The North Star Every Bookkeeper is Missing - with Will Polston

Jo and I are really fortunate to have an amazing little black book of contacts, and today we’re diving deep into a conversation with Will Polston about confidence and business growth. Will shares his journey from believing money equals happiness to discovering the true drivers of success. He emphasises the importance of collaboration over competition and how having a clear vision, or 'North Star', can guide entrepreneurs towards their goals. Learn more about Will here https://www.willpolston.com/ Connect with Will on LinkedIn https://www.linkedin.com/in/willpolston/ Will's Mushroom Supplements https://mytwentytwo.co.uk/ ----------------------------------------------- About us We're Jo and Zoe and we help bookkeepers find clients, make more money and build profitable businesses they love. Find out about working with us in The Bookkeepers' Collective, at: 6figurebookkeeper.com/collective ----------------------------------------------- About our Sponsor This episode of The Bookkeepers' Podcast is sponsored by Xero. Get 90% off your first 6 months by visiting: https://xero5440.partnerlinks.io/6figurebookkeeper ----------------------------------------------- Promotion This video contains paid promotion. ----------------------------------------------- Disclaimer The information contained in The Bookkeepers' Podcast is provided for information purposes only. The contents of The Bookkeepers' Podcast is not intended to amount to advice and you should not rely on any of the contents of the Bookkeepers' Podcast. Professional advice should be obtained before taking or refraining from taking any action as a result of the contents of the Bookkeepers' Podcast. The 6 Figure Bookkeeper Ltd disclaims all liability and responsibility arising from any reliance placed on any of the contents of the Bookkeepers' Podcast. Chapters: 00:00:00 - Introduction 00:00:10 - Guest Introduction: Will Polston 00:01:30 - Will Polston's Career Journey 00:02:48 - Will's Multiple Business Ventures 00:07:36 - The Importance of Having a Business Plan 00:09:50 - Will's Entrepreneurial Mindset 00:15:04 - Will's Personal Development Journey 00:15:28 - The Importance of Entrepreneurial Education 00:16:38 - Taking Responsibility for Your Life 00:17:59 - Will's Introduction to the Bookkeepers Collective 00:18:27 - Will's Life-Changing Experience with Tony Robbins 00:22:51 - The Start of Will's Coaching Business 00:23:36 - The Importance of Having a Bookkeeper 00:24:04 - Understanding Key Business Metrics 00:27:06 - The Role of Bookkeepers in Business Growth 00:29:24 - Will's Approach to Business Metrics 00:30:08 - Understanding Leading Metrics 00:31:19 - The Importance of Comparing to Targets 00:31:48 - The Advantage of Weekly Reporting 00:32:17 - The Role of Monthly Management Accounts 00:33:38 - The Concept of North Star Thinking 00:34:06 - The Seven Areas of Life 00:35:35 - The Identity Shift in Bookkeeping 00:36:44 - Connecting with Will Polston #bookkeeper