In this episode of Balanced, host Stephanie Blaine exposes one of the biggest blind spots in the online business world. You’re consuming advice from top industry leaders—Alex Hormozi, Jenna Kutcher, Amy Porterfield, Gary Vee—and it’s all incredible… but it’s built on one massive assumption they never talk about.They assume you already have your bookkeeping handled.Stephanie breaks down why every strategic decision, marketing strategy, course launch, and “double down on what’s working” advice depends on one thing: clean, organized, up-to-date financial data. Without it, even the best business advice becomes guesswork.With humor, tough love, and actionable steps, Stephanie helps you stop “playing business” and finally build the financial foundation your business needs to grow with confidence and clarity.⏱️ Timestamps (Short) 00:00 – Welcome to Balanced: business + life in harmony 00:22 – Real talk: consuming content doesn’t equal clarity 00:42 – The gurus you follow… and the massive assumption they make 01:25 – The missing foundational step no one talks about 01:42 – Why every piece of advice assumes clean books 02:00 – The Alex Hormozi moment that made everything click 02:19 – The financial questions every strategic decision requires 02:42 – Why you can’t get help without accurate numbers 03:03 – Busy ≠ profitable 03:27 – The harsh truth: all advice is useless without bookkeeping 03:49 – Why clean books = smarter, faster business growth 04:11 – The pain of running a business blind 04:58 – The real difference between entrepreneurs who scale + those who don’t 05:19 – Action Step #1: Sign up for QuickBooks Online 05:37 – Action Step #2: Gather every bank + credit card statement 05:56 – Action Step #3: Block two hours to start or hire support 06:13 – Inside the Starlight DIY Club: bookkeeping support made simple 06:32 – You didn’t start your business to “wing it” 06:53 – Share the episode & normalize the unsexy stuff 07:14 – Follow Stephanie on Instagram 07:35 – Closing message: Balance your books, your business & your life✨ Perfect For: ✓ Entrepreneurs are consuming business advice but lacking clarity ✓ Small business owners are tired of guessing instead of knowing ✓ Creators and service providers ready to understand profitability ✓ Anyone serious about building a scalable, data-driven businessLinks & Resources:Book a free consultationJoin the Starlite DIY Club – step-by-step bookkeeping guidance Start with the desk. Clean up your calendar. And remember—every hour you organize now is a gift to your future self.Want more tips on balancing business and life? Follow me on Instagram for insights on bookkeeping, business, and everything in between!Want more tips on balancing business and life? Follow me on Instagram for insights on bookkeeping, business, and everything in between!Want more tips on balancing business and life? Follow me on Instagram for insights on bookkeeping, business, and everything in between!

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