237: Business: How to Become a “Numbers Person” in Your Business

<p><span style="font-weight: 400;">Calling all business owners! Put up your hand if you would describe yourself as “not just a numbers person.” My guest today, Danielle Hayden, is a professional bookkeeper and the founder of Kickstart Accounting. And in this episode, we are speaking directly to those who are self-described as “not a numbers person.”</span></p> <p> </p> <p><span style="font-weight: 400;">And don’t worry</span> <span style="font-weight: 400;">— w</span><span style= "font-weight: 400;">e’re not getting into the nuances of bookkeeping. We’re addressing what</span> <em><span style= "font-weight: 400;">you</span></em> <span style= "font-weight: 400;">need to know as a business owner with respect to your numbers to sustain, grow, and uplevel your business so that you can have the impact that you want to have in the world.</span></p> <p> </p> <p><span style="font-weight: 400;">Even if you’re not a numbers person, you still need to look at the data and metrics and understand where they all are. Learning how to outsource the management of these outsources with a bookkeeper is a critical skill.</span></p> <p> </p> <p><span style="font-weight: 400;">My challenge for all of you today is to put away that mindset of, “I am not a numbers person,” and instead, step into this conversation from a blank slate perspective. This episode is fun, highly informative, and I cannot wait for you to all hear Danielle Hayden’s insights!</span></p> <p> </p> <p><strong>Key Takeaways:</strong></p> <p><span style="font-weight: 400;">[1:05] About today’s episode with Danielle Hayden!</span></p> <p><span style="font-weight: 400;">[2:30] Welcoming Danielle to the podcast!</span></p> <p><span style="font-weight: 400;">[3:56] Danielle shares her background and why she thinks everyone should become a numbers person!</span></p> <p><span style="font-weight: 400;">[6:18] What is data important? In accounting, what are the key things that we should be looking for as they relate to our business? Where does Danielle recommend getting started