{"podcast":{"title":"Get Comfy with Numbers | Making Bookkeeping & QuickBooks Easy for Female Entrepreneurs, Bookkeeping for Small Business","slug":"get-comfy-with-numbers-making-bookkeeping-quickbooks-easy-for-female-entrepreneurs-bookkeeping-for-small-business-6617194","podcast_index_feed_id":6617194,"rss_url":"https://feeds.libsyn.com/486543/rss","website_url":"https://erikamillard.com/","image_url":"https://static.libsyn.com/p/assets/8/8/5/0/88508f9f1608373d16c3140a3186d450/4_1.png","author":"Erika Millard, Founder & Bookkeeper","episode_count":126,"summary":"Hey bestie! Welcome to the Get Comfy with Numbers podcast! I'm Erika Millard - Founder of Bookkeeping with Erika, Bookkeeping Expert, and your go-to gal for helping you finally feel confident about your business finances. Whether you're here to set up, clean up, or take bookkeeping completely off your plate, you're in the right place. And if you're feeling a little sweaty and nervous just reading this? You're definitely in the right place. 😉 This podcast is for female business owners who want to stop avoiding their numbers and start understanding them. You don't need to become a spreadsheet whiz or love math - you just need someone to make it simple (hi 👋, that's me!). Inside each episode, we'll break down: - How to set up smart, streamlined bookkeeping systems - What it means to have \"clean\" books and how to get there - The most common QuickBooks mistakes (and how to fix them) - Real ways to prepare for tax time without tears - And how to use your numbers to make confident business decisions You'll also hear stories from my clients and guests who have gone from overwhelmed to in control, with just a little help from their bookkeeping bestie. 🎧 Plus, don't forget to grab my FREE Q…","last_synced_at":"2026-07-01T00:17:20.607071+00:00","page_url":"https://stenobird.com/podcast/get-comfy-with-numbers-making-bookkeeping-quickbooks-easy-for-female-entrepreneurs-bookkeeping-for-small-business-6617194"},"episode":{"title":"121 Your Books Are Caught Up... Now What? Tax Strategy and Building Wealth with Emily Bowie","slug":"121-your-books-are-caught-up-now-what-tax-strategy-and-building-wealth-with-emily-bowie","published_at":"2026-06-02T11:00:00+00:00","page_url":"https://stenobird.com/podcast/get-comfy-with-numbers-making-bookkeeping-quickbooks-easy-for-female-entrepreneurs-bookkeeping-for-small-business-6617194/121-your-books-are-caught-up-now-what-tax-strategy-and-building-wealth-with-emily-bowie","show_page_url":"https://stenobird.com/podcast/get-comfy-with-numbers-making-bookkeeping-quickbooks-easy-for-female-entrepreneurs-bookkeeping-for-small-business-6617194","url":"https://cfbf7502-de72-49ca-bcdc-5c54676d7e35.libsyn.com/121-your-books-are-caught-up-now-what-tax-strategy-and-building-wealth-with-emily-bowie","audio_url":"https://traffic.libsyn.com/secure/cfbf7502-de72-49ca-bcdc-5c54676d7e35/EM121.mp3?dest-id=4148277","summary":"Today I'm sitting down with Emily Bowie, one of the partners at Thorne Advisors, and y'all... this conversation is SO good. We're talking about what happens AFTER your books are clean, why profit doesn't always equal cash, and how to know when it's time to bring a tax strategist into your corner. In this episode, we cover: The red flags that you've outgrown basic bookkeeping and need a tax strategist What tax strategy actually is (and why it's not the same as just filing your taxes) Questions you should ask before hiring a CPA Why your bookkeeper and tax person need to actually talk to each other The S corp breakdown you didn't know you needed, including when it actually makes sense to make the switch Why a good tax pro will never make you feel like you're in the principal's office The S corp tipping point: Emily drops a really helpful rule of thumb here. That S corp conversion makes sense when your profit (not revenue!) hits $100k. Not $40k, not $60k. She explains why making the switch too early can actually create more headaches than it solves. Questions to ask when interviewing a CPA: Do you offer tax strategy, or just tax prep? What's driving your strategy recommendations? What are your core values around communication and timeliness? The biggest thing most business owners are missing? Having their bookkeeper and tax strategist actually in the same conversation. If those two people have never met, this episode will change how you think about your money team. Connect with Emily: Website: https://www.thorneadvisors.com/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/thorneadvisors/ Freebie: Grab the Cash Leaks guide (plus commonly missed tax deductions!) at https://www.thorneadvisors.com/cashleaks","meta_description":"Today I'm sitting down with Emily Bowie, one of the partners at Thorne Advisors, and y'all... this conversation is SO good. 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