EP337: 2022 Year In Review Show!

It is almost the end of 2022 and wow, do we have an incredible
episode for you to finish off the year!  


In our special Year in Review show, Michael talks to a panel of
terrific guests about the ups and downs of the industry this past
year. Our returning Year in Review guests are Julie Watson,
founder of Bookkeeping Relief, Jessica Fox, owner of Florida
Virtual Bookkeeper, Teresa Slack, co-founder of Financly, and
Katrina Aarsman, CEO of Pure Bookkeeping Australia.


Our guests reflect on their biggest surprises of 2022, tell
heartwarming stories of success, navigate the complexity of
growing businesses in an ever-changing and challenging market,
and discuss the future trends facing us in 2023.


Whether 2022 has been a year of success or a year of challenge
for you, there is something for everyone in this episode. From
fears around inflation and staffing, to the success that can come
from taking on a more advisory role with your clients to help
them build strong and profitable businesses. Our guests speak
powerfully about the struggles they have witnessed this year, and
yet still leave us feeling uplifted and ready to face the
challenges of 2023.


There are so many incredible nuggets of wisdom in this episode,
so grab your headphones, a cup of tea and settle in! 


We are so grateful to all of our wonderful listeners who have
joined us this year. YOU make this show possible. Thank you and
HAPPY NEW YEAR!


During this interview, you'll learn...



The value of learning from failure to build a
successful bookkeeping business


How to navigate the changes & challenges of the
industry


The importance of getting your long-term strategy right
& knowing when to pivot



Find out more about our guests:


Katrina Aarsman
Julie Watson
Jessica Fox 
Teresa Slack


Time Stamps
 
01:23 - Michael introduces this episode’s special guests
02:22 - The panel talks about their biggest surprises of 2022
 
08:35 - Knowledge building; the impact of virtual & in-person
events 
12:45 - The challenges & setbacks of 2022
21:31 - How do we navigate these complex changes &
challenges?
27:45 - This year’s heartwarming stories of client
success 
37:24 - The heartbreaks of 2022 
50:23 - Strategies for growth: what didn’t work this year
01:03:06 - Strategies for growth: what really worked this
year
01:13:29 - Industry trends heading into 2023
01:21:23 - Our guests talk about their big focus for 2023


This episode is sponsored by our good friends at
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stuff. 


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