The Better Bookkeeper Show
The Better Bookkeeper Show
Podcast Description
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, I’ve been where you are now. I know the problems you’re facing and I want to share what I had to learn the hard way to help you on your journey.In each episode, I share tips for growing your bookkeeping business in a thoughtful and sustainable way, dealing with client issues that may arise, and managing a team of bookkeepers...if you choose to.I fully believe that anyone has what it takes to make a living from bookkeeping, whether that means being a solo-entrepreneur or building a 7-figure firm like me. So follow along, and let’s get your bookkeeping business where you want it to be! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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The podcast focuses on essential topics relevant to bookkeeping entrepreneurs, including strategies for starting an independent bookkeeping practice, client management, and team leadership. For example, episodes cover networking techniques, software recommendations, and pricing strategies that enable listeners to enhance their service offerings and attract more clients.
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, I’ve been where you are now. I know the problems you’re facing and I want to share what I had to learn the hard way to help you on your journey.
In each episode, I share tips for growing your bookkeeping business in a thoughtful and sustainable way, dealing with client issues that may arise, and managing a team of bookkeepers…if you choose to.
I fully believe that anyone has what it takes to make a living from bookkeeping, whether that means being a solo-entrepreneur or building a 7-figure firm like me. So follow along, and let’s get your bookkeeping business where you want it to be!
Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Thinking about adding payroll to your services? This episode breaks down what bookkeepers really need to know before diving into payroll, from pricing and platforms to managing tricky client expectations.
Our guest is George Wilson, owner of Southern Payroll & Bookkeeping, who brings hard-earned insights from years of processing payroll across multiple industries, including one of the most complex: restaurants.
Here’s what we cover:
- How to choose the right payroll platform (Gusto, ADP, QBO, and more)
- What most bookkeepers miss about tip reporting and employee classification
- Why your pricing may not reflect the actual work you’re doing
- The key contract clauses that protect you from payroll headaches
- When to say yes and when to walk away from a payroll client
Payroll can be a profitable service… but only if you do it on your terms. Listen in to learn how to avoid burnout, choose better clients, and grow your bookkeeping business with confidence.
If you’re ready to take your bookkeeping business to the next level, you can join my private Training Circle here: coachingbookkeepers.com/membership
Timestamps:
00:37 – What We’ll Cover In This Episode
01:43 – Meet George Wilson: Payroll Expert
05:34 – The One Shift That Changed How We Do Payroll
08:22 – The Business Model That Nearly Bankrupted Us
11:39 – What “Full-Service Payroll” Really Looks Like
15:24 – This Industry Should Not Be Your First Payroll Client
17:01 – The Easiest Payroll Clients to Start With
20:04 – How to Avoid Last-Minute Payroll Panics
24:02 – The Overlooked Scheduling Mistake That Can Derail Your Week
27:15 – Why Your Bookkeeping May Not Match the W-3
30:25 – The One Tax Mess You Don’t Want to Clean Up
33:16 – The Line You Must Draw With Payroll Clients
34:06 – How to Assess Client Complexity Before Saying Yes
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I’m Lynn Talbott, the Bookkeeper’s Coach. My podcast, The Better Bookkeeper Show, is your guide to growing your bookkeeping business in a thoughtful and sustainable way. I fully believe that anyone has what it takes to make a living from bookkeeping, whether that means being a solopreneur or building a 7-figure firm like me. So follow along, and let’s get your bookkeeping business where you want it to be!
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Produced by SpeakEasy Productions and hosted by Lynn Talbott of The Bookkeeper’s Coach.
Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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