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
In this episode of Balanced, host Stephanie Blaine shares a powerful truth that business owners rarely admit: December doesn’t reveal new problems — it reveals the same problems you’ve been ignoring all year.
Recording from Ho Chi Minh City, Vietnam, Stephanie reflects on running her business from the other side of the world and the surprising clarity that distance brings. She breaks down why year-end planning isn’t about vision boa...
In this eye-opening episode of Balanced, host Stephanie Blaine pulls back the curtain on the real cost of entrepreneurship—the ones no one includes in those “I quit my 9–5!” celebration posts.
From self-employment taxes and lost benefits to the sneaky subscriptions draining your account and the invisible emotional load you carry as a CEO, Stephanie breaks down every category of cost you must understand to run a profitable, sustainab...
In this episode of Balanced, host Stephanie Blaine exposes one of the biggest blind spots in the online business world. You’re consuming advice from top industry leaders—Alex Hormozi, Jenna Kutcher, Amy Porterfield, Gary Vee—and it’s all incredible… but it’s built on one massive assumption they never talk about.
They assume you already have your bookkeeping handled.
Stephanie breaks down why every strategic decision, marketing strate...
In this episode of Balanced, host Stephanie Blain gets real with a dose of tough love every business owner needs to hear. If you’re feeling stuck, burned out, or wondering why your business growth has stalled, this conversation will be your wake-up call.
Stephanie shares five brutally honest questions that challenge you to stop lying to yourself and start taking ownership of your success. From checking whether your work is truly wor...
In this episode of Balanced, host Stephanie Blain dives into one of the most talked-about topics in business right now—AI and automation—and what they really mean for small business owners.
If you’ve ever wondered whether AI will replace your role, or if it’s just another passing tech fad, Stephanie is here to break it all down in her signature approachable, balanced way. You’ll learn how to use AI tools to save time, boost clarity,...
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