Heart of the Bookkeeper

Highly experienced and well respected Bookkeeper, Elizabeth Haverfield from Bookkeeping and Consulting firm, Lime Results in Melbourne Victoria, is our guest today on Heart of the Bookkeeper. Having been and around the Bookkeeping Industry for over 25 years and still going strong, Elizabeth brings a wealth of insights and revelations to this episode that will have you reaching for the notebook and pen. Elizabeths longevity can be seen and heard in phases of her life and with each passing season of her journey, new and different challenges have had to be confronted and overcome and new discoveries made. This is the heart of a bookkeeper on full display for all to hear. Falling from the sky, food that you may have never eaten or tried and curly questions are all part of todays fantastic episode with Elizabeth. Don't miss out.

How do you know if Bookkeeping is something that you could learn to love and want to do and be a part of, in your every day? Well, this episode is one that you will want to listen to and discover the answer to that question. Ness Hartge from regional NSW is our guest on this episode of Heart of the Bookkeeper and is the owner of "In Order Business Solutions". The journey of Ness is one of somewhat "accidental" and somewhat "destiny", but the end result is a journey that will inspire many who are possibly on a similar pathway right now or even someone who has "been there and done that". COVID challenges, nappies, polocrosse and ultra marathon running all get discussed in this episode as Ness's Bookkeeping Practice growth has unfolded over many years. You are absolutely going to love this very enjoyable, bright and passionate episode.

Pam Taylor has seen both ends of the spectrum as a Bookkeeper. After being described as a "Trailblazer" by colleagues when she first entered the world of Bookkeeping at a very young age, suddenly thrust into a very male dominated environment and practice, Pam soon discovered challenges and adversity that led to her requiring a "starting again" phase and a season of rebuilding. Pam currently is the founder and owner of Greenspace Bookkeeping in Cockburn Western Australia, a bookkeeping practice that is innovating and constantly finding new ways to lead and grow. Pam is also a Director of the Institute of Certified Bookkeepers and has a huge passion to see the Bookkeeping Industry in Australia continue to grow and prosper and see new talent emerge. This is an episode that you will find is very honest and at times vulnerable, but with many learnings and take outs for all to benefit from.

"Women can do anything" is a motto often used by Sandies Menzies, Gold Coast Bookkeeper and co-owner of Australian Bookkeeping franchise success story, Shoebox Bookkeeping and Tax. And it is in this episode that you will come to understand why Sandie uses that statement with such confidence these days, because this episode is one of undeniable and intense adversity that required strength and resolve to endure, that will both shock you and inspire you at times and yet Sandie's revelations will make you understand why she believes strongly in the "women can do anything" mantra. What Sandie has had to work through in her life, to get to where she is now, is simply almost unbelievable. But as you will hear, there can truly be a pathway of endurance through trials and tests in life ... you just have to find a way and often, it can only be your way. No more teasers on this one, this is a "must listen". Enjoy.

Debbie Roberts is a Bookkeeper, an author, an entrepreneur and in many peoples eyes, simply an inspiration in the Bookkeeping Community of Australia. Debbie has ridden the high points and the low points of Bookkeeping for more than 3 decades and in this episode, we get to hear that journey with so many lessons learned and takeaways. The inspiration of Debbies Mum shines through, who almost single handedly brought her up and 5 other siblings of Debbies, after the sad and very early loss of her Dad. Debbie describes her early attempts to build a Bookkeeping practice and how that spiralled out of control and so very nearly ran herself into the ground. And then a chance connection with one of the biggest selling authors of the 20th Century, changed everything and turned "working in your business" into "working on your business" and a whole new approach to living life and getting immense happiness from it as well as new found joy in doing Bookkeeping. We delve into how a brush with a significant health scare, made her very aware that, just when Debbie thought she had done all she needed to do in Bookkeeping, revelation came that she in fact has a whole lot more to give and that the challenges so many Bookkeepers have on a daily basis in Australia, are the same challenges that continue to drive her to help those who reach out and the chance to unlock ways to overcome and achieve amazing things. A wonderful story ... a wonderful listen. And as promised in the episode ... below is the discount code and the link to use, to purchase Debbies amazing book - "The EMyth Bookkeeper, at a very special "Heart of the Bookkeeper" price ... A 50% discount on the book and shipping.https://www.purebookkeeping.com/the-emyth-bookkeeperUse the code ICBEMYTH

"Show me someone who has done something worthwhile, and I'll show you someone who has overcome adversity." This is the quote of someone who clearly understood our guest in this episode of Heart of the Bookkeeper, Natalie Drazil, owner of NJD Bookkeeping based in Adelaide, South Australia. Natalie has had to do things often "the hard way" as she has balanced challenges in her life whilst trying to grow a "sole trader" Bookkeeping practice, but the "something worthwhile" that she has managed to achieve despite these challenges, is worth tuning it to hear. Nursing's loss has been Bookkeepings gain and Natalie, with great heart, explains how she came into an acceptance of certain circumstances that fell her way across a journey, that may not have been exactly what she thought may play out when much younger. The positive influence of family, a resuscitation dummy and unique ballroom dancing shoes, are all part of the Natalie Drazil Bookkeeping story. Take time out of your day to have a listen to this wonderful interview. You will be glad you did.