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Real Faith Stories 195: Freedom! - Ben EdwardsDr. Ben Edwards grew up in a family of highly respected doctors, including two grandparents, two uncles, and his great grandfather. Following the birth of their first child, he and his wife faced 24 months of infertility which God used to open their eyes to what it meant to “seek first the kingdom of God.” This led to their hearts opening to alternative medicine after witnessing his nurse practitioner's healing from an "incurable" condition. This experience launched Ben into a season of deep discovery that resulted in a profound shift not only in his walk with God, but also in his...

2024-03-1444 min

Better Fishing with 2 Bald Biologists REDCREST Special Edition #1Ben and Corey are at REDCREST 2023 talking with Major League Fishing founder Gary Klein and anglers Britt Myers and Marty Robinson about the sport of bass fishing and the importance of fisheries conservation.

2023-05-111h 14

I Love Bookkeeping What to Do With Shady Clients (How to Fire Them With Tact) - Encore PresentationWe've all had shady clients. The question is what you should do when encounter one? For Ben, he gets rid of them as quickly as possible. [1:15] There isn't an easy solution if a shady client makes up a good portion of your business's revenue, but working with an unscrupulous person can put your business in jeopardy. [1:45] The first signs of a shady client will come up when you're marketing. When you connect with a potential client, you should try and get a sense of how they feel about taxes. [2:10] Everybody should avoid taxes...

2023-03-1610 min

I Love Bookkeeping How to Avoid Growing Your Bookkeeping Business TOO Fast with Erin Bardsley - Encore PresentationErin has had her bookkeeping business for just over a year. She was a stay-at-home mom facing a divorce and needed to figure out something flexible and lucrative. In many ways, bookkeeping seemed too good to be true. [3:00] Erin was formerly a school teacher, so she never had any experience with bookkeeping before getting into the business. After getting into Ben's program, she had an aha moment where it all came together. Bookkeeping is like learning a language; it takes some time and has a bit of a learning curve, but it can be done. [5:45...

2023-02-1634 min

I Love Bookkeeping Creating a Vision for Your Bookkeeping Business with Kevin Sterling - Encore PresentationKevin started off in the IT world and he quickly got pretty tired of getting yelled at all the time. One of his friends started a business, and Kevin started doing the IT stuff for it, which eventually developed into business management. After that Kevin went back and got his MBA, graduated in 2016, and along the way, dabbled in real estate. The real estate led him in a roundabout way to doing a few bookkeeping jobs via Upwork, and finding Ben's Bookkeeper Business Launch course. [8:20] In addition to bookkeeping, Kevin's business offers clients office set up and...

2023-01-1240 min

I Love Bookkeeping How to Work with High Quality Clients with Annette Woods - Encore PresentationPrior to bookkeeping, Annette was a dental hygienist for 35 years. Her life was very structured, and every minute of her time was accounted for. Her journey into bookkeeping was pretty tumultuous. After her husband suddenly died, at the age of 56, she took over his business and realized that the books were a mess. In the process of trying to figure everything out, she saw Ben's ad for bookkeeping, and it seemed like a way to kill two birds with one stone. [5:35] Eventually, the chemicals in the office took their toll on Annette, and her doctor basically told...

2023-01-1050 min

I Love Bookkeeping How to Do Online Networking with Ashley Schmitz - Encore PresentationAshley is very organized and isn't afraid to ask for help which is the thing that makes her business possible. [2:15] Ashley was a stay-at-home mom to her four kids in the beginning, but she always wanted to be able to contribute more to her family and the world at large. She felt that starting a business was the first step to contributing to her surroundings. Her husband was actually the person who referred her to the Bookkeeper Business Launch program and a few months later she decided to pull the trigger. [5:40] Currently, Ashley serves 11 clients...

2022-12-1539 min

I Love Bookkeeping How to Add Advisory Services with Hannah Yoder - Encore PresentationHannah found that with her previous business she was traveling a lot and wasn't able to spend much time with her husband. She was researching jobs that she could do from home at that time and came across the Bookkeeper Business Launch course on the Penny Hoarder website and decided to give it a try. [6:10] Hannah serves around 12 clients at this point. There was a lot of fear originally, taking on a client beyond Hannah's husband who was her first, but she realized that she really did have all the tools she needed to be an exceptional...

2022-12-0143 min

I Love Bookkeeping Impacting Others with Amanda Dziubala - Encore PresentationAmanda was a bank teller in the past, which is where she discovered her love of working with money. She started her bookkeeping business in 2017 after going through the Bookkeeper Business Launch program and has since built up a base of 15 clients. [3:30] Amanda gravitates towards artists and creatives; 90% of the people she works with fall into those categories. [5:15] Amanda didn't want to quit her job, but circumstances forced her hand to consider other options. She started looking for ways to make more money or save more. She ended up on the Pennyhoarder.com website, where...

2022-11-2248 min

I Love Bookkeeping Focus on What's Important with Tracy Rosenberry - Encore PresentationTracy's 35th birthday really changed things for her. She was working as a substitute teacher and wasn't really enjoying it when her husband suggested that taxes may be a way to go. She stumbled upon some videos put together by Ben Robinson, and she decided to jump in with both feet. [4:20] Tracy learned most of her bookkeeping skills by going through Ben's course, in addition to some minor experience in high school and college accounting. [5:40] If you don't have clients you don't have a business - you have a hobby. Once Tracy completed the course...

2022-10-251h 00

I Love Bookkeeping Prospecting for Quality Clients with Ben Day - Encore PresentationBen had graduated with his degree in 2017 and worked part-time for a local music guy, which was great until music turned out to be not very lucrative. After getting hooked by a Facebook ad, Ben decided to check out a great course that helped him launch his bookkeeping business. [3:00] 99% of what Ben focuses on is real estate. Oklahoma has a growing real estate market so it made a lot of sense to niche down. [5:20] Ben spent around 6 hours per day networking and connecting with various professionals in the market, specifically meetup.com, and that time...

2022-10-2057 min

I Love Bookkeeping Discussing Pay Expectations with Qualified CandidatesWhy should you ask candidates about their salary expectations? Co-hosts Hannah Robinson and Melissa Honan discuss how business owners can set salary expectations based on a candidate's skill level, experience, and location. Hannah and Melissa start the conversation by announcing that this will be their last episode on the podcast. Ben Robinson will go back to hosting the show next season. Hannah explains how inflation is changing salary expectations and making it harder to attract high-quality candidates. According to Melissa, the first step to navigating pay expectations is having an idea of the type of candidates your budget...

2022-10-1820 min

I Love Bookkeeping Why Every Business Owner Needs to Go on a Brain Dump Retreat with Ben DayWant to come up with new ideas for your business? Maybe you should consider going on a brain dump retreat. Co-hosts Hannah Robinson and Melissa Honan talk to Ben Day from Lionshare Bookkeeping - they discuss how business owners can use brain dump retreats to clear overwhelm and come up with fresh ideas for their businesses. Ben Day is the owner of Lionshare Bookkeeping where he and his team offer full-service bookkeeping exclusively to real estate investors. Ben is a huge proponent of having a niche - However, he also believes your niche should be broad enough for...

2022-09-1337 min

I Love Bookkeeping Ways to Future-Proof Your Business In Case of a RecessionHow close are we to a recession? Can your business survive and maybe even thrive in a market downturn? Co-hosts Hannah Robinson and Melissa Honan break down Ben's BKX opening speech: Fascinating Futures - and how bookkeepers can build recession-proof businesses in these uncertain times. Hannah and Melissa talk about Ben's doomsday BKX speech about the prospect of an impending recession. Hannah describes why it was important for Ben to talk about the recession and the uncertainty in today's business environment. Melissa explains why she's convinced that the businesses that came out of the pandemic unscathed can survive...

2022-08-3022 min

I Love Bookkeeping What You Missed at BKX 2022BKX 2022 was a massive success. Want to know what you missed? Co-hosts Hannah Robinson and Melissa Honan talk about the most memorable moments of BKX 2022. Hannah and Melissa reveal that one of their major highlights at BKX was when they interviewed Ben on stage. Hannah reveals that their interview with Ben was not rehearsed as he wanted to answer questions off the top of his head. Hannah admits that she was a little nervous about being on stage. Melissa describes how the audience resonated with the topic of weird client interactions - because we've all had one. Hannah...

2022-08-2514 min

I Love Bookkeeping How to Hire and Fire Employees Quickly and DecisivelyWant to know how you can make your hiring and firing process as seamless and frictionless as possible? Co-hosts Hannah Robinson and Melissa Honan break down the key components of hiring the right employees and letting go of unproductive team members professionally without the emotional blow-up. Hannah asks Melissa which is easier: hiring or firing an employee - Melissa points out that both are hard as they all come with their own set of challenges. Melissa reveals that she's always had trouble firing people and sometimes holds on to unproductive employees a little too long. Melissa explains why...

2022-08-1829 min

I Love Bookkeeping How to Make the Transition from Growing to Scaling a Business with Serena ShoupWhen should you make the transition from growing to scaling a business? Co-hosts Hannah Robinson and Melissa Honan talk to Serena Shoup from Of Course Bookkeeping - they discuss how bookkeepers can transition from growing to scaling a business, eliminate the growing pains, and maximize their chances of getting it right. Serena Shoup is the Host of the Ambitious Bookkeeper Podcasts and the Owner of Of Course Bookkeeping. She's on a mission to mentor bookkeepers and accountants so they can leave behind the stress of working their 9 to 5. Hannah asks Serena why she decided to start a business...

2022-08-1136 min

I Love Bookkeeping What's the Difference Between Growing and Scaling a Business?Is there a difference between growing and scaling a business? Co-hosts Hannah Robinson and Melissa Honan expand on this introductory episode to their scaling your business series and talk about the difference between growing and scaling a business. Hannah explains the difference between growing and scaling a business - and why business owners need to learn how to differentiate the two. Hannah asks Melissa the first action steps she took when scaling her business. Hannah and Melissa go through the key signs that confirm it's time to scale your business - they also acknowledge that it's okay for...

2022-08-0924 min

I Love Bookkeeping How to Scale Your Business EffectivelyDo you want to scale your business? How big do you want to be, and how quickly can you get there? Co-hosts Hannah Robinson and Melissa Honan share insights into the most important aspects of scaling a business and how to dodge the vulnerabilities that arise from super-fast growth. Hannah asks Melissa about the exact moment she decided it was time to scale her business. Hannah explains why she believes the first step to scaling a business is bridging the gap between where you are and where you want to be. Melissa illustrates how having a consistent business...

2022-08-0422 min

I Love Bookkeeping How to Sustain Your Business While Saying No to Clients Outside Your Niche with Brandy DerrickScared to niche down? Wondering what to do with the clients outside your niche once you niche down? Co-hosts Hannah Robinson and Melissa Honan talk to Brandy Derrick from Legal Ease Bookkeeping - they discuss the benefits of having a niche, what to do with clients outside your niche, and the only time it makes sense to fire a troublesome client. Brandy Derrick is the owner of Legal Ease Bookkeeping - she helps attorneys grow their law practices by making financial statements easy to understand while teaching accounting professionals the ins and outs of legal bookkeeping. Brandy shares...

2022-08-0229 min

I Love Bookkeeping Becoming an Expert in Your Niche: How Deep Should You Go? with Brooke SwanDo you really need a niche to grow your business? If so, how deep should you go? Co-hosts Hannah Robinson and Melissa Honan talk to Brooke Swan from Clarity Bookkeeping - they discuss the process of finding a niche, how long it takes to build a strong brand within your niche, and break down a simple strategy you can use to generate more business referrals. Brooke Swan is the Owner and CEO of Clarity Bookkeeping and Consulting - she has helped hundreds of business owners reach their goals and even enjoy accounting. Hannah asks Brooke what made her...

2022-07-2827 min

I Love Bookkeeping Why It's Important to Define Your Bookkeeping Niche with Tyler OttoNiching down in your bookkeeping business is important. But how do you go about finding and growing a niche? Co-hosts Hannah Robinson and Melissa Honan interview Tyler Otto from Speciality Bookkeepers – they define what a business niche is, why you need to build your business around one, and how to find a niche that's perfect for your brand. Tyler Otto and his wife are the owners of Specialty Bookkeepers, a firm that specializes in serving medium to large hospitality-based businesses. His company leverages technology to simplify clients' financial processes and drive profit. Tyler shares his origin story on how...

2022-07-2627 min

I Love Bookkeeping How to Keep Your Originality Within Your NicheHow important is originality in your bookkeeping business? Are you constantly looking for unique ways to innovate and develop new ideas within your niche? Co-hosts Hannah Robinson and Melissa Honan discuss how bookkeepers can build authenticity and originality in their niche and develop new, creative ways to serve their clients and create content. Hannah explains how the foundations of originality in business are built on consistently trying new things, and on being okay with things not working out sometimes. Melissa talks about authenticity within your niche and how creating authentic content drives audience engagement. Hannah asks Melissa how s...

2022-07-2125 min

I Love Bookkeeping Tips For Getting the Most Out of Trade ShowsWould you like to get the most out of your next trade show and walk away full of leads, prospects, and new connections? Co-hosts Hannah Robinson and Melissa Honan discuss how bookkeepers can get the most out of trade shows, maximize their presence at exhibitions, and ensure they achieve a positive ROI. Hannah and Melissa talk about how intimidating it can be to run an exhibit at a trade show, especially if you're an introvert. Melissa explains the difference between selling a product and selling services at a trade show. Hannah describes easy ways to gain the most...

2022-07-1932 min

I Love Bookkeeping How to Handle Embarrassing Client InteractionsHave you ever experienced an awkward or embarrassing interaction with a client? How did you handle it, and what did you do to salvage the situation? Co-hosts Hannah Robinson and Melissa Honan share their most embarrassing client situations and reveal how they remained super professional even though deep down they were ready to crawl into a hole. Hannah and Melissa agree that most people have experienced at least one awkward client interaction in their careers. Hannah describes how a verbally abusive co-worker embarrassed her in front of a full salon after making a minor hairdressing error. Hannah and...

2022-07-1416 min

I Love Bookkeeping How to Authentically Evolve Your BusinessCan bookkeepers evolve their business, follow new trends, and still stay true to their business's core values? Co-hosts Hannah Robinson and Melissa Honan talk about how bookkeepers can authentically evolve their business by keeping a close watch on social media and capitalizing on trends that connect with their audience. Hannah explains how hard it is for business owners to keep up with ever-changing social media trends. Melissa asks Hannah what a trend is. Hannah breaks down the dictionary definition and adds what it means from a social media perspective. Hannah and Melissa discuss when and when not to...

2022-07-1225 min

I Love Bookkeeping Social Media Content CreationAre you looking to start creating content for social media but don't know where to start? Or maybe you have a hard time coming up with content ideas for your online brand? Co-hosts Hannah Robinson and Melissa Honan share their thoughts on how bookkeepers can consistently generate engaging social media content and authentically market their brand. Hannah and Melissa start by addressing the generational content gap - and how different age groups consume content. Hannah asks Melissa what she struggles with when creating content. Her answer is what most people also struggle with: ever-changing social media algorithms. Melissa...

2022-07-0727 min

I Love Bookkeeping How to Stay On Brand with Your BusinessWhat can bookkeepers do to stay on brand with their overall business image? Co-hosts Hannah Robinson and Melissa Honan discuss how bookkeepers can manage their business' identity, stay on brand, and become immune to the ever-changing social media trends. Melissa explains why she's very intentional about brand authenticity and maintaining a consistent business identity. Hannah and Melissa explain why consistency is the key to successful branding - they also go through tips you can use to stay immune to social media branding trends. Melissa shares why she believes the more successful businesses operate primarily in the best interest...

2022-07-0519 min

I Love Bookkeeping How to Have Originality In Your BusinessHow important is it to have originality in your business? Is it even possible to be creative as a bookkeeper? Co-hosts Hannah Robinson and Melissa Honan discuss why originality is a bookkeeper's greatest weapon and how creativity leads to business success. Hannah and Melissa start by describing their creative backgrounds and how being creative helps in building originality. Melissa reveals, for the first time, that she initially went to college for fashion design - This is the primary reason she has such an easy time coming up with creative ideas. Melissa explains how the less creative bookkeepers can...

2022-06-3027 min

I Love Bookkeeping What is Your Go-to Bookkeeping Snack?What's your go-to work snack? Is it healthy or you're only worried about the energy boost and getting through the workday? Co-hosts Hannah Robinson and Melissa Honan talk about their go-to work snacks and how having healthy snacks throughout the day can decrease hunger and boost productivity. Hannah reveals her go-to work snack and why she can't seem to get enough of it. Melissa explains why bookkeepers who are too busy to schedule lunch should always have snacks within reach. Melissa shares how back in the day, her work days were fuelled by caffeine - She's on a...

2022-06-2807 min

I Love Bookkeeping How to Have Hard ConversationsHow can you have a hard conversation without the conversation turning into a frustrating battle of wills? Co-hosts Hannah Robinson and Melissa Honan discuss why people fear having difficult conversations and what you can do to ensure the conversation does not precipitate conflict, bad feelings, or further negative outcomes. Hannah explains how leaders can learn to manage difficult conversations even when there's the risk of a confrontation - she also explains why most people procrastinate on having uncomfortable conversations. Melissa reveals what she does to stay calm when having an uncomfortable conversation. When thinking about when to have...

2022-06-2324 min

I Love Bookkeeping The Key to Referral Agreements with Tax PreparersHow can bookkeepers and tax preparers build relationships that provide better customer support? Co-hosts Hannah Robinson and Melissa Honan share their thoughts on how bookkeepers and tax preparers can gain insight into each other's practices and improve client outcomes by building better working relationships. Melissa talks about why, as a bookkeeper, it's always a good idea to collaborate with tax preparers in your space. She also explains how a bookkeeper and a tax preparer working for the same client can make the client's life easier by collaborating. Melissa reveals how millennial or introverted bookkeepers can take the first...

2022-06-2120 min

I Love Bookkeeping Building Relationships Series: How to Build Relationships With ClientsHow should you go about building relationships with clients? What are some things you can do to stand out from the competition and wow your customers? Co-hosts Hannah Robinson and Melissa Honan share their thoughts and examples of things business owners can do to build better relationships with their clients. This episode, which is part of the Building Relationships series, addresses what's probably the most important topic: building relationships with clients. Hannah asks Melissa whether, when she first started working for the company she now owns, she really prioritized building relationships with clients. Melissa shares a story that...

2022-06-1625 min

I Love Bookkeeping Mastermind Groups: What You Need to KnowWhat are the benefits of being in a mastermind group? And how should you approach finding and joining one? Co-hosts Hannah Robinson and Melissa Honan discuss free and paid mastermind groups, the benefits of being a member of one, and share their experiences. Hannah talks about the fact that mastermind groups are a very popular topic among the Bookkeepers.com community and shares that she and Melissa actually met at an in-person mastermind. Melissa often doesn't get many questions from those who don't know her but does get plenty from people who attend mastermind events she's part of...

2022-06-1422 min

I Love Bookkeeping Top Tips for Finding and Keeping a Good MentorDid you have a mentor? If so, are you making the most out of their guiding hand? What have you learned from them so far? Co-hosts Hannah Robinson and Melissa Honan discuss why they believe having a mentor is key to developing and fulfilling your potential. They also reveal how you can find your own mentor and build a long-lasting, mutually beneficial relationship. Hannah and Melissa both agree on why everybody should have a mentor. Hannah asks Melissa whether she has an official mentor. Melissa reveals how she found her mentor and how she has been instrumental in...

2022-06-0930 min

The Tequila Vibe Ben's 44thSend us a textIn this episode we decided to record in our garden at the Five Points MARTA station. Today is Ben's 44th bday. We took time to dig into lessons learned, leadership, business, and life. You will learn more about Ben, his background, and everything in between.

2022-06-0914 min

I Love Bookkeeping How Do Referral Relationships Work?Does your business need a referral partner? Should you even be building referral relationships with other bookkeepers in your space? Co-hosts Hannah Robinson and Melissa Honan share their thoughts on why and how you can build mutually-beneficial referral relationships with other service providers in your space. Melissa starts off by explaining who an official referral partner is and why you need a signed document that clearly states what you'll both get from the relationship. Melissa describes the types of referral partners she has in the painting sphere. She also reveals her process of identifying potential partners and the...

2022-06-0719 min

I Love Bookkeeping Building Great Relationships With ContractorsWhen should you hire an employee and when should you go for a contractor? Co-hosts Melissa Honan and Hannah Robinson discuss what to consider and what business owners can do to build great relationships with their contractors. Melissa discusses the differences between a contractor and an employee. According to Melissa, oftentimes, the first hire is trying to find a contractor for your bookkeeping business. That's followed by you hiring a virtual assistant. Melissa talks about the subcontractor-based model and the employee-based model, which of the two is not sustainable in the long run, and goes over the approach...

2022-06-0220 min

I Love Bookkeeping Are You a Boss or a Leader? Your Pick! with Alyssa LangThe Workflow Queen, Alyssa Lang, joins co-hosts Hannah Robinson and Melissa Honan to discuss whether you should be a leader or a boss, and how to build a great relationship with your employees. Hannah asks Alyssa what are some things she does to have boundaries with her employees while also maintaining the fact that Alyssa is the boss. For Alyssa, the biggest tactic is not being scared to be exactly, and authentically, who she needs to be as a boss. Alyssa believes in not wanting to be someone's boss, but rather their leader, and being a leader that...

2022-05-3128 min

I Love Bookkeeping Debate: Camera On or Off?Should you have your camera on or off during zoom meetings? Do the benefits of having your camera turned on in a zoom meeting outweigh the drawbacks? Co-hosts Hannah Robinson and Melissa Honan discuss a hugely contentious topic regarding zoom meetings: camera on or camera off. They go through zoom etiquette tips to help you decide when it's appropriate to have your camera turned on as well as the pros and cons of turning on your video for zoom meetings. Hannah reveals why she doesn't like turning on video for zoom meetings - and the reason she believes...

2022-05-2608 min

I Love Bookkeeping How to Save Your Clients MoneyWhat should bookkeepers think about and actually do to help their clients save money? Co-hosts Hannah Robinson and Melissa Honan share their thoughts, pet peeves, and advice when it comes to saving your clients some of their money. Melissa shares that she's skilled at being frugal and helping her clients save money. When asked about pricing, Melissa confirms that her bookkeeping business has higher pricing compared to other ones. For Melissa, having a toolbox of how to save clients some of their money is going to have an impact on your pricing. Melissa discusses a service she provides...

2022-05-2419 min

I Love Bookkeeping Communication Series: Managing Expectations During the Onboarding ProcessWhat should you consider and do to manage expectations, especially during the onboarding process? Co-hosts Hannah Robinson and Melissa Honan discuss the role onboarding has in the entire sales process, how to share your expectations with existing and new clients, and how to act when things don't go well. Melissa explains why, in her opinion, the onboarding time is actually the most important time of a relationship with a client – and what you should do during onboarding. Hannah asks Melissa at what time you should communicate your expectations to a client… and her answer is simple, yet, powerful: the...

2022-05-1923 min

I Love Bookkeeping Pre-Qualifying Sales LeadsHow should you go about pre-qualifying sales leads? And why should you do that in the first place? Co-hosts Hannah Robinson and Melissa Honan share their thoughts and experiences of the good, the bad, and the ugly of attracting and working with clients. Hannah thinks that narrowing down who's going to be a good client for you is key, especially when you're starting out. Melissa strongly recommends against trying to close every single person out of desperation like she did when she started out. Melissa explains how her bookkeeping for painters business has a funnel that, in addition...

2022-05-1729 min

I Love Bookkeeping Crafting an Effective Sales Process for Your Bookkeeping BusinessCo-hosts Hannah Robinson and Melissa Honan talk about the 3 key principles of an effective sales process, as well as some tools you can use to make your own sales process a more efficient one. [1:33] Hannah asks Melissa what's something that each of her sales processes have in common. [3:57] For Melissa, crafting an effective sales process starts with the desire to make sales easy. [6:08] Melissa shares a pet peeve she has when it comes to scheduling meetings. [9:14] Melissa believes that making it as easy as possible for someone to sign up for...

2022-05-1227 min

I Love Bookkeeping How to Communicate Value as a Bookkeeping Business OwnerCo-hosts Hannah Robinson and Melissa Honan discuss how to communicate value, the role your mindset plays, and they share an exercise that will help you better articulate what you do in a way that's clear and attracts customers. [1:14] Even though, in this episode, the topic of communicating value is addressed from the perspective of entrepreneurs and bookkeeping business owners, Hannah believes that it can be applied pretty much anywhere concerning your workplace and relationships. [1:43] Hannah believes that one of the first things you should do is identify what your value is and identify your promise...

2022-05-1022 min

I Love Bookkeeping Disney Movies and Your Favorite Children's Show to Have on in the Background While WorkingCo-hosts Hannah Robinson and Melissa Honan go over their favorite children's shows to have on in the background while working, and discuss Disney movies and characters that have left a mark. [0:42] The children's show Melissa has on while she's working is The Octonauts. Hannah is one of those people who can't stand silence – Law & Order SVU and Grey's Anatomy are the "comfort shows" she typically has in the background. [1:37] Melissa talks about a couple of moments in which tv shows shattered her heart. [2:32] Melissa and Hannah share their own "toxic traits" when it co...

2022-05-0514 min

I Love Bookkeeping How to Communicate EffectivelyWhat are different ways you can communicate in a more effective way? And how can you ensure that, as a business owner, your team members feel valued, and instill a great communication mentality in your company? Co-hosts Hannah Robinson and Melissa Honan discuss how to communicate more effectively as a business owner in different contexts – including with people you don't really like. [0:44] Hannah and Melissa – who have been working with a communication consultant for almost two years now – find the topic of this episode to be one of their favorites. [2:14] Melissa believes that the art of com...

2022-05-0335 min

I Love Bookkeeping Work-Life Balance Series: Time Blocking and How to Create a Great Work-Life Balance CalendarHow can you leverage time blocking and better organize your calendar to "aggressively" defend your personal life? Co-hosts Hannah Robinson and Melissa Honan share their top tips and resources you can rely on and make sure that you get the most out of your time for both your personal and professional life. [1:02] Melissa believes that a great way to "aggressively" defend your personal life is to follow five tips for creating a work-life balance calendar and to let technology assist you in that. [1:53] For Melissa, the first step is to create your ideal, so you...

2022-04-2829 min

I Love Bookkeeping How to Be a Better Boss and Create a Company Culture Your Employees Will LoveIn this episode, co-hosts Hannah Robinson and Melissa Honan discuss how to be a better boss – why you should look at your past "horrible bosses," and what to consider and do to create a company culture your employees will love and that increases their retention. [0:45] Hannah sees this episode being perfect for those looking to expand their practice, as well as for those who already have done or want to do it down the road. [1:26] Melissa shares something she struggles with: she doesn't like to think of herself as or being called "the boss." She al...

2022-04-2624 min

I Love Bookkeeping What Does It Mean to Be a Working Mom?Parenthood is one of the most life-changing experiences but what does it actually mean to be a working mom? Co-hosts Hannah Robinson and Melissa Honan talk about some of the challenges of being a working mom and share some tips on how to have a better work-life balance as well as how to feel proud being a mother. [1:16] Hannah isn't a working mom but Melissa is – she has two kids, ages 4 and 2. She doesn't consider herself a good parent to use as a case-study for the fact that she's pretty free-range. [5:33] Melissa shares that it is...

2022-04-2130 min

I Love Bookkeeping Partners in Life…and in Business!What does it actually mean to work with your partner or spouse? Co-hosts Hannah Robinson and Melissa Honan share their thoughts, advice and experience to help you make sure that, if you work with your partner, you keep animosity to the minimum and that you definitely don't take it home with you. [0:56] Hannah asks Melissa at which time of her marriage she began working with her husband. Melissa shares that she got invited by her husband to join the business after she had gotten very overwhelmed, and unhappy, about a sales job she was doing at the...

2022-04-1921 min

I Love Bookkeeping Work-Life Balance Series: Strategies to Actually Set Boundaries, Protect Yourself, and Your BusinessIn this new episode of the Work-Life Balance Series, co-hosts Hannah Robinson and Melissa Honan touch upon different strategies business owners can leverage to actually set boundaries, protect themselves, their time, and their business. [1:09] Hannah feels as if this Work-Life Balance Series has come at a perfect time, especially since it covers something she's been struggling with herself. It has been helpful for both her and Melissa. [2:16] For Hannah, the topic at hand is a little controversial and it has shown a generational difference. On the one hand, there's the older generation who didn't believe...

2022-04-1420 min

I Love Bookkeeping Work-Life Balance Series: Work-Life Balance is a Good Habit with Alyssa LangThe Workflow Queen Alyssa Lang joins co-hosts Hannah Robinson and Melissa Honan to discuss the role of work-life balance, why it's a good habit, and the way it has shaped her company and team members. [2:21] Alyssa shares where her passion for great white sharks comes from, and discusses how she hasn't been able to go shark cage diving, yet. [3:50] Alyssa started her bookkeeping and taxes firm six years ago, before ending it in February of 2020. She started Workflow Queen on Valentine's Day of the same year when she found out that many other bookkeepers and...

2022-04-1235 min

I Love Bookkeeping Setting Boundaries as a Business OwnerHow do you go about setting boundaries? When and how should you add boundaries in your business)? Co-Hosts Hannah Robinson and Melissa Honan dive into the world of boundaries, share their importance and go over some situations you may find yourself in – and how to navigate them. [0:23] Melissa discusses how she went about things when she got started with her business. [2:13] Hannah talks about something she struggled with in regards to productivity for networkers. [2:54] Hannah asks Melinda what was one thing she wasn't willing to compromise. [3:23] Melissa goes over the first th...

2022-04-0740 min

I Love Bookkeeping Creating and Leveraging Process in Your Bookkeeping Business with James Rose of Content SnareProcesses are something every bookkeeping business needs. But how do you go about creating and leveraging them? Co-hosts Hannah Robinson and Melissa Honan interview Content Snare Co-Founder James (Jimmy) Rose – they discuss systems, automation, tech stack, and "shortcuts" that will help bookkeepers win time back and better streamline their workflow. [0:41] Brisbane-based Jimmy Rose is the Co-Founder of Content Snare, a software platform that helps bookkeepers collect information and documents from clients. A former automation engineer, he now focuses on helping business owners regain their lives and be more productive. [2:19] Hannah asks Jimmy what made him wa...

2022-04-0535 min

I Love Bookkeeping What Work-Life Balance Is Really All AboutWhat should you think about and do to strive toward work-life balance? Co-hosts Hannah Robinson and Melissa Honan share their challenges and advice for effectively working from home while also having free time for yourself. [0:38] The topic of today's episode, work-life balance, is something Hannah and Melissa often discuss, and one that Hannah struggles with from time to time. [1:37] As Hannah points out, one of the big challenges of working from home is the fact that you never leave your office. As a remote worker, the line between your work and free time gets blurred.

2022-03-3127 min

I Love Bookkeeping Do You Listen to Music When Working?Co-hosts Hannah Robinson and Melissa Honan are curious to know whether you listen to music or podcasts when working. They discuss what most bookkeepers listen to and their musical preferences, depending on the type of work that's being carried out. [0:13] Hannah and Melissa want to know whether you listen to music while working and, if so, what music genre you listen to. [0:42] Melissa shares that many of the bookkeepers she knows only listen to instrumental music while carrying out their work. [1:03] Since she now focuses more on administrative work, Melissa does listen to...

2022-03-2904 min

I Love Bookkeeping What Was Your First Hire? or What Is It Going to Be?Co-hosts Hannah Robinson and Melissa Honan have a question for you: what was your first hire? Or if you're thinking about a new hire, what role is that going to be for? [0:19] Melissa and Hannah have a question for you: what was your first hire? Or if you're planning your first hire, what's it going to be? [1:03] Hannah and Melissa share the way you can send them your answers and stories. Mentioned in this episode: success@ilovebookkeeping.com

2022-03-2401 min

I Love Bookkeeping First Client AnxietyWhat should you think about and do to overcome your anxiety when talking to prospects? Co-hosts Hannah Robinson and Melissa Honan go over their experience with first client anxiety and share their top tips for dealing with it and still close sales. [0:53] Melissa shares the story of how she experienced her first client anxiety. [1:36] Hannah and Melissa discuss how the need of closing a sale to make money to pay your bills can hijack your sale – and what you should consider and do instead. [4:39] To overcome her fears when meeting new clients, Melissa fo...

2022-03-2227 min

I Love Bookkeeping Tips for Newbies: How to Approach Social Media Marketing as a BookkeeperThere's no denying: social media is here to stay. But with so many different platforms to choose from, how does one start today? Should one go for a personal or a company page, and how can one reach potential clients on social media? Co-hosts Hannah Robinson and Melissa Honan discuss social media marketing for bookkeepers in their Tips for Newbies series. [0:42] Hannah, who has been the social media manager at Bookkeeping.com for almost five years, kicks off the episode series on social media marketing for bookkeepers. [1:53] As it was mentioned in the previous episode...

2022-03-1736 min

I Love Bookkeeping Tips for Newbies: The Art of Delegating in Your BusinessWhat role does delegating play into your business growth? Why should you consider delegating, how do you choose what to delegate, and who to assign a specific task? Co-hosts Hannah Robinson and Melissa Honan discuss the art of delegating for your bookkeeping business. [0:28] The topic of today's episode, delegating in your business, is something Hannah believes many business owners could benefit from learning more about. [1:19] Hannah asks Melissa at what stage of her journey she said to herself 'Alright, it's time to delegate'. Melissa started delegating right from the very beginning. She explains why people don't delegate...

2022-03-1547 min

I Love Bookkeeping Tips for Newbies: Habits for Remote WorkersIn this episode of the Tips for Newbies series, co-hosts Hannah Robinson and Melissa Honan go over the habits of remote workers – including the challenges and lessons learned from having been remote workers for a few years. [0:55] Melissa has been working remotely since 2016, before it was "cool." Hannah, on the other hand, has been a remote worker since mid-2017. [1:19] Transitioning to working remotely was challenging for both Melissa and Hannah. Melissa, in particular, almost felt as if she was having a midlife crisis. [3:16] Melissa shares her 3 core habits: not signing on the minute yo...

2022-03-1022 min

I Love Bookkeeping Tips for Newbies: Self- and Time-Management for BookkeepersAre you a new business owner? You're probably asking yourself how to manage yourself, your time, and others as you also carry out work. In this first episode of the Tips for Newbies series, co-hosts Hannah Robinson and Melissa Honan kick off a new content series with the focus on self- and time-management for bookkeepers. [1:12] Melissa discusses what she did to jumpstart self-management when her bookkeeping business was brand new. [2:33] Melissa explains how things changed when she had toddlers. [4:21] Hannah talks about the three core values every new business owner should focus on.

2022-03-0837 min

I Love Bookkeeping Working From Home: Sweatpants or Real Clothes?How do you dress when working from home? Do you focus on being well put together or do you just go for a more relaxed style with sweatpants or yoga pants? Co-hosts Hannah Robinson and Melissa Honan have a conversation about one of the key questions every new business owner should ask themselves: 'What type of business owner am I going to be?' [0:34] For Melissa, asking yourself the question 'What type of business owner am I going to be?' is a key question you should ask yourself when starting your business. [0:53] The way...

2022-03-0307 min

I Love Bookkeeping Networking for IntrovertsCo-hosts Hannah Robinson and Melissa Honan discuss networking as introverts, how to approach events as an introvert, and something you're currently doing that's costing you sales opportunities. [1:29] Hannah explains what an introvert is all about. Shy people are often labeled as introverts but that isn't always the case. Introvert people may enjoy being around people but recharge their batteries when they're by themselves. [2:27] As Melissa points out, extroverts, on the other hand, are fueled by human interaction. [3:29] Hannah shares a networking for introverts anecdote that dates back to her time as a makeup...

2022-02-2431 min

I Love Bookkeeping Raising Your Prices as a BookkeeperCo-hosts Hannah Robinson and Melissa Honan talk about what to consider when it comes to raising your prices as a bookkeeper – and how to actually be successful at it. [1:34] Melissa invites bookkeepers to raise their prices of 10 to 20% because she believes that they're probably not charging enough. [2:49] Despite this, she's nervous about raising her prices – and she's nervous every single time she does it. [3:40] Melissa started sending out emails about her price increase to clients she knew were going to say they weren't ok with it. An important mistake she points out, and one...

2022-02-2229 min

I Love Bookkeeping To Niche or Not to Niche?Co-hosts Hannah Robinson and Melissa Honan look at whether it makes sense to niche as a bookkeeper and discuss some of the aspects that will affect your business if you decide to niche or if you don't. [0:45] Hannah and Melissa discuss and joke about the pronunciation of the word 'niche'. [2:10] Melissa talks about how the niche for her business was picked. [3:10] When it comes to her business, Melissa is passionate about meeting her clients face-to-face and supporting her team members. [3:23] Hannah touches upon what she considers a pro of having and...

2022-02-1722 min

I Love Bookkeeping Does Bookkeeping Have a Future?Co-hosts Hannah Robinson and Melissa Honan talk about whether bookkeeping has a future, why small business owners should look at hiring a bookkeeper, and what being a good accountant is actually all about. [0:58] Melissa thinks that bookkeeping has a future. For years, she has heard that the space would be obsolete in the next couple of years – but that hasn't happened, bookkeeping is still going strong. In fact, it has never been better. [1:36] 'Is bookkeeping going to be obsolete?' and 'Is Artificial Intelligence going to take over?' are some of the biggest questions Ha...

2022-02-1521 min

I Love Bookkeeping Is Bookkeeping a Good Opportunity?Co-hosts Hannah Robinson and Melissa Honan talk about the benefits of starting your own bookkeeping business, and discuss networking and what the bookkeeping community is all about. [0:56] There's the misconception that a degree is required to be a bookkeeper, but that isn't the case. [1:26] Melissa is a huge advocate for alternatives to college degrees. [1:52] Unlike other industries, you can get your bookkeeping business up and running in just a matter of weeks. [2:37] Nowadays, people seem to be more interested in having a work-life balance and in making their own schedule.

2022-02-1017 min

I Love Bookkeeping Getting to Know the New Co-HostsThe first episode of the relaunch of I Love Bookkeeping sees new co-hosts Hannah Robinson and Melissa Honan share their stories and how they have gotten to where they are today, and they discuss what they'll bring to the show. [1:10] New podcast co-host Melissa Honan is a mom of two children, a dog, and a cat [2:17] Melisa discusses how she began working with her husband Daniel [4:46] Online Bookkeep, the company Melissa is the CEO of, has some impressive numbers: 115 monthly clients, approximately $107,000 in monthly recurring fees, three departments (Bookkeeping, Account Management, and Tax...

2022-02-0815 min

Bulletin Broadcast Which Are Our Least Favourite Video Games? | Bulletin Broadcast Ep. 34In this episode of Bulletin Broadcast Ben, Greg and Dan discuss their least favourite video games, as well as least favourite genres. Whether it's Ben's dislike of Epic Games/Fortnite or Dan's dislike of open-world/Bethesda games, the guys discuss a range of games and why they dislike them!Have a topic you want us to discuss? Drop us a line on our social media! You can also support the podcast on Patreon, for as little as £1 per month. Just follow the Linktree below for all of our links!www.linktr.ee/gamesbulletinIntro m...

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let's talk about you! (with ben robinson)Let's Talk About You #8: Surgery (with Ben Robinson feat. Bella Thier)Welcome to Episode 8 of Let's Talk About You! In anticipation of my spinal surgery, I had my friend Bella (@bella.the.rat) join me to talk about surgery, her experience with it, and advice to others going through it. You may remember her from her jaw surgery back in December! Listen to the end to hear us answer some of your questions as well! This will be my last episode for a little while because of my surgery, so I hope you enjoy! To leave questions/comments/feedback, dm my Instagram @benrobinson6!! --- ...

2021-03-1835 min

Real Faith Stories 38: Ben Ungerman - Your Greatest Pain May Be PREPARATION For Greater PurposeBen thought he was going to be chosen to command the largest squadron in the Air Force. It was the next most obvious and logical step in his his amazing career. But it didn't happen because, as it turned out, God had a very different plan. Through the pain of that loss, Ben let go...and in doing so, God led him in a direction that he never could have imagined. In This Episode You'll Discover: The Power of Surrender The Power of Prayer The Power of Fasting The Power of Pursuing God Meet Ben:

2021-03-1131 min

Bulletin Broadcast Which Video Games Disappointed Us? | Bulletin Broadcast Episode 33In this episode of Bulletin Broadcast Ben, Greg and Dan discuss video games that disappoint them. Force Unleashed 2, Fable 3 and Cyberpunk 2077 are just some of the titles discussed. The guys also discuss their plans for OnlyDans, and Ben and Greg discuss their view on Dragon Age II.Have a topic you want us to discuss? Drop us a line on our social media! You can also support the podcast on Patreon, for as little as £1 per month. Just follow the Linktree below for all of our links!www.linktr.ee/gamesbulletinIntro music by B...

2021-03-061h 14 $let\'s talk about you! (with ben robinson)$

let's talk about you! (with ben robinson)Let's Talk About You #7: Motivation (with Ben Robinson feat. Ella Haun)Welcome to Episode 7 of Let's Talk About You! Listen to my friend Ella (@ellahaundro) and I talk all about the topic of motivation and how you can stay on your grind when we have to live the same day. every. single. day. We cover everything from creating habits and setting intentions, to our personal struggles with motivation and how we've been able to push through! As always, listen to the end to hear us answer some of your questions and play a game! To leave questions/comments/feedback, dm my Instagram @benrobinson6!! New episodes every...

2021-02-2436 min $let\'s talk about you! (with ben robinson)$

let's talk about you! (with ben robinson)Let's Talk About you #6: The Power of Music (with Ben Robinson feat. Sri Ramesh)Hey guys, welcome to Episode 6 of Let's Talk About You! (took a little break but we're back now!) Today I brought my friend Sri (@sri) on with me to talk about music. She's a student at Berklee College of Music and a member of the @earcandyofficial A capella group! We talked about music in our lives, how music helps others, our favorite artists/songs/lyrics, and Sri told us all about her experience in a successful A capella group as well. Then we answered some questions, and played a fun game of Song Association (inspired by ELLE) at the...

2021-02-1036 min $let\'s talk about you! (with ben robinson)$

let's talk about you! (with ben robinson)Let's Talk About You #5: Politics & Social Justice (with Ben Robinson feat. Jackie James)Happy 2021, and welcome to my fifth podcast episode! Today I'm joined by one of my good friends Jackie (@fatraco0n) to talk about Politics & Social Justice. Recent events have made these topics so prevalent in our country, and we discussed many things in relation to them. Listen to this episode to hear us discuss the events at the Capitol, politics on social media, systemic racism, and much more. Stay tuned until the end to hear us answer some of your questions and play a fun game! To leave feedback/suggestions/questions, DM my...

2021-01-1340 min

Real Faith Stories 28: Ben Kasica - Taking Action On Your DesiresBen Kasica's career includes over 10 years in the band SKILLET (Atlantic Records) selling over 10 million records, 2 Grammy nominations and scoring numerous #1 radio singles. Then he launched Skies Fall, a production company and entertainment eco-sytem where he's led the development and production of thousands of powerful stories in the film & television space as well as creating strategy and content for Fortune 500 brands, celebrities, influencers and organizations. All of this has been tied to a simple, powerful approach to life: take action on your desires, and as you do, it's a green light until it's a red light. Meet...

2020-12-3132 min $let\'s talk about you! (with ben robinson)$

let's talk about you! (with ben robinson)Let's Talk About You #4: TikTok For Biden (with Ben Robinson feat. Aidan Kohn-Murphy)Hey everyone, and welcome to my fourth podcast episode! In this episode I'm joined by my good friend and TikTok For Biden founder Aidan Kohn-Murphy (@aidanpleasestoptalking). We talk about how TikTok For Biden got started, some of the things we were able to accomplish, and give some insight into the behind-the-scenes of our successful organization! We also talk a bit about politics on TikTok, answer some of your questions, and play a funny game at the end! REMINDER: Stay tuned on the GenZ for Change TikTok/Instagram for more information regarding our January 4th...

2020-12-3036 min $let\'s talk about you! (with ben robinson)$

let's talk about you! (with ben robinson)Let's Talk About You #3: Judgment (with Ben Robinson feat. Colin Yeager)Welcome back to my podcast! This week, my friend Colin (@yeahcolin) and I talked about judgment in all forms, whether it be on social media or from people in your life, and gave our advice on dealing with it. We also answered a bunch of your questions that you asked on my Instagram and played a fun game at the end! To leave feedback/suggestions/questions, DM my instagram @benrobinson6! New episodes every Wednesday <3 --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.f...

2020-12-1638 min $let\'s talk about you! (with ben robinson)$

let's talk about you! (with ben robinson)Let's Talk About You #2: Body Image (with Ben Robinson feat. Brooklynne Webb)Welcome to my second podcast episode! This week, I am joined by my very good friend Brooklynne Webb (@xobrooklynne) and in this episode we cover topics relating to body image. Listen to this episode to hear our thoughts on how social media affects self-confidence, myths regarding body image and eating, as well as a little background on Brooklynne's social media career and being a body-positive influencer! After that, stay to hear some of YOUR questions answered and to hear us play a fun little game at the end! To leave feedback/suggestions/questions, DM my instagram @benrobinson6!

2020-12-0935 min $let\'s talk about you! (with ben robinson)$

let's talk about you! (with ben robinson)Let's Talk About You #1: Gender (with Ben Robinson feat. Ashton Ray)Hey guys, welcome to my first podcast episode! I'm joined by Ashton Ray (@swagmoneyashray) and in this episode we talk about gender, gender expression, gender roles, and more! After that, stay to hear some of YOUR questions answered and to hear us play a fun little game at the end! To leave feedback/suggestions/questions, DM my instagram @benrobinson6! New episodes every Wednesday <3 --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/benrobiinson/support

2020-12-0436 min

I Love Bookkeeping What Corona Means to Bookkeepers and How to Profit From It with Paul ColliganWe are in the middle of some strange times right now but even with the challenges we've seen so far, we've also seen several people connect better with their audiences. [1:55] There have been several unique opportunities that have emerged since the advent of COVID-19, and Ben happens to be right in the middle of a number of rapidly changing environments. [3:30] With all the changes to the regulatory environment, bookkeepers have been extremely busy helping business owners figure it all out. Everybody who has been waiting to do their books suddenly has an urgent need to...

2020-05-2628 min

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2020-03-1057 min

I Love Bookkeeping Reflection: Beach Series 3This is the final episode of the beach series, the first covering the power of masterminds. If you haven't started looking into getting into your own mastermind, you are missing a huge opportunity for your business. The second covered innovation in the bookkeeping industry and making sure we are prepared and ready for the developments coming in the next six months. [1:00] Reflection is crucial. Take the time to get away from the daily grind, turn off your electronic devices, and escape. The only tools that Ben takes with him when going into reflection time are a pad...

2020-02-1805 min

I Love Bookkeeping Masterminds: Beach Series 1Ben is part of a mastermind called the War Room put on by Digital Marketer and the information shared in the group is game changing. If you're going to look for a mastermind for yourself (and you should), make sure you find one that gets together in a physical location away from your office. A digital-only mastermind is just not going to have the same impact. The power of a mastermind is the physical connection and being face to face with the right people. [2:30] When searching for your mastermind, look for one that is not all bookkeepers...

2020-02-0407 min

I Love Bookkeeping What to Do With Shady Clients (How to fire them with tact)We've all had shady clients. The question is what you should do when encounter one? For Ben, he gets rid of them as quickly as possible. [1:15] There isn't an easy solution if a shady client makes up a good portion of your business's revenue, but working with an unscrupulous person can put your business in jeopardy. [1:45] The first signs of a shady client will come up when you're marketing. When you connect with a potential client, you should try and get a sense of how they feel about taxes. [2:10] Everybody should avoid taxes...

2019-12-1710 min

I Love Bookkeeping How to avoid growing your Bookkeeping business TOO fast with Erin BardsleyErin has had her bookkeeping business for just over a year. She was a stay-at-home mom facing a divorce and needed to figure out something flexible and lucrative. In many ways, bookkeeping seemed too good to be true. [3:00] Erin was formerly a school teacher, so she never had any experience with bookkeeping before getting into the business. After getting into Ben's program, she had an aha moment where it all came together. Bookkeeping is like learning a language; it takes some time and has a bit of a learning curve, but it can be done. [5:45...

2019-10-2234 min

I Love Bookkeeping Creating a Vision for Your Bookkeeping Business with Kevin SterlingKevin started off in the IT world and he quickly got pretty tired of getting yelled at all the time. One of his friends started a business, and Kevin started doing the IT stuff for it, which eventually developed into business management. After that Kevin went back and got his MBA, graduated in 2016, and along the way, dabbled in real estate. The real estate led him in a roundabout way to doing a few bookkeeping jobs via Upwork, and finding Ben's Bookkeeper Business Launch course. [8:20] In addition to bookkeeping, Kevin's business offers clients office set up and...

2019-08-1340 min

I Love Bookkeeping How to Work with High Quality Clients with Annette WoodsPrior to bookkeeping, Annette was a dental hygienist for 35 years. Her life was very structured, and every minute of her time was accounted for. Her journey into bookkeeping was pretty tumultuous. After her husband suddenly died, at the age of 56, she took over his business and realized that the books were a mess. In the process of trying to figure everything out, she saw Ben's ad for bookkeeping, and it seemed like a way to kill two birds with one stone. [5:35] Eventually, the chemicals in the office took their toll on Annette, and her doctor basically told...

2019-08-0650 min

I Love Bookkeeping How to Do Online Networking with Ashley SchmitzAshley is very organized and isn't afraid to ask for help which is the thing that makes her business possible. [2:15] Ashley was a stay-at-home mom to her four kids in the beginning, but she always wanted to be able to contribute more to her family and the world at large. She felt that starting a business was the first step to contributing to her surroundings. Her husband was actually the person who referred her to the Bookkeeper Business Launch program and a few months later she decided to pull the trigger. [5:40] Currently, Ashley serves 11 clients...

2019-06-1839 min

I Love Bookkeeping How to Add Advisory Services with Hannah YoderHannah found that with her previous business she was traveling a lot and wasn't able to spend much time with her husband. She was researching jobs that she could do from home at that time and came across the Bookkeeper Business Launch course on the Penny Hoarder website and decided to give it a try. [6:10] Hannah serves around 12 clients at this point. There was a lot of fear originally, taking on a client beyond Hannah's husband who was her first, but she realized that she really did have all the tools she needed to be an exceptional...

2019-05-2143 min

I Love Bookkeeping Impacting Others with Amanda DziubalaAmanda was a bank teller in the past, which is where she discovered her love of working with money. She started her bookkeeping business in 2017 after going through the Bookkeeper Business Launch program and has since built up a base of 15 clients. [3:30] Amanda gravitates towards artists and creatives; 90% of the people she works with fall into those categories. [5:15] Amanda didn't want to quit her job, but circumstances forced her hand to consider other options. She started looking for ways to make more money or save more. She ended up on the Pennyhoarder.com website, where...

2019-04-3048 min

I Love Bookkeeping Focus on What's Important with Tracy RosenberryTracy's 35th birthday really changed things for her. She was working as a substitute teacher and wasn't really enjoying it when her husband suggested that taxes may be a way to go. She stumbled upon some videos put together by Ben Robinson, and she decided to jump in with both feet. [4:20] Tracy learned most of her bookkeeping skills by going through Ben's course, in addition to some minor experience in high school and college accounting. [5:40] If you don't have clients you don't have a business - you have a hobby. Once Tracy completed the course...

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I Love Bookkeeping Prospecting for Quality Clients with Ben DayBen had graduated with his degree in 2017 and worked part-time for a local music guy, which was great until music turned out to be not very lucrative. After getting hooked by a Facebook ad, Ben decided to check out a great course that helped him launch his bookkeeping business. [3:00] 99% of what Ben focuses on is real estate. Oklahoma has a growing real estate market so it made a lot of sense to niche down. [5:20] Ben spent around 6 hours per day networking and connecting with various professionals in the market, specifically meetup.com, and that time...

2019-02-2257 min

Whatever Survey Podcast Episode 9: NES Classic w/ Ben RobinsonEPISODE 9 HAPPENED! WOW! It's been a while, I know. Life is crazy and we have had a lot going on...but who cares about that! This is an episode with my brother Ben, discussing (and playing) the NES Classic. Hopefully you'll enjoy...and maybe even learn something. Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/whateversurvey/ Twitter: @whateversurvey Instagram: @whateversurvey

2018-08-0420 min

Whatever Survey Podcast Episode 2: WWE Greatest Royal Rumble Survey w/ Ben RobinsonIn this episode, Adam and his co-host Ben Robinson survey the first ever WWE pay per view in Saudi Arabia, the Greatest Royal Rumble. This one is longer than last episode, folks! Big thanks to Ben for joining. Twitter: @whateversurvey Ben's Twitter: @bwrobinson

2018-05-031h 24

Bulletin Broadcast Episode 16 || Highlights of E3In this episode of Bulletin Broadcast host Ben is joined by regular Greg as they discuss some of the stories from the world of gaming over the past week. In this episode, Ben and Greg discuss their favourite games to come out of E3!

2017-06-301h 06

Bulletin Broadcast Ep. 9 | A Mini-Debate About Phil Spencer's Thought's On Mouse & KeyboardIn this episode Ben, Jared and Greg discuss the latest stories from the world of gaming. Ben and Greg also have a mini debate about Phil Spencer's thoughts on mouse and keyboard on Xbox One.

2017-02-1059 min