Welcome to Balanced the Podcast, your go-to for navigating the real world of small business and entrepreneurship! Hosted by Stephanie, a fellow business owner and bookkeeper, we get down to earth about everything from managing business finances and accounting to finding that elusive work life balance. Tired of feeling overwhelmed? Join us for practical business tips on financial organization, stress-free bookkeeping, and building a sustainable business without sacrificing your life. Whether ...
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Excited but Overwhelmed: How to Channel Chaos into Business Growth
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17:16Mastering the Excitement-Overwhelm Cycle: Practical Strategies for Entrepreneurs In this episode of Balanced, host Stephanie dives into a familiar emotional rollercoaster for entrepreneurs—the thrill of a new idea quickly giving way to overwhelm. Sound familiar? Stephanie unpacks this cycle with empathy and clarity, offering personal stories and re…
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From Shoeboxes to Smartbooks: How to Modernize Your Bookkeeping in 2025
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18:56From Shoeboxes to Smartbooks: How to Modernize Your Bookkeeping in 2025 In this episode of Balanced, host Stephanie explores how small business owners can move beyond outdated bookkeeping practices and adopt modern, tech-powered solutions. From spreadsheets and paper ledgers to real-time dashboards and automation, Stephanie guides you through the t…
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Give Yourself A Raise: 3 Ways to Boost Profit & Cashflow
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16:15Give Yourself A Raise: 3 Ways to Boost Profit & Cashflow Give Yourself a Raise: 3 Smart Ways to Boost Business Profit Today In this episode of Balanced, host Stephanie walks you through three straightforward and powerful strategies to increase your profit—and give yourself a well-deserved raise in your own business. Whether you're a solo entreprene…
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The Art of Saying No: Reclaim Your Time, Energy & Focus
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26:46The Art of Saying No: Reclaim Your Time, Energy & Focus In this episode of Balanced, host Stephanie explores one of the most powerful skills an entrepreneur can master—the ability to say no. Drawing from personal experiences with burnout and overcommitment, she unpacks why saying yes too often can hold you back and how setting healthy boundaries ca…
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Bookkeeping Made Simple: 12 Questions Business Owners Ask (Answered!)
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28:5612 Essential Bookkeeping Questions Answered: Simplifying DIY Business Finances In this episode of Balanced, Stephanie, a seasoned bookkeeper and business owner, answers the 12 most common bookkeeping questions entrepreneurs face. From the necessity of separate business bank accounts to the intricacies of categorizing expenses, and from basic tax co…
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Laser Focus: Beat Distractions And Get More Done In Less Time
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7:44Mastering Focus: Strategies for Entrepreneurs to Thrive In this episode of Balanced the Podcast, host Stephanie discusses the critical importance of focus for entrepreneurs. Stephanie highlights how distractions hinder productivity and offers practical tips to help listeners reclaim their ability to perform deep work. Key strategies include creatin…
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Pay Yourself First- Ensuring Your Business Funds Your Life
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27:51Are You Paying Everyone but Yourself? Why It’s Time to Prioritize Your Paycheck Tired of Being the Last One Paid? Here’s How to Flip the Script Too many entrepreneurs hustle hard… and end up with nothing in their personal bank accounts. In this episode of Balanced, Steph delivers a financial reality check: if your business isn’t paying you, it’s br…
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Bounce Back Energy- Finding Strength After Setbacks
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24:32Feeling rejected? How to find your strength as an entrepreneur & keep going Rejection is a tough pill to swallow in the entrepreneurial world. On this episode of Balanced, Steph gets real about those moments that make you question everything. But it's not about avoiding the "nos," it's about how you respond to them. Learn her empowering "BOUNCE" me…
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From Scrambling to Secure: Mastering Cash Flow
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31:48Feeling that Friday payroll panic? Landed a big client but worried about upfront costs? You're not alone! In this essential episode, your host Stephanie Blaine from Balanced gets real about cash flow – the money moving in and out of your business – and why understanding it is your superpower. Forget complicated jargon; we're breaking down the every…
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The Balance Trap - Why Chasing Even Isn't The Goal
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23:01Juggling Your Business, Family, and Life? Let's Find Your Rhythm. Welcome back to Balanced! It's Steph, and if you're a small business owner trying to navigate the demands of your work, your family, and everything else life throws your way, you're in the right place. In this practical 23-minute episode, we're moving beyond the myth of perfect "bala…
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More Than Cutting Costs- Asking the Deeper Questions To Save Money In Business
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10:26Want to Actually Grow Your Business While Still Enjoying Your Latte? Welcome back to Balanced! Steph, your bookkeeper and fellow entrepreneur, is sharing a game-changing perspective in this quick 10-minute episode. Forget restrictive budgeting and the myth of constant cost-cutting. Discover how intentional spending and financial clarity are your se…
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Ready, Set, Scale: Prepare Your Business Today for Tomorrow’s Growth
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25:15Ready to scale your business without the overwhelm? Join your host Steph, a bookkeeper and fellow entrepreneur, who's built a business, she shares the real, actionable steps you can take today to set yourself up for success tomorrow. On this episode of Balanced, Steph breaks down the practical strategies for getting your finances scale-ready, build…
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Pivot with Purpose – Evolving Goals While Staying True to Your Core
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28:34Feeling stuck with a business goal that no longer resonates? Host Steph Blain gets real about why it's not only okay, but powerful, to pivot in your entrepreneurial journey. Learn to shed the guilt of changing direction and discover how aligning your business decisions with your core values leads to a more fulfilling and balanced life. This episode…
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Perfection Paralysis: Launching Before You’re 100% Ready
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24:45Are you a small business owner or aspiring entrepreneur held back by the need for everything to be "just right" before you launch? Host Steph Blain shares relatable experiences and practical strategies to break free from perfection paralysis. Learn to embrace imperfect action, effectively organize business finances, and find more work life balance …
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