Hey, I'm Steph Blake 👋
👉 Go from working 80+ hours/week to <20 hours per week with 1 team member
👉 Make 6+ figures in one year without ads
👉 Retire my husband from his 9-5 job at 30 years old
👉 Run a simple & successful business as a "multi-passionate" entrepreneur with ADHD
👉 Go from working 80+ hours/week to <20 hours per week with 1 team member
👉 Make 6+ figures in one year without ads
👉 Retire my husband from his 9-5 job at 30 years old
👉 Run a simple & successful business as a "multi-passionate" entrepreneur with ADHD
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Every week you'll hear stories & strategies from my guests & I to help you simplify your business.
It's really easy to fall into the trap of overworking & not getting the results you want.
I worked the 80+ hour weeks for years to reach the elusive "6-figures per year" goal.
But when I found out I was pregnant with my first son in 2018, I realized that I needed to figure out a way to leave my 9-5 job and go full-time in my business.
So I created a SIMPLE solution that my ADHD brain could understand & implement...quickly!
For the past 5+ years, I have taught this method to thousands of people, retired my husband in early 2022 from his 9-5 job & consistently work <15 hours/week while making 6+ figures.
....with some fun surprises mixed in 😉
....with some fun surprises mixed in 😉
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For years, I was held back by a missing link that I couldn’t identify—until I worked with Steph Blake.
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Despite never having met Steph before, the experience was transformative. I’ve worked with countless coaches and invested significant time and money without seeing results, but none understood my mission and passion like Steph.
She grasped my "why" almost better than I did.
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Thanks to Steph, I now believe I can build the business I’ve always envisioned. The outcome exceeded my expectations.
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"Pay yourself. I don't care if it's 2% of what you make, but you deserve to be paid for the work that you are doing." - Courtney Martin
In the latest episode of The Simple Business Show™, host Steph Blake chats with Courtney Martin, a bookkeeper focused on empowering female entrepreneurs.
In a world where managing finances can often feel overwhelming, this episode highlights the critical elements of bookkeeping that every business owner should understand.
At the heart of their discussion is the necessity of bookkeeping for every entrepreneur. Many business owners struggle with financial management, leading to unnecessary stress.
Courtney highlights how bookkeeping is not just about numbers; it’s about empowering business owners to make informed decisions and plan for the future.
One of the first steps Courtney emphasizes is the need for a separate business bank account. Mixing personal and business finances can lead to confusion and complicate your financial records.
Having a dedicated account helps clarify your business transactions, making it easier to manage and evaluate your financial health.
Courtney shares her top recommendations for bookkeeping software, highlighting options like Wave, Xero, and QuickBooks.
Each software has different capabilities and price points, so choosing one that aligns with your business needs is essential. Courtney’s free quiz, Number Navigator, helps entrepreneurs identify which software is best for them.
A standout strategy discussed is the Profit First methodology. Contrary to traditional methods where profits are calculated after expenses, this approach encourages business owners to allocate their profits first.
By doing so, entrepreneurs ensure they're paying themselves and can maintain a healthier cash flow.
>> Click here to check out the Profit First system
Courtney breaks down bookkeeping into three essential steps for those who prefer to tackle their finances independently:
Categorizing Transactions: Accurate categorization of expenses is necessary to understand where your money goes and to prepare for taxes.
Reconciling Accounts: Monthly reconciliation of your bank statements with your bookkeeping records is crucial for accuracy.
Reading Financial Reports: Familiarity with your profit and loss statements and balance sheets empowers you to make informed business decisions.
Listen to the full interview on the Simple Business Show here.
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