Balanced

About Balanced

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 you're just starting a business or deep in the entrepreneur journey, Balanced is here to help you achieve business success and live a balanced life.

Publisher

Steph Blain

Category

business

Language

en

Explicit

No

First episode

10 Apr 2025

Latest episode

15 Jul 2026

Latest episodes

37 episodes in the feed.

1. 

   15 Jul 2026

   Why Your Accountant Bill Is So High (It's Not What You Think)

   In this episode, Stephanie clears up one of the biggest misconceptions in small business finance: the difference between a bookkeeper and an accountant. She explains why these two roles are not interchangeable, how they work together, and why confusing them can end up costing business owners time, money, and unnecessary stress. Drawing from nearly a decade of working with small business owners, Stephanie shares the common financial mistakes she sees every tax season—from shoeboxes of receipts...

2. 

   17 Jun 2026

   5 signs your business is running you

   In this episode, Stephanie explores a question every business owner needs to ask: are you truly running your business, or has your business started running you? She breaks down the five signs that show your business may be too dependent on you, from being unable to take real time off to constantly being the person every decision has to go through. Stephanie shares personal stories from her own business journey, including what it felt like before she had the right systems and support in place,...

3. 

   11 Jun 2026

   Why Your Bank Account Lies To You

   In this episode, Stephanie unpacks one of the most misunderstood concepts in business finances: the difference between profit and cash flow. Fresh from a bookkeeping conference in Calgary, she shares the conversations that kept surfacing among financial professionals across Canada and explains why so many businesses look successful on paper while struggling to pay the bills. Stephanie breaks down the gap between what your profit and loss statement says and what's actually sitting in your bank...

Reach and audience

Public platform figures. Ratings count people who left a rating, not total listeners.

Apple Podcasts (US)

5.0 / 5

1 ratings

Spotify

5.0 / 5

2 ratings

Podcast Authority Score: 40 / 100

A composite of feed quality, social presence, YouTube performance and engagement. Read the methodology.

Quality

66

Social presence

0

YouTube

0

Engagement

32

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