What keeps bookkeepers grounded when life and lodgements pile up? In this uplifting conversation with Rob Marshall— professional bookkeeper, General Manager at ICB, and a proud advocate for small business communities — we unpack the habits, boundaries, and mindset that help us build businesses we actually want to live in.

In this episode we cover:

• Lessons from the community: how genuine connection builds trust, clients, and longevity.
• The wake-up call: Rob’s 2017 “widow-maker” heart attack — and how it changed everything.
• No more martyrdom: breaking the habit of being a slave to clients.
• Confidence without arrogance: standing tall without losing your softness.
• Person before success: why protecting your health, hobbies, and family must come first.
• Values that matter: kindness, diplomacy, and authenticity as quiet forms of strength.
• Tiny rituals that anchor big weeks: simple resets that keep our heads and hearts steady.

Mentioned in this episode:

• How to build a sustainable business without becoming a slave to clients
• Lessons from community — connection, trust, and finding your tribe
• The 2017 heart attack that became a turning point
• Confidence vs arrogance — standing tall without losing your softness
• Why “being nice” is actually a quiet superpower in leadership
• Faith, health, and family — remembering the person before the business

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What if the moment you stopped hiding was the moment everything changed?

In this uplifting conversation with Personal Brand expert and 14x author Jane Anderson, we explore how personal brand, integrity, and courage can open doors — not just in business, but in life.

Jane was one of the first mentors who helped me see that being myself wasn’t too much — it was my greatest advantage. We talk about confidence, connection, and how to build a business that feels as good as it looks.

Mentioned in this episode:
• The one line that changed my life
• What real confidence looks like (and how to build it)
• The truth about social media and client loyalty
• Why who you surround yourself with matters most
• How integrity becomes your biggest influence

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Check out my FREE 5 Week Scale Plan so you can massively boost your bookkeeping practice in just 5 hours a week.
Connect with me on LinkedIn, Facebook.
Have a question for the podcast? Email support@ebkprograms.com.

Tired, foggy, cranky — and told it’s “just menopause”? In this episode, I share how brain fog nearly derailed me, the turning point I found in functional medicine, and why you should never settle for “this is just how it is.”

Mentioned in this episode:

• Why it’s not always menopause
• Coping strategies that keep us stuck
• My eight-month transformation with functional medicine
• The lesson: never stop searching for answers
• An invitation to send your health questions for my upcoming guest doctor

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Check out my FREE 5 Week Scale Plan so you can massively boost your bookkeeping practice in just 5 hours a week.
Connect with me on LinkedIn, Facebook.
Have a question for the podcast? Email support@ebkprograms.com.