Gentle Frog’s Landing Pad
Welcome to Gentle Frog’s Bookkeeping Landing Pad, where the world of numbers meets real-life stories. The host, Rachel Barnett, will bring together a series of conversations with small bookkeepers and accountants who’ve walked diverse paths to success. In each episode, we’ll leap into the experiences and insights of other bookkeepers, uncovering not just the ’how’ but the ’why’ behind their careers. From unique challenges to triumphs and everything in between, our guests share practical advice, personal anecdotes, and a few laughs. Whether you’re navigating your own accounting journey or simply curious about the stories behind the spreadsheets, this podcast is your pad for inspiration, learning, and connection. Jump in with us at Gentle Frog’s Bookkeeping Landing Pad, and let’s explore the exciting world of professional number shuffling together.
Episodes
In this episode, Rachel meets with Kimberly, a newbie in her business, Sunny Skies. She had two decades as a W-2 bookkeeper and decided it was time to branch out. She works from a remote Wyoming ranch, she's jazzed to blend her bookkeeping experience with a her personal touch, she wants to build deeper connections with clients beyond the numbers. She's all about bringing a "warm and full of hugs" approach to the experience her clie...
In this episode, Rachel Barnett talks with Jolene Fleming from Upper Left Accounting in Washington State. Jolene explains how she bought the business from her former employer and what it was like to move from working for others to running her own firm. She highlighted her what her niche is (construction businesses in WA State) and how it has helped her consistently grow. Jolene talks about her experience with rapid growth and appre...
In this podcast, we hear from Natasha Neese, a bookkeeper with 20 years of experience. She shares her journey from working in law enforcement to becoming a CPA and now running her own bookkeeping business. Natasha focuses on ecommerce and inventory, partnering with software like SOS Inventory and Finale. She loves helping small business owners understand their inventory and make informed decisions. Natasha also talks about the impo...
In this podcast, Rachel Barnett interviews Carissa Parrish, a bookkeeper from Texas. Carissa shares her two year journey from corporate accounting to running her own bookkeeping business, Perfect Balance Bookkeeper. She talks about the importance of finding what you like doing and evolving your business over time. Carissa began with bookkeeping and is now looking into maybe offering financial advisory and planning. She discusses th...
In this podcast episode, Linda Shuler, a seasoned bookkeeper with over 20 years of experience, talks with Rachel Barnett about her journey. Linda started her own bookkeeping business, Shuler’s Bookkeeping Services, LLC, after a long career in medical billing and managing practices. She shares her passion for the job, her move to North Carolina, and her ability to work with clients across the U.S.
Linda's skill in saving companies m...
In this podcast episode, Rachel Barnett interviews Terri Bork, founder of Abacus Gal, a bookkeeping service based in Gainesville, Florida. Terri discusses her three-step process for clients: a diagnostic health check, cleanup of their books, and ongoing monthly bookkeeping. Terri also shares her future plans to operate her business remotely while traveling across America in an RV. The episode aims to inspire bookkeepers by showcasi...
In this episode of Rachel Barnett's podcast, she interviews Christy Decker, a professional bookkeeper with a diverse and self-taught background in bookkeeping and accounting. Christy shares her journey, starting with managing finances for her own service business, transitioning through various roles, including an accounting manager for a major hotel franchise, and finally embracing virtual bookkeeping during COVID-19. Emphasizing c...
In this podcast episode, Rachel Barnett introduces her new podcast 'Gentle Frogs Landing Pad,' where she interviews everyday bookkeepers, both veterans and newcomers. The show aims to share real-life stories and experiences from the bookkeeping industry, discussing their starts, likes, dislikes, and genuine conversations about the profession. This new podcast differs from her existing 'Gentle Frogs Bookkeeping Lilypad,' which is mo...
Rachel Barnett introduces her new podcast 'Gentle Frogs Landing Pad,' where she interviews everyday bookkeepers, both veterans and newcomers. The show aims to share real-life stories and experiences from the bookkeeping industry, discussing their starts, likes, dislikes, and genuine conversations about the profession.
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