Beyond Your Books: A Small Business Growth Podcast

In this episode of "Beyond Your Books," host Mark Tuggle welcomes marketing expert Emily Harris to discuss the intricacies of niching down in the healthcare industry. Emily shares her extensive experience in healthcare marketing, highlighting the benefits and challenges of specializing in a specific market. Together, they explore how focusing on a niche can lead to becoming an expert in the field,...

In this eye-opening episode of Beyond Your Books, host Mark Tuggle, CEO of  Telos Bookkeeping , sits down with Dinesh Mohangupta , a cost optimization strategist with Schooley Mitchell and self-proclaimed "Profit Keeper," to uncover the powerful, often overlooked truth about operational cost savings. While many business owners focus solely on driving revenue, Dinesh explains why reducing expenses—...

As the year winds down, small business owners often find themselves focused on just surviving the holiday rush—but the end of December is also one of the most critical times to pause, reflect, and plan for the year ahead. In this episode, Mark Tuggle, CEO of  Telos Bookkeeping shares seven key areas plus one bonus area that every small business owner should review before year-end.  From tax planni...

In this episode of Beyond Your Books, Mark Tuggle, CEO of  Telos Bookkeeping , sits down with Corey LaPlante, Founder and CEO of LaPlante Management , to explore his inspiring journey from accountant to leading software consultant and Zendesk's 2024 Implementer of the Year. Corey shares how an unexpected career pivot during the global pandemic led him to launch a thriving business that now serves...

In this episode, Mark Tuggle, CEO of  Telos Bookkeeping , talks with Marcus Constantino —author, writing coach, serial entrepreneur, and co-founder of Need For Speed Marketing . Marcus shares his journey from biblical studies and youth ministry to discovering a love for accounting and building a career helping authors, business owners, and nonprofits bring their ideas to life. He dives into the po...

Many small business owners view bookkeeping as a "necessary evil" and put it off until tax time—costing themselves time, money, and peace of mind. In this episode,  Mark Tuggle , CEO of Telos Bookkeeping , breaks down everything you need to know about hiring a professional bookkeeper. From recognizing the right moment to outsource, to understanding the benefits, to knowing exactly what questions t...

What if the true measure of your business success isn't just revenue, sales, and/or headcount? In this episode, Mark Tuggle , CEO of Telos Bookkeeping , uncovers the powerful difference between business growth and business value. With clarity and real-world examples, he reveals why growth alone can leave entrepreneurs exhausted, while value-building creates freedom, resilience, and long-term succe...

In this debut episode of Beyond Your Books, host  Mark Tuggle , PhD, introduces the game-changing concept of Purpose-Driven Bookkeeping—a fresh perspective that transforms bookkeeping from a box-checking compliance task into a strategic tool that fuels business growth and personal freedom. Mark unpacks the five pillars of this approach, showing you how to: ➡️ Turn raw numbers into a compelling sto...

Welcome to Beyond Your Books: A Small Business Growth Podcast, brought to you by Telos Bookkeeping — where we help small business owners grow with clarity, confidence, and purpose. In each episode, we go beyond the spreadsheets to talk about the why behind your business — helping you make better decisions, manage your money wisely, and build a legacy rooted in more than just profit. You'll hear re...