Episode Overview In this episode of Getting to the Bottom Line, host Stephanie Smith chats with Stacey Szynkowski from S Squared Ledger about bookkeeping and payroll best practices. They explore how disorganized books lead to chaos, how AI can help (but not replace a human), and when business owners should hire professional help. Stacey shares actionable […]
Two goals, one big reminder This past weekend, my 6 year old son scored not one, but two goals in his soccer game. It was only the second game of the season and you should have seen the look on his face afterwards. Pure joy. His eyes lit up. Arms shot up in the air. […]
Episode Overview Stephanie Smith from New Light Financial Solutions walks you through the 5 critical profit drivers every entrepreneur should monitor. Learn how to plug profit leaks and make more informed financial decisions. Watch About Profit Drivers on YouTube Listen About Profit Drivers on Buzzsprout Show Notes In this episode of Getting to the Bottom […]
When life gets messy, clarity matters It’s been a few weeks since I last wrote, and I want to start by saying thank you – for being here, and for giving me a little space. My aunt passed away recently, and it’s been an emotionally heavy time for our family. She was a psychologist, and […]
Episode Overview Stephanie Smith welcomes networking expert Devin Sizemore to explore how entrepreneurs can unlock growth through strategic, value-driven connections — not just cold leads. Discover how to build a responsive network that saves money, fuels opportunity, and multiplies your bottom line. Watch About Strategic Networking on YouTube Listen About Strategic Networking on Buzzsprout Show […]
The week that knocked the wind out of me Only a few weeks ago, we were soaking up a sweet vacation. Lots of sunshine, laughter, and space to breathe. It was one of those rare windows where everything slowed down. We made memories. We laughed. We rested. My heart felt full. Then we came home, […]
Episode Overview Podcast Growth Coach Kim Parkinson joins Stephanie Smith to explain how strategic consistency, authority-building solo content, and a newsletter-first CTA can transform any podcast into a client-generating funnel—no expensive gear required. Watch About Podcast Profitability on YouTube https://youtu.be/pajOEUgqvII Listen About Podcast Profitability on Buzzsprout Show Notes Podcast Growth Coach Kim Parkinson joins host […]
As you read this, I’m probably on a morning walk by the water… or relaxing on the beach… or sneaking dessert before breakfast (no judgment, we’re on vacation 🙃). We made it to Florida for our annual beach trip. It only took an 8-hour drive in a packed van with my parents, the kids, too […]
Episode Overview Stephanie and Kris Smith dive into the five essential revenue drivers that every business owner can optimize to boost cash flow and profitability—without simply chasing more sales. Learn how small changes in leads, conversions, customer retention, purchase frequency, and average transaction value can lead to significant growth. 🎥 Watch our Conversation About Revenue […]
I rescheduled the HVAC company. That’s how serious I was. Last week was my birthday, and for the first time in a long while… I actually took the whole day off. I blocked my calendar. I moved calls. I even postponed the HVAC appointment, despite the fact that the AC in my office is currently […]
