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In this refreshingly practical episode, Jo and Zoe share how bookkeepers can find clients without relying on social media. While both love online marketing (and even built their own social media tool, Journal), they recognise that not every bookkeeper feels confident online.
This conversation breaks down a simple three-level approach for finding clients offline — starting with your closest connections, expanding into local networks, and using local press to build authority. Packed with humour, relatable stories (including Zoe’s daughter’s accidental referral and the legendary “policeman and toddler” news story), the episode proves that visibility doesn’t have to mean viral.
Jo and Zoe reveal how to find bookkeeping clients without using social media. Discover the three levels of offline visibility that every bookkeeper can use to grow their practice locally — from word of mouth to newspaper features!
You’ll Learn:
Why your family and friends are your best first marketing team
How to confidently network (even if you hate networking)
The secrets to getting featured in local press and magazines
How to pitch your story to journalists the right way
The SEO benefits of appearing in online news
Resources Mentioned:
Building a StoryBrand by Donald Miller
Journal – Social media tool for bookkeepers
The Bookkeepers’ Collective training on press releases
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About us
We're Jo and Zoe and we help bookkeepers find clients, make more money and build profitable businesses they love. Find out about working with us in The Bookkeepers' Collective, at: 6figurebookkeeper.com/collective
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About our Sponsor
This episode of The Bookkeepers' Podcast is sponsored by Xero. Get 90% off your first 6 months by visiting: https://xero5440.partnerlinks.io/6figurebookkeeper
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find our links here: https://linktr.ee/6fb
In this refreshingly practical episode, Jo and Zoe share how bookkeepers can find clients without relying on social media. While both love online marketing (and even built their own social media tool, Journal), they recognise that not every bookkeeper feels confident online.
This conversation breaks down a simple three-level approach for finding clients offline — starting with your closest connections, expanding into local networks, and using local press to build authority. Packed with humour, relatable stories (including Zoe’s daughter’s accidental referral and the legendary “policeman and toddler” news story), the episode proves that visibility doesn’t have to mean viral.
Jo and Zoe reveal how to find bookkeeping clients without using social media. Discover the three levels of offline visibility that every bookkeeper can use to grow their practice locally — from word of mouth to newspaper features!
You’ll Learn:
Why your family and friends are your best first marketing team
How to confidently network (even if you hate networking)
The secrets to getting featured in local press and magazines
How to pitch your story to journalists the right way
The SEO benefits of appearing in online news
Resources Mentioned:
Building a StoryBrand by Donald Miller
Journal – Social media tool for bookkeepers
The Bookkeepers’ Collective training on press releases
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About us
We're Jo and Zoe and we help bookkeepers find clients, make more money and build profitable businesses they love. Find out about working with us in The Bookkeepers' Collective, at: 6figurebookkeeper.com/collective
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About our Sponsor
This episode of The Bookkeepers' Podcast is sponsored by Xero. Get 90% off your first 6 months by visiting: https://xero5440.partnerlinks.io/6figurebookkeeper
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Promotion
This video contains paid promotion.
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Disclaimer
The information contained in The Bookkeepers' Podcast is provided for information purposes only. The contents of The Bookkeepers' Podcast is not intended to amount to advice and you should not rely on any of the contents of the Bookkeepers' Podcast. Professional advice should be obtained before taking or refraining from taking any action as a result of the contents of the Bookkeepers' Podcast. The 6 Figure Bookkeeper Ltd disclaims all liability and responsibility arising from any reliance placed on any of the contents of the Bookkeepers' Podcast.
Episode 331: I Nearly Died They're Lying About Business
The Bookkeepers' Podcast
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3 months ago
Episode 331: I Nearly Died They're Lying About Business
In this special episode of The Bookkeepers’ Podcast, Zoe interviews her co-host and business partner Jo Wood about her incredible journey from struggling with self-belief to building and eventually selling her award-winning bookkeeping practice, Jo Wood Virtual FD.
Jo shares openly about the personal challenges that shaped her—including childhood bullying, becoming a young mum, and health issues caused by stress—as well as the pivotal moments that helped her realise her purpose. She explains how her family background in entrepreneurship laid the foundation for her own ambitions and how her values of belonging and service have fuelled the growth of the 6 Figure Bookkeeper community.
This heartfelt and inspiring episode explores what it really takes to build a successful business, the importance of mental and physical wellbeing, and why visibility and vulnerability are key in leadership.
What Listeners Will Learn:
Jo’s journey from employment to self-employment and starting her bookkeeping business
The role Jo's family and upbringing played in shaping her entrepreneurial drive
How Jo overcame burnout and serious health issues while running a growing business
Why she sold her practice, Also how she did it in just two weeks
The mindset shift from building a business to finding deeper purpose
Lessons about visibility, confidence, and redefining success
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About us
We're Jo and Zoe and we help bookkeepers find clients, make more money and build profitable businesses they love. Find out about working with us in The Bookkeepers' Collective, at: 6figurebookkeeper.com/collective
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About our Sponsor
This episode of The Bookkeepers' Podcast is sponsored by Xero. Get 90% off your first 6 months by visiting: https://xero5440.partnerlinks.io/6fig...
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Promotion
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Disclaimer
The information contained in The Bookkeepers' Podcast is provided for information purposes only. The contents of The Bookkeepers' Podcast is not intended to amount to advice and you should not rely on any of the contents of the Bookkeepers' Podcast. Professional advice should be obtained before taking or refraining from taking any action as a result of the contents of the Bookkeepers' Podcast. The 6 Figure Bookkeeper Ltd disclaims all liability and responsibility arising from any reliance placed on any of the contents of the Bookkeepers' Podcast.
The Bookkeepers' Podcast
find our links here: https://linktr.ee/6fb
In this refreshingly practical episode, Jo and Zoe share how bookkeepers can find clients without relying on social media. While both love online marketing (and even built their own social media tool, Journal), they recognise that not every bookkeeper feels confident online.
This conversation breaks down a simple three-level approach for finding clients offline — starting with your closest connections, expanding into local networks, and using local press to build authority. Packed with humour, relatable stories (including Zoe’s daughter’s accidental referral and the legendary “policeman and toddler” news story), the episode proves that visibility doesn’t have to mean viral.
Jo and Zoe reveal how to find bookkeeping clients without using social media. Discover the three levels of offline visibility that every bookkeeper can use to grow their practice locally — from word of mouth to newspaper features!
You’ll Learn:
Why your family and friends are your best first marketing team
How to confidently network (even if you hate networking)
The secrets to getting featured in local press and magazines
How to pitch your story to journalists the right way
The SEO benefits of appearing in online news
Resources Mentioned:
Building a StoryBrand by Donald Miller
Journal – Social media tool for bookkeepers
The Bookkeepers’ Collective training on press releases
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About us
We're Jo and Zoe and we help bookkeepers find clients, make more money and build profitable businesses they love. Find out about working with us in The Bookkeepers' Collective, at: 6figurebookkeeper.com/collective
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About our Sponsor
This episode of The Bookkeepers' Podcast is sponsored by Xero. Get 90% off your first 6 months by visiting: https://xero5440.partnerlinks.io/6figurebookkeeper
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Promotion
This video contains paid promotion.
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Disclaimer
The information contained in The Bookkeepers' Podcast is provided for information purposes only. The contents of The Bookkeepers' Podcast is not intended to amount to advice and you should not rely on any of the contents of the Bookkeepers' Podcast. Professional advice should be obtained before taking or refraining from taking any action as a result of the contents of the Bookkeepers' Podcast. The 6 Figure Bookkeeper Ltd disclaims all liability and responsibility arising from any reliance placed on any of the contents of the Bookkeepers' Podcast.