Welcome to Balanced the Podcast, your go-to for navigating the real world of small business and entrepreneurship! Hosted by Stephanie, a fellow business owner and bookkeeper, we get down to earth about everything from managing business finances and accounting to finding that elusive work life balance. Tired of feeling overwhelmed? Join us for practical business tips on financial organization, stress-free bookkeeping, and building a sustainable business without sacrificing your life. Whether ...
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Bounce Back Energy- Finding Strength After Setbacks
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24:32Feeling 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" me…
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From Scrambling to Secure: Mastering Cash Flow
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31:48Feeling 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 every…
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The Balance Trap - Why Chasing Even Isn't The Goal
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23:01Juggling 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 "bala…
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More Than Cutting Costs- Asking the Deeper Questions To Save Money In Business
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10:26Want 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 se…
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Clean Books, Clear Mind: The Stress-Free Guide to Organizing Your Business Finances
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13:04Welcome 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 …
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Ready, Set, Scale: Prepare Your Business Today for Tomorrow’s Growth
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25:15Ready 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, build…
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Pivot with Purpose – Evolving Goals While Staying True to Your Core
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28:34Feeling 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…
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Perfection Paralysis: Launching Before You’re 100% Ready
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24:45Are 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 …
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Episode 1 - Welcome to Balanced the Podcast!
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11:10Balanced the Podcast - Episode 1: Welcome to Balanced the Podcast! Welcome to Balanced the Podcast! In our very first episode, your host Steph (bookkeeper by trade, business owner by heart!) kicks things off with a down-to-earth introduction to the podcast and her journey. If you're a fellow entrepreneur, whether just starting out or navigating the…
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