{"version":"1.0","type":"rich","provider_name":"Acast","provider_url":"https://acast.com","height":250,"width":700,"html":"<iframe src=\"https://embed.acast.com/$/691e34180c464c16bd4ac1c3/6a398a6830d5ebf3c92f3245?\" frameBorder=\"0\" width=\"700\" height=\"250\"></iframe>","title":"E418 - Melissa Broughton - One Woman's Journey from Laundromats to Ledgers","description":"<p>In this lively episode of <em>Liz on Biz®,</em> Liz Theresa welcomes Melissa Broughton, founder of Busy Bee Advisors, for a candid and entertaining conversation about entrepreneurship, business growth, and the unexpected adventures along the way. From stories of mail mystery boxes and melon ballers to the realities of running a Sacramento laundromat and scaling a remote bookkeeping firm, Melissa Broughton shares her journey from corporate controller to business owner—and the lessons learned about manifestation, risk-taking, and choosing flexibility over burnout. The discussion dives into the nuts and bolts of building a successful bookkeeping business, the importance of clear financials for small business owners, and Melissa Broughton’s passion for teaching others (especially military spouses and parents) how to launch their own bookkeeping careers. Whether you’re a business owner flying blind or someone dreaming of entrepreneurship, this episode is packed with honest wisdom, laughs, and inspiration.</p>","author_name":"Liz Theresa"}