Episode #52 - Interview-Macen Krauter-Cleaning Business Finances Made Simple: Expert Tips from Macen Krauter

This podcast is powered by Klean Freaks University.com — where real cleaners build real empires. From mop buckets to million-dollar systems, we teach you how to clean smarter, lead stronger, and scale faster.Have you ever confused bookkeeping with the complexities of a CPA's duties? We've all been there, and this episode is your lifesaver, especially if you're navigating the financial tides of the cleaning industry. With tax season lurking just around the corner, I recount the breath of relief I drew upon when I hired a bookkeeper, and we're joined by an expert who morphed his passion for personal finance, spread sheets and just numbers in general,  into a successful bookkeeping business. We bring you Macen Krauter- Owner of www.chekbooks.com!!!! He unveils the nitty-gritty of tailoring bookkeeping services, while Kimberly and I explore the possibility of it being more than just a side hustle. It's an eye-opening chat that might just spur you to hunt for a bookkeeper who's a whiz with cleaning biz specifics. And we all know how hard it is to find anyone who cater's to just Cleaning.When it's time to pick a financial guru, do you know which questions will lead you to your perfect match? This episode guides you through the interview maze to secure an Enrolled Agent who may be cheaper and of course that can to taxes,  who ticks all the boxes , for tax resolution or tax strategy or a digital on-line Master of both numbers and Bookkeeping like Macen.Getting lightning-fast responses to deep dives into business returns. I'll share a tale of a costly mix-up I had with financial professionals and why I cannot stress enough the importance of keeping your business and personal finances as far apart as peanut butter and jelly in a sandwich. Find out how the right bookkeeping company/person can turn your financial fog into crystal clear insights for your cleaning business expansion. There are book keepers in every niche. So look you may be surprised!!Let's chat about the delicate dance of mixing business with pleasure, as I open up about a past joint venture with a best friend that taught me a financial lesson or two. It's a candid conversation about maintaining harmony in business partnerships, especially with those dear to us. But it's not all serious business; we'll share some laughs over the quirks of the cleaning world and leave you feeling like part of the family, eager to join us for a coffee catch-up on future endeavors. Tune in for an episode that's as much about forging connections as it is about financial finesse.Here is Macen's Contact information https://www.chekbooks.com/559.909.3596email: [email protected] #shannonmiller#kimberlygonzales#cleaningbusinesslife#kleanfreaksuniversity#bookkeeping#accounting#manageyourbooks#macenkrauter#chekbooksSupport the showThanks for tuning in to Cleaning Business Life — the podcast for cleaning business owners who want to build a profitable, sustainable company without burning out.Hosted by Shannon Miller and Jamie Runco, each episode pulls back the curtain on what it really takes to start, grow, and scale a cleaning business — covering pricing, systems, leadership, boundaries, and the real conversations most people avoid.🎧 New episodes 2x weekly 📚 Resources, show notes, and programs: https://kleanfreaksuniversity.comBecause in life — and in business — clean is just the beginning.— Shannon & Jamie