The Successful Bookkeeper
A weekly interview podcast for bookkeeping professionals focused on business growth, strategy, and scaling beyond solo practice.
This is a weekly interview and strategy show for bookkeepers who want to build a business, not just a job. Host Michael Palmer talks with firm founders, coaches, and industry strategists about the practical mechanics of growth, from acquiring other firms and pricing services to adopting AI and managing teams. Some episodes are presented as sponsored webinars, focusing on specific tools or platforms.
“Unlike shows focused on technical accounting rules, this podcast is squarely about the business of bookkeeping. It stands out for its deep focus on growth strategies like acquisitions and its library of 500+ episodes, creating a comprehensive playbook for building a firm.”
Who hosts this show
Michael Palmer is the host of The Successful Bookkeeper podcast, which he launched in 2016 as the content arm of Pure Bookkeeping. He is an acclaimed business coach who helps bookkeepers grow their firms. Palmer's work is motivated by his father's experience as a contractor who struggled without strong financial guidance, a gap he aims to close for small businesses through well-supported bookkeepers. He is based in Richmond Hill, Ontario, and has spent over 20 years building infrastructure and resources for the bookkeeping profession.
Credentials & credits
- Host of The Successful Bookkeeper podcast
- Co-founder of The Successful Bookkeeper
- Co-founder of Pure Bookkeeping
- Author of "The Successful Bookkeeper"
- Business Coach
Other ventures
- The Successful Bookkeeper (Coaching & Community)
- Pure Bookkeeping
What kind of podcast
When new episodes drop
- 01
- 02How Bookkeepers Move Beyond Compliance Into AdvisoryJun 17, 2026 · 21 min
- 03
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- 05
- 06
Notable episodes
- 01EP536: Melissa Broughton - Buy Before They Close: Acquiring Bookkeeping Firms The Smart Way
A detailed breakdown of a core growth strategy, with the guest sharing her complete acquisition process, including due diligence and client integration.
- 02EP537: Teresa Gregory - Check Your Bias: How Mindset Shifts Help Bookkeepers Lead Better
Focuses on the 'soft skills' of leadership and client relations, offering a practical framework (the 'PAUSE' method) for improving communication and overcoming mental blocks.
- 03How Bookkeepers Move Beyond Compliance Into Advisory
A tactical, webinar-style episode that clearly articulates the common pain points for bookkeepers and presents a case for shifting to more profitable advisory work.
What you'll be asked on this show
Episodes are primarily long-form interviews with a professional announcer introducing the host and guest. Palmer is a coaching-oriented host, guiding conversations toward actionable strategies. Some episodes are presented as '#PROTIPS' webinars hosted by a guest expert, which are more direct and slide-based in their video format.
Questions the host keeps coming back to
- “Tell us a little bit about you and your career journey leading up to this point.”
- “What was the change in your business?”
- “Is [a specific strategy] something our listeners could consider?”
- “What could people do to make their business more attractive to [buy/sell]?”
- “What are the big learnings from [a specific business process]?”
- “What makes [a specific strategy] a bad idea for a bookkeeper?”
Signature segments
- · "You're listening to The Successful Bookkeeper with host Michael Palmer..." intro voiceover.
- · Branded '#PROTIPS' graphics for webinar-style episodes.
Topics covered repeatedly
Who gets booked here
Guests are typically founders of successful bookkeeping or accounting firms, business coaches, or strategists specializing in areas like leadership, AI, or marketing for financial professionals.
- Teresa Gregoryon EP537: Check Your Bias: How Mindset Shifts Help Bookkeepers Lead Better
- Tommy Vincenton How Bookkeepers Move Beyond Compliance Into Advisory
- Melissa Broughtonon EP536: Buy Before They Close: Acquiring Bookkeeping Firms The Smart Way
- Benjamin Taskeron EP535: Skills Over Tools: How Bookkeepers Can Thrive In The AI Revolution
- Sammy Mattingly & Fred Otton EP534: Systems Before Scale: How Two Partners Built A Firm That Last...
Where to find this show
Audience & reach
Sponsorships are aimed at companies whose products and services target bookkeeping firms, such as software platforms (Hub Analytics) and licensing systems (Pure Bookkeeping). The podcast description explicitly invites partnership inquiries.
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People also ask
- Who is the host of the podcast?
- The host is Michael Palmer, a business coach and co-founder of The Successful Bookkeeper and Pure Bookkeeping.
- What is the podcast's format?
- It's a weekly show, primarily featuring interviews with experts and successful bookkeeping firm owners. Some episodes are presented as sponsored webinars on specific topics or tools.
- Is this podcast still active?
- Yes, it releases new episodes weekly and has over 500 episodes in its archive.
- Who is this podcast for?
- It's for bookkeeping professionals who want to grow their business, improve profitability, and move from solo practice to building a scalable firm.
- Where can I listen to the podcast?
- The podcast is available on its own website, YouTube, and major podcast platforms like iHeartRadio.
- How can I pitch a guest or sponsor the show?
- The channel description provides a contact email, [email — gated], for partnership and sponsorship inquiries.
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- [02]About — The Successful Bookkeeperthesuccessfulbookkeeper.com
- [03]The Successful Bookkeeper Podcast | iHeartiheart.com
- [04]The Pure Bookkeeping Blog | Michael Palmerpurebookkeeping.com
- [05]Louie Prosperi & Michael Palmer: Successful Bookkeeper Summit - Profit First Professionalsprofitfirstprofessionals.com
- [06]The Successful Bookkeeper: The Formula... book by Mr. Michael Palmerthriftbooks.com
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