In this episode of The Bookkeepers' Podcast, Zoe Whitman and Jo Wood are joined by Kate Powell from Kingston Bookkeeping. Kate shares her inspiring journey of growing her bookkeeping practice by pushing her comfort zone and embracing change. Kate talks about how she started her business in 2008, juggling work and family, and how her practice has evolved over time. She discusses the transition from working alone to managing a team, and the impact of technology on her processes. Kate also touches on the personal challenges she faced, such as her children growing up and leaving home, which led her to re-evaluate her business and pursue more ambitious goals.

Kate explains the importance of saying "yes" to opportunities outside her comfort zone, such as speaking at industry events like the ICB Summit. She offers advice on building confidence, using technology effectively, and creating a gold-standard bookkeeping service. Kate's story demonstrates how stepping out of your comfort zone can lead to personal growth, business success, and greater fulfilment.

You Will Learn:
How to build and scale a bookkeeping practice.
The benefits of moving from solo work to managing a team.
The importance of using technology to streamline bookkeeping services.
How pushing your comfort zone can lead to growth and new opportunities.
Strategies for delivering a high-quality bookkeeping service.
How to handle personal transitions while running a business.


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Disclaimer:
The content in this podcast is for informational purposes only and is not intended to be advice. Always seek professional guidance before taking action based on the content. The 6 Figure Bookkeeper Ltd disclaims all liability for reliance on this podcast's information.

Episode 296: How Pushing My Comfort Zone Grew My Bookkeeping Practice with Kate Powell

In this episode of The Bookkeepers' Podcast, Jo Wood and Zoe Whitman sit down with executive coach Nick Robinson to explore managing difficult relationships in business. With a background in finance and over 25 years as a coach, Nick shares insights on understanding different personalities, setting boundaries, and handling challenging interactions with clients and team members. He discusses how bookkeepers and small business owners can navigate tough situations by building empathy, self-awareness, and clear boundaries. Nick also introduces concepts from his book, The Nine Types of Difficult People, giving listeners practical tools to maintain healthy professional relationships.

What Listeners Will Learn:
Techniques for managing challenging client and team relationships
How to identify unconscious fears that drive behaviours
The importance of setting boundaries with clients to protect personal values
Ways to recognise and respond to different types of difficult personalities
Strategies to address imposter syndrome in high-stress situations

About Nick
Connect with Nick Robinson on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/nickrobinsoncoach/
Nick's book, The Nine Types of Difficult People, also has a dedicated microsite with additional resources.

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Come and join us in The Bookkeepers' Collective. Find out more at 6figurebookkeeper.thinkific.com

About Our Sponsor:
This episode is sponsored by Xero. Find out more at: https://www.xero.com/uk/campaign/new-partner-programme/?utm_source=6FB&utm_medium=podcastnotes&utm_campaign=Q2.

Disclaimer
The information provided in this episode is for information purposes only and is not intended as professional advice. For specific advice related to your business needs, consult a professional. The 6 Figure Bookkeeper Ltd disclaims all liability and responsibility arising from reliance on podcast content.

Episode 298: How to Manage Difficult Relationships in bookkeeping

In this episode, Zoe Whitman and Jo Wood chat with Amanda C Watts, founder of the Business Advisor Academy. They discuss how bookkeepers can expand into business advisory services, drawing on their skills to support client growth. Amanda clarifies the difference between financial advice and business advisory, shares steps for bookkeepers looking to introduce advisory services, and offers guidance on crafting a simple, world-class service. Amanda encourages listeners to value their expertise and build strong client relationships by holding space for meaningful conversations.

What Listeners Will Learn:
The difference between financial advice and business advisory
Why bookkeepers are suited to support client business growth
How to structure an effective advisory service for client needs
Key skills for business advisory: listening, empathy, and communication
The importance of simplifying service offerings for client clarity and business success
Practical ways to increase pricing confidence and client value perception

Connect with Amanda C Watts: Visit https://businessadvisoracademy.com to learn about her certification program or subscribe to the Business Advisor Podcast for weekly insights on advisory skills.

Join The Bookkeepers’ Collective: Access our training and resources for bookkeepers at https://6figurebookkeeper.com.

Follow The Bookkeepers’ Podcast: Subscribe for future episodes, and leave a review to help other bookkeepers find the show.

About Our Sponsor:
This episode of The Bookkeepers' Podcast is sponsored by Xero. Learn more about Xero’s Partner Programme at https://www.xero.com/uk/campaign/new-partner-programme/?utm_source=6FB&utm_medium=podcastnotes&utm_campaign=Q2.

Disclaimer:
The information in this episode is for informational purposes only and not intended as professional advice. The 6 Figure Bookkeeper Ltd disclaims all liability for actions taken based on this content. Always seek professional advice before acting on information discussed in the podcast.

Episode 299: How To Sell A Bookkeeping Advisory Service Mixdown

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                                                                                                                                                 Sitting down with some nomad bros and talking about how to maximize your surroundings for productivity, how to start making money if you're just beginning, the secret mindsets for success, being 23 as a nomad vs 34, books that changed out life, building a personal brand, and more.

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Digital Nomads in Bangkok: Productivity, Mindset & Finding Flow

In this episode of The Bookkeepers' Podcast, Jo Wood and Zoe Whitman are joined by Natalie Allen, an accountant from their community, to discuss her journey of building a successful bookkeeping practice. Natalie shares how she transitioned from working in her family’s business to pursuing qualifications to the corporate world and eventually becoming self-employed. She dives into the challenges of balancing family responsibilities, navigating licensing hurdles, and growing her client base post-COVID.

Natalie also highlights the value of offering comprehensive services, the importance of building confidence as a business owner, and how collaborating with other professionals has helped her expand her practice. She shares actionable tips on client engagement, pricing strategies, and the potential for advisory services to add value for her clients.

What Listeners Will Learn:
- How Natalie transitioned from employment to self-employment in bookkeeping.
- Navigating licensing challenges as an AAT and ACCA-qualified professional.
- Effective strategies for client acquisition, including leveraging referrals and social media.
- The importance of confidence in pricing and saying no to the wrong clients.
- How to position bookkeeping services as a comprehensive and ongoing partnership.
- The role of education and advisory services in client relationships.



Episode 301: Growing my Bookkeeping Practice with Natalie Allen

In this episode of The Bookkeepers' Podcast, Jo Wood and Zoe Whitman discuss the importance of taking a break from work and creating intentional boundaries during busy periods. As the festive season approaches, they share practical tips for balancing client expectations, family time, and personal wellbeing.

Jo and Zoe explore how being self-employed can blur the lines between work and leisure, making it easy to neglect downtime. They discuss ways to step away from work, such as setting clear boundaries, embracing creative activities, and managing the guilt that often accompanies taking a break.

Listeners will come away with advice to ensure they can recharge, stay present with loved ones, and plan for a better work-life balance in the future.



Episode 302: How to Take Time Out of Your Bookkeeping Practice

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In this episode, join Evan Price, CEO of Artist Collective's, and creator of the Artistpreneur Accelerator's, as he reveals the 4 steps for creatives to turn their skills into thriving 6-figure businesses by leveraging social media.

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From the importance of focusing your energy on the advantages of high-ticket offerings, Evan unpacks the secrets to attracting committed clients and achieving financial freedom while doing what you love. Whether you're a musician, artist, or creative looking to monetize your skills, this podcast is your guide to confidently navigating the entrepreneurial journey.

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Yo bros welcome to my podcast channel – Livin That Life Podcast. I interview digital nomads & remote entrepreneurs. My mission is to help as many people as possible achieve & optimize this digital nomad lifestyle!

Creative artists This is a proven method to make 6 figures teaching people on Instagram

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Yo bros, so my my videographer Bam had an idea. "What if I go through your course/program and document the journey?" Boom! Genius. It starts today! Bam has NO experience in sales. But he IS hungry. Can he make $10,000 in just 60 days? Stay tuned.

Starting in the vibrant city of Bangkok, Bam, starts out absolutely clueless about what high ticket closing is lol. And he will share every step of his learning curve. This series will document his daily progress, exploring the intricacies of high ticket sales, the strategies behind closing deals, and the INEVITABLE hurdles along the way. 

Through Bam's eyes, we want to show the REALITIES of what it looks like diving into a this game headfirst. Whether you're a newb just hubngry to make money online, or sales rep seeking to go remote, our goal is to provide massive value from "Zero to 10K" as we help you discover what it ACTUALLY takes to get hired and start making sales in the world of high ticket closing.

In this first episode, I expain to Bam what HTC is, how it works, how he will get hired, and outline his game plan for the first 30 days.

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Prof. Prithwiraj Choudhury, the Lumry Family Associate Professor at Harvard Business School, shares transformative insights from his debut book, “The World Is Your Office: How Work from Anywhere Boosts Talent, Productivity, and Innovation.”

Prof. Choudhury’s pioneering research on the Future of Work, particularly the shifting Geography of Work, offers valuable insights into how work is evolving in a digital and remote-first world. His research examines the productivity effects of geographic mobility, the barriers to geographic immobility, and the impact of remote work models such as ‘Work from Anywhere’ and ‘All-Remote.’ Before becoming a part of Harvard Business School, Prof. Prithwiraj held a position at the Wharton School. He serves as an Associate Editor at Management Science and was recognized in the 2023 Forbes Future of Work-50 list. His research has been published in leading academic journals, including Management Science, Organization Science, Strategic Management Journal, Research Policy, The Review of Economics and Statistics, Journal of Development Economics, and Review of Financial Studies. His work has also appeared in Harvard Business Review and has been cited by major media outlets such as Freakonomics, BBC, Bloomberg Businessweek, CNBC, PBS, The New York Times, The Wall Street Journal, The Washington Post, among others.

Prof. Choudhury holds a doctorate from Harvard University, in addition to degrees from the Indian Institute of Technology Kharagpur and the Indian Institute of Management Calcutta. His professional background includes experience at McKinsey & Company, Microsoft, and IBM.

This podcast is brought to you by Global Management Consultancy. For more information, please visit www.globalmanagementconsultancy.com.

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The World Is Your Office: Prof. Prithwiraj Choudhury on the Future of Work

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Interviews with digital nomads and location-independent entrepreneurs. This podcast shares success stories and practical tips to inspire and help anyone who is looking into the location-independent career path.

Livin That Life is the YouTube travel vlog and video podcast by Riley Bennett, a full-time digital nomad since 2015. 

Based mostly in Southeast Asia, Riley has visited over 30+ countries and interviewed dozens of successful location-independent entrepreneurs, remote workers, freelancers, online business owners, full-time travelers, and overall interesting people living the 'new rich' lifestyle, a term coined by Tim Ferriss in The 4-Hour Workweek – known as the 'digital nomad bible'. 

This lifestyle follows this philosophy – using the internet to create passive income streams in order to spend more time doing things we enjoy doing, and as little time as possible doing things we'd rather not be doing. 

Rather than focusing solely on money, its all about having time & location freedom – to focus on interesting & fun things you're into – like travel, creating content, self-education, studying philosophy and spirituality, sports & fitness, learning new skills, and of course, building more income streams.  

This podcast is all about just showing what's possible in this amazing time we live in.

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