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 boards, aesthetic goal-setting, or waiting for a “fresh start” on January 1st. It’s about finally fixing what’s been broken — the systems, boundaries, pricing, and yes, your bookkeeping.
With her signature blend of real talk, humor, and practical action, Stephanie challenges you to stop delaying the hard stuff, stop romanticizing the reset button, and start making the changes your business has needed for months.
⏱️ Timestamps
00:00 – Welcome
00:22 – Running a business from Vietnam
00:49 – Saying vs. actually working anywhere
01:37 – December planning reality
02:18 – What December really reveals
03:30 – January 1st isn’t a reset
03:55 – Fix what’s broken now
05:11 – Systems = freedom
06:05 – The one thing broken all year
06:39 – For most: bookkeeping
07:05 – December consult spots
07:41 – Freedom comes from systems
08:03 – Best time to fix is now
✨ Perfect For:
✓ Entrepreneurs are consuming business advice but lacking clarity
✓ Small business owners are tired of guessing instead of knowing
✓ Creators and service providers ready to understand profitability
✓ Anyone serious about building a scalable, data-driven business
📌 Links & Resources:
💬 Book Your Free Consultation:
https://link.bookkeeper.net/widget/bookings/bkconsults-ecommerce-2a1298cf-f8b9-46b9-a2f6-53890f394f0c
🌟 Join the Starlight DIY Club:
https://starlightbookkeeping.com/starlight-diy-club
📺 Watch episodes + subscribe on YouTube:
https://youtube.com/@starlightbookkeeping?feature=shared
📸 Follow Stephanie on Instagram:
https://www.instagram.com/_stephblain_/
🌐 Visit the website:
https://starlightbookkeeping.com/
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