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Accidental Bookkeeper: Robbin McManne’s Journey From Corporate Burnout to Family Freedom

The Stay-At-Home Bookkeeper Academy Podcast

The Stay-At-Home Bookkeeper Academy Podcast
Accidental Bookkeeper: Robbin McManne’s Journey From Corporate Burnout to Family Freedom
Dec 29, 2025
Tiffani Higgins

Ready for some real talk about starting a bookkeeping business - and building a life you actually want? In this episode, Deanna Rogers and Emily Kern sit down with the inspiring Robbin McManne: mentor, owner of Back in Black Bookkeeping, and accidental bookkeeper turned mindset powerhouse.

If you’ve ever dreamed of ditching the 9-to-5 grind, creating true freedom, and maybe even working alongside your spouse, this conversation is for you. Robbin McManne opens up about leaving a big corporate job, navigating the ups and downs of entrepreneurship (including her business “finding” her at rock bottom), and the surprising challenges - and rewards - of running a business with her husband. Get ready to hear the emotional side of business ownership, real mistakes and lessons, and how a supportive community can change everything.

What to expect in this episode:

- Why you DON'T need a fancy degree or years of experience to get started
- The reality of building a business with your partner (the good and the tough!)
- How to get out of your own way and claim your new identity - bookkeeper and beyond
- Tangible tips for what bookkeepers really do day to day (demystifying the work!)

Honest talk about mindset, overcoming family skepticism, and trading your time for what matters most

If you’re stuck in a job that drains you, wishing for more flexibility, or just wondering if bookkeeping could actually work for your life, stick around - and stay tuned for some practical, hopeful advice. Ready to take action? Book a free call and see how the Stay-at-Home Bookkeeper Academy can support your next chapter.

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