“ When I'd go on appointments I would say, ‘You know, I do work with so and so’, and then that would kind of just help them feel reassured that I knew what I was doing, but I never pretended to know everything. I would be very upfront. If there's something I don't know, let me do some research and I'll get back to you.”
-Jenny Groberg
Jenny Groberg, founder of BookSmarts Accounting and Bookkeeping, shares her powerful story of building a seven-figure firm from scratch. Listen to this episode to learn how small actions can lead to big wins in your bookkeeping business.
In this episode, you’ll learn…
- How a $500 QuickBooks certification launched her business
- Why asking for client reviews changed everything
- Ways to scale while balancing family life
To learn more about Jenny, click here.
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Time Stamps
00:01 – Jenny’s start in bookkeeping with no money & two kids
02:43 – The $500 QuickBooks investment that paid off
03:32 – Asking for reviews & building credibility
08:33 – Turning small clients into long-term relationships
17:03 – Hiring the first employee & scaling the team
19:52 – Overcoming setbacks & a traumatic brain injury
31:30 – Keys to growing a seven-figure firm
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