Balanced

Balanced

Welcome to Balanced the Podcast, your go-to for navigating the real world of small business and entrepreneurship! Hosted by Stephanie, a fellow business owner and bookkeeper, we get down to earth about everything from managing business finances and accounting to finding that elusive work life balance. Tired of feeling overwhelmed? Join us for practical business tips on financial organization, stress-free bookkeeping, and building a sustainable business without sacrificing your life. Whether you're just starting a business or deep in the entrepreneur journey, Balanced is here to help you achieve business success and live a balanced life.

Episodes

June 11, 2025 26 mins

The Art of Saying No: Reclaim Your Time, Energy & Focus
In this episode of Balanced, host Stephanie explores one of the most powerful skills an entrepreneur can master—the ability to say no. Drawing from personal experiences with burnout and overcommitment, she unpacks why saying yes too often can hold you back and how setting healthy boundaries can propel your business forward.
Learn to shift your mindset, align your a...

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12 Essential Bookkeeping Questions Answered: Simplifying DIY Business Finances

In this episode of Balanced, Stephanie, a seasoned bookkeeper and business owner, answers the 12 most common bookkeeping questions entrepreneurs face. From the necessity of separate business bank accounts to the intricacies of categorizing expenses, and from basic tax considerations to the difference between bookkeepers and accountants, Stephani...

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Mastering Focus: Strategies for Entrepreneurs to Thrive


In this episode of Balanced the Podcast, host Stephanie discusses the critical importance of focus for entrepreneurs. Stephanie highlights how distractions hinder productivity and offers practical tips to help listeners reclaim their ability to perform deep work. Key strategies include creating a distraction-free workspace, using the Pomodoro technique, setting digital bou...

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Are You Paying Everyone but Yourself? Why It’s Time to Prioritize Your Paycheck
Tired of Being the Last One Paid? Here’s How to Flip the Script
Too many entrepreneurs hustle hard… and end up with nothing in their personal bank accounts. In this episode of Balanced, Steph delivers a financial reality check: if your business isn’t paying you, it’s broken.
Steph dives into the mindset and mechanics behind paying yourself f...

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Feeling rejected? How to find your strength as an entrepreneur & keep going 

Rejection is a tough pill to swallow in the entrepreneurial world. On this episode of Balanced, Steph gets real about those moments that make you question everything. But it's not about avoiding the "nos," it's about how you respond to them. 

Learn her empowering "BOUNCE" method, a practical guide to reframe rejection, build...

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Feeling that Friday payroll panic? Landed a big client but worried about upfront costs? You're not alone! In this essential episode, your host Stephanie Blaine from Balanced gets real about cash flow – the money moving in and out of your business – and why understanding it is your superpower. Forget complicated jargon; we're breaking down the everyday cash flow headaches and giving you actionable steps to take control, st...

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Juggling Your Business, Family, and Life? Let's Find Your Rhythm. Welcome back to Balanced! It's Steph, and if you're a small business owner trying to navigate the demands of your work, your family, and everything else life throws your way, you're in the right place. 

In this practical 23-minute episode, we're moving beyond the myth of perfect "balance" and exploring how to create a sustainable rhy...

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Want to Actually Grow Your Business While Still Enjoying Your Latte? Welcome back to Balanced! Steph, your bookkeeper and fellow entrepreneur, is sharing a game-changing perspective in this quick 10-minute episode. 

Forget restrictive budgeting and the myth of constant cost-cutting. Discover how intentional spending and financial clarity are your secret weapons for sustainable savings and business success (yes, the latte is safe!). ...

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Welcome back to Balanced the Podcast! Your host, Steph (bookkeeper and business owner), brings you real, down-to-earth conversations about the highs and lows of entrepreneurship, helping you balance business growth and a fulfilling life.

In this episode, we're tackling a topic that can often feel overwhelming but is absolutely crucial for business success and peace of mind: organizing your business finances. If you've ever...

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Ready to scale your business without the overwhelm? Join your host Steph, a bookkeeper and fellow entrepreneur, who's built a business, she shares the real, actionable steps you can take today to set yourself up for success tomorrow. On this episode of Balanced, Steph breaks down the practical strategies for getting your finances scale-ready, building efficient business systems, cultivating the right growth mindset and leaders...

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Feeling stuck with a business goal that no longer resonates? Host Steph Blain gets real about why it's not only okay, but powerful, to pivot in your entrepreneurial journey. Learn to shed the guilt of changing direction and discover how aligning your business decisions with your core values leads to a more fulfilling and balanced life. This episode provides practical insights on recognizing when it's time to evolve your g...

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Are you a small business owner or aspiring entrepreneur held back by the need for everything to be "just right" before you launch? Host Steph Blain shares relatable experiences and practical strategies to break free from perfection paralysis. Learn to embrace imperfect action, effectively organize business finances, and find more work life balance by launching before you're 100% ready. This podcast for entrepreneurs ...

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Balanced the Podcast - Episode 1: Welcome to Balanced the Podcast! 

Welcome to Balanced the Podcast! In our very first episode, your host Steph (bookkeeper by trade, business owner by heart!) kicks things off with a down-to-earth introduction to the podcast and her journey. If you're a fellow entrepreneur, whether just starting out or navigating the thick of it, you're in the right place. We're diving into real, actio...

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