Jackie Koch has been in the trenches building the teams that grow companies for over 15 years. She’s hired hundreds of people, navigated countless sticky situations, and earned an MBA along the way. From being deeply involved in the nitty-gritty of team building to now helping others navigate the waters of running a business, she wants to help you avoid the messes she’s had to help clean up. Listen in and discover insights on leadership dos and don'ts, strategies for effective hiring and tea ...
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The Successful Bookkeeper Podcast is a weekly show to help increase your confidence, work smarter and build a business you love. Each week you'll listen to inspiring guests who will share their success secrets, so you can take your bookkeeping enterprise and life to another level. Some of them include New York Times Best-Selling Author of E-Myth, Michael E. Gerber, Pure Bookkeeping Co-Founder, Debbie Roberts, the host of The Productive Woman podcast, Laura McClellan and the author of *I Know ...
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EP430: Hector Garcia - Innovate & Create: Reframing Your Story - Part 1
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“Innovation means always doing it differently, always doing it better. Innovation is not always technology; innovation is providing a different point of view to the status quo.” -Hector Garcia There will always be people more successful than we are. This is only a problem if we decide it's not worth taking any action to better our lives because we’…
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186. When to Hire a Sales Team and How to Keep Them Motivated with Scott Leese
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Ever wondered when the perfect time to hire a sales role is? Scott Leese has got you covered with invaluable advice that could be the turning point for your business. As a business owner, mastering the art of sales is crucial, and Scott explains why learning sales should be at the top of your priority list. We uncover the must-have qualities of a s…
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Lance Parrish, Former MLB Player and World Series Champion and Jacob Lubbers From Full Boar BBQ With Guest Co-host, Doug Scheiding Make Episode 250 Enchanted
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Lance Parrish, Former MLB Player and World Series Champion and Jacob Lubbers From Full Boar BBQ With Guest Co-host, Doug Scheiding Make Episode 250 Enchanted Lance Parrish is a former Major League Baseball player and an eight-time All-Star who won the World Series with the Detroit Tigers in 1984 as the Tigers started the season with 35 wins and fiv…
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185. How to Manage and Document Performance Issues
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Today we're tackling a topic every leader faces at some point: performance issues. I'll start by sharing a real-life example of a leadership dilemma that's all too common, setting the stage for our deep dive. Together, we'll unpack the key questions you need to address performance concerns head-on. I'll also share my go-to methods for documenting p…
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EP429: Tim Sernett - Technology Vs Tradition: How To Embrace Both
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“If they don’t have the right mindset and the right willingness to adopt the technology, it's just not going to work.” -Tim Sernett Everyone is different. There will be those who love trying new things and those who are more hesitant to leave their bubble of security. One isn’t better than the other, but when it comes to business, you must consider…
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Former MLB Player and Coach, Dave Magadan and Eric Hodson from Boars Night Out, Award-Winning BBQ Team and Rubs Maker
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Former MLB Player and Coach, Dave Magadan and Eric Hodson from Boars Night Out, Award-Winning BBQ Team and Rubs Maker Dave Magadan is a former Major League Baseball player and coach. His playing career ended upon his retirement after 16 years and time spent with the New York Mets, Florida Marlins, Seattle Mariners, Houston Astros, Chicago Cubs, Oak…
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EP428: Tyler Otto - How Saying No Will Help You Grow
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“Nowadays I fire people. I fired one client last month. They didn’t even make it two months in. But the way they talked to my staff and scope creep and demanding a lot of things that we never agreed to, I let them go within a month and a half. Where before I would suffer those clients for a year.” -Tyler Otto It is natural when starting a business …
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184. If You Aren't Supporting Your Team's Financial Wellness, You Should Be with Mel Abraham
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In this episode, we dive deep into the importance of financial wellbeing, featuring insights from our special guest, Mel Abraham. Mel is not just a financial expert; he’s an accomplished entrepreneur with a rich journey transitioning from the corporate world to building his own empire. We explore his transformative leadership lessons and Mel shares…
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Author, Andy McCullough Discusses His Book on Clayton Kershaw and Ryan Higgins Carries On His Family Business, J & R Manufacturing’s Legacy
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Author, Andy McCullough Discusses His Book on Clayton Kershaw and Ryan Higgins Carries On His Family's Business, J & R Manufacturing’s Legacy Andy McCullough is a senior writer at The Athletic. He has previously covered Major League Baseball for the Los Angeles Times, the Kansas City Star, and The Star-Ledger. His work has been honored by the Assoc…
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EP427: Peter Cook & Debbie Roberts - The E-Myth Bookkeeper: Strategies for Hiring Success
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“The number one marketing strategy for bookkeepers, people would say, is 'do a good job and referrals will come.'” -Debbie Roberts Finding the right people to work in our businesses is tough. Managing expectations on both sides can be challenging, maybe our systems and processes aren’t as great as we hoped, or maybe they just aren’t the right fit f…
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183. Mapping Out the Perfect Interview Process for Hiring Success
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If you’re tired of bad hires and chaotic recruitment processes, this episode is for you! We're diving into the world of structured hiring. We're kicking things off by addressing those bad hiring habits we all need to ditch. Then, I'll walk you through creating a structured hiring process that brings consistency and fairness to your team. We’ll chat…
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Baseball and Barbecue Talk Abounds With Bill Donohue of WGBB Sports Talk New York and Greg Taylor from Grilledjawn.com and thephandemickrew.com
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Baseball and Barbecue Talk Abounds With Bill Donohue of WGBB Sports Talk New York and Greg Taylor from Grilledjawn.com and thephandemickrew.com Bill Donohue is an on-air host, producer, and writer for the WGBB Sports Talk New York show. The show is heard live on Sunday nights and is then released as a podcast by the same name. Bill is modest as we …
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EP426: Jeff Bartsch - Telling Your Story: How To Attract & Retain Your Ideal Client - Part 2
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“You don’t have to know everything, but if you can ask the questions and then if you can figure out how those tie into the financials, you can say ‘here are the numbers, but here’s what they mean.’” -Jeff Bartsch All of us have a story, but few of us embrace the ability we all possess to change the narrative at any moment. There is comfort in famil…
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182. How to Build Effective People Processes in Any Business with Kristina Bartold
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Kristina Bartold joins us today to reveal the secrets behind building robust people processes in small businesses, stressing the crucial role of clear communication and continuous self-reflection in effective leadership. We explore the intricacies of managing team dynamics and setting realistic expectations, especially in today’s landscape of remot…
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Author, Kevin Baker Discusses His Book, The New York Game and Todd Koch is the Creator of Dad's Seasonings, Maker of Premium Rubs
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Author, Kevin Baker Discusses His Book, The New York Game and Todd Koch is the Creator of Dad's Seasonings, Maker of Premium Rubs Kevin Baker is a novelist, historian, and journalist. He is a contributing editor to Harper's Magazine. He was formerly a columnist for American Heritage magazine and the New York Observer, and is a regular contributor t…
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EP425: Jeff Bartsch - Telling Your Story: Giving Meaning To The Numbers - Part 1
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“A story is where a character wants something, overcomes obstacles to get it and experiences transformation as a result. Identity, desire, obstacles and transformation. And then we as providers of services and products, we are the guide, we come alongside to help that hero get what they want.” -Jeff Bartsch Being a bookkeeper is about more than our…
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181. Don't Make This Common Mistake When Hiring New Team Members
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Waiting to talk to more candidates might be a huge mistake. Today, we're covering the essential topics in hiring. Together, we'll explore how a hiring rubric can streamline your decision-making and ensure that your interviews are smoother and more effective. I'll share my secrets on using the rubric in interviews to keep things fair and consistent!…
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Author, Andy Martino Discusses His Latest Book, The Yankee Way and Kristopher French from GirlDadBBQ Talks Barbecue With a Smattering of Baseball Talk
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Author, Andy Martino discusses his latest book, The Yankee Way and Kristopher French from GirlDadBBQ talks barbecue with a smattering of baseball talk Andy Martino has written about sports, culture and entertainment, and has covered Major League Baseball for more than a decade. He is currently a reporter and analyst covering the MLB for the SNY net…
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EP424: Jackie Koch - Navigating Hiring & Firing: A Practical Guide
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“I think there are three main things that are super important for running a business. One is knowing how to be a great leader and a great manager of people. There’s learning how to hire the right people for your business and how to build a team. And then there’s knowing how to follow the rules and stay out of trouble!” -Jackie Koch As with all thin…
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180. Remove Obstacles to Grow Your Business with Kareen Zahr Walsh
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Today, we delve into common blind spots that entrepreneurs face during rapid growth and change, emphasizing the need to pause and reset to maintain alignment with the business's vision. Scaling businesses through vision, leadership, and operations is an area where Kareen excels. We share insights on asking for what you want in business, facilitatin…
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Discussing Memphis In May and Smokeslam With Doug Scheiding and Ray Sheehan and Author of The Fenway Effect, David Krell
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Discussing Memphis In May and Smokeslam With Doug Scheiding and Ray Sheehan and Author of The Fenway Effect, David Krell Doug Scheiding and Ray Sheehan are well known to Baseball and BBQ listeners and return to the show, not as guest co-hosts, but as guests. Doug was at Memphis In May where he conducted demonstrations for Home Depot, cooking on a T…
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179. How to Build a Strong Company DNA to Attract the Right Candidates and Repel the Wrong Ones
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Establishing your company culture is a non-negotiable for success. Today I define what makes up your company’s DNA and break down the key components to consider. You'll get the inside scoop on how to craft a mission statement that truly speaks to your team and why setting clear goals and priorities is a game-changer. We also cover the crucial step …
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EP423: Sam Bennett - The Secret To Getting Things Done RIGHT NOW!
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“Spend 15 minutes a day every single day on something that matters to you. I don’t care if it matters to anybody else, but something that matters to you, and preferably do all this before you check your email.” -Sam Bennett Habit building is hard, especially when we aren’t always sure which way to direct our energy. The more we build a habit, the m…
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Author of The House That Ruth Built, Kelly Bennett and Big Unc's, Nick Wilson, Maker of Premium Sauces and Rubs
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Author of The House That Ruth Built, Kelly Bennett and Big Unc's, Nick Wilson, Maker of Premium Sauces and Rubs Kelly Bennett is the author of many award-winning books for children. However, her latest book, The House That Ruth Built can be enjoyed by children as well as adults. Illustrated by Susanna Covelli, it is as stated quite eloquently on he…
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178. How to Select Candidates Who Will Contribute Positively and Effectively to Your Business with Jonathan Porter-Whistman
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In this episode of World’s Greatest Boss, we dive deep into the world of hiring with an entrepreneurial powerhouse, Jonathan Porter-Whistman. Jonathan shares his key hiring insights and strategies that have paved his way to success. We explore the critical importance of employer branding and how it can transform your business from the ground up. Jo…
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EP422: Peter Cook - 7 Effective Strategies For Marketing Your Bookkeeping Business
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“The sales conversation isn’t about the details of how we do the bookkeeping, it's about, what are the benefits of that for a business owner.” -Peter Cook Most of us would say that referrals have been our best avenues to new business. Yet when quizzed about how we get them, many of us have no system or proactive approach in place with which to attr…
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Barbecue Renaissance Man, Carey Bringle AKA The Peg Leg Porker and Prolific Best-Selling Author, Peter Golenbock, Writer of Some of Sports Biggest Works
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Barbecue Renaissance Man, Carey Bringle AKA The Peg Leg Porker and Prolific Best-Selling Author, Peter Golenbock, Writer of Some of Sports Biggest Works Carey Bringle developed a love of barbecue when he was young and he still remembers family gatherings at iconic barbecue places. At age 17, he lost a leg to cancer, but recovered from the disease, …
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EP421: Spotlight - Joe Woodard - Conquering The Pricing & Service Dilemma
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“We are in a supply/demand economy that favours the suppliers. And it's economics 101, if you have a supply shortage that can’t meet all the demand of the market, then you increase price.” -Joe Woodard Compliance is one of the biggest realms of challenge for bookkeepers, but it also provides consistent opportunity. The rules and regulations change …
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EP420: Lora Lonesberry - Future Thinking: Building A Business Beyond AI
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“If you want to stay viable in your bookkeeping business, you’re going to have to make that shift, and make your customers understand that they need you, and value you and your thought process that AI can’t do for them.” -Lora Lonesberry There can be no doubt that AI is changing our world. Yet we are not all as doomed to be replaced by technology a…
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177. What You Need to Know About Updated U.S. Labor Laws
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Get ready to unpack the critical updates to labor laws for U.S. businesses! I'll provide essential compliance strategies to ensure your business stays on top of these changes. I'll simplify the complex world of employee payments, distinguishing between salary and hourly bases, and we'll explore the nuances of navigating overtime and minimum wage la…
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Author, Mitchell Nathanson Discusses His Newest Book, Under Jackie's Shadow and Chef Ray Sheehan Presents A Special Father's Day Gift Guide
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Author, Mitchell Nathanson Discusses His Newest Book, Under Jackie's Shadow and Chef Ray Sheehan Presents A Special Father's Day Gift Guide Mitchell Nathanson is a Professor of Law at Villanova University and the author of numerous books and articles on baseball. He is a two-time winner of the McFarland-SABR Award, presented in recognition of the b…
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EP419: Peter Cook - Following The Plan: The Bookkeeper’s Journey
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“People do that with their bookkeeping business, they start, they want to get some clients and they want to make some money, but they actually really have no idea what the journey looks like and where they are trying to get to. It’s a very different experience if you don’t know where you’re trying to get to.” -Peter Cook There is a common misconcep…
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176. How to Define Core Values for the Culture You Crave with Ashley Alderson
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Dive into team building and leadership with entrepreneur turned CEO, Ashley Alderson. Join us as Ashley shares invaluable insights on cultivating the dream team and company culture that you've always envisioned. You'll learn how to empower and train your team for success, all while creating a unique and vibrant company culture. Throughout the episo…
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Tyler Kepner, Baseball Writer for The Athletic and Byron Chism, Barbecue Hall of Fame Member and Creator of Bad Byron's Butt Rub
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Tyler Kepner, Baseball Writer for The Athletic and Byron Chism, Barbecue Hall of Fame Member and Creator of Bad Byron's Butt Rub Tyler Kepner is a senior writer for The Athletic covering Major League Baseball. He previously worked for The New York Times, first covering the Mets, then the Yankees, and finally serving as national baseball columnist. …
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EP418: Racheal Cook - Level Up! Freedom From Entrepreneurial Poverty
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“You have to be willing to think a little bit differently about your business. If you follow what everyone else is doing, you’re going to get the same results everybody got.” -Racheal Cook Building a business is hard. There are so many barriers to success that the last thing we need is to get in our own way, either by supremely undervaluing our ski…
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175. Should Your Contractors Actually Be Employees? How to Properly Classify Workers to Avoid Legal Issues
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I’m diving into a crucial topic that will help keep you out of legal trouble: the misclassification of workers who should be employees as contractors. I'll share a fascinating case study on the gig economy and legal battles, where companies like Uber and Lyft have faced complex challenges and regulations. Understanding the key differences between e…
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Moe Cason, Award-Winning Pitmaster, Discusses His Barbecue Journey Which Now Includes His New Big Cookbook and Noah Gittell, Author and Film Critic, Discusses His Ultimate Book On Baseball Movies
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Moe Cason, Award-Winning Pitmaster, Discusses His Barbecue Journey Which Now Includes His New Big Cookbook and Noah Gittell, Author and Film Critic, Discusses His Ultimate Book On Baseball Movies Moe Cason is an award winning pitmaster who has toiled for many years creating his well respected brand, Moe Cason Barbeque and his instantly recognizable…
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