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BalancedConfident Pricing: 7-Step Audit to Charge What You’re WorthIn this episode of Balanced, host Stephanie dives into one of the trickiest parts of running a business—pricing your offers with confidence. If you’ve ever second-guessed your rates or felt unsure whether you’re charging enough to support your goals, this episode is for you.Stephanie walks you through her 7-step pricing audit to help you understand your costs, calculate profit margins, factor in your time, align with the market, and confidently communicate your value. By the end, you’ll have a clear, actionable plan to set sustainable prices t...2025-07-3022 min

BalancedUncovering Hidden Gold in Your Financial ReportsIn this empowering episode of Balanced, Stephanie breaks down the surprising insights hiding in your financial reports.If financial reports make your eyes glaze over, this episode will change your mind. Stephanie shows how your income statement, balance sheet, and cash flow report aren't just accounting chores—they're treasure maps for smart business growth. Through relatable stories and easy-to-follow tips, you'll learn how to uncover what’s really working in your business, spot cash leaks, understand trends, and finally make sense of profit vs. cash flow.This episode is a must-listen if you're ready to s...2025-07-2318 min

BalancedHow to Handle Judgment & Still Build the Business You WantThey Might Judge You—Do It Anyway: How to Handle Judgment & Still Build the Business You WantIn this powerful episode of Balanced, host Stephanie shares the emotional and practical roadmap for navigating judgment as an entrepreneur. If you’ve ever felt dismissed, questioned, or misunderstood while chasing your dream, this one’s for you.Stephanie gets real about those awkward conversations with family and friends, imposter syndrome, and the vulnerability of showing up boldly in your business. Through relatable stories and grounded insights, she walks you through how to build your business unapologetically—even when oth...2025-07-1616 min

BalancedThe First 5 Things to Organize in Your Bookkeeping (Even if You’re Totally Behind)Overcoming Bookkeeping Backlogs: 5 Practical Steps to Get Organized In this episode of Balanced, host Stephanie shares a clear and empowering roadmap to help you finally tackle that dreaded bookkeeping backlog. Whether you’re months behind or just feeling scattered, this episode is packed with simple, actionable steps to get your financial records in shape and your stress levels down.Stephanie breaks down five key strategies—from separating personal and business expenses to embracing digital tools and creating a sustainable routine. If you’ve been avoiding your books, this episode will help you gain the clarity and co...2025-07-0914 min

BalancedExcited but Overwhelmed: How to Channel Chaos into Business GrowthMastering the Excitement-Overwhelm Cycle: Practical Strategies for EntrepreneursIn this episode of Balanced, host Stephanie dives into a familiar emotional rollercoaster for entrepreneurs—the thrill of a new idea quickly giving way to overwhelm. Sound familiar?Stephanie unpacks this cycle with empathy and clarity, offering personal stories and real-world strategies to help you move from chaos to clarity. She walks you through how to stay grounded when your brain is buzzing with too many to-dos and how to turn that manic energy into meaningful momentum. From breaking big ideas into micro-goals to using mindset tools and breathing te...2025-07-0217 min

BalancedFrom Shoeboxes to Smartbooks: How to Modernize Your Bookkeeping in 2025From Shoeboxes to Smartbooks: How to Modernize Your Bookkeeping in 2025In this episode of Balanced, host Stephanie explores how small business owners can move beyond outdated bookkeeping practices and adopt modern, tech-powered solutions. From spreadsheets and paper ledgers to real-time dashboards and automation, Stephanie guides you through the tools and mindset shifts that simplify, accelerate, and enhance the effectiveness of bookkeeping.She breaks down the core features of cloud-based accounting software, highlights the value of automation, and shares how going paperless not only saves time but also offers powerful financial insights at your fingertips. If you’re...2025-06-2518 min

BalancedGive Yourself A Raise: 3 Ways to Boost Profit & CashflowGive Yourself A Raise: 3 Ways to Boost Profit & CashflowGive Yourself a Raise: 3 Smart Ways to Boost Business Profit TodayIn this episode of Balanced, host Stephanie walks you through three straightforward and powerful strategies to increase your profit—and give yourself a well-deserved raise in your own business. Whether you're a solo entrepreneur or managing a small team, this episode is packed with actionable tips to help you trim expenses, enhance revenue, and convert more prospects into paying clients.Stephanie breaks down each tactic in a clear and empowering way, showing ho...2025-06-1816 min

BalancedThe Art of Saying No: Reclaim Your Time, Energy & FocusThe Art of Saying No: Reclaim Your Time, Energy & FocusIn this episode of Balanced, host Stephanie explores one of the most powerful skills an entrepreneur can master—the ability to say no. Drawing from personal experiences with burnout and overcommitment, she unpacks why saying yes too often can hold you back and how setting healthy boundaries can propel your business forward.Learn to shift your mindset, align your actions with your true priorities, and reclaim control over your schedule. Packed with encouragement and practical strategies, this episode is your roadmap to stronger boundaries and smarter decisions.2025-06-1126 min

BalancedBookkeeping Made Simple: 12 Questions Business Owners Ask (Answered!)12 Essential Bookkeeping Questions Answered: Simplifying DIY Business FinancesIn this episode of Balanced, Stephanie, a seasoned bookkeeper and business owner, answers the 12 most common bookkeeping questions entrepreneurs face. From the necessity of separate business bank accounts to the intricacies of categorizing expenses, and from basic tax considerations to the difference between bookkeepers and accountants, Stephanie provides practical, jargon-free advice. Ideal for DIY business owners, the episode covers topics such as GST/HST registration, efficient bookkeeping practices, the importance of monthly bank reconciliation, and preparing for year-end taxes. Tune in for actionable tips and encouragement to manage your...2025-06-0428 min

BalancedLaser Focus: Beat Distractions And Get More Done In Less TimeMastering Focus: Strategies for Entrepreneurs to ThriveIn this episode of Balanced the Podcast, host Stephanie discusses the critical importance of focus for entrepreneurs. Stephanie highlights how distractions hinder productivity and offers practical tips to help listeners reclaim their ability to perform deep work. Key strategies include creating a distraction-free workspace, using the Pomodoro technique, setting digital boundaries, understanding personal focus windows, and learning to say no. Stephanie also recommends Cal Newport's book 'Deep Work' for deeper insights into focused high-quality work. The episode wraps up with a recap of actionable steps and an...2025-05-2807 min

BalancedPay Yourself First- Ensuring Your Business Funds Your LifeAre You Paying Everyone but Yourself? Why It’s Time to Prioritize Your PaycheckTired of Being the Last One Paid? Here’s How to Flip the ScriptToo many entrepreneurs hustle hard… and end up with nothing in their personal bank accounts. In this episode of Balanced, Steph delivers a financial reality check: if your business isn’t paying you, it’s broken.Steph dives into the mindset and mechanics behind paying yourself first—even when cash flow feels tight. Learn how to restructure your thinking, systems, and expenses so your business funds your life, not the othe...2025-05-2127 min

BalancedBounce Back Energy- Finding Strength After SetbacksFeeling rejected? How to find your strength as an entrepreneur & keep going Rejection is a tough pill to swallow in the entrepreneurial world. On this episode of Balanced, Steph gets real about those moments that make you question everything. But it's not about avoiding the "nos," it's about how you respond to them. Learn her empowering "BOUNCE" method, a practical guide to reframe rejection, build inner resilience, and tap into your support system. These six steps will help you navigate those inevitable setbacks and keep your entrepreneurial journey on track. Consider this your mi...2025-05-1424 min

BalancedFrom Scrambling to Secure: Mastering Cash FlowFeeling that Friday payroll panic? Landed a big client but worried about upfront costs? You're not alone! In this essential episode, your host Stephanie Blaine from Balanced gets real about cash flow – the money moving in and out of your business – and why understanding it is your superpower. Forget complicated jargon; we're breaking down the everyday cash flow headaches and giving you actionable steps to take control, starting today!What You'll Learn:[1:01] The Cash Flow Reality Check: Understand the simple definition of cash flow (money in MINUS money out) and why it's the...2025-05-1231 min

BalancedThe Balance Trap - Why Chasing Even Isn't The GoalJuggling Your Business, Family, and Life? Let's Find Your Rhythm. Welcome back to Balanced! It's Steph, and if you're a small business owner trying to navigate the demands of your work, your family, and everything else life throws your way, you're in the right place. In this practical 23-minute episode, we're moving beyond the myth of perfect "balance" and exploring how to create a sustainable rhythm that integrates all the important parts of your world.What We're Exploring for Busy Business Owners:[1:01] Beyond the Myth of Equal Time: W...2025-04-3023 min

BalancedMore Than Cutting Costs- Asking the Deeper Questions To Save Money In BusinessWant to Actually Grow Your Business While Still Enjoying Your Latte? Welcome back to Balanced! Steph, your bookkeeper and fellow entrepreneur, is sharing a game-changing perspective in this quick 10-minute episode. Forget restrictive budgeting and the myth of constant cost-cutting. Discover how intentional spending and financial clarity are your secret weapons for sustainable savings and business success (yes, the latte is safe!). Tune in for the details! What You'll Learn:[0:25] The Latte Lie: Why cutting small personal expenses isn't the key to business savings....2025-04-2410 min

Cool People ReadingSeason Finale with Literature LadI'm Steph from ⁠⁠@Stephanieshouseofbooks⁠⁠ and it's our season finale!I'm joined today by @literature_lad who has brought a small suitcase of Australian fiction to share with us.Join us as we chat about some of our favourite moments from this season, reflect on Steph's latest favourite book Reservoir Bitches, and manifest the celebs we want to visit the pod next season.Also, Zack announces there will be a Cool People Reading in real life book club, but stay tuned, because we need to work out the details first.Thanks so much for l...2025-04-2228 min

BalancedClean Books, Clear Mind: The Stress-Free Guide to Organizing Your Business FinancesWelcome back to Balanced the Podcast! Your host, Steph (bookkeeper and business owner), brings you real, down-to-earth conversations about the highs and lows of entrepreneurship, helping you balance business growth and a fulfilling life.In this episode, we're tackling a topic that can often feel overwhelming but is absolutely crucial for business success and peace of mind: organizing your business finances. If you've ever felt like your bookkeeping is a chaotic puzzle, you're not alone. Steph shares practical, stress-free strategies to get your books in order, leading to a clearer mind and more control over...2025-04-1613 min

BalancedReady, Set, Scale: Prepare Your Business Today for Tomorrow’s GrowthReady to scale your business without the overwhelm? Join your host Steph, a bookkeeper and fellow entrepreneur, who's built a business, she shares the real, actionable steps you can take today to set yourself up for success tomorrow. On this episode of Balanced, Steph breaks down the practical strategies for getting your finances scale-ready, building efficient business systems, cultivating the right growth mindset and leadership, and strategically building your support team. If you're dreaming of expansion but not sure where to start, this is for you. Grab y...2025-04-1625 min

BalancedPivot with Purpose – Evolving Goals While Staying True to Your CoreFeeling stuck with a business goal that no longer resonates? Host Steph Blain gets real about why it's not only okay, but powerful, to pivot in your entrepreneurial journey. Learn to shed the guilt of changing direction and discover how aligning your business decisions with your core values leads to a more fulfilling and balanced life. This episode provides practical insights on recognizing when it's time to evolve your goals and how to do so authentically.Key Pivot Points:[0:55] The Pressure to Persevere (and Permission to Change): Why sticking to...2025-04-1628 min

BalancedPerfection Paralysis: Launching Before You’re 100% ReadyAre you a small business owner or aspiring entrepreneur held back by the need for everything to be "just right" before you launch? Host Steph Blain shares relatable experiences and practical strategies to break free from perfection paralysis. Learn to embrace imperfect action, effectively organize business finances, and find more work life balance by launching before you're 100% ready. This podcast for entrepreneurs offers real-world advice for navigating the challenges of starting a business.Inside This Episode:Steph Blain's Vulnerable...2025-04-1624 min

The Final Girls: A Horror Film PodcastBONUS • Best Horror Films of 2022Anna and The Final Girls' contributors pick their favourite horror films of the year, presented in no particular order: 00:01:33 Sorcha Ní Fhlainn on The Black Phone 00:06:40 Becky Darke on Bodies Bodies Bodies 00:09:33 Steph McKenna on Bones and All 00:12:56 Louise Blain on Deadstream00:16:58 Leila Latif on Nope00:23:54 Clarisse Loughrey on Crimes of the Future 00:29:53 Jordan Crucciola on X00:36:40 Isaura Barbé-Brown on Barbarian00:41:07 Mary Wild on Speak No Evil 00:43:41 Anna Bogutskaya on Huesera Produced and presented by Anna Bogutskaya***Music: "Slasher" by Karl Cas...2022-12-3047 min

Uncorked: The Podcast#69 — Diversify your life w/ Cicely BlainCicely is a diversity and inclusion consultant and activist in Vancouver. Steph and Cicely riff on how we can cultivate more inclusive workplaces, how people in leadership positions can become more diverse, and how the hiring process can change to make this a reality. “I like to take people on a journey through D+I. Its not as simple as a one hour work-shop here and there. Its not a box-checking situation, which I think diversity and inclusion can become if its not done thoroughly or genuinely.”Cicely explains that the definition of diversity and inclusion is changing from tolerance in t...2019-04-2321 min

Podcast – Rpg Gamer Dad PodcastEp 20 – Fighting Fantasy ‘The Riddling Reaver’ Pt3http://rpggamerdad.com/episodes/RpgGamerDadPodcastEp20.mp3 Download Episode In this episode: The final session of our Fighting Fantasy Actual-Play: ‘The Riddling Reaver’ featuring: RpgGamerDad as the GM Steph as Gandalf – NOT a Wizard Frances as Elana of House Alderon Alexander as Ernie aka ‘Nails’ the Thief Dave Harrison as Blain the Street Magician and RpgGamerUncle as Clint – the vegetarian barbarian. RpgGamerDad Podcast: Inspiring the family through tabletop gaming. 2015-02-2100 min

Podcast – Rpg Gamer Dad PodcastEp 18 – Fighting Fantasy ‘The Riddling Reaver’ Pt 2http://rpggamerdad.com/episodes/RpgGamerDadPodcastEp18.mp3 Download Episode In this episode: The second session of our Fighting Fantasy Actual-Play: ‘The Riddling Reaver’ featuring: RpgGamerDad as the GM Steph as Gandalf – NOT a Wizard Frances as Elana of House Alderon Alexander as Ernie aka ‘Nails’ the Thief Dave Harrison as Blain the Street Magician and RpgGamerUncle as Clint – the vegetarian barbarian. RpgGamerDad Podcast: Inspiring the family through tabletop gaming. 2015-02-0700 min

Podcast – Rpg Gamer Dad PodcastEp 16 – Fighting Fantasy ‘The Riddling Reaver’ Pt 1http://rpggamerdad.com/episodes/RpgGamerDadPodcastEp16.mp3 Download Episode In this episode: The first session of our Fighting Fantasy Actual-Play: ‘The Riddling Reaver’ featuring: RpgGamerDad as the GM Steph as Gandalf – NOT a Wizard Frances as Elana of House Alderon Alexander as Ernie aka ‘Nails’ the Thief Dave Harrison as Blain the Street Magician and RpgGamerUncle as Clint – the vegetarian barbarian. RpgGamerDad Podcast: Inspiring the family through tabletop gaming. 2015-01-2400 min