Welcome back to the Stay at Home Bookkeeper podcast - the place where real talk meets real freedom. Today, host Deanna Rogers sits down with her longtime friend and networking expert, Casey Eberhart, for an honest, behind-the-scenes conversation about building a business and a life you love.

In this episode, Casey Eberhart unpacks how even the most introverted among us can become powerful connectors - not by selling harder, but by showing up authentically and nurturing meaningful relationships. If you’ve ever felt overwhelmed by networking, or worried you don’t have hours to grow your business, you’ll love Casey’s “30-Minute Growth Plan.” It's packed with bite-sized, actionable steps you can do in just half an hour a day - from simple reach-outs to adding real value online, and celebrating the small wins that build lasting habits.

Plus, you’ll hear stories of transformation, including how the tiniest shift in routine can open incredible doors (did someone say a five-minute text led to $600k in business?). Whether you’re trying to break free from a draining job, want more flexibility for your family, or need a boost of practical confidence, this episode proves you don’t have to be perfect - you just have to start.

Tune in as we talk habit-building, authentic conversations, and how making connections in everyday life can be the key to scaling your bookkeeping business. If you’re ready to take one simple step toward your dream business, this is where it begins.

Takeaway: You don’t have to do it alone - and you don’t have to do it “fancy.” Just show up, stay consistent, and watch what happens.

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Ever wondered what it really takes to start (and stick with) your own bookkeeping business—especially when the odds feel stacked against you? In today’s episode of the Podcast, Deanna Rogers and Emily Kern sit down with Alicia Porter: former “serial side hustler,” current mentor, and real-life proof that betting on yourself can change everything.

Deanna Rogers and Emily Kern dig deep with Alicia about what pushed her to leave an unfulfilling job, the failed MLMs and three-month businesses that came before bookkeeping, and the surprising grit it took to build something real—with zero support at home, two kids, and a lot of late nights. Alicia shares the truth about learning as you go (yes, she googled what “reconcile” means), feeling like an imposter, and what finally made her realize, “I did this—this is my business.”

We’ll talk about:

• The biggest mistakes new business owners make with their books (and how to avoid them)
• Why personality and authenticity are just as important as numbers
• The emotional rollercoaster of betting on yourself, breaking old money mindsets, and building something for your family
• How AI (and all those QuickBooks automations) will—and won’t—change the industry

If you’re tired of feeling stuck, or scared to start over (again), this conversation is for you. You don’t need a fancy degree or a perfect track record—just the guts to take that next step and the community to back you up.

Stay tuned, get inspired, and if you’re curious about starting your own flexible bookkeeping business, book a free clarity call with us at Stay-at-Home Bookkeeper Academy. Let’s see what’s possible, together.

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Ready for some real talk about starting a bookkeeping business - and building a life you actually want? In this episode, Deanna Rogers and Emily Kern sit down with the inspiring Robbin McManne: mentor, owner of Back in Black Bookkeeping, and accidental bookkeeper turned mindset powerhouse.

If you’ve ever dreamed of ditching the 9-to-5 grind, creating true freedom, and maybe even working alongside your spouse, this conversation is for you. Robbin McManne opens up about leaving a big corporate job, navigating the ups and downs of entrepreneurship (including her business “finding” her at rock bottom), and the surprising challenges - and rewards - of running a business with her husband. Get ready to hear the emotional side of business ownership, real mistakes and lessons, and how a supportive community can change everything.

What to expect in this episode:

- Why you DON'T need a fancy degree or years of experience to get started
- The reality of building a business with your partner (the good and the tough!)
- How to get out of your own way and claim your new identity - bookkeeper and beyond
- Tangible tips for what bookkeepers really do day to day (demystifying the work!)

Honest talk about mindset, overcoming family skepticism, and trading your time for what matters most

If you’re stuck in a job that drains you, wishing for more flexibility, or just wondering if bookkeeping could actually work for your life, stick around - and stay tuned for some practical, hopeful advice. Ready to take action? Book a free call and see how the Stay-at-Home Bookkeeper Academy can support your next chapter.

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