The Simply Booked Podcast

016. Paying Yourself Isn’t a Bonus. It’s the Whole Damn Reason This episode is a loving but firm reality check for anyone whose business only works when they are constantly pushing, launching, and holding their breath between Stripe notifications. If your income disappears the moment you slow down, that is not freedom. That is fragility. In this conversation, Lisa breaks down why stability is one of the most underrated and misunderstood business goals, especially for creative entrepreneurs who were taught that growth always has to come before rest. She talks honestly about what it feels like to run a business that looks impressive on the outside while quietly draining the person holding it together. This episode reframes paying yourself as what it actually is: not a reward, not a bonus, and not something you earn after suffering long enough, but a non negotiable operating expense. A business that cannot pay its owner is not successful. It is expensive. Lisa walks through why inconsistent owner pay is usually not a discipline issue, but a clarity issue rooted in messy books, unpredictable income, fear around taxes, and not knowing what is actually safe to take. She explains why waiting for stability does not create stability, and how systems are what carry you when motivation disappears and real life hits hard. You will walk away with a clearer understanding of what stability really looks like, why calm bank app energy matters more than flashy months, and how building a business that supports your life starts with clean numbers and consistent owner pay. This episode is for the business owner who wants to feel safe, supported, and paid, even when life gets messy.   LINKS MENTIONED IN THIS EPISODE: Book a Discovery Call Full Show Notes CONNECT WITH LISA: Work with me: simplybooked.llc Instagram: @simplybookedbylisa Email: lisa@simplybooked.llc 💬 Click HERE to see the transcript.  

My Business Didn’t Fall Apart When My Life Did In today’s episode, I’m pulling back the curtain on a season of life that tried its absolute best to knock me flat. Between losing multiple family members, saying goodbye to both of our rescue pups, and feeling like the sky wouldn’t stop breaking open, I made one quiet, radical choice. I stopped everything that wasn’t essential. No growth. No posting. No hustle. Just my client work and my sanity. And here’s the plot twist. My business didn’t punish me for slowing down. It held me. It paid me. It stayed steady. All because I had built it on clarity, intention, and clean bookkeeping long before life got messy. Inside this short episode, I’m sharing the real story of what happened in the eighteen month stretch that changed me, how I decided what to pause, and the moment I realized my business was strong enough to support my life, even when I couldn’t show up at full speed. You’ll hear what allowed me to trust my numbers, continue paying myself like clockwork, and actually rest without spiraling. If you’ve been running your business like it’s one bad week away from collapsing, this message is for you. You deserve a business that protects you, not pressures you. A business that can weather real life. A business that doesn’t crumble the second you need to be human. Let this episode be permission. To exhale. To take a day. To trust that intention plus bookkeeping creates stability you can lean on when everything else feels unsteady. Your business can hold you. Mine did.   LINKS MENTIONED IN THIS EPISODE: Book a Discovery Call Full Show Notes CONNECT WITH LISA: Work with me: simplybooked.llc Instagram: @simplybookedbylisa Email: lisa@simplybooked.llc 💬 Click HERE to see the transcript. 

The number one biggest reason I see businesses putting off hiring a bookkeeper? Hint: it’s not because they aren’t ready to hire one. In fact, they KNOW they need to hire one, and do it sooner rather than later. But there’s one problem: Their books are a mess. Maybe they’ve been mixing personal expenses with business. Maybe they don’t use a great system. Maybe they simply don’t know what they’re doing. Whatever the case, many business owners are simply embarrassed to have a bookkeeper get ahold of their books before they have the chance to “fix” them. But here’s the thing: you’re not going to fix those books. And even if you do, you might “fix” them all wrong. Want to know how to make this transition easier on yourself and your future bookkeeper? I’ve got the answer for you right here. CONNECT WITH LISA: Work with me: simplybooked.llc Instagram: @simplybookedbylisa Email: hello@simplybooked.llc

Last time, I chatted a bit about The Profit Society, and what it has to offer for you. However, nothing can demonstrate the impact it makes better than a firsthand account from one of our members, so… Everybody, please welcome my wonderful guest, Meagan Hurley, who came on the podcast today to talk all about what joining The Profit Society has done for her! If you’re not quite ready to hire a bookkeeper yourself, but you don’t want to keep going at it alone, The Profit Society is here to help—and if you’re not sure whether it’s the right fit for you, this episode will put all those concerns to rest! EPISODE RESOURCES: Join The Profit Society: https://www.theprofitsociety.net/ CONNECT WITH LISA: Work with me: simplybooked.llc desInstagram: @simplybookedbylisa Email: hello@simplybooked.llc CONNECT WITH MEG: @Virtualcreativeco on Instagram or www.virtualcreativeco.com

You shouldn't ever feel pressured into hiring a bookkeeper.   It can be an incredible weight lifted off your shoulders, yes. It can be a huge asset to you and your business, yes. But if you're not actually ready to hire a bookkeeper for whatever reason—whether that be because you don't have the cash flow or the sales or it simply doesn't feel right—you shouldn't go against your instincts and do it anyway.   So if you know you aren't ready yet, what do you do in the meantime?   Ignoring your bookkeeping until you're ready to hire someone to help isn't the answer, but there IS an answer...and I'm going to tell you all about it in Episode 12 of the Simply Booked Podcast! 😱 Listen now on your favorite streaming platform!

I’m not coming to you alone today, friends… I’ve asked one of my wonderful clients, Catherine Andrews, to come on the podcast and chat! When we had our discovery call together, I just knew Catherine and I were going to work together, and it’s been an amazing partnership ever since. She’s here today to talk about what bookkeeping offers to business owners, what it’s like being a highly sensitive individual in business (something we both have in common!), and more! Finances can be a touchy subject even for people with the toughest skins, and I want to do everything in my power to make it simpler and easier. Listen now to find out how hiring a bookkeeper can help! EPISODE RESOURCES: New Biz Quick Start Guide: https://www.simplybooked.llc/newbiz CONNECT WITH CATHERINE: http://www.catherinedandrews.com/soothe CONNECT WITH LISA: Work with me: simplybooked.llc Instagram: @simplybookedbylisa Email: hello@simplybooked.llc

In the last episode, I talked all about my big leap to outsource my podcast, and in this episode, I'm going to talk about if it's time for YOU to take a big leap and start outsourcing. If you find yourself constantly putting off, dreading, and avoiding financial tasks in your business it may be time to start outsourcing them. Finding someone you trust to outsource frees you up to do the things you LOVE in your business. Many people put financial tasks on the back burner and let's be honest in business these are tasks that do NOT need to be ignored. Listen in for all the info about evaluating if it's time for you to outsource your bookkeeping! EPISODE RESOURCES: New Biz Quick Start Guide: https://www.simplybooked.llc/newbiz t CONNECT WITH LISA: Work with me: simplybooked.llc Instagram: @simplybookedbylisa Email: hello@simplybooked.llc

I took a big, big leap in my business recently, guys... I OUTSOURCED FOR THE VERY FIRST TIME! Now, I know what you're probably thinking: "What do you mean, you outsourced your podcast? Why do you need to do that? Don't you just hit record and then upload the file?" The answer? I WISH it was that easy...and now that I've outsourced it, it actually sort of is! If you're on the fence about outsourcing, I don't blame you; it's a scary thing to do for the first time. But I'm here today to tell you all the reasons you need to trust your instincts, take a breath, and take the leap! EPISODE RESOURCES: New Biz Quick Start Guide: https://www.simplybooked.llc/newbiz CEOPWR: https://ceopwr.com/management CONNECT WITH LISA: Work with me: simplybooked.llc Instagram: @simplybookedbylisa Email: hello@simplybooked.llc

My first employee was not actually a human; it was a software platform. This software platform does SO MUCH, you guys! So much that once I realized that I have been able to justify NOT hiring a human for the first 10 months of my business thanks to this do-it-all software. Tune in to hear more about my BFF Kajabi, and find a link for a free 30 day trial below! Hit the follow button to never miss an episode. LINKS MENTIONED IN THIS EPISODE: ✌🏻 Join the waitlist for SIMPLE SHEETS - Be Your Own Bookkeeper Free 30 day trial to Kajabi CONNECT WITH LISA: Work with me: simplybooked.llc Instagram: @simplybookedbylisa Email: hello@simplybooked.llc 💬 Click HERE to see the transcript.

Today I have my friend and fellow bookkeeper, Jen Fisher, on the podcast to announce our membership launch for The Profit Society! It is a boutique bookkeeping membership for entrepreneurs who want to DIY their books and grow their profits. We are talking all about what is included in the membership, the “no-brainer” price, and a little about us! We aren’t your usual bookkeepers, we are FUN bookkeepers! Hit the follow button to never miss an episode. LINKS MENTIONED IN THIS EPISODE: ✌🏻 Join The Profit Society at the Founding Member rate - Doors are open now! Life By The Books - Katie Ferro CONNECT WITH JEN: Work with her: numbersbyjen.com Instagram: @numbersbyjen Email: jen@theprofitsocety.net CONNECT WITH LISA: Work with me: simplybooked.llc Instagram: @simplybookedbylisa Email: hello@simplybooked.llc 💬 Click HERE to see the transcript.

Are you part of a community? There is one in particular that I value above all else right now, and it is my group membership with fellow bookkeepers. I am going to have a special guest on the podcast next week in a bonus episode that you won’t want to miss! Hit the follow button to never miss an episode. LINKS MENTIONED IN THIS EPISODE: Join my email list to never miss an announcement! Become a Bookkeeper aka BABs - Katie Ferro Life by the Books aka Libby - Katie Ferro Profits + Prosecco Podcast Episode 66 with Lisa Kinser CONNECT WITH LISA: Work with me: simplybooked.llc Instagram: @simplybookedbylisa Email: hello@simplybooked.llc 💬 Click HERE to see the transcript.

This episode is all about efficiency. Breaking it down even further into actionable steps. Tune in to hear more about how to speed up your process and remove the unnecessary filler. Hit the follow button to never miss an episode. LINKS MENTIONED IN THIS EPISODE: ✌🏻 Join the waitlist for SIMPLE SHEETS - Be Your Own Bookkeeper The Podcast Launch Accelerator Course - WIt & Wire CONNECT WITH LISA: Work with me: simplybooked.llc Instagram: @simplybookedbylisa Email: hello@simplybooked.llc 💬 Click HERE to see the transcript.

The idea of BALANCE can get a bad wrap sometimes. Some say it is unachievable and, therefore, shouldn’t be attempted. Others claim to have their life so perfectly in balance that it seems their version is what we should strive for, but it isn’t one size fits all. I love analogies, and riding a bike seems to fit best. I dive into my enneagram type and hormonal cycle-syncing to help explain my definition of balance and how I strive for and find balance in my life and business. Hit the follow button to never miss an episode. LINKS MENTIONED IN THIS EPISODE: Hack Your Hormones Cycle Syncing CONNECT WITH LISA: Work with me: simplybooked.llc Instagram: @simplybookedbylisa Email: hello@simplybooked.llc 💬 Click HERE to see the transcript.

What words come to mind when you think of SIMPLICITY? If you are like me, and strive for simplicity, and seem to fall short every time because it is so easy to over-complicate things, this episode is for you. Hear about how a simple result doesn’t always mean that the process to get there wasn’t complex. Is complexity necessary to achieve simplicity? Hit the follow button to never miss an episode. LINKS MENTIONED IN THIS EPISODE: Ikea BEKANT storage unit on casters Ikea BEKANT corner desk-right Wireless 3-in-1 charger Small bladeless fan White cable labels Reusable fastening cable ties Power strip surge protector Power strip for travel CONNECT WITH LISA: Work with me: simplybooked.llc Instagram: @simplybookedbylisa Email: hello@simplybooked.llc 💬 Click HERE to see the transcript.

Have you ever wondered what it means when someone says they have a “Six-Figure Business?” I’m dropping a truth bomb on today’s episode because it might not mean what you think it means. Hit the follow button to never miss an episode. LINKS MENTIONED IN THIS EPISODE: ✌🏻 Join the waitlist for SIMPLE SHEETS - Be Your Own Bookkeeper CONNECT WITH LISA: Work with me: simplybooked.llc Instagram: @simplybookedbylisa Email: hello@simplybooked.llc 💬 Click HERE to see the transcript.

In this episode, I introduce myself, give you a fun fact about the state where I was born and raised, and talk about how binging one of my favorite Netflix shows during the pandemic inspired me to start my own business! I have since started two different businesses and now a podcast to help fellow entrepreneurs! If you have enjoyed this podcast episode, take a screenshot, share it on Instagram, and tag me @simplybookedbylisa. Hit the follow button to never miss an episode. LINKS MENTIONED IN THIS EPISODE: 👩🏼‍💻 Become a Bookkeeper Course 👩🏼‍💻 Life by the Books Course 🐝 Get your FREE New Biz Quick-Start Guide CONNECT WITH LISA: Work with me: simplybooked.llc Instagram: @simplybookedbylisa Email: hello@simplybooked.llc 💬 Click HERE to see the transcript.

Welcome to The Simply Booked Podcast! I'm Lisa Kinser. I'm a wife, #girlmom of two, bookkeeper, and owner of Simply Booked, LLC. Where I help small business owners like you know and grow their profits. I believe that simplicity, balance, and efficiency shouldn't just be items on your eternal wishlist. If you're a side hustler or mompreneur who wants to level up and be a true CEO, and create a business that supports your family while still maintaining a life you love, then you're in the right place. If you have enjoyed this episode of the podcast, take a screenshot, share on Instagram, and tag me @simplybookedbylisa. Hit the follow button to never miss an episode. CONNECT WITH LISA: Work with me: simplybooked.llc Instagram: @simplybookedbylisa Email: hello@simplybooked.llc