The Bookkeepers' Podcast

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The Bookkeepers' Podcast is a business podcast hosted by The 6 Figure Bookkeeper, with 370 episodes on record and a Required Pod Score of 80. PitchCentric scores this show on Booking Probability, Listen Score, and live audience signals refreshed every 24 hours.

The 6 Figure Bookkeeper hosts The Bookkeepers' Podcast, a business show with 370 episodes published.

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  The Bookkeeper’s Guide to Making Tax Digital_1

  Aug 13, 202634 min

  Making Tax Digital is here. Is your bookkeeper practice ready? In this episode, we bring together expert advice on what MTD means for a bookkeeper, how to prepare your clients, adapt your services and turn the changes into an opportunity for growth. From pricing and software to client conversations and compliance, this is a practical guide for any bookkeeper navigating MTD. If you’re a bookkeeper preparing for the changes ahead, start here. Connect With Kate ➡️ linkedin.com/in/kate-hayward-77ab6848 Connect with Craig ➡️ https://www.linkedin.com/in/craig-ogilvie-1829064a/ Connect with Julie ➡️ https://www.holliesbookkeeping.co.uk/ Connect with Chris ➡️ https://www.linkedin.com/in/chris-downing/ ----------------------------------------------- About us We're Jo and Zoe and we help bookkeepers find clients, make more money and build profitable businesses they love. Find out about working with us in The Bookkeepers' Collective, at: 6figurebookkeeper.com/collective ----------------------------------------------- About our Sponsor This episode of The Bookkeepers' Podcast is sponsored by Xero. Get 90% off your first 6 months by visiting: https://xero5440.partnerlinks.io/6figurebookkeeper ----------------------------------------------- Promotion This video contains paid promotion. ----------------------------------------------- Disclaimer The information contained in The Bookkeepers' Podcast is provided for information purposes only. The contents of The Bookkeepers' Podcast is not intended to amount to advice and you should not rely on any of the contents of the Bookkeepers' Podcast. Professional advice should be obtained before taking or refraining from taking any action as a result of the contents of the Bookkeepers' Podcast. The 6 Figure Bookkeeper Ltd disclaims all liability and responsibility arising from any reliance placed on any of the contents of the Bookkeepers' Podcast. Chapters: 00:00:00 - The Best of Making Tax Digital 00:00:26 - What MTD Is and Why It Matters 00:05:42 - National Priorities and the Role of Bookkeepers 00:08:06 - Designing MTD Around Real Business Owners 00:12:06 - How MTD Changes Bookkeeping Services 00:13:39 - Framing MTD's Value and Giving Clients a Choice 00:16:23 - MTD Deadlines and New Agent Registration 00:19:47 - Preparing a Bookkeeping Practice for MTD 00:21:41 - Moving Clients to Cloud Software 00:24:16 - Choosing MTD Software and Service Packages 00:27:12 - Onboarding Clients and Encouraging Separate Bank Accounts 00:30:27 - Why Bookkeepers Need to Be More Visible 00:32:00 - The Accountant–Bookkeeper Partnership 00:32:54 - How Real-Time Software Wins Over Clients 00:33:57 - Closing and the Bookkeepers Collective #bookkeeper

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  Why a Bookkeeper Should Rethink Their Pricing

  Aug 6, 202625 min

  How should a modern bookkeeper price their services? In this episode, we explore why the traditional hourly model no longer works, how a bookkeeper can price with confidence, and why delivering value should always come before competing on price. Whether you’re a new bookkeeper or an experienced bookkeeper, you’ll discover practical advice to help you build a more profitable bookkeeper business, have better pricing conversations, and charge for the value you create rather than the time you spend. Connect With Matthew ➡️ www.mplusaccountancy.com Connect With Nadia ➡️ https://birdsongaccountancy.co.uk/ Connect With Jack ➡️ uk.linkedin.com/in/jack-choppin-14670944 Connect With Kate ➡️ linkedin.com/in/kate-hayward-77ab6848 Connect With Julie ➡️ https://www.holliesbookkeeping.co.uk/ ----------------------------------------------- About us We're Jo and Zoe and we help bookkeepers find clients, make more money and build profitable businesses they love. Find out about working with us in The Bookkeepers' Collective, at: 6figurebookkeeper.com/collective ----------------------------------------------- About our Sponsor This episode of The Bookkeepers' Podcast is sponsored by Xero. Get 90% off your first 6 months by visiting: https://xero5440.partnerlinks.io/6figurebookkeeper ----------------------------------------------- Promotion This video contains paid promotion. ----------------------------------------------- Disclaimer The information contained in The Bookkeepers' Podcast is provided for information purposes only. The contents of The Bookkeepers' Podcast is not intended to amount to advice and you should not rely on any of the contents of the Bookkeepers' Podcast. Professional advice should be obtained before taking or refraining from taking any action as a result of the contents of the Bookkeepers' Podcast. The 6 Figure Bookkeeper Ltd disclaims all liability and responsibility arising from any reliance placed on any of the contents of the Bookkeepers' Podcast. ----- Chapters: 00:00:00 - Why the Old Pricing Model Must Change 00:00:39 - Matthew Meston: Building Confidence and Pricing Structures 00:04:31 - Nadia Gibbs: Transactional and Value-Based Pricing 00:06:28 - Repricing Clients and Making Room for Better Ones 00:07:09 - Jack's Framework for Sales and Client Success 00:09:12 - The Shock and Awe Pack 00:10:27 - Creating an Exceptional Free-Trial Experience 00:12:43 - Scaling Generosity and Creating Raving Fans 00:16:04 - Kate Hayward: Balancing Xero's Pricing and Customer Value 00:18:34 - Financial Literacy and the Value of Real-Time Insights 00:19:37 - Julie Williams: Starting and Growing Her Practice 00:21:46 - Building the Right Technology Stack 00:23:43 - Moving Beyond Time-Based Pricing #bookkeeper

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  How Every Bookkeeper Becomes a Finance Partner

  Jul 30, 202626 min

  Every bookkeeper has the opportunity to become more than just a compliance provider. In this episode, we explore how a bookkeeper can become a trusted finance partner, build a premium practice, deliver more value to clients, and use AI to strengthen the role of the modern bookkeeper. If you’re a bookkeeper looking to future-proof your business, this episode is for you. Nadia Gibbs ➡️ https://birdsongaccountancy.co.uk/ Trudie Howman ➡️ https://www.linkedin.com/in/trudie-howman/ Kate Hayward ➡️ https://www.linkedin.com/in/kate-hayward-77ab6848/ Matthew Meston ➡️ www.mplusaccountancy.com ----------------------------------------------- About us We're Jo and Zoe and we help bookkeepers find clients, make more money and build profitable businesses they love. Find out about working with us in The Bookkeepers' Collective, at: 6figurebookkeeper.com/collective ----------------------------------------------- About our Sponsor This episode of The Bookkeepers' Podcast is sponsored by Xero. Get 90% off your first 6 months by visiting: https://xero5440.partnerlinks.io/6figurebookkeeper ----------------------------------------------- Promotion This video contains paid promotion. ----------------------------------------------- Disclaimer The information contained in The Bookkeepers' Podcast is provided for information purposes only. The contents of The Bookkeepers' Podcast is not intended to amount to advice and you should not rely on any of the contents of the Bookkeepers' Podcast. Professional advice should be obtained before taking or refraining from taking any action as a result of the contents of the Bookkeepers' Podcast. The 6 Figure Bookkeeper Ltd disclaims all liability and responsibility arising from any reliance placed on any of the contents of the Bookkeepers' Podcast. Chapters: 00:00:00 - How Every Bookkeeper Becomes a Finance Partner 00:00:22 - The Importance of Understanding Numbers 00:00:42 - The Role of Bookkeepers and Accountants 00:00:58 - Interview with Kate Hayward 00:01:21 - The Challenges of Small Businesses 00:09:15 - The Role of Technology and AI in Bookkeeping 00:11:42 - Interview with Nadia Gibbs 00:14:28 - Interview with Trudie Howman 00:15:29 - The Value of Personalised Bookkeeping Services 00:16:36 - Interviewee's Success Stories 00:16:50 - The Myth of Trade-offs in Client Satisfaction 00:17:40 - The Role of Bookkeepers as Financial Advisors 00:20:47 - Interview with Matthew Meston 00:21:00 - Accountability in Bookkeeping 00:21:56 - The Value of Consistent Business Analysis 00:25:34 - The Future of Matthew's Business 00:25:55 - Conclusion #bookkeeper

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  How a Bookkeeper Builds a Tech Stack that Buys Back Time

  Jul 23, 202640 min

  AI is changing the way every bookkeeper works, but are you getting the most from your software? In this episode, we explore how every bookkeeper can rethink their tech stack, reduce unnecessary subscriptions, embrace AI, and use technology to deliver more value instead of just working faster. From workflow improvements and analytics to advisory services and client communication, these conversations are packed with practical ideas for the modern bookkeeper. Bogdan Uzbekov ➡️ https://getapron.com/ ➡️ Lee Russel https://www.linkedin.com/in/lee-russel/ ➡️ Kieran Lotze https://www.linkedin.com/in/%F0%9F%92%99-kieran-lotze-13289b77/ ➡️ Will Polston https://www.linkedin.com/in/willpolston/ ----------------------------------------------- About us We're Jo and Zoe and we help bookkeepers find clients, make more money and build profitable businesses they love. Find out about working with us in The Bookkeepers' Collective, at: 6figurebookkeeper.com/collective ----------------------------------------------- About our Sponsor This episode of The Bookkeepers' Podcast is sponsored by Xero. Get 90% off your first 6 months by visiting: https://xero5440.partnerlinks.io/6figurebookkeeper ----------------------------------------------- Promotion This video contains paid promotion. ----------------------------------------------- Disclaimer The information contained in The Bookkeepers' Podcast is provided for information purposes only. The contents of The Bookkeepers' Podcast is not intended to amount to advice and you should not rely on any of the contents of the Bookkeepers' Podcast. Professional advice should be obtained before taking or refraining from taking any action as a result of the contents of the Bookkeepers' Podcast. The 6 Figure Bookkeeper Ltd disclaims all liability and responsibility arising from any reliance placed on any of the contents of the Bookkeepers' Podcast. Chapters: 00:00:00 - Introduction 00:00:43 - Software Subscriptions and Workflow 00:01:28 - Xero's Workflow 00:02:36 - Xero Analytics and SIFT Analytics 00:04:00 - Advisory Services 00:05:39 - The Human Connection Service 00:06:21 - The Role of Technology in Workflow 00:08:42 - Choosing the Right Tool 00:12:29 - Interview with Bogdan Uzbekov from Aprin 00:13:05 - Identifying the Bottlenecks 00:14:09 - Using Aprin to its Fullest Potential 00:15:23 - The Impact of Books Club 00:17:46 - The Role of AI in Professional Services 00:18:51 - The Shift to Advisory Services 00:20:06 - Interview with Lee Russell 00:20:21 - The Journey of Tech Startups 00:21:54 - The Importance of AI in Business 00:23:15 - The Challenges of Implementing AI 00:24:22 - The Value of Bootstrapping 00:27:26 - The Future of Bookkeeping and Accountancy Practices 00:30:26 - Leveraging AI in Business 00:31:35 - The Humanistic Side of Business 00:31:52 - Efficiency and Client Relationships 00:34:01 - Interview with Special Guest 00:34:18 - Understanding the Importance of Advisory Finance 00:35:08 - The Value of Awareness and Key Metrics 00:36:31 - The Role of Bookkeepers in Awareness 00:39:18 - Closing Remarks #bookkeeper

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  Why AI is good news for every Bookkeeper

  Jul 17, 202636 min

  How can a bookkeeper use AI to save time, improve client relationships, and build a better practice? In this episode of The Bookkeepers Podcast, we go through some of our previous episodes related to AI, and we explore why AI is creating new opportunities for every bookkeeper. From automating repetitive tasks to delivering more value through better client conversations. If you’re a bookkeeper looking to work smarter and future-proof your practice, this episode is for you. Bookkeeper's Collective: 6figurebookkeeper.com/collective ----------------------------------------------- About us We're Jo and Zoe and we help bookkeepers find clients, make more money and build profitable businesses they love. ----------------------------------------------- About our Sponsor This episode of The Bookkeepers' Podcast is sponsored by Xero. Get 90% off your first 6 months by visiting: https://xero5440.partnerlinks.io/6figurebookkeeper ----------------------------------------------- Promotion This video contains paid promotion. ----------------------------------------------- Disclaimer The information contained in The Bookkeepers' Podcast is provided for information purposes only. The contents of The Bookkeepers' Podcast is not intended to amount to advice and you should not rely on any of the contents of the Bookkeepers' Podcast. Professional advice should be obtained before taking or refraining from taking any action as a result of the contents of the Bookkeepers' Podcast. The 6 Figure Bookkeeper Ltd disclaims all liability and responsibility arising from any reliance placed on any of the contents of the Bookkeepers' Podcast. Chapters: 00:00:00 - Why AI is Good News for EVERY Bookkeeper 00:00:36 - AI and Data Security 00:01:17 - AI and Human Interaction 00:02:02 - AI and Data Security Concerns 00:03:53 - AI and the Importance of Human Involvement 00:06:39 - AI and its Limitations 00:07:53 - AI in Bookkeeping and Small Businesses 00:08:16 - AI and Efficiency 00:09:26 - AI and Client Interactions 00:10:10 - AI and Time Management 00:10:55 - AI and the Future of Bookkeeping 00:13:48 - AI and the Future of Professions 00:15:14 - AI and the Evolution of Professions 00:15:44 - AI and the Future of Bookkeeping 00:17:22 - AI and the Trust Element 00:18:32 - AI and the Automation of Manual Work 00:19:41 - AI and the Empowerment of Bookkeepers 00:22:39 - AI and the Automation of Document Collection 00:26:27 - AI and the Challenges of Modern Bookkeeping 00:29:35 - AI and the Evolution of Software 00:30:26 - AI and Practice Management 00:30:58 - AI and Hiring Practices 00:32:08 - AI and Skills for the Future 00:33:41 - AI and the Future of Accounting 00:35:06 - AI and the Role of Advisory 00:36:15 - Conclusion and Invitation #bookkeeper

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