The Ambitious Bookkeeper Podcast

Updated: 20 Aug 2025 • 228 episodes
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The Ambitious Bookkeeper podcast is for bookkeepers & accountants who are growing or aspiring to start their own business. Our mission is to elevate the bookkeeping profession by providing support and resources for new and experienced firm owners.  We share actionable tips on running a successful bookkeeping business, tools and resources, plus guest expert interviews that will help you elevate your business. Where you can find us:  Website: https://www.ambitiousbookkeeper.com  BBA: https://www.ambitiousbookkeeper.com/bba  Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/serenashoupcpa  LinkedIn: https://linkedin.com/in/serenashoup  Instagram: https://instagram.com/ambitiousbookkeeper

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Send us a text Hey everyone! This month"s live Q&A was packed with so many golden nuggets for your bookkeeping business. We covered everything from client management to getting started with confidence - basically all the real stuff you"re dealing with day-to-day. In this episode you’ll hear:Getting Clients in Niche Mar

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Send us a text Hey ambitious bookkeepers! In this episode, I"m getting real about my "accidental" start in accounting and why NOW is always the best time to start your bookkeeping business. I"m sharing my journey from elementary education major to single mom working at a health food co-op, all the way to building my ow

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Send us a text In this episode, I"m sharing one of my most game-changing strategies - my Sunday evening planning ritual. If you"re feeling overwhelmed juggling kids, home life, and building your business, this 15-20 minute weekly practice will help you take back control of your time and align your week with what truly

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Send us a text In this episode, I had an incredibly insightful conversation with Robin J. Emdon, author of "GetResultsology - The Science of Getting Stuff Done" and a productivity coach who specializes in helping people overcome procrastination. In this conversation Robin dives deep into the psychology behind why we pr

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Send us a text In this episode, Serena sits with Grace Costa, founder of Social Mixed Media and the Social Accountant, to dive deep into what"s working in social media marketing right now. Grace shares her journey from accountant to marketing agency owner and gives us the real scoop on how AI is changing the game for b

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Send us a text Hey everyone! This month"s live Q&A was packed with so many good questions from the community. We covered everything from client communication systems to accrual accounting transitions, and I even got to address some pricing questions that I know so many of you struggle with. In this episode you’ll hear:

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