AI is Not Gonna Take Your Job, but a Bookkeeper Using AI Will

In this episode of The New F*Word, host Colin Hewitt speaks with Jo Wood, Co-founder of The 6 Figure Bookkeeper and Hey Monika, about the evolving role of bookkeepers in modern business. Jo shares how she grew The 6 Figure Bookkeeper from 60 Facebook members to 28000, sold her multi-six-figure practice to prove bookkeeping businesses can be valuable assets, and co-founder Hey Monika, an AI-driven training platform giving bookkeepers real-world experience in a safe space.

What You’ll Learn:

* How to leverage AI and automation while maintaining valuable human insights in bookkeeping

* Why building a tech stack is crucial for modern bookkeeping

* How bookkeepers can transition from traditional services to higher-value advisory roles

* Why confidence, not just technical knowledge, is key to successful financial advisory

* How to create effective partnerships between bookkeepers, accountants, and fractional CFOs

* Why embracing technology education and practical experience platforms like Hey Monica are reshaping professional development

Jo Wood is a pioneering figure in modern bookkeeping and financial education, known for co-founding The 6 Figure Bookkeeper. With a background in auditing and virtual FD services, she has grown a community of over 28000 bookkeepers and accountants while successfully building and selling her own multi-six-figure bookkeeping practice, Jo Wood Virtual FD Ltd. Jo is transforming the bookkeeping industry through innovative solutions, like HeyMonica, an AI-powered platform that provides practical experience for aspiring financial professionals.

Episode Resources:

* Jo Wood on LinkedIn

* The 6 Figure Bookkeeper Website

* Hey Monika Website

* Bookkeeping Business From Home Podcast

* The Bookkeeper Rises Book

* Colin Hewitt on LinkedIn

* Float Cash Flow Forecasting Website

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