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Captains and Crew
Tamra Helton is transforming the accounting industry by turning her bookkeeping firm, Tied Out Books, into a nautical adventure.
Growing His Own Way
Tyler Otto turned a side hustle into a million-dollar firm, but his biggest success was intentionally losing $340,000 in revenue.
The Pruning Paradox
Alisa McCabe achieved 20-40% annual growth at First Steps Financial by reducing her client list from nearly 100 down to 41.
For Good
Melissa Miller Furgeson founded Bookkeeping for Good to provide mission-driven financial services to nonprofits and churches.
A New Reason to Build
Dave Kersting founded Capovario to help his mother retire, but her passing forced him to find a deeper purpose for his firm.
Making Her Own Door
After being passed over for promotions, Sarah Queale founded Synergy Tax & Business Solutions to create her own opportunities.
A Team that Built Itself
Laraine Hutcherson founded Strength in Numbers Co. to balance a career with the demands of raising children with disabilities.
No Destination
Christine Salvatore launched her bookkeeping firm, In Line Management, from a hotel side table during a cross-country road trip.
From Barns to Books
From mucking stalls to managing spreadsheets, Anne-Marie Kaden’s journey led her to create Tiny Paws Bookkeeping, a specialized firm serving the pet care industry.
Burn All the Boats
Inspired by her father’s lessons on time, Lynn James-Young founded Bring It Bookkeeping during a family crisis.
Room to Grow
Cathryn Vidal founded Crema Bookkeeping in Nanaimo, BC, with a focus on intentional growth and work-life balance.
Built on Purpose
After fifteen years in traditional public accounting, Katie Helle left the corporate grind to launch Scaled Accounting Solutions.
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