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The Better Bookkeeper Show

Lynn Talbott
Bookkeeping
Pricing
Quickbooks Online
Quickbooks
Accounts Receivable
Onboarding
Hiring
Exit Strategy
Cash Flow
Niche Specialization
Balance Sheet
Bookkeeping Cleanup
Leadership
Niching
Branding
Mentoring
Marketing For Bookkeepers
Discovery Calls
Scope Creep
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Starting a bookkeeping business can sometimes be… a little scary.

You might be new to working for yourself, or you might have been winging it for a while? Maybe you've got a little side hustle bookkeeping business going on... but now you're ready to get down to business.

Either way, you don’t have to go through it alone! I’m Lynn Talbott, and I scaled and sold a seven-figure bookkeeping business,... more

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Scope creep can quietly turn a profitable bookkeeping client into an unprofitable one.

In this episode of The Better Bookkeeper Show, Lynn shares how scope creep cost her bookkeeping firm thousands of dollars and how she finally got it under control... more

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What is your bookkeeping firm actually worth?

Most bookkeepers don't know and many don't think about business valuation until they're ready to sell.

But understanding what makes your bookkeeping business valuable isn't only about preparing for an e... more

What does a typical day really look like for a work-from-home bookkeeper?

In Part 2 of our Day in the Life of a Bookkeeper conversation, Lynn Talbott continues her interview with Ashley Lamar Morris of Purrrfect Bookkeeping to explore the routines, ... more

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You don't have to build a huge bookkeeping firm to build a successful bookkeeping business.

In this episode, Lynn Talbott talks with Ashley Lamar Morris, owner of Purrrfect Bookkeeping, about what it really looks like to run a bookkeeping business f... more

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Every bookkeeping client isn't worth saying yes to.

In this episode, Lynn shares one of the biggest lessons she learned from building—and eventually selling—a successful bookkeeping firm: choosing the right clients is essential to building a profita... more

Pricing is one of the biggest challenges for new—and even experienced—bookkeepers.

In Part 2 of the Profit Truths series, Lynn Talbott and Marika dive into one of the most important drivers of profitability: pricing your bookkeeping services correct... more

Why do so many bookkeepers work 40–50 hours a week but still feel like they're not making enough money?

In this first episode with CPA and Profit Truths founder Marika Ponton, Lynn Talbott explores the financial habits that separate profitable bookk... more

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What happens when your bookkeeping business outgrows you?

In this episode, Lynn Talbott welcomes Cheryl Blazej back to the show to discuss one of the biggest challenges firm owners face: letting go of daily bookkeeping work and stepping into the rol... more

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Ashley Lamar Morris
Guest on The Better Bookkeeper Show discussing daily and monthly bookkeeping workflows
Episode: How to Manage Multiple Bookkeeping Clients From Home
Marika Ponton
Bookkeeping expert featured as the pricing and profit-focused guest
Episode: How to Price Your Bookkeeping Services for Profit | Bookkeeper Interview with Marika Ponton (Part 2)
Cheryl Blazej
Owner, Blazej Accounting
Blazej Accounting
Episode: From Bookkeeper to CEO: How to Scale Your Firm with Cheryl Blazej
Joshua Stiebens
Owner of The Bearded Bookkeeper; niche expert in trust accounting for attorneys
The Bearded Bookkeeper
Episode: From Generic Bookkeeper to Memorable Brand: Niching, Branding & Clients
Nancy McClelland
The Dancing Accountant, CPA, founder of the Dancing Accountant and host of She Counts podcast
Dancing Accountant
Episode: You Don’t Have to Know Everything to Succeed in Bookkeeping
Laura Strobel
Owner of Village & Vine Consulting
Village & Vine Consulting
Episode: When to Leave Your W-2 and Start Your Bookkeeping Business
Joe Denner
Leadership coach and trainer
Episode: Are You Running Your Business or Is It Running You?
Ronna-Renee Jackson
Coach, LaunchPoint Leadership; leadership development expert
LaunchPoint Leadership
Episode: 6 Signs It’s Time to Find a Mentor
Stacey Nolan
Marketing assistant and creative collaborator
Episode: Win Clients Without Burning Out: Marketing Tips for Bookkeepers

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Confident Discovery Calls: A 5-Step Framework for Bookkeepers
Q: How should a bookkeeper handle pricing during the Discovery Call?
Avoid giving prices until you've reviewed the client's books; present a package (e.g., 10 hours for $1,000) and follow up with a detailed quote after assessing the file.
Confident Discovery Calls: A 5-Step Framework for Bookkeepers
Q: What is Ashley's method for preparing for a sales call?
She prepares by defining the types of clients she wants, setting a time box, and using a Google Doc with a dedicated questions page plus another for notes, ensuring she captures the client's story and goals.
From Bookkeeper to CEO: How to Scale Your Firm with Cheryl Blazej
Q: The bookkeeper who's afraid to let go is really afraid of what?
Giving up their power and letting go of control; embracing trust in the team and letting them take ownership is essential for growth.
From Bookkeeper to CEO: How to Scale Your Firm with Cheryl Blazej
Q: What do you wish new bookkeepers knew about this transition?
Pricing is a major factor; many start too low and don't price for the level of service and capability the firm can offer as it scales.
From Bookkeeper to CEO: How to Scale Your Firm with Cheryl Blazej
Q: What is the biggest myth about being a CEO of a bookkeeping firm?
The belief that you can never take time off or have a life outside of doing books; leadership requires redefining responsibilities and creating scalable processes.

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The show centers on growing and professionalizing bookkeeping practices, with a practical, no-nonsense angle on pricing, profitability, client management, and scalable systems. Episodes frequently explore how solo bookkeepers can transition from day-to-day work to advisory roles, build recurring revenue, and run their firms like scalable businesses. Notable themes include avoiding risky services, creating repeatable workflows, leveraging automation, and using niche positioning to stand out. The format leans into actionable strategies, real-world stories, and frameworks that help listeners turn a service-based practice into a durable asset while maintaining work-life balance.

A standout aspect is the emphasis on mindset shifts alongside con... more

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