EP350: Sandeep Chennakeshu - How To Build A Resilient Bookkeeping Business

“I wrote this book for people who want to learn how to
build and run a business, and hopefully not make the same
mistakes I made.”
-Sandeep Chennakeshu


Starting a new business isn’t easy. It requires us to get very
good at a lot of different things. Once we get used to wearing so
many different hats, it can be hard to let go and trust in others
to help scale our businesses to new heights. 


It is comfortable to complain about the issues in our business,
but much harder to focus on and be attentive to solutions
instead. What would happen to your bookkeeping business if you
empowered yourself and your employees to transform complaints
into requests? To say I need help with this, rather than I hate
doing this by myself. 


Sandeep Chennakeshu, former CTO of Eriksson, business
transformation expert and author, is this episode’s featured
guest. He has spent his career helping people transform the way
their businesses run, by building a framework that helps others
create their dream businesses without suffering the same common
setbacks. His meticulous approach to management and diagnostics
has helped elevate hundreds of businesses to new heights.


If you are trying to build your own castle, this is the episode
to hear from a master business builder and learn what it takes to
build walls that will not crumble under pressure. 


During this interview, you'll learn...



The value of transforming complaints into
requests


How to manage & measure your business
effectively


The importance of getting structure & discipline
into your business 



Connect with Sandeep on LinkedIn.


Time Stamps
    
01:58 - Sandeep talks about his career journey 
05:15 - Overcoming the big obstacles
08:54 - The principles of building & running a
business 
12:10 - Staying effective in the face of challenges 
17:20 - Using the right tools for maximum efficiency 
19:50 - How to transform a complaint into a request 
25:12 - The ups & downs of business
30:20 - Transitioning & training for success 
33:55 - Sandeep explains how his book can help you


This episode is brought to you by our friends at
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Head to thesuccessfulbookkeeper.com/katana to
learn more.