Leaving the Comfort Zone: Kate McKeever’s Journey to Building a Successful Accounting Firm

CFO Chronicles: The Secrets Behind Success

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Have you ever wondered if you could thrive after leaving a secure corporate job to start your own business? Meet Kate McKeever, the inspiring owner of Lilac Accounting, who made a courageous leap from a stable wedding industry job to successfully launching her own accounting firm. In this episode, Kate shares her journey, from the initial motivations and challenges to the effective strategies she used to attract clients. Discover how in-person networking and a consistent social media presence helped her build lasting relationships and gain traction with her target clientele.
Kate also opens up about the invaluable lessons she learned along the way, emphasizing the significance of automating and delegating tasks to escape the grind of daily operations. She candidly discusses overcoming imposter syndrome with the help of mentors and mastermind groups, leading to increased confidence and refined service offerings. Additionally, Kate proudly speaks about achieving financial independence and evolving her soft skills. For those looking to expand their services, Kate offers actionable advice on transitioning from bookkeeping and tax work to offering fractional CFO services, including insights from her first 10 months in this new role. Tune in for a wealth of knowledge and motivation to take your own leap towards entrepreneurial success.

Chapters

1. Leaving the Comfort Zone: Kate McKeever’s Journey to Building a Successful Accounting Firm (00:00:00)

2. From Corporate to Self-Employed Success (00:00:01)

3. Lessons and Growth in Business (00:11:27)

4. Strategies for Business Success (00:24:11)