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Mastering Your Small Business Finances ~ Money Management, Bookkeeping, Entrepreneurship, Payroll, Accounting, Cash Flow, Solopreneur, Strategy, Tax, Virtual Assistant, Marketing, Mindset, QuickBooks

Chris Panek - CPA, Business Strategist & Business Coach For Entrepreneurs Growing Their Business

Should I be doing my own bookkeeping and accounting? Is QuickBooks the best software for me to use in my business, or is there another accounting software I should be using? What’s the best...

Episodes

20 of 446 episodes

446: When Good Enough Feels Like Failure And How Perfectionism Creates Pressure A Podcast For Accountants And High-Stress Professionals

You may not call yourself a perfectionist, but have you ever had a simple thought like I care about doing things right? You want your work t...

15:24Oct 14, 2026

445: How Much You Accomplish Does Not Determine How Valuable You Are A Podcast For Accountants And High-Stress Professionals

If you’re an accountant, CPA, bookkeeper, tax preparer, business owner, or other high-stress professional, there’s something I know for sure...

15:00Oct 7, 2026

444: Maintain Self-Leadership Even If You Always Feel Behind A Podcast For Accountants And High-Stress Professionals

Many high-performing professionals experience feeling behind. You may be behind on your work, behind on your emails, behind on your projects...

15:37Sep 30, 2026

443: Set Guilt Free Boundaries And Quit Saying Yes To Everything A Podcast For Accountants And High-Stress Professionals

Something I see over and over again with accountants, CPAs, bookkeepers, tax preparers, business owners, and other high-stress professionals...

16:28Sep 23, 2026

442: Stop Feeling Overwhelmed And Make Better Decisions A Podcast For Accountants And High-Stress Professionals

Have you ever had one of those days where you look at your calendar, your inbox, your to-do list, your text messages, and everything seems t...

15:53Sep 16, 2026

441: You Are Good At Managing Your Work But Who Is Managing You A Podcast For Accountants And High-Stress Professionals

You’re good at managing your work. But who’s managing you? If you’re an accountant, CPA, bookkeeper, tax preparer, business owner, or other...

14:49Sep 9, 2026

440: Why The Podcast Is Changing And How It Will Continue To Help You Whether You Are Starting A Business Or Side Hustle, A Solopreneur, Entrepreneur Freelancer Accountant Bookkeeper Or Self-Employed

If you’ve been listening to Mastering Your Small Business Finances for a while, you may notice that things are going to look a little differ...

10:37Sep 2, 2026

439: How High-Stress Professionals Achieve Impossible Goals Whether You Are Starting A Business Or Side Hustle, A Solopreneur, Entrepreneur, Freelancer Accountant Bookkeeper VA Owner Or Self-Employed

Setting a goal you want to achieve that feels impossible is one thing, but taking the steps to achieve it is what will ultimately keep you o...

6:58Aug 31, 2026

438: When Being Smart Is Not Enough Whether You Are Starting A Business Or Side Hustle, A Solopreneur, Entrepreneur, Freelancer, Accountant, Bookkeeper, Virtual Assistant, Owner, Or Self-Employed

Hey there, I’m Chris Panek, Certified Public Accountant and Certified Coach, and I have something that will definitely make a difference in...

5:15Aug 28, 2026

437: Recording Owner Contributions In QuickBooks Or Xero Whether You Are Starting A Business Or Side Hustle, A Solopreneur, Entrepreneur, Freelancer, Accountant, Bookkeeper, VA Owner Or Self-Employed

Even though you know you shouldn’t be mixing your personal and business funds together, we know it happens, and I totally understand that th...

12:02Aug 26, 2026

436: Gaining A Better Understanding Of Your Relationships Whether You Are Starting A Business Or Side Hustle, A Solopreneur, Entrepreneur, Freelancer, Accountant, Bookkeeper VA Owner Or Self-Employed

I get a lot of questions about relationships from my clients. These may be relationships between a friend, partner, colleague, or business r...

7:09Aug 24, 2026

435: What Could Your Life Look Like in A Year Whether You Are Starting A Business Or Side Hustle, A Solopreneur, Entrepreneur, Freelancer, Accountant, Bookkeeper, VA, Business Owner, Or Self-Employed

Hey there, I’m Chris Panek, Certified Public Accountant and Certified Coach, and I have something that will definitely make a difference in...

5:09Aug 21, 2026

434: Your Accountant As Your Business Advisor Not Just Taxes Whether You Are Starting A Business Or Side Hustle, A Solopreneur, Entrepreneur, Freelancer Accountant Bookkeeper Owner Or Self-Employed

When most business owners are asked what their accountant or bookkeeper helps them with, you’ll most likely hear that they do their financia...

13:18Aug 19, 2026

433: Embracing Your Authentic Self Whether You Are Starting A Business Or Side Hustle, A Solopreneur, Entrepreneur, Freelancer, Accountant, Bookkeeper, Virtual Assistant, Owner, Or Self-Employed

Do you know who your true self is? Do you ever think you’ll become who you really are when you reach a certain point in your life? Do you ev...

6:02Aug 17, 2026

432: Stop Pushing Your Priorities Aside Whether You Are Starting A Business Or Side Hustle, A Solopreneur, Entrepreneur, Freelancer, Accountant, Bookkeeper, Virtual Assistant, Owner, Or Self-Employed

Hey there, I’m Chris Panek, Certified Public Accountant and Certified Coach, and I have something that will definitely make a difference in...

4:56Aug 14, 2026

431: Stop Chasing Late Payments And Start Getting Paid Whether You Are Starting A Business Or Side Hustle, A Solopreneur, Entrepreneur, Freelancer, Accountant, Bookkeeper, VA, Owner, Or Self-Employed

Businesses have dealt with customers not paying their invoices over the years, and this is putting additional stress on business owners like...

14:19Aug 12, 2026

430: Unlocking The Root Cause Of Feeling Frustrated Whether You Are Starting A Business Or Side Hustle, A Solopreneur, Entrepreneur, Freelancer, Accountant, Bookkeeper, VA, Owner, Or Self-Employed

How much frustration are you currently experiencing in your life? Do you find most of this frustration stems from your professional life, or...

6:30Aug 10, 2026

429: Confidence Is Not Something You Find Whether You Are Starting A Business Or Side Hustle, A Solopreneur, Entrepreneur, Mompreneur, Freelancer, Accountant, Bookkeeper, VA, Owner, Or Self-Employed

Hey there, I’m Chris Panek, Certified Public Accountant and Certified Coach, and I have something that will definitely make a difference in...

4:39Aug 7, 2026

428: How To Run A Business Without Burning Out Whether You Are Starting A Business Or Side Hustle, A Solopreneur, Entrepreneur, Freelancer, Accountant, Bookkeeper, VA, Business Owner Or Self-Employed

The excitement of starting a small business can fuel the flame for your business for quite a while, but when you stop taking care of yoursel...

15:14Aug 5, 2026

427: Are You Saying Yes Too Much And People Pleasing Whether You Are Starting A Business Or Side Hustle, A Solopreneur, Entrepreneur, Freelancer, Accountant, Bookkeeper, VA, Owner, Or Self-Employed

Do you find yourself people-pleasing? Do you understand what people-pleasing actually means and how doing it impacts your life? If you find...

6:38Aug 3, 2026