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Alyssa Lang interviews Serena Shoup, her biz bestie and owner of Ambitious Bookkeeper, about reflections on personal and professional experiences, offering valuable insights and strategies for navigating the world of bookkeeping and entrepreneurship.
In this episode you’ll hear:

What business strategies & approaches Alyssa & Serena have
What it’s like to feel overwhelmed and unmotivated after a break
How to empower your team members
How Alyssa & Serena’s friendship and business relationship evolved
What tasks you should be delegating and outsourcing on your team

About our guest:

Serena Shoup is a corporate CPA turned bookkeeping business CEO, mentor for other bookkeepers + accountants, mom of 3, and a closet musician! She built her business as a Sidehustle to motherhood when she left corporate to have her second daughter. She’s passionate about helping business owners become CEOs and take control of their money.

Serena is the owner and founder of Ambitious Bookkeeper and Of Course Bookkeeping and she’s on a mission to change the way the industry operates!
Connect with Serena Shoup:

Visit her website: ambitiousbookkeeper.com

Connect on Instagram: instagram.com/ambitiousbookkeeper

Connect on LinkedIn: Linkedin.com/in/SerenaShoup

Connect on Facebook: Facebook.com/serenashoupcpa
Resources mentioned in this episode:

💻 Watch Serena’s Free Training
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, @workflowqueen
For more information about the Conquering Workflows & Systems for Bookkeepers & Accountants Podcast or interest in our programs or mentoring visit our resources below:

Visit our website: workflowqueen.com

Check out our courses: workflowqueen.com/courses

Follow the Blog: workflowqueen.com/blog

Connect on LinkedIn: linkedin.com/in/alyssa-lang-wq

Connect on Instagram: instagram.com/workflowqueen

Connect on Facebook: Facebook.com/workflowqueen
Podcast Publishing Tools we use:

Podcast Editing: Ian Gilliam: iangilliam.com

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1. Introduction (00:00:00)

2. Setting the Scene: Recording Outdoors (00:00:31)

3. Diving into Big Questions (00:00:40)

4. How Alyssa and Serena Met (00:00:48)

5. Maintaining a Long-Distance Friendship (00:17:16)

6. Would You scale Your Business Differently? (00:24:19)

7. Navigating Business Blurs and Disconnection (00:30:46)

8. Realizations and Partnership Challenges (00:31:37)

9. Rebirth and New Energy in 2023 (00:32:21)

10. Intentional Business Building and Family Values (00:32:59)

11. Struggles with Motivation and Finding Support (00:35:05)

12. The Importance of Team and Delegation (00:36:39)

13. Overcoming Overwhelm and Seeking Help (00:40:00)

14. Building a Supportive Team Culture (00:46:02)

15. Concluding Thoughts and Future Plans (00:54:18)

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#MBA #Entrepreneur #Business #Alyssa Lang #Podcasting Education #Bookkeeping #Accounting #Online Business

The Alyssa & Serena Show Part 1

Conquering Workflows & Systems For Bookkeepers & Accountants | with Alyssa Lang (Workflow Queen)

published for ca. et år siden

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MP3•Episode hjem

What business strategies & approaches Alyssa & Serena have
What it’s like to feel overwhelmed and unmotivated after a break
How to empower your team members
How Alyssa & Serena’s friendship and business relationship evolved
What tasks you should be delegating and outsourcing on your team

About our guest:

Serena is the owner and founder of Ambitious Bookkeeper and Of Course Bookkeeping and she’s on a mission to change the way the industry operates!
Connect with Serena Shoup:

Visit her website: ambitiousbookkeeper.com

Connect on Instagram: instagram.com/ambitiousbookkeeper

Connect on LinkedIn: Linkedin.com/in/SerenaShoup

Connect on Facebook: Facebook.com/serenashoupcpa
Resources mentioned in this episode:

🧡 Join the free POWER to Breakthrough Bootcamp (8/19 - 8/23)

Visit our website: workflowqueen.com

Check out our courses: workflowqueen.com/courses

Follow the Blog: workflowqueen.com/blog

Connect on LinkedIn: linkedin.com/in/alyssa-lang-wq

Connect on Instagram: instagram.com/workflowqueen

Connect on Facebook: Facebook.com/workflowqueen
Podcast Publishing Tools we use:

Podcast Editing: Ian Gilliam: iangilliam.com

Kapitler

1. Introduction (00:00:00)

2. Setting the Scene: Recording Outdoors (00:00:31)

3. Diving into Big Questions (00:00:40)

4. How Alyssa and Serena Met (00:00:48)

5. Maintaining a Long-Distance Friendship (00:17:16)

6. Would You scale Your Business Differently? (00:24:19)

7. Navigating Business Blurs and Disconnection (00:30:46)

8. Realizations and Partnership Challenges (00:31:37)

9. Rebirth and New Energy in 2023 (00:32:21)

10. Intentional Business Building and Family Values (00:32:59)

11. Struggles with Motivation and Finding Support (00:35:05)

12. The Importance of Team and Delegation (00:36:39)

13. Overcoming Overwhelm and Seeking Help (00:40:00)

14. Building a Supportive Team Culture (00:46:02)

15. Concluding Thoughts and Future Plans (00:54:18)

115 episoder

#MBA #Entrepreneur #Business #Alyssa Lang #Podcasting Education #Bookkeeping #Accounting #Online Business

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Alyssa Lang interviews Brooke Swan, Owner of Clarity Bookkeeping & Consulting and The Aligned Self, on how to efficiently track and manage missing client information. Alyssa and Brooke discuss the practical use of systems like Content Snare and Notion to streamline workflows, maintain clear communication with clients, and prepare for busy season. In this episode you’ll hear: How to keep track of missing information from clients with your team Why losing track of client requests can create more work and headaches What tools and systems you can use to manage missing client information How Content Snare helps provide clear visibility into requested and missing client info About our guest: Brooke Swan is the founder and CEO of Clarity Bookkeeping & Consulting. She started her firm in 2018 with the goal of helping business owners not only understand their finances, but enjoy a better work-life balance and helping them build the business of their dreams. Through their advisory services and creative strategic approaches, Clarity has helped hundreds of business owners reach their goals! Brooke operates her firm on a 4-day work week that values efficiency, collaboration, and positivity which also allows her team to enjoy a better work-life balance as well! Brooke has a burning desire to help others and has been coaching other bookkeeping business owners for years. She now exclusively coaches with Team Workflow Queen in their Breakthrough program. Connect with Brooke Swan: Check our her website: https://www.claritybkpg.com/ **** Follow her on Instagram: @brookeashleyy_ Resources mentioned in this episode: 💻 Effortless Client Requests for Bookkeepers & Accountants (Content Snare program) ⚙️ Notion ⚙️ Content Snare ⚙️ Asana 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, @ workflowqueen For more information about the Conquering Workflows & Systems for Bookkeepers & Accountants Podcast or interest in our programs or mentoring visit our resources below: Visit our website: workflowqueen.com Check out our courses: workflowqueen.com/courses Follow the Blog: workflowqueen.com/blog Connect on LinkedIn: linkedin.com/in/alyssa-lang-wq Connect on Instagram: instagram.com/workflowqueen Connect on Facebook: Facebook.com/workflowqueen Podcast Publishing Tools we use: Podcast Editing: Ian Gilliam: iangilliam.com…

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How to Streamline Client Onboarding Using Automation with Brooke Swan 39:50

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Alyssa Lang interviews Brooke Swan, Owner of Clarity Bookkeeping & Consulting and The Aligned Self, on client onboarding systems. Alyssa and Brooke chat about the challenges of streamlining onboarding, utilizing tools like Content Snare for efficiency, and reimagining workflows to transform both team dynamics and client experiences! In this episode you’ll hear: What distinguishes your onboarding from your cleanup processes How to visually map out processes for better clarity and workflow Why separating onboarding and cleanup enhances operational efficiency How tools like Asana and Content Snare streamline the onboarding experience About our guest: Brooke Swan is the founder and CEO of Clarity Bookkeeping & Consulting. She started her firm in 2018 with the goal of helping business owners not only understand their finances, but enjoy a better work-life balance and helping them build the business of their dreams. Through their advisory services and creative strategic approaches, Clarity has helped hundreds of business owners reach their goals! Brooke operates her firm on a 4-day work week that values efficiency, collaboration, and positivity which also allows her team to enjoy a better work-life balance as well! Brooke has a burning desire to help others and has been coaching other bookkeeping business owners for years. She now exclusively coaches with Team Workflow Queen in their Breakthrough program. Connect with Brooke Swan: Check our her website: https://www.claritybkpg.com/ **** Follow her on Instagram: @brookeashleyy_ Resources mentioned in this episode: 💻 Effortless Client Requests for Bookkeepers & Accountants 💻 Kickoff with Asana for Bookkeepers & Accountants ⚙️ Content Snare 📋 Large sticky notes for planning & processing mapping 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, @ workflowqueen For more information about the Conquering Workflows & Systems for Bookkeepers & Accountants Podcast or interest in our programs or mentoring visit our resources below: Visit our website: workflowqueen.com Check out our courses: workflowqueen.com/courses Follow the Blog: workflowqueen.com/blog Connect on LinkedIn: linkedin.com/in/alyssa-lang-wq Connect on Instagram: instagram.com/workflowqueen Connect on Facebook: Facebook.com/workflowqueen Podcast Publishing Tools we use: Podcast Editing: Ian Gilliam: iangilliam.com…

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How to Creating a Stress-Free Holiday Closure for Bookkeepers & Accountants 30:01

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