The Better Bookkeeper Show
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<p>Starting a bookkeeping business can sometimes be… a little scary. </p><br><p>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.</p><br><p>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.</p><br><p>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.</p><br><p>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!</p><p><br></p><hr><p style='color:grey; font-size:0.75em;'> Hosted on Acast. See <a style='color:grey;' target='_blank' rel='noopener noreferrer' href='https://acast.com/privacy'>acast.com/privacy</a> for more information.</p>
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Recent Episodes
May 27, 2026
What Services Should New Bookkeepers Offer First? (Part 1) | Bookkeeper Interview with Ashley Lamar Morris
<p>Starting a bookkeeping business can feel overwhelming — especially when you think you need to offer payroll, inventory, sales tax, CFO services, and everything else right away.</p><p>In this episode, Lynn Talbot and Ashley Lamar Morris explain how new bookkeepers can keep things simple, build confidence, and attract the right clients from the beginning.</p><p>You’ll learn:</p><ul><li>the 5 core services every beginner bookkeeper should offer,</li><li>what NOT to offer when starting out,</li><li>how to avoid burnout,</li><li>how to choose better bookkeeping clients,</li><li>and why relationships matter more than ever in modern bookkeeping.</li></ul><p>This episode is especially helpful for:</p><ul><li>independent bookkeepers,</li><li>virtual bookkeepers,</li><li>aspiring bookkeeping firm owners,</li><li>and anyone trying to grow a sustainable bookkeeping business.</li></ul><p>They also discuss:</p><ul><li>QuickBooks Online workflows,</li><li>monthly reconciliations,</li><li>reporting packages,</li><li>client communication,</li><li>bookkeeping systems,</li><li>and building long-term confidence as a bookkeeper.</li></ul><p>If you’re trying to grow a profitable bookkeeping business without chaos, this episode is for you.</p><hr><p style='color:grey; font-size:0.75em;'> Hosted on Acast. See <a style='color:grey;' target='_blank' rel='noopener noreferrer' href='https://acast.com/privacy'>acast.com/privacy</a> for more information.</p>
May 13, 2026
Scaling a Bookkeeping Business: Hiring, Systems & Advisory (Part 2) | Bookkeeper Interview
<p>This is <strong>Part 2</strong> of our interview with Cheryl Blazej, founder of Blazej Accounting.</p><br><p>In this episode, Cheryl shares the next stage of her journey—from managing everything herself to building a scalable bookkeeping firm supported by systems, processes, and a strong team.</p><br><p>As her clients grew and their needs became more complex, Cheryl realized she needed to move beyond basic bookkeeping and step into a more advisory-focused role. That meant hiring strategically, improving workflows, and learning how to lead a business instead of simply doing client work.</p><br><p>In this episode, we discuss:</p><p> • Hiring and building a bookkeeping team</p><p> • The importance of systems and processes</p><p> • Transitioning into advisory services</p><p> • Scaling beyond solo bookkeeping</p><p> • Working on the business instead of in it</p><p> • The mindset shifts required for long-term growth</p><br><p>If you're trying to scale your bookkeeping business and feel stuck doing everything yourself, this episode will give you valuable insight into what growth really requires.</p><hr><p style='color:grey; font-size:0.75em;'> Hosted on Acast. See <a style='color:grey;' target='_blank' rel='noopener noreferrer' href='https://acast.com/privacy'>acast.com/privacy</a> for more information.</p>
May 6, 2026
Are You Building a Job or a Business? (Part 1) | Bookkeeper Interview
<p>This is <strong>Part 1 of a three-part interview</strong> with Cheryl Blazej, founder of Blazej Accounting.</p><br><p>What are you really building—a <strong>bookkeeping business</strong> or just another job?</p><br><p>In this episode of The Better Bookkeeper Show, Lynn Talbott sits down with Cheryl Blazej to talk about her journey from being laid off and taking on any client she could find… to building a fully remote bookkeeping firm with over 90 clients and a team of 13.</p><br><p>In Part 1, we focus on the early stages of growth—when you're doing everything yourself, underpricing your services, and starting to realize that your business may not be sustainable long term.</p><br><p>Cheryl shares the mindset shifts and key decisions that helped her move from overwhelmed bookkeeper to business owner, including how she started hiring, building systems, and stepping into a leadership role.</p><br><p>In this episode, you’ll learn:</p><p> • The difference between building a bookkeeping business vs creating a job</p><p> • How to transition from doing the work to leading the business</p><p> • When to hire your first team members</p><p> • Why most bookkeepers get stuck in the “doing everything” phase</p><p> • The early steps to building a scalable bookkeeping firm</p><br><p>If you're feeling overwhelmed, overworked, or unsure how to grow your bookkeeping business, this episode will give you clarity and direction.</p><hr><p style='color:grey; font-size:0.75em;'> Hosted on Acast. See <a style='color:grey;' target='_blank' rel='noopener noreferrer' href='https://acast.com/privacy'>acast.com/privacy</a> for more information.</p>
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<p>Starting a bookkeeping business can sometimes be… a little scary. </p><br><p>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.</p><br><p>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.</p><br><p>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.</p><br><p>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!</p><p><br></p><hr><p style='color:grey; font-size:0.75em;'> Hosted on Acast. See <a style='color:grey;' target='_blank' rel='noopener noreferrer' href='https://acast.com/privacy'>acast.com/privacy</a> for more information.</p> - How often does this podcast release new episodes?
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