My Bookkeeping Story: If I Did It, You Can Do It Too

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Owning a bookkeeping business can offer several benefits, including:
1. Flexibility: As the owner of a bookkeeping business, you can set your own schedule and work from anywhere. This can allow for a better work-life balance and the ability to work around other commitments.
2. Unlimited earning potential: As your business grows, you can increase your rates and take on more clients, leading to increased revenue and profit.
3. Low overhead costs: Bookkeeping businesses typically have low overhead costs, as they can be run from home and require little equipment or inventory.
4. Opportunity for growth: As your business grows, you may have the opportunity to hire additional staff or expand into other related services, such as accounting or tax preparation.
5. Strong demand: Bookkeeping services are essential for businesses of all sizes, meaning there is a strong demand for these services. This can lead to a consistent stream of clients and revenue.
6. Personal fulfillment: Owning a bookkeeping business can provide a sense of personal fulfillment, as you help clients manage their finances and achieve their business goals.
Overall, owning a bookkeeping business can offer flexibility, growth opportunities, and a sense of personal fulfillment, while also providing a valuable service to clients.
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Hi, my name is Steve Crisler, owner and founder here at Bookkeeping Life.
I've been a practicing CPA since the year 2000 and I've been teaching people how to start and grow their own home-based bookkeeping business since 2018.
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You can grow your own home-based bookkeeping business and I'll teach you how!
Best,
Steve Crisler, CPA
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[@JustJoshinYouBro]

Thanks for the inspiration.

[@seekandfind404]

Thank you for sharing your experiences both difficult and inspiring. Your success, I'm sure, will inspire many to get out of their own way and focus on the task at hand.

[@pensonjones]

I went to ISU and lived in Bloomington for 16 years with a degree in finance and insurance. I got tired of being a staff accountant and started my own business, first with insurance then bookkeeping. I left Bloomington thankfully before starting my business! Now I'm looking for more clients, I love listening to your videos. And hopefully I can quit my staff accountant job this year!

[@teresagrazini1287]

I love that you are so honest and down to earth . I wish I would have found you before I spent $5000 on another bookeeping program . But I will still listen to you and send friends your way. Spending time with your children should be on the top of everyone"s list . God Bless you and your family :)

[@RS-uy9pq]

What program did you spend $5000 on?

[@iivano5]

This is very inspiring and vulnerable. Thank you for sharing!

[@kcwilliams3618]

I’m a CPA and have worked for 15 years in the tax field. I am miserable with the 9-5 and would like something more flexible. I may consider bookkeeping

[@Bookkeeping_Life]

being miserable is not healthy. You are in control!

[@randomduck2.080]

I have BS Finance and accounting certificate, less than a year tax intern experience, out of workforce for many years to take care of my family. I applied many entry level jobs but no luck. Now I am thinking about remote bookkeeping but not sure where to start

[@monkizaki1440]

Knowing more about you does allow me to trust you more and relate with you more. Thank you for sharing your success story!!! I can't wait to join the academy!

[@Bookkeeping_Life]

Thanks for sharing!!

[@robinhurd7756]

Thanks for sharing your story. I had to literally hold my laptop speaker to my ear in order to hear you, which means you have a way of captivating an audience despite the fact people are struggling to hear :D Do you think that bookkeeping has now become highly competitive and more difficult to reach a higher income level?

[@stevew4622]

Appreciate your story and vulnerability! I went to Illinois Wesleyan and worked at Elroy’s…missed you by a few years. Similar story, hated the staff accountant life. Left Illinois for the coast too, in Charleston, SC. Now work in commercial real estate brokerage and adding a bookkeeping business. Your content is the best I’ve seen on KZbin.

[@Bookkeeping_Life]

Hey Steve. Thanks. Glad you got out of there :)

[@hwnsylke123]

Nice hat!

[@Bookkeeping_Life]

Thanks :)

[@yahbarrahyisrael1921]

Your sincerity is awesome, man, I really appreciate that.

[@Bookkeeping_Life]

Thank you!

[@rickybobby191]

My dude! Crazy our similarities, I’m in my apartment in Oceanside California watching this, moved out a couple months ago from Virginia. Have no direction and feel totally lost. Am about to start a bookkeeping certification course. Any entry level jobs you recommend while I’m trying to complete this year long course?

[@WithFaizanKhan]

Inspiring

[@ColbyTheOrangeTabby]

Love the story! Very inspiring 😊

[@Bookkeeping_Life]

Thank you!

[@rockerstockton]

Nice life story, very inspiring!!

[@saffirevaporknoxville4434]

I' m 56. I could pass for 36 as i and fit and WAY into health. Have a diverse work background, and need a serious career change. There is an accounting program near by me, 2 years. Would you recommend Bookkeeping for me rather than accounting degree?? I also want to work remote as much as possible. Thanks! I enjoy your content! BTW, I can relate to your California story. Been there, done that! ha ha

[@Bookkeeping_Life]

I recommend getting into the work. An accounting degree is good for a 9-5 job, not working for yourself. To be successful in working for yourself, you need to dive in. A degree gives you book smarts, not real world smarts. Hope this helps!

[@saffirevaporknoxville4434]

@@Bookkeeping_Life Thank you! I am seriously checking out your course online. Looks affordable too!

[@krs218]

Good video. But volume is very low.

[@richardlebreton6690]

Steve is very soft spoken, just his style. Laid-back

[@miners_treasures]

200th like!!! I hope this is something I can do.

[@Bookkeeping_Life]

We believe in you, and are here to help! www.bookkeepinglife.com

[@dalicosan5374]

I have 2 bookkeeping and payroll certificates but I can't find a job because I don't have experience. I'm new in the country so not so many relationships or links. Now the question is how to gain experience if nobody is giving me a chance?

[@lindasmith6558]

2003 was different you could get alot of clients using craigslist and newspaper classifieds . Not now.

[@Bookkeeping_Life]

We have several in our community that have picked up new clients this year using Craigslist, 2024! Nothing is a guarantee, but it is free to try.

[@caseyclark807]

Did thecpa license help you?

[@Bookkeeping_Life]

CPA license is always a plus. But it's definitely not needed to be a very successful bookkeeper.

[@sriyanipremasiri6760]

I am Sri Lankan.Sri lanka is south Asian country.I have an idea to start virtual bookkeeping business .I am going to offer my services to the USA and canada.Is it realistic goal? Can i get clients becauase i live in foreign country.?

[@Bookkeeping_Life]

Bookkeeping is a virtual business, so yes, it can be done.