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Gentle Frog’s Bookkeeping Lily Pad

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Gentle Frog’s Bookkeeping Lily Pad is a business podcast hosted by Rachel Barnett. It has 44 episodes, with the latest published June 2025.

Welcome to Gentle Frog’s Bookkeeping Lily Pad, your cozy corner of the podcasting world where numbers tell a story and bookkeeping blossoms into an adventure! Dive in with Rachel Barnett, seasoned bookkeeper, and successful entrepreneur, as she leaps from one topic to another, guiding you through the riveting ecosystem of bookkeeping businesses.Having journeyed through the challenges of building, growing, and eventually selling her own bookkeeping firm, Rachel brings a wealth of experience and heartfelt advice to aspiring and established bookkeeping professionals. With a passion that extends beyond ledgers and spreadsheets, she’s here to offer a supportive platform for industry insights, practical strategies, and the shared experiences that breathe life into the bookkeeping community.Each episode, roughly 20 minutes, is a concise, content-rich package designed to fit into your busy schedule. Rachel welcomes a variety of guest speakers, from thriving bookkeeping business owners to oth

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Is Your QuickBooks Account Really Secure What You Need to Know About Intuit Hacks

2

Every Discovery Call Counts: What I’ve Learned from Taking the Call Anyway

3

How to Name Your Bookkeeping Business (Without Regrets)

4

Thinking of Starting a Bookkeeping Business? Let’s Talk About It

5

Hiring a Bookkeeper: Lessons from Pre-Screening Candidates

6

Finding the Right Mentor & Coaching for Your Bookkeeping Journey

7

Bookkeeping Basics: Understanding Retained Earnings

8

Setting Expectations: How We Work with Clients

9

Surviving January as a Bookkeeper: Lessons & Strategies

10

The Bookkeeping Lily Pad Podcast is Back!

11

Episode Thirty Three - Bookkeeping Business Discussion: From Contractor Status to 1099s

12

Episode Thirty Two - Unlocking Efficiency: The Roles of Admin Help in Business Operations

13

Episode Thirty One - Identifying What Role to Fill First in Your Bookkeeping Business

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Episode Thirty - Harmonizing Team Support in Your Bookkeeping Bookkeeping

15

Episode Twenty Nine - The Upsides of (Accidentally) Underbidding Projects

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Episode Twenty Seven - Navigating Client-Caused Complications in Bookkeeping Projects

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Episode Twenty Eight - I’m Considering Offering Group Coaching. Help Me Decide!

18

Episode Twenty Six - Marketing Tips For Small Business with Jodi Snow

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Episode Twenty Five - I Was Wrong About Course Pricing

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Episode Twenty Four - What is a Niche?

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Episode Twenty Three - Clarifying Your Subcontracting Journey: Expectations vs. Reality

22

Episode Twenty Two - Navigating Doubts and Seeking Experienced Guidance in Bookkeeping

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Episode Twenty One - Discussion: Anne Little & Rachel Barnett on Navigating Price Increases

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Episode Twenty - Assessing the Need for Time Tracking in Bookkeeping

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Episode Nineteen - Exploring the Pros and Cons: Working for Yourself vs. Working for Others

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Episode Eighteen - Echoes of Success: Exploring Sounding Boards

27

Episode Seventeen - Tech Tips for the Tech-Shy with Nicole Lux-Ritchie

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Episode Sixteen - Tips for Effective Bookkeeping Agreements

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Episode Fifteen - From Candidate to Colleague: Tips for Hiring

30

Episode Fourteen - SCORE Mentoring and Workshops

31

Episode Thirteen - Digging Deeper: What’s Your Definition of a Good Client?

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Episode Twelve - Year-End Review: Crafting a Vision for Your Bookkeeping Future

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Episode Eleven - Introducing Gentle Frog’s Landing Pad: Diverse Voices of Everyday Bookkeepers

34

Episode Ten - A Weekend of Bookkeeping Insights in Syracuse, NY

35

Episode Nine - Bookkeeping Buffet: Crafting Your Service Menu

36

Episode Eight - The Distinctive Bookkeeper - Creating Your Brand

37

Episode Seven - Finding What’s Right for You in Business and Life with Guest Wendy Sloneker

38

Episode Six - Productivity Amplified - Utilizing a Virtual Assistant

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Episode Five - Reflections on Boundaries: Time, Respect, and Clear Communication

40

Episode Four - Saying ’Yes’ and Helping Newcomers

41

Episode Three - Lessons Learned While Marketing Bookkeeping Services

42

Episode Two - Networking, Community and Individuality in Bookkeeping

43

Episode One - Pre-screening, Hiring & Creating Community

44

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