Was thinking a LOT about this topic this weekend. Perhaps one of the biggest benefits of the Preferred Partnership Program is the continues support. You have UNLIMITED ACCESS to myself and my team for 1-on-1's, check-in calls and to get YOUR specific questions answered. That combined with the accountability of weekly check-in calls is where the magic comes together. We have past Grads that have gone through the program once and have gone onto to build their own successful firms (and they still KNOW that they can reach out to us at anytime for support. And we have others that repeat the PREFERRED PARTNERSHIP PROGRAM multiple times (you never pay more than once!) Owning a business is fun and incredibly exciting. Don't underestimate how scary doing something new can be. We are here to support you in achieving your goals 100%. Let's do this thing! For information on our current Preferred Partnership Cohort contact our Student Support Specialist, Christopher ([email protected]) or call (916)265-7202 to schedule an appointment https://calendly.com/christopher-busybeeadvisors/1-hour-bookkeeper-strategy-session

I was up yesterday at 5:00am. Had a 1-on-1 coaching call at 6. (He's East Coast and 9 am EST was the only time he could do it - plus he said he desperately needed to talk to me). We'll call him Joe. As soon as we get on the call Joe tells me the program is terrible (now keep in mind he gain 6 clients during the 12 week self study program and another 11 during the Preferred Partners Program - 17 new clients). Yes everything with his (let me say it again 17 clients in less than 6 months) was fine. He really liked his clients. The income was great. He is now consistently bringing in $6500 after expenses and it's even better because his wife was able to leave her P/T job and is now home with their kiddos (which saves then an additional $1800 per month) Plus she's super happy - so all good there. He feel confident in his skills both as a bookkeeper and his ability to get new client. Double win there! Seriously at this point I was at a loss - what was the real problem. So I asked. He tells me he can't sleep. It's now 6:30am and ALL I can think about is sleep so that felt a bit ironic to me. Excitement? No Worry? No Here's what he said, "as soon as I lay down my head fills with all of these thoughts and ideas." Yep I get that! So here's the solution - keep a notebook & pen by your bed. Write all the ideas, worries & concerns down. Then in the morning revisit the list. What items do you need to take action on? Put a plan in place - and move on! Oh and I talked to Joe this morning (again at 6) - Thank you! I slept great last night! While there are so many benefits we reap as entrepreneurs when we embrace our role it can sometimes feel overwhelming. Make a list and create a plan. You'll be surprised at how well such a simple trick works!

Another great call! I love hearing about your successes and getting to answer your questions. @Kellye Brown here's the information for inviting the 1 Hour Bookkeeper Society (Facebook page). Our firm is currently in growth mode - if you know of any retiring tax pros or bookkeepers let us know!

I just finished a clean up project for 2024 for a client who I just started working with. He had a different bookkeeper before. He said his PnL shows a higher net income than he has to show for it. I told him if he had expenses that were put on personal accounts, that could account for some of the difference. What are some other reasons this could be?

Please note, I did NOT write this. This was an email I received from a mentor of mine, Alex Hormozi. Founder of Skool, author, podcast host - all around awesome human! If you'd like me to send you a FREE copy of his newest book - reply BOOK to this post. (you pay $10 for shipping) --- Words I like: The greatest risk to any business is that the founder doesn't want to do it anymore. You just gotta want it more than you hate what it takes to get it. Mozi Minute: Founder Passion No one talks about the biggest risk to your company: you falling out of love with it. When a founder loses their love, the business is as good as dead. So here's my most important rule: don’t hate your business. Prioritize removing anything or anyone you hate, then worry about the rest. Some Real Examples I Heard Within The Last 30 Days: If there's a team member who drains your soul - fire them. I don't care how "good" they seem. No one is worth you hating Monday mornings. That product that's making good money but making you sad? Cut it. That office that's "smart" but feels awful? Move. That website you hate looking at? Change it now. I know this sounds illogical and unlike my normal emails. But I met with probably 4 different businesses over the last two weeks - big businesses - whose only risk was the founder hating their lives. Building a business is a long run, not a quick dash. The middle part - years #3 through #7 - that's where most founders quit. Not because the business failed, but because they couldn't stand it anymore. Remember: the road is long and the load is heavy. First rule: set up everything so you don't give up. Then you can be smart about the rest. Because nothing works if you stop pushing. If you want to overpay someone because they make your life easier - do it. If you want a big fancy office because its been your dream - do it. If you want to get rid of someone who is otherwise competent because you just cant stand them - do it. It’s your business. You make the rules. So don’t make rules you hate. You only have you, to blame.