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Bookkeeping Millionaires: Why Most Bookkeepers Fail, The Confidence Crisis Nobody Talks About & The Secret To Building A Global 6-Figure Business From Scratch! - Zoe Whitman & Jo Wood | EP263 Episode Notes In this episode, I'm joined by Zoe Whitman and Jo Wood, the inspiring co-founders of The Six Figure Bookkeeper. Together, we discuss their journeys from humble beginnings and personal challenges to building a thriving global community for bookkeepers. Discover key insights on community, overcoming self-doubt, business partnerships, and using adversity as fuel for success. Don't miss the opportunity to take the first step towards a more fulfilling life. Book your complimentary clarity call today and discover how Will Polston can help you achieve the success you deserve. 💡 https://willpolston.com/book-a-call/ \ / / / \ \ \ / / / \ \ \ / / / \ \ \ / / / \ \ \ / / / \ \ \ / Video Chapters 00:00 - Introduction 00:01 - Welcoming Zoe & Jo and how this unique partnership began 01:13 - Jo's early career, breaking stereotypes, and forging her own path 04:17 - The birth of the Six Figure Bookkeepers Club and building a community from 60 to 33,000 members 06:03 - Zoe's entry, vision alignment, and leveraging strengths in partnership 09:11 - The drive behind ambition and influence of family backgrounds 13:12 - The role of self-worth, overcoming limiting beliefs, and lessons from past failures 15:46 - The importance of role models and personal mission ("North Star") 18:18 - Zoe's personal story: overcoming adversity, finding independence, and supporting family 25:18 - Creating business synergy, challenges and successes of partnership 29:59 - Aligning values, managing conflict, and work-life balance as business partners 33:26 - The vital role of coaching, mentorship, and investing in personal growth 39:09 - What makes a great bookkeeper and how business owners should choose one 44:06 - Demystifying compliance vs value-add in accounting and bookkeeping 45:49 - Real-world experience, practical learning, and closing the education gap 47:47 - Launching HeyMonika: solving "burning hair" industry problems with technology 51:46 - Recognizing themselves as technology founders and embracing new identities 55:01 - Envisioning the next chapter and breaking through glass ceilings 63:08 - Final questions: failures, vulnerability, and advice for those listening 70:22 - Closing remarks and invitation to stay in touch \ / / / \ \ \ / / / \ \ \ / / / \ \ \ / / / \ \ \ / / / \ \ \ / Relevant Links For the Viewer and Citations Website - https://www.willpolston.com Instagram - https://instagram.com/willpolston Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/willpolstonmih LinkedIn - https://www.linkedin.com/in/willpolston/ Twitter / X - https://x.com/willpolston TikTok - https://www.tiktok.com/@willpolston Check out Hey Monica! here: https://www.heymonika.com/ About Me: I am dedicated to helping individuals and businesses unlock their true potential through expert coaching and training programs. I'm passionate about empowering others to achieve their dreams and live a life they love. Subscribe for more insights and tips on personal development, productivity, and achieving your goals. Let's embark on this journey together!

Originally aired: October 2021 Episode Number: 107 Morning routines are often framed as rigid formulas: wake earlier, do more, and success will follow. In reality, the impact of your mornings has far less to do with the clock and far more to do with how intentionally you begin the day. In this episode of North Star Conversations with Will Polston, self-styled 'Lazy Entrepreneur' John Lamerton challenges the idea of one-size-fits-all routines and explains why momentum—not discipline for its own sake—is the real advantage of a well-designed start to the day. Learn why night-time habits shape morning performance, how to design routines that align with your natural rhythms, and why sustainable success comes from building systems that work for you rather than forcing yourself into someone else's blueprint. Listen to the full episode here: https://kite.link/johnlamerton

Originally aired: September 2021 Episode Number: 104 Most people believe that to feel happier, more fulfilled, or more successful, they need to add more—more effort, more strategies, more achievement. But often, it's what we remove that creates the greatest shift. In this episode of North Star Conversations with Will Polston, Sunday Times bestselling author, speaker, and executive coach Jamie Smart explores the power of subtractive psychology and why true clarity doesn't come from doing more, but from letting go of the misunderstandings that cloud our thinking. Discover why insight beats effort, how clarity emerges when the noise falls away, and why the path to fulfilment is often simpler than we've been taught to believe. Listen to the full episode here: https://kite.link/jamiesmart

Peak Performance Coach: 90% of Your Problems Are Emotional! Why Unresolved Feelings Secretly Sabotage Your Success, Health and Relationships - Richard Moat | EP 262 Episode Notes In this episode, I sit down with Richard Moat to explore the powerful link between our emotional wellbeing and peak performance in both business and life. Richard shares his journey from international sports to world-class coaching, revealing how unresolved emotions and childhood imprints impact our success and health. Discover tangible advice on processing emotional scars, breaking generational cycles, and using honest self-reflection as a compass for future growth. Don't miss the opportunity to take the first step towards a more fulfilling life. Book your complimentary clarity call today and discover how Will Polston can help you achieve the success you deserve. 💡 https://willpolston.com/book-a-call/ \ / / / \ \ \ / / / \ \ \ / / / \ \ \ / / / \ \ \ / / / \ \ \ / Video Chapters 00:00 - Introduction 00:04 - Richard Moat's background in sports performance and personal development 01:32 - Transition from sports to coaching in business 02:51 - Mindset shift following his father's illness 04:09 - Studying mind-body connection and emotional health 05:15 - Childhood emotional imprints and their impact 06:29 - First personal development book and sporting achievements 07:30 - The Western approach to emotion and the mind-body connection 08:45 - Emotional suppression and its consequences 10:25 - Emotional baggage and performance 11:11 - Symptoms of unresolved emotional wounds in daily life 12:15 - Recognizing emotional triggers and exploring their roots 14:52 - The imprint period: Childhood patterns 18:20 - The courage and curiosity required for inner exploration 19:19 - The difference between talking with professionals vs friends 20:25 - Emotions as feedback, avoiding binary labeling 22:02 - Honest emotions and emotional themes 23:14 - The purpose of life and emotional healing 24:19 - Navigating uncertainty, doubt, and fear as an entrepreneur 26:01 - Fear: accumulation, manifestation, and methods of overcoming 28:11 - Steps to start resolving fear 29:52 - The value of speaking openly about fears 32:27 - Distinguishing between feelings and emotions 33:41 - Emotional catalogues and language nuances 35:33 - Are feelings always linked to past or future events? 37:04 - Energy in motion, emotional vibration, and law of attraction 39:03 - Disproportionate reactions and emotional back catalogs 44:01 - Generational trauma and cellular memory 47:11 - No story therapy: dissolving emotional charges without revisiting the past 49:27 - Where to connect with Richard McCann 50:16 - Key question: Ensuring your future isn't a repeat of your past 51:04 - Final thoughts and embracing emotional feedback \ / / / \ \ \ / / / \ \ \ / / / \ \ \ / / / \ \ \ / / / \ \ \ / Relevant Links For the Viewer and Citations Website - https://www.willpolston.com Instagram - https://instagram.com/willpolston Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/willpolstonmih LinkedIn - https://www.linkedin.com/in/willpolston/ Twitter / X - https://x.com/willpolston TikTok - https://www.tiktok.com/@willpolston Check out his website by clicking here: https://richardmoat.com/ About Me: I am dedicated to helping individuals and businesses unlock their true potential through expert coaching and training programs. I'm passionate about empowering others to achieve their dreams and live a life they love. Subscribe for more insights and tips on personal development, productivity, and achieving your goals. Let's embark on this journey together!

Originally aired: September 2021 Episode Number: 103 We often blame our mindset, but it's those emotional snap reactions that decide whether we spiral or progress. In this episode of North Star Conversations with Will Polston, Co-Founder of Heartfelt Leadership and former UCLA professor of psychiatry Dr. Mark Goulston unpacks what separates a dysfunctional mindset from a functional one, explaining how reactivity, amygdala hijacks, and old belief patterns quietly shape our choices. Discover how to recognise the thinking patterns that keep you stuck, how to pivot without losing momentum, and why learning to pause before reacting can completely reshape the direction of your life. Listen to the full episode here: https://kite.link/markgoulston