My Bookkeeping Journey: From a Makeup Artist to a Successful Business Owner

TLDRFollow my bookkeeping journey as I transitioned from being a makeup artist to starting my own bookkeeping business. Discover how I overcame challenges, learned valuable skills, and found success in the accounting field.

Key insights

📚Getting started: How I became interested in bookkeeping and learned the ropes.

📈Growing my expertise: Pursuing education and gaining experience in the accounting field.

💰Transitioning to my own business: Overcoming challenges and building my client base.

🌐Working remotely: Embracing the opportunity of virtual bookkeeping and the freedom it provides.

🌟Finding my worth: Transitioning from hourly rates to value-based pricing.

Q&A

How did you first become interested in bookkeeping?

My cousin, who is a CPA, introduced me to bookkeeping when she needed some help. I quickly fell in love with the work and decided to pursue it further.

What motivated you to start your own bookkeeping business?

I wanted the freedom to work remotely and travel with my husband, so I started my own business and learned how to attract clients and build my own brand.

What challenges did you face during your bookkeeping journey?

I initially struggled with pricing my services and finding clients. However, through education and mentorship, I overcame these challenges and found success.

Why did you transition from hourly rates to value-based pricing?

I realized that I was undervaluing my services and not charging what I was worth. Transitioning to value-based pricing allowed me to provide more value to my clients and increase my income.

What advice do you have for aspiring bookkeepers?

Focus on building your skills and knowledge, don't be afraid to ask for help or invest in your education. Also, don't undervalue your services, charge what you're worth.

Timestamped Summary

00:00Introduction and purpose of documenting my bookkeeping journey.

02:39How I got started in bookkeeping and discovered my passion for the work.

06:57Transitioning from a makeup artist to pursuing a career in bookkeeping.

09:59Challenges faced during the early stages of my bookkeeping business.

13:22The benefits of remote work and the freedom it provides.

16:40Transitioning from hourly rates to value-based pricing.

20:16Tips and advice for aspiring bookkeepers.