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065 | Evolving Alongside Your Business with Bookkeeper Mary Faber
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I’m excited to be joined by a fellow Illinoisan and good friend of mine, Mary Faber, on the podcast today!
Mary is the expert when it comes to all things bookkeeping – she’s definitely your go-to numbers girl! She’s passionate about helping her clients in the ag industry, those who are small business owners, and beyond. Mary never planned on going down the path of entrepreneurship and leaving the safe, cushy spot she was in with her corporate job, but..she’s definitely learned to ‘never say never’.
Mary has been able to do some incredible work on her entrepreneurial journey over the last 3 years, and she’s now stepping into the next season of her business. She’s excited to provide more people with the strong foundation they need for their bookkeeping, and help them to feel more confident about it over time. I can’t wait for you to hear about the fun things Mary has happening, and the true magic of evolving alongside your business!
Mary Faber is a Virtual Bookkeeper who works exclusively with QuickBooks Online and serves Rural Entrepreneurs from coast to coast. In addition to providing Ongoing Bookkeeping Services to her clients, she also teaches others how to utilize QuickBooks Online for their business. In addition, she recently launched her online course, Bookkeeping Essentials for the Rural Entrepreneur.
On October 1, 2020, Mary walked away from her job as a Controller for an Agriculture Cooperative without a plan. After a few weeks of reflection, she stumbled across the Virtual Bookkeeper idea. She put the fear of the unknown aside, and hasn’t looked back. Mary and her husband, Jesse, and two kids, Ava (11) and Eli (9), reside on their farm in Pontiac, Illinois.
In this episode about evolving alongside your business, we cover:
- Mary’s decision to leave her corporate MBA background without a plan, to then starting her virtual bookkeeping business
- The almost ‘delusional’-like confidence you need to have when it comes to pursuing entrepreneurship and leaving a ‘safe’ job with a steady paycheck
- Understanding what you actually want from your business, and learning how to navigate growth and changes along the way
- Struggling with ‘new levels, new devils’ when it comes to trying new (and scary) things, but choosing to do them anyway
- Being in tune with what you really enjoy doing in your business, and not being afraid to get support/outsource what you don’t
- The best, next steps to take if you’re feeling overwhelmed with your business bookkeeping
- Remembering to give yourself grace when you’re working through struggles and getting out of your comfort zone
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- Gather in Growth podcast produced by: Jill Carr Podcasting
Connect with Mary:
- Follow on Instagram @marytfabersolutions
- Check out her website and stay tuned for more info on her course
Connect with Emily:
- Follow on Instagram and Facebook
- Join my email list
- Check out my website
- Connect with on LinkedIn
Related Episodes:
- Episode 047 | is your comfort zone holding you back?
More about Gather in Growth podcast:
Where can I connect with fellow rural women who aren’t afraid to dream big dreams? How do I create and sustain daily habits that help me reach my personal and professional goals? Am I the only one that absolutely loves living in the middle of nowhere but wants to understand the world beyond my backyard? What should I do about the unshakable feeling that there’s more to life than just showing up? How do I break free from other people’s opinions and confidently live as my authentic self?
Welcome to Gather in Growth, a show created for passionate, growth-focused rural women like you. From mindset work and building strong habits to nerding out over personal growth books through the lens of life on a backroad, this is a show to leave you feeling joyful, inspired, ready to take action, and a little less alone.
Tune in for honest and heart-felt conversations with host, Emily Reuschel, and fellow thought leaders, to talk about personal growth and thriving as a rural woman. Here you’ll gain tactical strategies to bring your dreams to reality, real talk about the ups and downs of tackling goals, meaningful insight from fresh perspectives, and the confidence to step into the calling that’s been laid on your heart for a reason. If you crave to feel seen in a small town, you’re in the right place.
Whether you’re currently running on a backroad, shuffling kids to town, hopping along for a tractor ride, or three loads deep into folding laundry… we’re in this together. Absolutely anything is possible and I’m so grateful to be on this journey with YOU!
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Welcome to Gather in Growth, a show created for passionate, growth-focused rural women like you. From mindset work and building strong habits to nerding out over personal growth books and exploring the unique joys and challenges of living rural, this is a show to leave you feeling joyful, inspired, ready to take action, and a little less alone.
“Being connected to Emily is a blessing because her radiant energy and positive vibes are contagious. She makes me feel like it’s okay to stay grounded in my own truths and be the kind of person who walks around with a smile even if everything isn’t okay. Her genuine smile and charming personality is a blessing to the world. She continues to inspire me even on the days when I feel uninspired.”
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“Emily has a beautiful zest for life and a true passion to help others achieve greatness. She knows the importance of self-investment, and not only encourages others to do so but also follows through with bettering herself in this way, too. As you get to know Emily, you’ll see a unique, loving and vulnerable person. She’s always open to learning and seeing things from different points of views because she knows that leads to true change.”
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