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Profits + Prosecco: The Podcast

Welcome to Profits + Prosecco: The Podcast! I’m your host Katie Ferro, creator of Booked Out Bookkeeper, Small Biz Starter Kit & Kajabi enthusiast! This podcast is for entrepreneurs who are struggling to understand their profit and break out of financial troubles. This is also for bookkeepers and accountants who want to get out of the 9-5 corporate rat race and start a bookkeeping business. Inside we are going to be talking about how to gain empowerment over your finances, celebrate your profits, and approach bookkeeping with ease! Whether you have knowledge on bookkeeping or not, together we will navigate the common struggles and obstacles people face. If you enjoyed this podcast, take a screenshot of the episode to post in your stories and tag me! And don’t forget to subscribe, rate and review the podcast and tell me your key takeaways! CONNECT WITH KATIE: Instagram The Bookkeepers’ Corner Facebook Group Facebook Page Tax Deadline Reminders! Website
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Episodes

45. Do You Know Your Numbers in Your Business? Start Bookkeeping the RIGHT WAY

In this episode of Profits + Prosecco Podcast, I am joined by Nikki Arensman to talk all about her business and the growth she experienced after working together. Nikki is a Brand Designer and Business Strategist for Female Entrepreneurs, Founder of The Business of Branding Podcast and a Mama & Wife. Stay tuned to hear all about the importance of knowing your numbers and growing your business. Some of the topics we go over include: Paying attention to your business numbers. Moving your money...

Sep 20, 202155 minSeason 1Ep. 45

44. Ditching the Corporate World to Start a Bookkeeping Business: A BOB Program Review

In this episode of Profits + Prosecco Podcast, I am joined by Megan Evans, who is an active member of BOB (Booked Out Bookkeeper). Today, we’re going to be talking all about her experience in BOB and what you need to know before coming into this program. Stay tuned to hear all about the experience you could be having with BOB! Some of the topics we go over include: Where Megan was before joining BOB. Starting a bookkeeping business keeps you super stable. What to know if you're considering joini...

Sep 13, 202148 minSeason 1Ep. 44

43. Are You Ready to Change Your Life & Your Bookkeeping Business with BOB?

In this episode of Profits + Prosecco Podcast, I’m joined by a former member of BOB (Booked Out Bookkeeper), Madison Brown. She is going to be talking all about her experience in the program, how it prepared her for her bookkeeping business, and where she is today after investing in BOB. Stay tuned to hear all the details behind Madison’s journey and how to know if you're ready for this next step! Some of the points we go over include: What life was like before BOB for Madison. The key to being ...

Sep 09, 202145 minSeason 1Ep. 43

42. Just How Possible it is to Make a Full Time Salary with Your Bookkeeping Business

Welcome to day three of Booked Out Basics: A 3 Day Bookkeeping Blitz! Today is definitely a topic a lot of accountants will love. We are talking all about how possible it is to make a full time salary with your bookkeeping business. This exercise is going to bring your vision of a full time income on your own terms to life! Some of the point we go over include: The value of your time as a bookkeeper. The ease that follows once you’re booked out. Exercise to figure out what you need to get booked...

Sep 08, 202113 minSeason 1Ep. 42

41. The Beliefs You Need to Drop & Adopt in Order to be Successful

Welcome to day two of Booked Out Basics: A 3 Day Bookkeeping Blitz! Today is all about the beliefs you need to drop & adopt so that you can be successful. I’m going to help you break down the decisions and beliefs that don’t support your vision or align with what you actually deeply desire. If you're ready to create beliefs that serve you and find your path towards success, stay tuned! Some of the point we go over include: Why your beliefs can separate you in this industry. Figuring out why ...

Sep 07, 202111 minSeason 1Ep. 41

40. Personal Power & Autonomy - How a Bookkeeping Business Can Give it to You

Welcome to day one of Booked Out Basics: A 3 Day Bookkeeping Blitz! Today is all about personal power and autonomy and how a bookkeeping business can give it to you. When I started my bookkeeping business, I wasn't aware of how profound this concept would be and how iit would let me not only live my life but also allow me to say yes only when my desire wants to say yes, in all areas of my life. If this is something you’ve been wanting to build through the power of bookkeeping, stay tuned! Some o...

Sep 06, 202113 minSeason 1Ep. 40

39. Making Quantum Leaps in Your Bookkeeping Business Plan with BOB

In this episode of Profits + Prosecco Podcast, I am going to be talking about my program Booked out Bookkeeper and how it can help you find success in your bookkeeping business. In this episode, you'll find out exactly what BOB does, who it's for, and all the changes that are happening to the program. If you're ready to leap towards success with your bookkeeping business, stay tuned! Some of the topics we go over include: What is Booked out Bookkeeper and what made me create it? Changes happenin...

Aug 30, 202131 minSeason 1Ep. 39

38. How to Fail Forward in Your Journey to Success with Rachel Ngom

In this episode of Profits + Prosecco Podcast, I am joined by the amazing Rachel Ngom. Rachel Ngom is the host of the She's Making an Impact podcast and is a business and lead generation expert. She helps purpose-driven female entrepreneurs drive more traffic leads and sales through Pinterest, blogging and the strategic use of automation. Rachel went from being on food stamps with negative four hundred dollars in her checking account to a multi-six-figure online business. She now helps others do...

Aug 23, 202144 minSeason 1Ep. 38

37. How to Work Efficiently With Xero as a Bookkeeper (And Why I Prefer It Over QBO)

In this episode of Profits + Prosecco Podcast, I am going to be breaking down why Xero is perfect for bookkeepers and how you can potentially serve more clients when using it. I’ll be sharing all the reasons I love Xero and the perks that come along with it, so stay tuned to hear all the details! Some of the topics we go over include: Why I prefer Xero over any other software. How to work efficiently with Xero’s features. I hope this episode helps you understand more about Xero and why it is the...

Aug 16, 202127 minSeason 1Ep. 37

36. Increase Your Profit and Make an Impact with Dawn Apuan

In this episode of Profits + Prosecco Podcast, I am sharing an interview of myself by Dawn Apuan in her summit, 7 Steps to 7 Figures. Dawn Apaun is a copywriter who helps entrepreneurs sell even their most expensive offers with a high ticket funnel that brilliantly captures their voice and messaging to attract dream clients - without costing them time and energy creating it. In our conversation, we discuss the importance of knowing your numbers and knowing your profit as a business owner. For mo...

Aug 09, 202145 minSeason 1Ep. 36

35. How to Learn From Failure and Use It To Your Advantage

In this episode of Profits + Prosecco Podcast, we're going to be talking all about being confident in your business and how to learn from failure. Everyone goes through failure at some point in their business but there are healthy ways to approach it. If you want to stop looking at your failures as failures, stay tuned! Some of the topics we go over include: Why I believe that there is no such thing as failure. Always take the next step. The only person fixated on your failure is you. I hope thi...

Aug 02, 202113 minSeason 1Ep. 35

34. Why Profit Percentages Are Important and What Yours Should Be

In this episode of Profits + Prosecco Podcast, we're going to be talking all about profit percentages and what yours should be. This is a question I get asked all the time, especially by my bookkeeping clients so let's break this down and get into it. Stay tuned! Some of the topics we go over include: What even is profit? The importance of profit percentages. The more you grow, the more things cost. I hope this episode helps you understand the importance of profit percentages and why you need to...

Jul 26, 202114 minSeason 1Ep. 34

33. The Key Elements to Growing a Sustainable and Successful Business with Katie Fleming

In this episode of Profits + Prosecco Podcast, I FINALLY have Katie Fleming joining us. We’ve been talking about doing this episode forever and I’m so excited to share all the details with you. If you don’t know already, Katie is a multi 6 figure mentor who coaches ambitious moms on how to scale their 6 & 7 figure businesses with ease and flow. Stay tuned to hear more from Katie on scaling your business with ease! Some of the topics we go over include: Growing a business is all about energet...

Jul 19, 202154 minSeason 1Ep. 33

32. HR for Online Business Owners with Kira La Forgia

In this episode of Profits + Prosecco Podcast, I’m joined by a very special guest, Kira La Forgia, who is the owner of Paradigm Consulting. Paradigm is the go-to People Operations resource for six-figure+ online business owners ready to protect, streamline, and scale their businesses. Today, we are going to be diving deep into conversation about how you can hire and grow your team as an online business owner. Stay tuned for all the details! Some of the topics we go over include: You only have to...

Jul 12, 202147 minSeason 1Ep. 32

31. How I Knew It Was Time to Go All-in on My Bookkeeping Business

In this episode of Profits + Prosecco Podcast, I’m going to be talking all about my bookkeeping business journey and how I knew it was time to go all-in on my business. If you're someone who is starting out in their business, let me tell you, it's all about trusting the process and letting time do its thing. Some of the topics we go over include: Trusting the process. Growing my bookkeeping business. How I raised my income in my bookkeeping business. I hope this episode was insightful and gave y...

Jul 05, 202130 minSeason 1Ep. 31

30. It's Time to Face Your Finances and Spending Habits

In this episode of Profits + Prosecco Podcast, I’m going to be talking about spending, a topic most of us don't want to face. Life is expensive, I get it. Everything seems like it's constantly rising and even as a bookkeeper, I feel stressed by the never ending costs of adulthood. So if you're ready to turn your overspending habits into overflow, stay tuned for more details! Some of the topics we go over include: How to feel good about your spending. Steps you can take to turn overspend into ove...

Jun 28, 202129 minSeason 1Ep. 30

29. Top Tips To Increase Your Profits

In this episode of Profits + Prosecco Podcast, I’m going to be talking about what you need to know about the numbers in your business along with a discussion on my profit and loss workbook. You can continuously increase your profit when you're aware of your numbers and in control of all areas of your business. So if you want to start expanding your profit, stay tuned for much more details! Some of the topics we go over include: What I usually see in the entrepreneur space. Sales vs. Profit Treat...

Jun 21, 202142 minSeason 1Ep. 29

28. How To Write Personality-Packed Copy and Book More Clients with Tracie Kendziora

In this episode of Profits + Prosecco Podcast, I’m joined by the amazing Tracie Kendziora to discuss how you can reach your zone of genius and write copy that is captivating. Tracie is the founder of Okay, Okapi, where she helps online business owners, coaches, and creatives write personality-packed copy so they can build their brand online, create a rock-solid connection with their audience, and book more dream clients. To hear more from Tacie and level up your copy skills, stay tuned! Some of ...

Jun 14, 202147 minSeason 1Ep. 28

27. How To Use Credit Cards To Make Money

In this episode of Profits + Prosecco Podcast, I’m going to be talking all about credit cards, how to use them, and how to stop spending interest on them and instead earn points. If you own a credit card or are looking into getting one, it's super important that you’re responsible and understand all the aspects. Some of the topics we go over include: Why you should be using credit and which ones to use. Why you should be paying off your debt and using your credit. What to look for in a credit ca...

Jun 07, 202130 minSeason 1Ep. 27

26. Inside Look at Booked Out Bookkeeper™: A Real-Life Student Testimonial with Arielle Gelosi

In this episode of Profits + Prosecco Podcast, I am joined by Arielle Gelosi who is here today to talk about her experience going through Booked Out Bookkeeper ™ . I thought it would be great to have her come on and share her story, how she joined, and what hesitations she had before working through this program. Arielle is a former BOB student who previously worked in Big Four accounting. She left her accounting role to grow her bookkeeping business full-time. Since then, she has shifted gears ...

May 31, 202153 minSeason 1Ep. 26

25. My Journey and An Inside Look at Become a Bookkeeper™ with Serena Shoup

In this episode of Profits + Prosecco Podcast, I am sharing a previous conversation I had with Serena Shoup on her Facebook Live. We dive into all things bookkeeping, the journey to becoming one, as well as a bit more insight on my Become a Bookkeeper™ program. Serena is a CPA who left her corporate position and started helping small businesses with their bookkeeping. She built a small virtual bookkeeping firm and mentored others on starting their own similar business. Some of the topics we go o...

May 24, 20211 hr 5 minSeason 1Ep. 25

24. How To Take Advantage of the Massive Demand in Online Businesses as a Bookkeeper

In this episode of Profits + Prosecco Podcast, I want to talk about what's happening in this industry, what I’m seeing, and what opportunities we have as bookkeepers with this massive demand for online businesses. Today, we're going to dive into what online business owners struggle with and how BOB can help, so stay tuned to find out all the juicy details! Some of the topics we go over include: Now is the perfect time for bookkeepers to serve online businesses. Why I love working with online bus...

May 17, 202151 minSeason 1Ep. 24

23. Corporate Burnout, Failures, and Breakthroughs with Amanda King

In this episode of Profits + Prosecco Podcast, I am joined by a special guest and I’m so excited to bring one of my bookkeeping clients to the show! Amanda King is a CEO and a badass empowering coach who created the Fierce As F*ck brand. She started her business in 2019 and became a 6-figure business coach in 11- months! Once she saw what she was able to do, she knew that she needed to help women to step out of their fear and into 6 to 7 figure sales. Today, we're going to be sharing her story f...

May 10, 202151 minSeason 1Ep. 23

22. All the Reasons You Can't Make It as a Bookkeeper (and Why They're BS)

In this episode of Profits + Prosecco Podcast, we’re going to be talking all about how you can build your bookkeeping business, get more clients, and make the bookkeeping lifestyle work for you. My motto is all about living your life and having a business there to support you. I want to help you all build a successful bookkeeping business and if this sounds like something you want to pursue, stay tuned! Some of the topics we go over include: Get out of your head and stop getting in your way. Com...

May 03, 202147 minSeason 1Ep. 22

21. Making A Difference As A Business Owner with the Off the Top Impact Pledge

In this episode of Profits + Prosecco Podcast, I am SUPER excited to be sharing this new concept called “Off the Top Impact Pledge” that I came up with. The idea is to skim off the top of your own business and use that portion of your sales to donate to charity. There is so much change bookkeepers and entrepreneurs can create and this is the first step to making a difference. If you want to make an impact in the online space, stay tuned! Some of the topics we go over include: The importance of m...

Apr 26, 202120 minSeason 1Ep. 21

20. Why More Sales Does Not Equal More Bank in Your Bookkeeping Business with Lauren Klafke

In this episode of Profits + Prosecco Podcast, I am joined with Lauren Klafke who is the owner of Willow Creek Financial Services. She’s a mom, a wife, and a successful online bookkeeper who is here today to talk all about how she grew her bookkeeping business. Together, we’re going to also be debunking some MAJOR myths we’ve seen in the online space over the years. Some of the topics we go over include: Bookkeeping myths in the online space. Why more money is never the solution to your issue. W...

Apr 19, 202142 minSeason 1Ep. 20

19. Growing a Successful Bookkeeping Business: Do You Really Need to Have a CPA?

In this episode of Profits + Prosecco Podcast, I am going to dive into one of the MOST asked questions I get. That question is if you need to have a CPA in order to start a bookkeeping business. I have a lot of members in my Booked out Bookkeeper™ program that do have a CPA, but I also have quite a few who don’t. In this episode I’ll be sharing my thoughts around whether it’s essential to have a CPA or not. So stay tuned for more details! Some of the topics we go over include: Do you need a CPA ...

Apr 12, 202126 minSeason 1Ep. 19

18. Serving Over Selling and Removing Fears Around Finance with Annie Hillman

In this episode of Profits + Prosecco Podcast, I am joined by the amazing Annie Hillman! Annie is a bookkeeper, entrepreneur, wife, and self-proclaimed numbers nerd. While starting a bookkeeping business was not what she set out to do, God had other plans. After several years in finance and the right doors opening, Atlas Bookkeeping Co. was born. Now, she’s on a mission to remove the fear that surrounds business finances and help entrepreneurs realize the usefulness their numbers hold. Some of t...

Apr 05, 202157 minSeason 1Ep. 18

17. How to Become a Bookkeeper (and Do You Really Need a Degree?)

In this episode of Profits + Prosecco Podcast, I want to talk to you about whether or not you need a degree to be a bookkeeper. This is a common question I get asked, so we’re finally diving into all the details! I’m going to be honest and transparent, sharing my opinion as to whether you need a degree in order to be a bookkeeper, so stay tuned! Some of the topics we go over include: How to be a good bookkeeper. Do you need a degree to become a bookkeeper? How to add value as a bookkeeper. I hop...

Mar 29, 202138 minSeason 1Ep. 17

16. The Ultimate Guide to Blogging for Bookkeepers

In this episode of Profits + Prosecco Podcast, I’m going to talk about something that I've been meaning to touch on for a while, which is blogging for bookkeepers. Blogging can have plenty of benefits for an existing bookkeeping business and it can also help get your business off the ground. So today, I’m going to be giving you the ultimate guide to blogging for bookkeepers today. Stay tuned! Some of the topics we go over include: Why blogging is great. How to get your blog started. What the str...

Mar 22, 20211 hr 9 minSeason 1Ep. 16
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