“Just start small. Just start doing it. It'll take a while, most likely to kind of build. So start even before you feel like a hundred percent ready. Just start. It's a lot of it the first year or so, it's just like kind of practice too.”
-Morgan Law
Morgan Law, founder of Fine Points Bookkeeping and a popular YouTuber, shares how she transitioned from corporate life and copy editing to part-time bookkeeping, and eventually into full-time content creation. Morgan's story is packed with actionable advice for anyone starting or growing a bookkeeping business.
During this interview, you'll learn...
- How to build a thriving YouTube channel
- Why confidence, clarity & community are key for new bookkeepers
- How free certifications like the QuickBooks ProAdvisor program can jumpstart your journey
Click here to learn more about Morgan.
Connect with her on LinkedIn.
Check out her YouTube channel at this link.
Time Stamp
00:27 - Morgan’s Journey to Bookkeeping
01:49 - Early Hurdles in Starting a Business
02:37 - Starting on YouTube
03:54 - First Breakthrough Video
04:44 - Challenges with Growth
05:45 - YouTube vs Bookkeeping Today
06:36 - Common Struggles for Bookkeepers
08:32 - Content That Resonates
10:04 - Should Bookkeepers Start a Channel?
11:29 - Getting Started on YouTube
12:53 - Growth Timeline & Milestones
14:02 - Bookkeeping Today vs 10 Years Ago
18:53 - Favorite Tools & AI Experiments
20:14 - Resources for Listeners
22:02 - Value of Facebook groups & online communities
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