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Let's Pull Up A Bale with Mary Faber!
www.marytfaber.com -- website
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Host: Val Lavigne
@DairyGalVal
http://www.pullupabale.com
Summary
In this episode of Pull Up a Bale, host Val Lavigne speaks with Mary Faber, a virtual bookkeeper for rural entrepreneurs. They discuss Mary's journey from a corporate job to starting her own bookkeeping business, the challenges and rewards of entrepreneurship, and the importance of balancing work and family life. Mary shares insights on the agricultural industry, the lessons learned from showing cattle, and the realities of building a successful business. The conversation also touches on personal anecdotes, rapid-fire questions, and future aspirations.
Takeaways
Mary transitioned from a corporate job to virtual bookkeeping during COVID.
She has a passion for agriculture and helping rural entrepreneurs.
Building a business requires taking risks and trusting your gut.
Family and work-life balance are crucial for Mary.
Lessons from showing cattle are applicable to life and business.
Success is a result of hard work and perseverance.
Mary emphasizes the importance of community and connections in agriculture.
She enjoys helping clients manage their bookkeeping effectively.
Mary's journey includes teaching QuickBooks to others.
The conversation highlights the realities behind perceived success.
Sound Bites
"I fell in love with working from home."
"I learned it the hard way."
"Success doesn't happen by chance."
Chapters
00:00
Introduction to Rural Life and Agriculture Conversations
02:52
Mary Faber: From Corporate to Virtual Bookkeeping
05:39
The Journey of Entrepreneurship and Overcoming Challenges
08:29
Building a Business: The Role of Community and Support
11:18
Balancing Family Life and Business
13:53
Lessons from Agriculture: Setting Goals and Resilience
16:41
The Future of Mary’s Bookkeeping Business
27:41
Balancing Work and Family Life
29:31
The Challenges of Bookkeeping in Agriculture
29:43
Rapid Fire Fun Questions
31:46
Nostalgic Childhood Memories on the Farm
34:10
Comfort Food and Favorite Meals
35:26
Favorite Flowers and Gardening
37:00
Superpowers and Time Travel
40:02
Advice to Younger Self
41:54
The Importance of Hard Work and Dedication
