The Ambitious Bookkeeper Podcast

Updated: 09 Sep 2025 • 231 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 Is it time to move your clients to Xero? Let’s talk about some considerations, before you embark on this path In this episode you’ll hear:how to know if it’s time to leave QBOsteps to take to migrate your clientsresources and benefits of being a Xero Partner Resources mentioned in this episode:Sign up fo

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Send us a text Hey ambitious bookkeepers! In this week"s audio-only episode, I"m getting real about a bold statement: entrepreneurship isn"t hard. I know, I know - you"re probably thinking I"ve lost it, right? But hear me out. This episode dives into how our mindset and the people we surround ourselves with can complet

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Send us a text Today I"m re-airing one of my favorite spotlight episodes featuring two incredible BBA students - Erin and Misa. These ladies built thriving bookkeeping businesses from absolutely nothing, and I"m sharing their real, raw stories plus giving you an update on where they are now (spoiler alert: they"re both

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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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