Hi, I'm Amy Hooke, the founder of The Savvy Bookkeeper, and Business Mentor who helps smart bookkeepers become “business savvy bookkeepers”.


In this podcast series, I'll be telling my ‘bookkeeping business story', and sharing my bookkeeping business vision, beginning with how I originally got started, what went wrong, how I fixed it, and how I transitioned away from being ‘on the tools' to having a profitable online business that runs without me.


During this episode I'll be telling my story about why I decided to start working for myself, and how I got my first client.

Hi, I'm Amy Hooke, the founder of The Savvy Bookkeeper, and Business Mentor who helps smart bookkeepers become &ldquo;business savvy bookkeepers&rdquo;.
 In this podcast series, I'll be telling my &lsquo;bookkeeping business story', and sharing my bookkeeping business vision, beginning with how I originally got started, what went wrong, how I fixed it, and how I transitioned away from being &lsquo;on the tools' to having a profitable online business that runs without me.
 During this episode I'll be telling my story about why I decided to start working for myself, and how I got my first client.

Helping smart bookkeepers be business savvy bookkeepers

Helping smart bookkeepers be business savvy bookkeepers

The Bookkeeping Business Podcast

A podcast for bookkeepers wanting more profit, freedom and joy in business.

Get practical lessons, entertaining stories, and special guests plus bookkeeping, pricing and marketing-specific hints you won’t find anywhere else.

Tune into The Bookkeepers' Voice Podcast every Friday at 10 am AEDT/ST.

A podcast for bookkeepers wanting more profit, freedom and joy in business.
Get practical lessons, entertaining stories, and special guests plus bookkeeping, pricing and marketing-specific hints you won’t find anywhere else.
Tune into The Bookkeepers' Voice Podcast every Friday at 10 am AEDT/ST.

Business Management, Pricing, Marketing and Workflow for Bookkeepers

The Bookkeepers' Voice

Hey, I'm Amy Hooke. Welcome to my podcast.

Hey, I'm Amy Hooke. Welcome to my podcast.

Amy Hooke | Think, Laugh and Know You're Not Alone In Business

My Bookkeeping Business Vision - Part 1: Starting My Bookkeeping Business

Having a voice is about so much more than talking, or even communicating. Finding your voice is about walking the difficult but rewarding path from being invisible, silenced and ashamed, to being heard, understood, and seen. 

When Amy started her bookkeeping business in 2015, she found clients difficult and at times abusive, which left her feeling isolated, stressed and questioning her own abilities. After connecting with other bookkeepers, Amy realised that many bookkeepers had the same struggles, experiences and often felt isolated in their business. Whether trying to communicate with a difficult client or set boundaries many felt undervalued and overwhelmed.

When Amy started The Bookkeepers Voice Podcast, she wanted a way for colleagues in the Bookkeeping industry to feel less isolated, more connected and know they were not alone. Through sharing real experiences of what it’s like running a small bookkeeping practice, and teaching of topics of interest, Amy makes you think, laugh and know you’re not alone.

In this episode, Amy tells her story of how she lost her Voice: literally. On 8 December 2022, she was heading to South Gippsland with her two sons and husband Will, to visit her dad for the weekend. But less than 30 mins into the trip, Amy felt unwell and became unable to speak normally (Aphasia). Will called an Ambulance and Amy was taken to hospital to be assessed for a stroke. Instead, she was Diagnosed with functional neurological disorder, a condition where there is a disruption between the brain and a function of the body. 
ironically, the disruption occurred between the one function that forms the basis in the foundation for the work Amy most loves to do - speaking, encouraging, telling stories, teaching and training, and giving Bookkeepers running businesses, a voice.

Amy recorded this episode about a week after she came home from hospital, and although she had made a great deal of progress in recovering her voice, but the voice you will hear this episode isnot the one you are used to hearing. Since this episode was recorded, Amy’s voice improved but she has since had five further relapses of Aphasia.

Amy is currently taking some time off work to recover, and to decide on a future direction that will take into consideration, her reduced work capacity. At this stage, the future of the Bookkeepers voice podcast, and The Savvy Bookkeeper is unknown. But we will post an update as soon as possible.

Amy would like to express her gratitude to podcast listeners, and savvy members. You have given Amy a sense of purpose and joy in business. We ask that you would lift Amy and her young family up in prayer, and for healing and protection over Amy’s voice, and for Savvy, a business Amy worked so hard to build. That it would not be wasted or destroyed.

Having a voice is about so much more than talking, or even communicating. Finding your voice is about walking the difficult but rewarding path from being invisible, silenced and ashamed, to being heard, understood, and seen.  When Amy started her bookkeeping business in 2015, she found clients difficult and at times abusive, which left her feeling isolated, stressed and questioning her own abilities. After connecting with other bookkeepers, Amy realised that many bookkeepers had the same struggles, experiences and often felt isolated in their business. Whether trying to communicate with a difficult client or set boundaries many felt undervalued and overwhelmed.
When Amy started The Bookkeepers Voice Podcast, she wanted a way for colleagues in the Bookkeeping industry to feel less isolated, more connected and know they were not alone. Through sharing real experiences of what it’s like running a small bookkeeping practice, and teaching of topics of interest, Amy makes you think, laugh and know you’re not alone.
In this episode, Amy tells her story of how she lost her Voice: literally. On 8 December 2022, she was heading to South Gippsland with her two sons and husband Will, to visit her dad for the weekend. But less than 30 mins into the trip, Amy felt unwell and became unable to speak normally (Aphasia). Will called an Ambulance and Amy was taken to hospital to be assessed for a stroke. Instead, she was Diagnosed with functional neurological disorder, a condition where there is a disruption between the brain and a function of the body.  ironically, the disruption occurred between the one function that forms the basis in the foundation for the work Amy most loves to do - speaking, encouraging, telling stories, teaching and training, and giving Bookkeepers running businesses, a voice.
Amy recorded this episode about a week after she came home from hospital, and although she had made a great deal of progress in recovering her voice, but the voice you will hear this episode isnot the one you are used to hearing. Since this episode was recorded, Amy’s voice improved but she has since had five further relapses of Aphasia.
Amy is currently taking some time off work to recover, and to decide on a future direction that will take into consideration, her reduced work capacity. At this stage, the future of the Bookkeepers voice podcast, and The Savvy Bookkeeper is unknown. But we will post an update as soon as possible.
Amy would like to express her gratitude to podcast listeners, and savvy members. You have given Amy a sense of purpose and joy in business. We ask that you would lift Amy and her young family up in prayer, and for healing and protection over Amy’s voice, and for Savvy, a business Amy worked so hard to build. That it would not be wasted or destroyed.

The Bookkeeper Lost Her Voice | Amy speaks with Aphasia after being diagnosed with Functional Neurological Disorder (FND)

When you're starting out in business or looking for a job, you may be wondering how to 'get your foot in the door' if you don't have hands on experience. Is gaining a qualification 'just a piece of paper' or will completing a formal qualification increase your chances of finding clients or a job?

Tune into the Bookkeepers' Voice Podcast as Amy Hooke, Bookkeeping business owner and mentor, explains the benefits of study but also how to know when it could be a waste of time.

Key takeaway: Zoom out and have a look at your big picture goals.

Useful links:
This episode follows on from a previous episode: How To Get Bookkeeping Clients When You Have No Experience
YouTube video for this episode

When you're starting out in business or looking for a job, you may be wondering how to 'get your foot in the door' if you don't have hands on experience. Is gaining a qualification 'just a piece of paper' or will completing a formal qualification increase your chances of finding clients or a job?
Tune into the Bookkeepers' Voice Podcast as Amy Hooke, Bookkeeping business owner and mentor, explains the benefits of study but also how to know when it could be a waste of time.
Key takeaway: Zoom out and have a look at your big picture goals.
Useful links:
<ul>
<li>This episode follows on from a previous episode: <a href="https://thesavvybookkeeper.com.au/031">How To Get Bookkeeping Clients When You Have No Experience</a></li>
<li><a href="https://youtu.be/ryTfaSn15tY">YouTube video</a> for this episode</li>
</ul>

This episodes discusses the benefits of study but also how to know when it could be a waste of time.

Should I do a Diploma Of Payroll or is hands-on experience more important?

Today on The Bookkeepers' Voice Amy and Maia discuss a very common question bookkeepers struggle with: should I put my prices on my website?

Of course, the short answer is... It depends! But the more detailed answer that this podcast explores includes figuring out why you want to make your prices visible, whether it benefits your client niche or not, and how comfortable you are talking prices during initial consults.

Key takeaway: "Consider your 'why' and the impact on your business before deciding one way or the other"

Useful links:
Get your pricing sorted with our Pricing for Profit program
YouTube video for this episode

Related episode - Season 3 Episode 1: Charging for Bookkeeping Health Checks
Link to podcast episode
Link to YouTube

Today on The Bookkeepers' Voice Amy and Maia discuss a very common question bookkeepers struggle with: should I put my prices on my website?
Of course, the short answer is... It depends! But the more detailed answer that this podcast explores includes figuring out why you want to make your prices visible, whether it benefits your client niche or not, and how comfortable you are talking prices during initial consults.
Key takeaway: "Consider your 'why' and the impact on your business before deciding one way or the other"
Useful links:
<ul>
<li>Get your pricing sorted with our <a href="https://thesavvybookkeeper.com.au/pricing">Pricing for Profit program</a></li>
<li><a href="https://youtu.be/CpGrouqibqA">YouTube video</a> for this episode</li>
</ul>
Related episode - Season 3 Episode 1: Charging for Bookkeeping Health Checks
<ul>
<li><a href="https://thesavvybookkeeper.com.au/3001">Link to podcast episode</a></li>
<li><a href="https://youtu.be/lIQyQClXqBw">Link to YouTube</a></li>
</ul>

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