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113 ⎸ [NICHE] E-commerce with Meryl Johnston
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In this NICHE series episode, I talk with Meryl Johnston, the co-founder of Bean Ninjas. She shares her journey into e-commerce accounting and the valuable lessons she's learned along the way. From managing a team of contractors to choosing profitable clients, she provides valuable tips for success.
In this episode you’ll hear:
- The number one thing to think about when starting or growing a firm
- How to analyze your client base for niching down (step by step!)
- The most important quality to look for in hiring senior employees
Resources mentioned in this episode:
- The Lifestyle Accountant Podcast
- The Bookkeeping Business Accelerator®️
- The Bookkeeping Client Closer (mini-course)
About our guest:
Meryl is a Chartered Accountant and investor. She founded Bean Ninjas in July 2015 with $1,000 following the 7 Day Startup methodology. Now 8 years later the company operates in Australia, the US and UK and has a distributed team of 30 people. She is now focused on her podcast, the Lifestyle Accountant Show, and investing in businesses in the accounting industry.
Connect with Meryl
Thanks for listening. If this episode inspired you in some way, take a screenshot of you listening on your device and post it to your Instagram stories and tag me, @ambitiousbookkeeper
For more information about the Ambitious Bookkeeper Podcast or interest in our programs or mentoring visit our resources below:
Visit our website: ambitiousbookkeeper.com
Follow the Blog: ambitiousbookkeeper.com/blog
Connect on Instagram: instagram.com/ambitiousbookkeeper
Connect on LinkedIn: Linkedin.com/in/SerenaShoup
Connect on Facebook: Facebook.com/serenashoupcpa
Follow on Twitter: twitter.com/serenashoupcpa
Thank you for your support of our show. If you haven’t left a review yet it’s super simple. Please go to: https://www.ambitiousbookkeeper.com/podcast and leave your review.
Podcast Publishing Tools we use:
- Podcast Editing: Sabr Media LLC
- Descript (affiliate link)
- Buzzsprout (affiliate link)
Join the Power to Breakthrough Bootcamp >
Aug 19 - 23rd | 12 PM Eastern Daily
Register for the Bookkeeping Biz Workshops HERE>
Workshops Dates: Aug 26 - Sep 3 @ 11am PT daily
- (Day 1) Aug 26 - Pre-party
- (Day 2) Aug 27 - What it Really Takes
- (Day 3) Aug 28 - All About That Tech
- (Day 4) Aug 29 - Creating a Business, not a J.O.B.
- (Day 5) Aug 30 - Q&A
- (Day 6) Sep 3 - Masterclass: Selling Without the Sleaze
Chapters
1. 113 ⎸ [NICHE] E-commerce with Meryl Johnston (00:00:00)
2. Introduction (00:04:38)
3. What do You Want out of your Business? (00:08:19)
4. Getting the Team Onboard (00:10:19)
5. The Team (00:11:48)
6. E-Commerce Niche (00:13:38)
7. Bookkeepping or Accounting Firm? (00:25:07)
8. Training Successful Staff (00:27:44)
9. Selling off Old Clients (00:31:58)
10. Being in an Advisory Role (00:36:23)
11. Stepping Out of the Business (00:41:06)
12. Learning about Investing (00:43:27)
13. Bean Ninjas in Different Countries (00:48:22)
14. Advice for Listeners (00:51:06)
15. Xero or QBO? (00:52:52)
16. Connect with Meryl (00:55:37)
178 episodes
Manage episode 375622287 series 3357763
In this NICHE series episode, I talk with Meryl Johnston, the co-founder of Bean Ninjas. She shares her journey into e-commerce accounting and the valuable lessons she's learned along the way. From managing a team of contractors to choosing profitable clients, she provides valuable tips for success.
In this episode you’ll hear:
- The number one thing to think about when starting or growing a firm
- How to analyze your client base for niching down (step by step!)
- The most important quality to look for in hiring senior employees
Resources mentioned in this episode:
- The Lifestyle Accountant Podcast
- The Bookkeeping Business Accelerator®️
- The Bookkeeping Client Closer (mini-course)
About our guest:
Meryl is a Chartered Accountant and investor. She founded Bean Ninjas in July 2015 with $1,000 following the 7 Day Startup methodology. Now 8 years later the company operates in Australia, the US and UK and has a distributed team of 30 people. She is now focused on her podcast, the Lifestyle Accountant Show, and investing in businesses in the accounting industry.
Connect with Meryl
Thanks for listening. If this episode inspired you in some way, take a screenshot of you listening on your device and post it to your Instagram stories and tag me, @ambitiousbookkeeper
For more information about the Ambitious Bookkeeper Podcast or interest in our programs or mentoring visit our resources below:
Visit our website: ambitiousbookkeeper.com
Follow the Blog: ambitiousbookkeeper.com/blog
Connect on Instagram: instagram.com/ambitiousbookkeeper
Connect on LinkedIn: Linkedin.com/in/SerenaShoup
Connect on Facebook: Facebook.com/serenashoupcpa
Follow on Twitter: twitter.com/serenashoupcpa
Thank you for your support of our show. If you haven’t left a review yet it’s super simple. Please go to: https://www.ambitiousbookkeeper.com/podcast and leave your review.
Podcast Publishing Tools we use:
- Podcast Editing: Sabr Media LLC
- Descript (affiliate link)
- Buzzsprout (affiliate link)
Join the Power to Breakthrough Bootcamp >
Aug 19 - 23rd | 12 PM Eastern Daily
Register for the Bookkeeping Biz Workshops HERE>
Workshops Dates: Aug 26 - Sep 3 @ 11am PT daily
- (Day 1) Aug 26 - Pre-party
- (Day 2) Aug 27 - What it Really Takes
- (Day 3) Aug 28 - All About That Tech
- (Day 4) Aug 29 - Creating a Business, not a J.O.B.
- (Day 5) Aug 30 - Q&A
- (Day 6) Sep 3 - Masterclass: Selling Without the Sleaze
Chapters
1. 113 ⎸ [NICHE] E-commerce with Meryl Johnston (00:00:00)
2. Introduction (00:04:38)
3. What do You Want out of your Business? (00:08:19)
4. Getting the Team Onboard (00:10:19)
5. The Team (00:11:48)
6. E-Commerce Niche (00:13:38)
7. Bookkeepping or Accounting Firm? (00:25:07)
8. Training Successful Staff (00:27:44)
9. Selling off Old Clients (00:31:58)
10. Being in an Advisory Role (00:36:23)
11. Stepping Out of the Business (00:41:06)
12. Learning about Investing (00:43:27)
13. Bean Ninjas in Different Countries (00:48:22)
14. Advice for Listeners (00:51:06)
15. Xero or QBO? (00:52:52)
16. Connect with Meryl (00:55:37)
178 episodes
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