and most importantly... an accountant! Rachel is an inspiring accountant who is changing the industry for the better. She is passionate about financial education and is the founder of @accountant_she and her own rapidly scaling practice, striveX accountants.

About us

We help bookkeepers find clients, make more money and build businesses they love that work for them. We're raising the profile of the bookkeeping profession and bookkeepers worldwide.

Whether you're a bookkeeper or accountant wanting to grow your own business to have the flexibility for your life, and your family, come and join us.

Join our FREE Facebook community, The 6 Figure Bookkeepers' Club, to experience this revolution for yourself. Connect with us at 6figurebookkeeper.club

-----------------------------------------------

Quiz

Are you 6 figure ready? Find out at 6figurebookkeeper.scoreapp.com

-----------------------------------------------

Courses

Find out about how we can help you at 6figurebookkeeper.com/bookkeeper-courses

-----------------------------------------------

About our Sponsor

This episode of The Bookkeepers' Podcast is sponsored by Xero. Find out more at:

https://www.xero.com/uk/campaign/new-partner-programme/?utm_source=6FB&utm_medium=podcastnotes&utm_campaign=Q2

-----------------------------------------------

The information contained in The Bookkeepers' Podcast is provided for information purposes only. The contents of The Bookkeepers' Podcast is not intended to amount to advice and you should not rely on any of the contents of the Bookkeepers' Podcast. Professional advice should be obtained before taking or refraining from taking any action as a result of the contents of the Bookkeepers' Podcast. The 6 Figure Bookkeeper Ltd disclaims all liability and responsibility arising from any reliance placed on any of the contents of the Bookkeepers' Podcast.

Find out your next step in bookkeeping.

Free calls and books. https://bookkeeperssupport.com

-----------------------------------------------

On this episode of The Bookkeepers' Podcast Jo Wood and Zoe Whitman will be joined by Jyoti Patel from Xero to talk about how storytelling can help you to gain new clients.

The role of the bookkeeper has changed over the years. In today's world, bookkeepers are not just expected to manage finances but also help their clients grow their businesses. To achieve this, bookkeepers need to learn how to communicate effectively and engage with their clients. This is where storytelling comes in - it is a powerful tool to connect with the audience and convey complex ideas in a simple and memorable way. In this podcast, we explored how storytelling is important for marketing. Storytelling is not just about telling a story; it's about creating an emotional connection with the audience. By sharing experiences, anecdotes, and personal insights, bookkeepers can get their clients to relate to them and build trust. This makes it easier for clients to open up about their business challenges and enables bookkeepers to offer relevant solutions. The idea is to make the client feel like they are not alone in their journey - that there are others out there going through the same struggles.

About us

We help bookkeepers find clients, make more money and build businesses they love that work for them. We're raising the profile of the bookkeeping profession and bookkeepers worldwide.

Whether you're a bookkeeper or accountant wanting to grow your own business to have the flexibility for your life, and your family, come and join us.

Join our FREE Facebook community, The 6 Figure Bookkeepers' Club, to experience this revolution for yourself. Connect with us at 6figurebookkeeper.club

-----------------------------------------------

Quiz

Are you 6 figure ready? Find out at 6figurebookkeeper.scoreapp.com

-----------------------------------------------

Courses

Find out about how we can help you at 6figurebookkeeper.com/bookkeeper-courses

-----------------------------------------------

About our Sponsor

This episode of The Bookkeepers' Podcast is sponsored by Xero. Find out more at:

https://www.xero.com/uk/campaign/new-partner-programme/?utm_source=6FB&utm_medium=podcastnotes&utm_campaign=Q2

-----------------------------------------------

The information contained in The Bookkeepers' Podcast is provided for information purposes only. The contents of The Bookkeepers' Podcast is not intended to amount to advice and you should not rely on any of the contents of the Bookkeepers' Podcast. Professional advice should be obtained before taking or refraining from taking any action as a result of the contents of the Bookkeepers' Podcast. The 6 Figure Bookkeeper Ltd disclaims all liability and responsibility arising from any reliance placed on any of the contents of the Bookkeepers' Podcast.

------------------

Find out your next step in bookkeeping.

Free calls and books. https://bookkeeperssupport.com

-----------------------------------------------

This week on The Bookkeepers' Podcast Jo & Zoe will be joined by Sarah Moxom, a serial business leader, investor and speaker specialising in female leadership, leading teams and human connection.

About us

We help bookkeepers find clients, make more money and build businesses they love that work for them. We're raising the profile of the bookkeeping profession and bookkeepers worldwide.

Whether you're a bookkeeper or accountant wanting to grow your own business to have the flexibility for your life, and your family, come and join us.

Join our FREE Facebook community, The 6 Figure Bookkeepers' Club, to experience this revolution for yourself. Connect with us at 6figurebookkeeper.club

-----------------------------------------------

Quiz

Are you 6 figure ready? Find out at 6figurebookkeeper.scoreapp.com

-----------------------------------------------

Courses

Find out about how we can help you at 6figurebookkeeper.com/bookkeeper-courses

-----------------------------------------------

About our Sponsor

This episode of The Bookkeepers' Podcast is sponsored by Xero. Find out more at:

https://www.xero.com/uk/campaign/new-partner-programme/?utm_source=6FB&utm_medium=podcastnotes&utm_campaign=Q2

-----------------------------------------------

The information contained in The Bookkeepers' Podcast is provided for information purposes only. The contents of The Bookkeepers' Podcast is not intended to amount to advice and you should not rely on any of the contents of the Bookkeepers' Podcast. Professional advice should be obtained before taking or refraining from taking any action as a result of the contents of the Bookkeepers' Podcast. The 6 Figure Bookkeeper Ltd disclaims all liability and responsibility arising from any reliance placed on any of the contents of the Bookkeepers' Podcast.

------------------

Find out your next step in bookkeeping.

Free calls and books. https://bookkeeperssupport.com

-----------------------------------------------

On this week's podcast Jo and Zoe are joined by Osmaan Sharif to discuss things which hold you back from achieving your results more quickly and what you can do to improve the process.

About us

We help bookkeepers find clients, make more money and build businesses they love that work for them. We're raising the profile of the bookkeeping profession and bookkeepers worldwide.

Whether you're a bookkeeper or accountant wanting to grow your own business to have the flexibility for your life, and your family, come and join us.

Join our FREE Facebook community, The 6 Figure Bookkeepers' Club, to experience this revolution for yourself. Connect with us at 6figurebookkeeper.club

-----------------------------------------------

Quiz

Are you 6 figure ready? Find out at 6figurebookkeeper.scoreapp.com

-----------------------------------------------

Courses

Find out about how we can help you at 6figurebookkeeper.com/bookkeeper-courses

-----------------------------------------------

About our Sponsor

This episode of The Bookkeepers' Podcast is sponsored by Xero. Find out more at:

https://www.xero.com/uk/campaign/new-partner-programme/?utm_source=6FB&utm_medium=podcastnotes&utm_campaign=Q2

-----------------------------------------------

The information contained in The Bookkeepers' Podcast is provided for information purposes only. The contents of The Bookkeepers' Podcast is not intended to amount to advice and you should not rely on any of the contents of the Bookkeepers' Podcast. Professional advice should be obtained before taking or refraining from taking any action as a result of the contents of the Bookkeepers' Podcast. The 6 Figure Bookkeeper Ltd disclaims all liability and responsibility arising from any reliance placed on any of the contents of the Bookkeepers' Podcast.

------------------

Find out your next step in bookkeeping.

Free calls and books. https://bookkeeperssupport.com

-----------------------------------------------

This week we have a special episode of The Bookkeepers Podcast with our sponsor, Xero.

Jo and Zoe will be joined by Ian Phillips.

Ian Heads up Partner Sales at Xero UK, looking after the teams who onboard and account manage Xero’s accounting and bookkeeping Partners. Ian has been with Xero for over 7 years, starting as a Senior Account Manager and progressing through the business as it has grown. Prior to that Ian has worked for other SaaS businesses and BPP, experience that has given him a strong understanding of professional services firms, their small business clients and the challenges they fact as well as a passion for the technology that powers them.

Join them as they talk about practice efficiencies.

This week we have a special episode of The Bookkeepers Podcast with our sponsor, Xero.

Jo and Zoe will be joined by Ian Phillips.

Ian Heads up Partner Sales at Xero UK, looking after the teams who onboard and account manage Xero’s accounting and bookkeeping Partners. Ian has been with Xero for over 7 years, starting as a Senior Account Manager and progressing through the business as it has grown. Prior to that Ian has worked for other SaaS businesses and BPP, experience that has given him a strong understanding of professional services firms, their small business clients and the challenges they fact as well as a passion for the technology that powers them.

Join them as they talk about practice efficiencies.

We discussed:

0:00 Introduction

2:23 Account management, sales, and software development.

8:39 Xero software efficiency for bookkeepers.

14:31 The importance of bank feeds

19:30 Data capture software and its benefits for bookkeepers and clients.

24:34 Streamlining payments and invoicing for businesses.

30:11 Streamlining workflows and automating data flow in accounting practices.

34:52 Streamlining workflows in Xero accounting software.

40:26 Digitization and transformation in the bookkeeping industry.

About us

We help bookkeepers find clients, make more money and build businesses they love that work for them. We're raising the profile of the bookkeeping profession and bookkeepers worldwide.

Whether you're a bookkeeper or accountant wanting to grow your own business to have the flexibility for your life, and your family, come and join us.

Join our FREE Facebook community, The 6 Figure Bookkeepers' Club, to experience this revolution for yourself. Connect with us at 6figurebookkeeper.club

-----------------------------------------------

Quiz

Are you 6 figure ready? Find out at 6figurebookkeeper.scoreapp.com

-----------------------------------------------

Courses

Find out about how we can help you at 6figurebookkeeper.com/bookkeeper-courses

-----------------------------------------------

About our Sponsor

This episode of The Bookkeepers' Podcast is sponsored by Xero. Find out more at:

https://www.xero.com/uk/campaign/new-partner-programme/?utm_source=6FB&utm_medium=podcastnotes&utm_campaign=Q2

-----------------------------------------------

The information contained in The Bookkeepers' Podcast is provided for information purposes only. The contents of The Bookkeepers' Podcast is not intended to amount to advice and you should not rely on any of the contents of the Bookkeepers' Podcast. Professional advice should be obtained before taking or refraining from taking any action as a result of the contents of the Bookkeepers' Podcast. The 6 Figure Bookkeeper Ltd disclaims all liability and responsibility arising from any reliance placed on any of the contents of the Bookkeepers' Podcast.

------------------

Find out your next step in bookkeeping.

Free calls and books. https://bookkeeperssupport.com

-----------------------------------------------

Kathryn Frimond will be joining Jo Wood and Zoe Whitman to talk about how and why you should make your bookkeeping practice more sustainable.

They discussed:

About Kathryn Frimond and her journey to build Your Local Bookkeeper

Sustainability in the accounting industry

Sustainability, carbon footprint and email impact

Sustainable living and personal choices

Reducing email and digital clutter

Carbon footprint measurement and reduction for businesses

Sustainability in bookkeeping and accounting.

About us

We help bookkeepers find clients, make more money and build businesses they love that work for them. We're raising the profile of the bookkeeping profession and bookkeepers worldwide.

Whether you're a bookkeeper or accountant wanting to grow your own business to have the flexibility for your life, and your family, come and join us.

Join our FREE Facebook community, The 6 Figure Bookkeepers' Club, to experience this revolution for yourself. Connect with us at 6figurebookkeeper.club

-----------------------------------------------

Quiz

Are you 6 figure ready? Find out at 6figurebookkeeper.scoreapp.com

-----------------------------------------------

Courses

Find out about how we can help you at 6figurebookkeeper.com/bookkeeper-courses

-----------------------------------------------

About our Sponsor

This episode of The Bookkeepers' Podcast is sponsored by Xero. Find out more at:

https://www.xero.com/uk/campaign/new-partner-programme/?utm_source=6FB&utm_medium=podcastnotes&utm_campaign=Q2

-----------------------------------------------

The information contained in The Bookkeepers' Podcast is provided for information purposes only. The contents of The Bookkeepers' Podcast is not intended to amount to advice and you should not rely on any of the contents of the Bookkeepers' Podcast. Professional advice should be obtained before taking or refraining from taking any action as a result of the contents of the Bookkeepers' Podcast. The 6 Figure Bookkeeper Ltd disclaims all liability and responsibility arising from any reliance placed on any of the contents of the Bookkeepers' Podcast.

------------------

Find out your next step in bookkeeping.

Free calls and books. https://bookkeeperssupport.com

-----------------------------------------------

Jo and Zoe will be joined by Rose Davies-Smith to talk about all things PR and why it's important for bookkeepers.

We discussed:

PR strategies for small businesses

PR, brand awareness, and personal branding for business owners

Personal branding for bookkeepers and accountants

Building an expert reputation through content creation and self-promotion

PR strategies for business and personal branding

Building a personal brand and finding opportunities for press coverage

About us

We help bookkeepers find clients, make more money and build businesses they love that work for them. We're raising the profile of the bookkeeping profession and bookkeepers worldwide.

Whether you're a bookkeeper or accountant wanting to grow your own business to have the flexibility for your life, and your family, come and join us.

Join our FREE Facebook community, The 6 Figure Bookkeepers' Club, to experience this revolution for yourself. Connect with us at 6figurebookkeeper.club

-----------------------------------------------

Quiz

Are you 6 figure ready? Find out at 6figurebookkeeper.scoreapp.com

-----------------------------------------------

Courses

Find out about how we can help you at 6figurebookkeeper.com/bookkeeper-courses

-----------------------------------------------

About our Sponsor

This episode of The Bookkeepers' Podcast is sponsored by Xero. Find out more at:

https://www.xero.com/uk/campaign/new-partner-programme/?utm_source=6FB&utm_medium=podcastnotes&utm_campaign=Q2

-----------------------------------------------

The information contained in The Bookkeepers' Podcast is provided for information purposes only. The contents of The Bookkeepers' Podcast is not intended to amount to advice and you should not rely on any of the contents of the Bookkeepers' Podcast. Professional advice should be obtained before taking or refraining from taking any action as a result of the contents of the Bookkeepers' Podcast. The 6 Figure Bookkeeper Ltd disclaims all liability and responsibility arising from any reliance placed on any of the contents of the Bookkeepers' Podcast.

------------------