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Hey ambitious bookkeepers! In this episode, I'm getting real about my "accidental" start in accounting and why NOW is always the best time to start your bookkeeping business. I'm sharing my journey from elementary education major to single mom working at a health food co-op, all the way to building my own virtual bookkeeping firm while raising kids. Spoiler alert: success doesn't require a perfect plan!
In this episode you’ll hear:
- How I got into accounting
- The exact steps I took to transition from corporate controller to freelance bookkeeper
- Lessons I learned the hard way so you don’t have to
- and much more!
Resources mentioned in this episode:
- The Bookkeeping Business Accelerator
- 🎙️ Should you get your CPA license? - Not sure if getting your CPA license is the right step for you? Listen to this episode!
Thanks for listening. If this episode inspired you in some way, take a screenshot of you listening on your device and post it to your Instagram stories and tag me, @ambitiousbookkeeper
For more information about the Ambitious Bookkeeper Podcast or interest in our programs or mentoring visit our resources below:
- Visit our website: ambitiousbookkeeper.com
- Follow the Blog: ambitiousbookkeeper.com/blog
- Connect on Instagram: instagram.com/ambitiousbookkeeper
- Connect on LinkedIn: Linkedin.com/in/SerenaShoup
- Connect on Facebook: Facebook.com/serenashoupcpa
Thank you for your support of our show. If you haven’t left a review yet it’s super simple. Please go to ambitiousbookkeeper.com/podcast and leave your review.
Podcast Publishing Tools we use:
- Podcast Editing: Sabr Media LLC
- Descript (affiliate link)
- Buzzsprout (affiliate link)
Join the Bookkeeping Biz Workshops for just $37 HERE>
Grab the Spotify Playlists here: ambitiousbookkeeper.com/spotify
Chapters
1. Introduction and Host Background (00:00:00)
2. Accidental Start in Accounting (00:02:54)
3. Early Career and Mentorship (00:05:02)
4. Transition to Formal Education (00:07:50)
5. Corporate Experience and Realizations (00:11:03)
6. Starting a Freelance Bookkeeping Business (00:14:54)
7. Lessons Learned and Advice (00:18:49)
8. Upcoming Workshops and Conclusion (00:22:25)
224 episodes
Manage episode 499924314 series 3357763
Hey ambitious bookkeepers! In this episode, I'm getting real about my "accidental" start in accounting and why NOW is always the best time to start your bookkeeping business. I'm sharing my journey from elementary education major to single mom working at a health food co-op, all the way to building my own virtual bookkeeping firm while raising kids. Spoiler alert: success doesn't require a perfect plan!
In this episode you’ll hear:
- How I got into accounting
- The exact steps I took to transition from corporate controller to freelance bookkeeper
- Lessons I learned the hard way so you don’t have to
- and much more!
Resources mentioned in this episode:
- The Bookkeeping Business Accelerator
- 🎙️ Should you get your CPA license? - Not sure if getting your CPA license is the right step for you? Listen to this episode!
Thanks for listening. If this episode inspired you in some way, take a screenshot of you listening on your device and post it to your Instagram stories and tag me, @ambitiousbookkeeper
For more information about the Ambitious Bookkeeper Podcast or interest in our programs or mentoring visit our resources below:
- Visit our website: ambitiousbookkeeper.com
- Follow the Blog: ambitiousbookkeeper.com/blog
- Connect on Instagram: instagram.com/ambitiousbookkeeper
- Connect on LinkedIn: Linkedin.com/in/SerenaShoup
- Connect on Facebook: Facebook.com/serenashoupcpa
Thank you for your support of our show. If you haven’t left a review yet it’s super simple. Please go to ambitiousbookkeeper.com/podcast and leave your review.
Podcast Publishing Tools we use:
- Podcast Editing: Sabr Media LLC
- Descript (affiliate link)
- Buzzsprout (affiliate link)
Join the Bookkeeping Biz Workshops for just $37 HERE>
Grab the Spotify Playlists here: ambitiousbookkeeper.com/spotify
Chapters
1. Introduction and Host Background (00:00:00)
2. Accidental Start in Accounting (00:02:54)
3. Early Career and Mentorship (00:05:02)
4. Transition to Formal Education (00:07:50)
5. Corporate Experience and Realizations (00:11:03)
6. Starting a Freelance Bookkeeping Business (00:14:54)
7. Lessons Learned and Advice (00:18:49)
8. Upcoming Workshops and Conclusion (00:22:25)
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