✨ She started with a 9 to 5, a baby on her hip — and a dream to build her own bookkeeping practice.

In this week’s episode of The Strategic Bookkeeper Podcast, Jeannie chats with Tacarra Ganiu — full-time HR pro, new mum, and now founder of My Zen Bookkeeper, a boutique brand for wellness entrepreneurs.

Tacarra joined the Transformation Program just a few months ago to launch her dream as a side hustle — and in this honest and uplifting convo, she shares how she landed her first ideal client, found her niche, and built strong business foundations, all while still working full time.

If you’ve ever thought “now’s not the right time” — this one’s for you. Hit play NOW.

📌 Episode links:

• The Bookkeeping Practice Blueprint: https://drive.google.com/file/d/1cpGPWzLE7CK6h8KCS_wOVh18fEDWPQpl/view?usp=sharing 

• Get to know Tacarra: https://myzenbookkeeper.com/

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If you're offering advisory, offshoring work, or just doing more for your clients — it's time to double-check whether your PI and cyber insurance actually has you covered 🚨

In this week’s episode of The Strategic Bookkeeper Podcast, Jeannie chats with Karen McDonald from Accountancy Insurance Australia.

Karen has supported thousands of professionals across Australia and New Zealand, and her insights are 100% relevant for bookkeepers and accountants globally — whether you're in the UK, US, Canada, or anywhere else.

Join Jeannie and Karen as they cover:

🛡️ What PI insurance really covers — and what it doesn’t

🌐 Why cyber insurance isn’t optional anymore

🌊 What you must know about offshoring risk

🟦 How to ensure your advisory services are protected

No scare tactics — just practical advice to help you safeguard your practice and sleep better at night. Hit PLAY now.

📌 Learn more from Karen, or get an overview of their insurance covers: https://www.accountancyinsurance.com.au/

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Think AI’s too hard, too techy, or “not for bookkeepers”? Think again. 🤖

In this week’s episode, Jeannie chats with one of the best in the business — Mark Wickersham — global pricing expert, best-selling author, and now, a total AI powerhouse.

Join Jeannie and Mark as they dive into how bookkeepers can:

✅ Use ChatGPT to simplify advisory

✅ Build pricing that reflects your real value

✅ Systemise your marketing, onboarding, and more — in minutes

✅ Have better conversations that actually convert clients

✨ Mark’s work changed Jeannie’s business years ago — and this episode might just do the same for you.

Tune in and get inspired to work smarter, not harder.

Link/s in this episode 📌

• Get practical AI support, free tools, and real-world guidance inside Mark Wickersham’s free AI & ChatGPT community for bookkeepers and accountants. Join here → https://www.skool.com/chatgpt-for-accountants-3466/about?ref=4392a71f01594686891a8e5119a573ab

•  Access Mark’s free tools and resources to help you price with confidence and grow your practice → https://www.valuepricingacademy.com/free-resources

  
  

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Feeling overwhelmed by all the new compliance changes? 😵‍💫

You’re not alone — and you don’t have to figure it out on your own.

Join Jeannie in this week’s episode as she sits down with industry icon and multi-award-winning bookkeeper Kelly Berger, one of Australia’s most sought-after mentors for technical bookkeeping support 🤝💼

Kelly is the founder of Bookkeepers Support Australia, home to over 9,000 members, and the go-to expert for helping bookkeepers stay compliant, confident, and in control — even when the rules keep changing.

Together, Jeannie and Kelly break down the latest compliance shake-up and talk:

✅ What a QMS really is — and why you can’t ignore it

✅ How to stay compliant without burning out

✅ What you must do before 30 June to protect your practice

✅ Why this new legislation could actually work in your favour

Tune in now and take back control of your compliance journey ▶️

Link/s in this episode 📌

• Kelly Berger’s website: https://bookkeeperssupport.com.au/

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Sleeping on LinkedIn? It’s costing you 💸

Most bookkeepers are totally invisible on LinkedIn — and it’s hurting their leads, credibility, and cash flow.

In this week’s episode of The Strategic Bookkeeper Podcast, Jeannie chats with LinkedIn legend Janeen Vosper to show you how to turn things around.

No cringe. No cold DMs. Just smart, strategic moves to start landing your dream clients.

Inside, we unpack:

✅ Why LinkedIn is a goldmine for bookkeepers — especially if you offer advisory

✅ What 99% of bookkeepers get wrong about showing up online

✅ How to build a magnetic presence without spending hours online

Whether you're brand new to LinkedIn or ready to level up, this episode will give you the clarity and confidence to finally make it work for you. 

Tune in now — and let’s get you seen, known, and booked 📌

➡️ Hear more from Janeen at https://janeenvosper.com/

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🎧 Special early drop for the long weekend!

Let’s talk brand. 

❌ Not logos. 

❌ Not colour palettes. 

❌ Not Canva.

Your real brand is what magnetically attracts dream clients — and lets you charge what you’re truly worth.

Join Jeannie in this week’s podcast as she dives deep into Brand Power, and how you can build a brand that serves as your North Star ✨

🎧 Tune in to discover:

🔹 How to create a brand that connects with your dream clients on a soul level

🔹 The simple framework to get your business name right (not the way 99% of bookkeepers do it)

🔹 How to position yourself as the go-to expert in your niche — no pricey branding agencies required

If you’re ready to stop blending in and start building a brand that actually means something….. 👉 Hit play now.

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🔥 Struggling to build a team that actually works without you?

Most bookkeepers hire help… then end up busier than ever. Sound familiar?

In this episode of The Strategic Bookkeeper Podcast, Jeannie shares the onboarding process that transforms new hires into proactive, accountable team members — the kind who take ownership and propel your practice forward.🙌

This is more than onboarding — it’s the blueprint for building a business that doesn’t depend on you 24/7.

🎧 Hit Play Now!

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✨ You can’t build a dream business alone… and you shouldn’t try.

That’s the hard truth most bookkeepers learn too late.

🎙️ In this brand new episode of The Strategic Bookkeeper podcast, I’m sharing exactly how I hire right—without wasting time, money, or energy.

You’ll learn: 

✔️ The job ad formula that attracts top-tier talent

✔️ Why hiring isn’t just about saving time—it’s about building time wealth

✔️How psychometric testing helps you find your dream team members (and avoid the wrong ones)

Whether you're hiring now or preparing for growth, this episode will change the way you scale.

🎧 Listen to Episode 110: Hiring Right

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Could You Be Accidentally Sabotaging Your Practice’s Finances?

In this powerful episode, Jeannie Savage reveals the financial mistakes bookkeepers make—without even realising it.

🎯 Hiring the wrong help

💸 Budget blowouts that quietly drain profits

📉 The broken business models no one talks about

📈 And the real path to a small-but-mighty, profitable practice

You’ll walk away with clarity, confidence, and your next best move.

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If you’ve ever thought, “I need better systems” — or you’re gearing up to hire your first team member — this one’s for you.

In this episode, I'm diving deep into Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs)—and how they can transform your practice from overwhelmed and reactive to calm, consistent, and scalable.

💡 You'll learn:

✔️ Why “promises kept” is the real reason to systemize

✔️ When to start building SOPs (hint: sooner than you think) ✔️ The simple docs + checklists that helped one bookkeeper scale from solo to team

✔️ How SOPs aren’t just for the back end — they’re for marketing, sales + client delight too

Plus, I’m sharing a behind-the-scenes moment where I almost lost a dream client 😳 (and what it taught me about communication + standards).

🎙️ Tune in now and walk away with a fresh, strategic take on the systems that make your business hum.

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