251 ⎸ Bookkeeping is NOT a commodity when done right with Katie Ferro

I've been connected with Katie Ferro since the very beginning of my business. I literally found her on a podcast while I was on maternity leave dreaming about starting a bookkeeping business, and I probably reached out to her like a weirdo on Instagram. We reconnected recently, had a conversation that was way too good to keep to ourselves, and decided to hit record. This one is a true coffee shop conversation between two industry friends who care a whole lot about competence, integrity, and the bookkeepers in this community. We get real about why our industry keeps telling you bookkeeping is a commodity (spoiler: usually to sell you something), why better books are already a form of advisory, what AI fear is actually costing you, and what I'm seeing firsthand inside a community college accounting class right now. Grab your favorite drink and join us. In this episode you’ll hear: Why the most profitable part of my firm is actually my simplest, lowest-priced bookkeeping The low-hanging fruit that's causing clients to leave great bookkeepers How to add advisory-level value without blowing up your business model, adding a ton of calls to your calendar, or burning out Why I've changed my tune on recommending college accounting classes, and what I recommend instead Resources mentioned in this episode: Bookkeeping Business Accelerator (BBA): https://www.ambitiousbookkeeper.com/bba Elevate: https://www.ambitiousbookkeeper.com/elevate Xero: https://xeroamericas.partnerlinks.io/79afz10exu7d Kajabi: https://app.kajabi.com/r/SLFEMUL4/t/uiptq7nu Previous Episodes with Katie: 225 ⎸ Recast: Become a Bookkeeper with Katie Ferro (https://www.buzzsprout.com/1774460/episodes/18369393) 44 ⎸ Best Advice from Accounting Course Creators (https://www.buzzsprout.com/1774460/episodes/10445058) Meet Katie Ferro Katie Ferro is a CPA, reformed rule follower, corporate escapee, and mama to three little ones. She built her bookkeeping business to surpass her corporate tax manager salary, working only the hours she used to spend commuting and without giving up her stay-at-home mom crown. Today, Katie runs her bookkeeping business while educating and empowering accountants and aspiring bookkeepers to build businesses that support their lives instead of keeping them from living them. Connect with Katie 🌐 Instagram: https://instagram.com/orderlyaccountingbykatie 🎙️ Katie’s Podcast: https://profitsprosecco.libsyn.com/website 📈 Become a Bookkeeper Program: https://www.katieferro.com/a/38894/2PQNgtvv 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 @ambitiousbookkeeper For more information about the Ambitious Bookkeeper Podcast or interest in our programs or mentoring visit our resources below: Visit our website: https://www.ambitiousbookkeeper.com Follow the Blog: https://www.ambitiousbookkeeper.com/blog Connect on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/ambitiousbookkeeper Connect on Threads: https://www.threads.net/@ambitiousbookkeeper Connect on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/serenashoupcpa Thank you for your support of our show. If you haven’t left a review yet it’s super simple. Please go to ambitiousbookkeeper.com/podcast and leave your review. Podcast Publishing Tools we use: Editing → Sabr Media LLC: https://www.iangilliam.com/sabr-media-llc Descript: https://get.descript.com/u7lubkx09073 (affiliate link) Buzzsprout: https://www.buzzsprout.com/?referrer_id=1753696 (affiliate link) #becomeabookkeeper #bookkeepingbusiness #firmowner #entrepreneur #ambitious #bookkeeper #accountant #accounting