09: Pull Up A Bale with Mary Faber!

This episode runs on @WonderCowColostrum shop.wondercow.com/DAIRYGALVAL or Use code DAIRYGALVAL to save $$     Let's Pull Up A Bale with Mary Faber! www.marytfaber.com -- website Mary T Faber on Instagram Mary T Faber Solutions on Facebook       Host: Val Lavigne    @DairyGalVal http://www.pullupabale.com   Summary In this episode of Pull Up a Bale, host Val Lavigne speaks with Mary Faber, a virtual bookkeeper for rural entrepreneurs. They discuss Mary's journey from a corporate job to starting her own bookkeeping business, the challenges and rewards of entrepreneurship, and the importance of balancing work and family life. Mary shares insights on the agricultural industry, the lessons learned from showing cattle, and the realities of building a successful business. The conversation also touches on personal anecdotes, rapid-fire questions, and future aspirations.   Takeaways Mary transitioned from a corporate job to virtual bookkeeping during COVID. She has a passion for agriculture and helping rural entrepreneurs. Building a business requires taking risks and trusting your gut. Family and work-life balance are crucial for Mary. Lessons from showing cattle are applicable to life and business. Success is a result of hard work and perseverance. Mary emphasizes the importance of community and connections in agriculture. She enjoys helping clients manage their bookkeeping effectively. Mary's journey includes teaching QuickBooks to others. The conversation highlights the realities behind perceived success.   Sound Bites "I fell in love with working from home." "I learned it the hard way." "Success doesn't happen by chance."   Chapters 00:00 Introduction to Rural Life and Agriculture Conversations 02:52 Mary Faber: From Corporate to Virtual Bookkeeping 05:39 The Journey of Entrepreneurship and Overcoming Challenges 08:29 Building a Business: The Role of Community and Support 11:18 Balancing Family Life and Business 13:53 Lessons from Agriculture: Setting Goals and Resilience 16:41 The Future of Mary’s Bookkeeping Business 27:41 Balancing Work and Family Life 29:31 The Challenges of Bookkeeping in Agriculture 29:43 Rapid Fire Fun Questions 31:46 Nostalgic Childhood Memories on the Farm 34:10 Comfort Food and Favorite Meals 35:26 Favorite Flowers and Gardening 37:00 Superpowers and Time Travel 40:02 Advice to Younger Self 41:54 The Importance of Hard Work and Dedication