EP467: Debra Kilsheimer - Building A Bookkeeping Business On Your Own Terms

“Define your customer first. I only want to work with
people who understand that accounting is important to their
business.”
-Debra Kilsheimer
Debra Kilsheimer, owner of Behind the Scenes
Financial Services, shares her journey from growing up in an
accounting household to running a modern, client-focused
bookkeeping business. She discusses the power of flat-rate
pricing, building strong client relationships and how embracing
technology can transform your business plus much more!


Connect with her on LinkedIn and
Facebook.


To listen to The Bookkeepers on Fire podcast, click
here.


Check out her YouTube channel at this
link.

Time Stamp

01:05 - Debra’s journey into accounting
04:31 - Early career struggles & leaving CPA firms
08:51 - Building a thriving firm with a focus on forward-looking
financial strategies
12:06 - Becoming a QuickBooks Pro Advisor
19:31 - Defining the ideal client & pricing strategies
25:46 - Embracing technology & efficiency
30:05 - Work-Life balance & boundaries
42:00 - Where to find Debra


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