Balanced

In this empowering episode of Balanced, Stephanie breaks down the surprising insights hiding in your financial reports.
If financial reports make your eyes glaze over, this episode will change your mind. Stephanie shows how your income statement, balance sheet, and cash flow report aren't just accounting chores—they're treasure maps for smart business growth.
Through relatable stories and easy-to-follow tips, you...

They Might Judge You—Do It Anyway: How to Handle Judgment & Still Build the Business You Want
In this powerful episode of Balanced, host Stephanie shares the emotional and practical roadmap for navigating judgment as an entrepreneur. If you’ve ever felt dismissed, questioned, or misunderstood while chasing your dream, this one’s for you.
Stephanie gets real about those awkward conversations with family and friends, impo...

Overcoming Bookkeeping Backlogs: 5 Practical Steps to Get Organized
In this episode of Balanced, host Stephanie shares a clear and empowering roadmap to help you finally tackle that dreaded bookkeeping backlog. Whether you’re months behind or just feeling scattered, this episode is packed with simple, actionable steps to get your financial records in shape and your stress levels down.
Stephanie breaks down five key strateg...

Mastering the Excitement-Overwhelm Cycle: Practical Strategies for Entrepreneurs
In this episode of Balanced, host Stephanie dives into a familiar emotional rollercoaster for entrepreneurs—the thrill of a new idea quickly giving way to overwhelm. Sound familiar?
Stephanie unpacks this cycle with empathy and clarity, offering personal stories and real-world strategies to help you move from chaos to clarity. She walks you thr...

From Shoeboxes to Smartbooks: How to Modernize Your Bookkeeping in 2025

In this episode of Balanced, host Stephanie explores how small business owners can move beyond outdated bookkeeping practices and adopt modern, tech-powered solutions. From spreadsheets and paper ledgers to real-time dashboards and automation, Stephanie guides you through the tools and mindset shifts that simplify, accelerate, and enhance the effectiveness of bo...

Give Yourself A Raise: 3 Ways to Boost Profit & Cashflow

Give Yourself a Raise: 3 Smart Ways to Boost Business Profit Today
In this episode of Balanced, host Stephanie walks you through three straightforward and powerful strategies to increase your profit—and give yourself a well-deserved raise in your own business. Whether you're a solo entrepreneur or managing a small team, this episode is packed with actionable ...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...