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Bookkeepers On Fire with Deb & Donna

Deb Kilsheimer & Donna Reade

Where bookkeeping meets bold ideas, disruptive strategies with a whole lot of laughter. Donna with her genius in Systems, Processes, and Optimization and Debbie sharing Quick Wit, Funny Insights, Resolute Belief in people, break down what’s working - and what’s not. Unlock the brilliance behind every episode. Experience the heat, the laughs, and the hard truths of virtual bookkeeping—come see what actually works. Join us for the fire, the laughs, and the unfiltered truth about running a

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5:19

Permission To Disengage

Bookkeepers On Fire with Deb & Donna ·

2025/10/19

🚨 CLIENT RED FLAG ALERT 🚨Just because they smiled on the sales call doesn’t mean they belong in your books.Here’s your Permission to Disengage when:💬 They say “Why am I even paying you?” (Oh honey… that’s your cue to exit left.)🤡 They think jokes at your expense are "just funny" — hard pass.💸 Your gut said “Nope,” but your invoice said “Yes” — refund and reclaim your peace.🔥 You don’t have to keep “dating” bad clients. You’re not desperate — you’re booked and brilliant.🔥 Join our

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17:08

Stop Guessing Budgets

Bookkeepers On Fire with Deb & Donna ·

2025/10/17

💥 Stop selling yourself short. 💥 Bookkeeping isn’t about clocking hours or “what clients can afford.” It’s about VALUE. Here’s the raw truth we see every day & ✨ 3 Spicy Takeaways:🚫 Stop guessing clients’ budgets — let THEM decide what they can pay.🧨 Meetings aren’t “optional fluff.” They’re where the real strategy (and value) happens.💎 Clients will pay for outcomes, not hours — but only if you position yourself as more than a checkbook babysitter.🔥 Bookkeepers, you bring more to

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10:56

CPA? or Accomplice?

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2025/10/15

🚨 CPA? Or Accomplice? 🚨When “creative accounting” turns into a full-blown audit risk, it’s time to ask: are you helping your clients — or helping them bury the evidence?Here’s what we’re not doing in 2025:🔻 “Uniforms” from Macy’s and Nike – because nothing says professional handyman like Air Jordans. 👟🛠️🔻 Grocery runs as “Meals” – oh yes, $90 at Trader Joe’s is clearly a business luncheon. 🥗🧾🔻 Turning employees into contractors – not only illegal, but also a fast track to 💸 IRS

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29:40

🔴 Bookkeepers On Fire | Live with Melissa Miller...

Bookkeepers On Fire with Deb & Donna ·

2025/10/14

Today’s chat with Melissa Miller Ferguson of Bookkeeping for Good was equal parts wisdom, laughter, and truth bombs. 💥 From owning her story to automating her workflow, Melissa reminded us that success isn’t about degrees — it’s about drive, discernment, and doing the work you love. 💼✨Your “lack” is your leverage. Melissa’s superpower? No accounting degree — just 20 years of QBO chops, servant leadership, and results. Clients care about outcomes, not pedigrees. 💪🧠✨ Niche or it gets

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9:48

Free Is Foolish

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2025/10/12

🚨 PSA for new biz owners & workshop leaders: If you're still asking about free bookkeeping software… we need to talk.💸 Free is Foolish — and here’s why:🧨 Bookkeeping isn't optional. It's not a “nice to have,” it’s literally the brain of your business. Skimp here, and you're flying blind. 📉 Operating from your bank balance = a financial horror story. You’re not saving money, you’re signing up for chaos and missed deductions.🛠️ You wouldn’t build a house with a butter knife. So don’t

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8:52

Penny Wise, Painful.

Bookkeepers On Fire with Deb & Donna ·

2025/10/10

💸 Free bookkeeping software? Let’s call it what it is: a fast pass to financial chaos.Here’s why “free” will cost you more than a latte-a-day subscription:✨ Cheap now, costly later – Missed deductions, tax penalties, and sleepless nights add up fast. 📉 Numbers = business survival – If you don’t value your numbers, don’t expect investors, lenders, or even Uncle Sam to take you seriously. 🔥 Your time > free – Nights and weekends spent DIY’ing books? That’s time stolen from family,

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6:54

Boundaries, Baby, Boundaries

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2025/10/08

🚨 When “professional” doesn’t mean “available 24/7.” One of our Bookkeepers on Fire 🔥 is laying down the law (and the calendar) with a fractional CFO who just can’t take a hint… or read an email. 😤📌 Here’s what we unpacked in this fiery episode:✅ Office hours ≠ suggestions — If we’ve spelled it out (twice), maybe don’t schedule over nap time. 🍼🧠 ✅ No is a full sentence — You’re not obligated to explain your life to anyone. Period. 💅🏽🛑 ✅ Respect is a two-way Zoom — You wouldn’t book

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31:36

🔴 Bookkeepers On Fire | Live with Thomas Ruscitti

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2025/10/07

🔥 “Tech stacks change. Trust doesn’t.” Today on Bookkeepers On Fire, we sat down with Tom Ruscitti. to talk apps, vendors, and why our community wins together—not by being louder, but by listening better.🎧 Listen > pitch. If you’re not hearing the problems of the people who actually do the work, you’re guaranteeing a bad app experience—no matter how shiny the demo is. 🥓 Pick pigs, not chickens. Vendors either dabble (eggs) or commit (bacon). Your reputation rides on their staying

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5:38

Lazy or Legal?

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2025/10/05

🔥 Lazy or Legal? Let's Talk Schedule L 🔥Balance sheet MIA? You're not alone. One of the most common mysteries in small business bookkeeping:“Why is Schedule L completely blank?” 🤔 Let’s break it down without breaking your brain:💥 3 Truth Bombs from the Episode:🧾 Schedule L isn't required for S Corps under $250K in sales or assets. That’s not lazy—it’s legal.🔎 Rebuilding a balance sheet? Start with cash 💵, loans 💳, and plug retained earnings. Boom. Done.🤐 Stop calling accountants

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25:08

Boring Routine Wins

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2025/10/03

🚨 Overwhelmed? Distracted? Playing solitaire instead of slaying deadlines? We’ve all been there.Here’s the hard truth: boring routines actually win the productivity game. 💥Here’s how we keep the chaos under control (and the phone out of reach):📅 Color-coded calendars aren’t just pretty—they’re lifesavers. Deadlines don’t stand a chance.⏲️ Timers over tantrums: 30 minutes of focused work beats hours of “fake busy.”🙅‍♀️ Notifications = kryptonite. Turn them off. Yes, all of them.✨

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9:13

Non Profit, Not Free

Bookkeepers On Fire with Deb & Donna ·

2025/10/01

💥 Nonprofit ≠ Free Bookkeeping 💥You’ve got heart. You’ve got purpose. But let’s be real—purpose doesn’t pay the bills. If you're serving nonprofits and getting hit with the “Can we get a discount?” line... here's your permission to hold the line.👇 Here’s how to keep it spicy and professional:💰 Nonprofit is a tax status, not a budget excuse. They still have money—and they need experts, not volunteers.🧠 Know your worth, then add tax. You’re managing grants, compliance, and audits. That’s

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34:51

🔴 Bookkeepers On Fire | Live with Ellen Oliver & Kari...

Bookkeepers On Fire with Deb & Donna ·

2025/09/30

From Lunch Line to LLC: Meet Ellen Oliver & Carrie Newman of Capricorn Bookkeeping & Consulting ✨🤝Two bookkeepers met at BKX 2023 in the buffet line… fast-forward to today: operating agreement signed, teams aligned, and a plan to scale before Thanksgiving. 🚀🔥 3 Takeaways We LovedTest-drive your partnership: Start as subcontractors on the hard client, build trust in the trenches, then merge with confidence. 🧪🧩Advisory > algebra: Profit First or YNAB—the real win is cash

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5:48

It’s All Equity

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2025/09/28

🔥 It’s All Equity, Baby! 🔥Let’s settle the spicy S Corp debate once and for all... is it Owner’s Pay, Shareholder Distribution, or Magic Unicorn Money? 🦄💸 Spoiler: it’s all equity—and it all ends up in the same dang spot on the balance sheet.Here’s the real talk: 🔹 Call it what clicks – Owner's Pay? Shareholder Distribution? “Money I Took”? If your client gets it, it works. 📊🤷‍♀️ 🔹 Don't get account-kneezy – Clients don’t care if it’s equity or an intergalactic debit reversal. Speak

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12:15

Cleared? Ha, Nope

Bookkeepers On Fire with Deb & Donna ·

2025/09/26

🚨 Bookkeepers, ever wonder why your QuickBooks bank balance doesn’t match the actual bank balance? Spoiler alert: it’s not QuickBooks being sneaky—it’s what you’re missing.Here’s the hot truth we dropped in this week’s Bookkeepers On Fire 🔥 episode:💸 Zero isn’t always zero → Just because your reconciliation says “balanced” doesn’t mean you’re in the clear.🛑 Uncleared transactions = ticking time bombs → Ignore them and watch chaos unfold.🚤 Don’t buy the boat yet → Your books may say

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35:02

🔴 Bookkeepers On Fire | Live with Jacqueline Edwards

Bookkeepers On Fire with Deb & Donna ·

2025/09/25

🔥 Special Thursday Live: Bookkeepers On Fire x Jacqueline “The Traveling Accountant” EdwardsEver design your firm to travel 30 days on / 30 days off and still keep clients raving? Jacqueline does—while leading value-driven money talks most bookkeepers avoid. This episode was a masterclass in courage, boundaries, and outcomes. ✈️📊Top takeaways🌍 Build the life first. Structure services so you’re not selling hours—sell your brain and outcomes. Due dates calm clients; value keeps them.💬

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11:08

Name Drop Regrets

Bookkeepers On Fire with Deb & Donna ·

2025/09/24

🚨 New Episode Drop: NAME DROP REGRETS 🚨 When small-town vibes collide with big-time bookkeeping drama… things get juicy. 🍑💼💬 We tackled:🤐 Why sharing client names (even “harmlessly”) can backfire harder than a CPA undercut💸 “Our CPA will do it for now” — translation: we’re ghosting you 👻🙃 When owning up to mistakes makes you more trustworthy, not less (yes, even $3 payroll goofs)📍Whether you're dealing with tiny-town trust issues or CPAs swooping in like budget superheroes, this

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31:01

🔴 Bookkeepers On Fire | Live with Phyllis Deitz

Bookkeepers On Fire with Deb & Donna ·

2025/09/23

🔥 Texas-sized inspo on today’s Bookkeepers on Fire Live with Phyllis Dietz—mom of 3, Top 100 ProAdvisor, leader of a thriving in-office team (coffee ☕ → happy hour 🍹), and champion of SOPs that actually get used. 🤘3 🔥 takeaways:SOPs = sanity ✍️➡️ Start with ONE, use Scribe, link docs in Keeper, and cross-train so every client has a backup. Future-you says thanks. 📚✅Tech that pays for itself 💻⚙️ QBO + Keeper (month-end & 1099s), Google Workspace, dedicated inboxes (accounts@ /

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12:55

Folder Freak-Out Fest

Bookkeepers On Fire with Deb & Donna ·

2025/09/21

🔥 FOLDER FREAK-OUT FEST is officially in session!Ever wonder how different bookkeepers tackle client documents during reconciliation?Let’s just say... we don’t all scan-snap the same way. 😅📂💥Here’s what came out of this chaotic convo:🔹 Scan or Scrap It — Some of us swear by ScanSnap scanners… others haven’t printed since the Bush administration. 🔹 Name Game Madness — Proper file naming saves lives (and sanity). But hey, if chaos works for you… 🙃 🔹 Receipts? Whose Problem? — Keep

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33:47

Yard-Sale Economics

Bookkeepers On Fire with Deb & Donna ·

2025/09/19

🚨 Ever had a prospect tell you, “I could do it myself for that price”? Funny thing is… they didn’t. And that’s why they called you.🔥 Here’s the truth every bookkeeper needs to remember:💸 If they could, they would. Don’t discount your expertise just because a prospect thinks it’s “easy.”🛠️ Tools + experience = speed. Just because we make it look simple doesn’t mean it is. Efficiency is earned.🥩 Not everyone deserves Ruth’s Chris. Some clients want steakhouse service at Golden Corral

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15:32

Productive-ish On-The-Go

Bookkeepers On Fire with Deb & Donna ·

2025/09/17

🔥 Mobile-Only Mayhem? We Got You. Ever tried running your biz from an iPad while dodging notifications and chasing productivity like it’s a toddler with espresso? Same. 😅 Check out our latest chat on Bookkeepers on Fire where we tackle the tech stack that almost keeps us sane.💥 Here’s what went down:📱 iPad vs. iPhone: One's flashy, the other actually works.🗂️ Folders, Filters, Fantasy: Because “organized” is just a vibe.🚨 Apps We Love... until they crash mid-coffee order.💬 Got a

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