“ I couldn't have moved to the next stage if I didn't learn what I learned there. Although the time there was difficult, it was such a key time period to launch me into the next phase of failing an insurance agency, which also taught me what I needed to learn in order to do what I'm doing now.”
-Cameron Davis

In part one of this two-part series, Cameron Davis, owner of Imago Dei Bookkeeping & Consulting, shares how he turned a failed insurance venture into a purpose-driven bookkeeping business built on faith, family, and purpose.

In this interview, you’ll learn:

• How cold calling helped him land clients fast
• Why he avoids offering services that don’t align with his vision
• How faith & family guide his business choices

Connect with Cameron on LinkedIn.

To learn more about Imago Dei Bookkeeping & Consulting, click here.

Time Stamp

01:05 — Cameron’s background & move from insurance to bookkeeping
03:25 — Early career in sales & marketing, starting an insurance agency
05:26 — Lessons from a failed insurance business & importance of systems
08:32 — How setbacks shaped his approach to business today
12:31 — Role of faith & family in overcoming challenges
14:45 — First bookkeeping client & early struggles to learn the craft
17:02 — Using cold calling to get initial clients & test the market
20:14 — Starting Imago Dei Bookkeeping with a clear purpose & focus
23:01 — Cameron’s simple cold call approach & script overview
25:08 — His "wave" strategy for balancing growth & onboarding
29:50 — Knowing which services to avoid & staying true to business vision
30:51 — Building a business that aligns with life goals & family values

“More powerful and more comfortable don't usually go hand in hand. Usually more powerful is more uncomfortable. When you're clear about your own voice and what you're bringing to the table, you can see a pathway to saying the more powerful thing and not perceiving it as a threat to the relationship, but instead you're like fueling a better conversation.”
-Dia Bondi

In the finale of this 2-part series, leadership communications coach, Dia Bondi shares how bookkeepers can find their voice, build trust and lead stronger client conversations.

In this interview, you'll also learn:

• How Dia’s Platform Map framework reveals your leadership voice
• The key difference between an ask & a business requirement
• How to use storytelling to deepen trust with clients

To find more about Dia, click here.

Connect with her on LinkedIn.

Get FREE resources HERE for Successful Bookkeeper listeners.

Lear more about her book, Ask Like An Auctioneer at this link.

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02:00 – What’s a Real Ask?
03:15 – Trust Comes from Feeling Seen
04:50 – Confidence Through Clarity
05:23 – Inside the Transformational Voice Intensive
06:58 – Comfort vs. Power
08:57 – The Platform Map Framework
09:36 – Purpose Platform Statement
11:17 – Provenance: Your Real Origin Story
13:39 – Point of View & Playbook
16:52 – Principles: Values in Action
20:06 – Building Trust as a Bookkeeper
23:07 – Learn More from Dia

“You are your most powerful when you speak from who you truly are.”
-Dia Bondi

In part 1 of this 2 part series, leadership communications coach, keynote speaker, and author of Ask Like An Auctioneer, Dia Bondi shares how bookkeepers can unlock their full potential by discovering and owning their true voice.

In this interview, you’ll learn...

• Why your authentic voice matters more than polished words
• How to build trust & attract better clients through clear communication
• What strategic asking can do for your pricing, positioning, and confidence

To find more about Dia, click here.

Connect with her on LinkedIn.

Get FREE resources HERE for Successful Bookkeeper listeners.

Lear more about her book, Ask Like An Auctioneer at this link.

Time Stamp

02:22 – From fitness coach to leadership communicator
04:24 – The bold ask that launched her career
04:53 – Coaching Olympic bids & global leaders
06:16 – Helping speakers build trust under pressure
07:41 – Why trust is the real outcome of communication
09:57 – Your voice matters more than the words
12:05 – Claim your voice, don’t invent it
13:57 – How a sabbatical led to auctioneering
15:55 – Turning auctions into impact & insight
17:18 – Asking big means risking “no”
19:08 – “No” is where real value lives
21:09 – Entering the Zone of Freaking Out (ZFO)
23:17 – Stretch the ask, gain more
24:27 – Ask for clients, influence & balance
26:11 – More things to ask for, starting now
26:38 – Preview of Part 2: Find your leadership voice