All Business Baby
All Business Baby, hosted by Philip Khao, helps aspiring and current small business owners achieve financial stability and freedom through inspiring stories and practical advice on starting and growing a business.
Tune in to join a supportive community of business owners sharing their wins, losses, and challenges on their journey to success.
All Business Baby
Ep. 20 - She Left School at 15... Now Runs a Thriving Business (While Pregnant!) ft. Christen Clarey
In this episode, we have Christen Clarey, Founder and Managing Director of The Accounts Department, a trusted bookkeeper for Aussie tradies, specialising in boosting cash flow and profits through streamlined financial operations.
Christen shares how she went from driving courier routes at 15 to managing a $60M invoice financing business, how her early business marriage failure led to valuable lessons about mixing personal and professional life, and why effective marketing became her golden ticket to landing high-value clients.
She also talks about the power of documentation and processes when scaling a business, why accepting help isn't a sign of weakness but a catalyst for growth, and the myth of perfect work-life balance that holds most entrepreneurs back.
If you want to learn how to build a successful business while maintaining your sanity, relationships, and growth, then make sure to listen to this episode!
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SHOW NOTES LINKS
https://www.linkedin.com/in/christen-clarey/
https://accountsdept.com.au/
https://www.linkedin.com/company/the-accounts-dept/
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FIND US HERE
Website: https://solveaccounting.com.au/
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CONTACT US
Phone: (02) 8197 1733
Email: philip@solveaccounting.com.au
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TIME STAMPS:
00:00 Intro
00:54 Christen’s Background
01:36 How to Deal With Tradies
03:41 Christen’s Business Journey/Starting New Business/Challenges
16:49 Husbands and Wife in Business
25:19 First and Second-Year Experience in Business
30:59 Balancing Family and Business
34:36 Is Your Business Giving You All That You Want?
36:53 Conclusion
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DISCLAIMER
The information provided in this podcast is for general purposes only and should not be considered personal advice. Always consult with qualified professionals or experts in the relevant field for personalised advice tailored to your specific situation.