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From Dead-End Job to Family Business: Kristie Lawson’s Journey to Bookkeeper and Freedom
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Welcome back to the Stay-at-Home Bookkeeper podcast! In today’s episode, we’re pulling back the curtain on what it really looks like to build a bookkeeping business from scratch - and why it’s so much more than just numbers.
Emily Kern and Deanna Rogers sit down with Kristie Lawson, the powerhouse Student Success Coordinator at the Stay-at-Home Bookkeeper Academy, who shares her raw and inspiring journey from overworked, undervalued employee to fulfilled business owner (and homeschool mom of four!). Kristie dives into how she took the leap - even when it felt scary - and how she’s built a business for her family, with her family.
You’ll hear real talk about:
- The not-so-glamorous breaking point that sparked Kristie’s transformation,
- What bookkeepers actually do (versus CPAs - and why both matter),
- Building a business that fits your life,
- How procrastination and sticky notes can go hand-in-hand with success,
- The reality of learning-as-you-go and embracing imperfect action.
If you’ve ever wondered if bookkeeping is really the door to more freedom and flexibility - or questioned if you’re “experienced enough” to make a change - this conversation is your sign that possibilities are closer than you think.
Ready to see how real people create real freedom? Let’s dive in.
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