What would change if you knew exactly where every dollar in your business was going? For Jessica Hillinger, the answer is everything.
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On this episode of the Fully Stoked Podcast, I sat down with Jessica Hillinger, founder of Hillinger Bookkeeping in Charlotte. After nearly 20 years as a stay-at-home mom, Jessica turned her lifelong love of economics and finance into a business, partnering with local owners who are ready to hand off the books so they can focus on growing.
Key Takeaways
You don't know what you don't know. Financial literacy is the foundation for every smart business decision.
Be intentional with where your money goes, in your business and at home.
Pay yourself and start building savings early.
Your profit and loss, balance sheet, and cash flow reports are tools for growth, not just tax time.
A good bookkeeper can be a true business partner.
From Stay-at-Home Mom to Bookkeeper
Jessica studied journalism and dreamed of being a photojournalist, but she couldn't shake the finance bug. She managed the books for an insurance agency, then her husband's business, and eventually launched her own firm once her kids were in school full time.
Know Your Numbers
We dug into the key numbers every small business owner should be watching, how to set financial goals for your business and your family, and the difference between what a bookkeeper does and what a CPA does.
"Bookkeeping can be a business partner for you."
Building Wealth With Purpose
Jessica shared how intentional budgeting, saving for known expenses, and investing over time help business owners build real wealth, plus why supporting local businesses and community matters so much to her.
"Be intentional with where your money goes."
Your Turn
When was the last time you actually looked at your profit and loss statement? Pick a time this week to sit down with your numbers.
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Connect With Jessica Hillinger
Hillinger Bookkeeping
Website: hillingerbookkeeping.com
Email: jessica@hillingerbookkeeping.com
Instagram: @hillingerbookkeeping