That Bookkeeper

I have worked as an independent bookkeeper since 2004. That Bookkeeper offers excellent small business bookkeeping, consulting, and support.

Owner

Scott's Music

Bookkeeper from 2005-2009.
Purchasing Manager from 2008-2009.
General Manager 2009.

General Manager, Purchasing Manager, Bookkeeper

The Recycle Bin

Bookkeeper, Office Manager

Your New Bookkeeper | Saving 🇨🇦 & 🇺🇸 Owners Time & Stress | Fully remote bookkeeping for solopreneurs & small teams

If you’re reading my About section, you’re likely 1 of 3 people. 

1. A business owner
2. A bookkeeper

3. You’re just trying to figure out if I’m the Eric Matthews 
you remember from school, work, jail, etc. 
Short answer: I’m probably not. 

If you run a business, here are a few ways I can help. 

DIY, DWY, DFY

DIY (do it yourself): 

If you want to do your own bookkeeping, I get it. 

Every owner should know their numbers. 
Doing the work gives you a deep understanding on how your business runs. 
If/when you decide to outsource the work, you’ll know what to look for 
and you’ll be able to understand the monthly financial reports.

If that’s you, I recommend following me. 
I share content that will help you understand 
what to look for in your numbers, and tips on running a more efficient business. 

DWY (do it with you): 

If you’re not looking for a bookkeeper but just need some advice, 
I recommend connecting with me. 

Send me a message and let me know what you’re struggling with, like: 

- how to set up your software
- what to look for in your reports
- how to improve cash flow

I can answer most questions right in the messages. 
For bigger topics, we can set up a consulting call.

DFY (do it for you): 

If it’s time to outsource your bookkeeping, 
we can book a call and find out if I’d be a good fit. 
Not all bookkeepers are created equal, and only certain ones 
will be suited for your business and your needs. 
The important thing is finding one right for you. 

If you’re a bookkeeper, here’s how I can help. 

Please consider following me. 
I write content that most bookkeepers can relate to.
It’s not all about bookkeeping tips. There are plenty of places to find that. 

My goal is to give you tips on running a practice. 
How to deal with the pressure of running one by yourself, 
and some advice on doing it in an efficient way without burning out. 

If you’d like to get a deeper dive each week, you’d like my newsletter. 
It comes out every Monday morning, and it provides more advice 
than you can easily fit into a LinkedIn post. 

And, if you ever have questions that I haven’t covered, please connect with me. 
Send me a message. 
I’m always happy to help a fellow bookkeeper. 
In most cases, I can give you a quick answer in the messages. 
If your question needs a bit more time, we can book a consulting call. 
On a call, you’ll be able to explain your question in detail, and we can work together to find an answer. Or, if you just want to spend some time venting about a client, 
we can do that too.

Eric Matthews

The Value Road Almanack

The Value Road Almanack is a newsletter that offers rare insights into wellness and value creation. Fueled by years of clinical healthcare experience and a system of mental models inspired by Ben Franklin and Charlie Munger, The Value Road Almanack offers helpful tips on healthy living and rational thinking.

Founding Editor

Independence

"Acknowledging what you don't know is the dawning of wisdom." -Charlie Munger

Data Analyst & Value Investor

Greenway Health

Revenue Cycle Consultant

Provided revenue consulting, claims analysis, and practice management services for a healthcare technology company.

Claims Analyst

Erik Brodin & Co.

Employing sports psychology, modern science, and technology, a young god of justice attempts to rewrite the doomsday prophesies of ancient Norse mythology. 

But he's up against Loki, his son, and some very large forces of evil.

Penned as Erik Brodin, I wrote and published "The Endangered Norse Gods" trilogy:

- The Lost Sons of Asgard
- The Well of Destiny
- Last God Standing

In this trilogy, the Norse gods are a highly incompetent bunch running a terrible enterprise down the doomsday drain.

Successful turnarounds are rare in the corporate world. They’re even rarer in the Norse world.

But they’re way more entertaining.

Laugh more. It’s healthy. It's even good for your abs. I would know; I'm a former healthcare director and physiotherapist.

Author

Reuma-Sol Center

Led the healthcare department of an outpatient & inpatient facility equipped with a hotel and 44 apartments, offering physical rehabilitation as well as other medical treatments and services. 

Wore many hats as I started building teams. Interviewed 100s and hired 45+ professionals. 

Created systems and procedures for activities ranging from patient treatment, HR, EHR, sales, coding, billing, and other areas related to healthcare and business operations.

Director Healthcare

Chief Physical Therapist

Physiotherapist

Helgelandssykehuset Hf

Meditation & Mental Strategies

As a physiotherapy student in 2002, a 63-year-old patient introduced me to meditation. I studied and practiced meditation alongside my studies and later physiotherapy work, then decided to start teaching it to people suffering from distress during the financial crisis in 2008-09. 

Long story short, to further improve my thinking and decision-making, I now employ a system of mental models inspired by the brilliant teachings of Charlie Munger.

Staying rational is key. Here's the thing: meditation as a subject is littered with nonsense. Like mystical nitwits claiming to levitate.

So let’s dispel the nonsense.

If you boil down all the techniques, you’ll find two types of meditation: 

1) Mantra = Narrow focus/attachment (concentrative)
2) Mindfulness = Wide focus/detachment (non-judgmental)

Mantra = any single point-of-focus, such as a letter, word, book, sound, touch, image, person, or an elephant. Whatever you concentrate on.

Mindfulness = Everything that enters your mind, the fullness of your awareness. 

Effect: The more open and non-judgmental you are, the more mantras you’ll register. 

Mindfulness is therefore a good way to prevent a common problem: Denial.

But if there are only two types of meditation, why so many techniques?

Based on historical evidence, such as tools made during the "great leap forward" which Jared Diamond has written about, our ancient ancestor's brains evolved modern minds and awareness roughly 50-60,000 years ago. 

Meditation has turned into a mainstream activity over the last couple of millennia. Especially over the last decades in Western societies.

Some instructors teach. Others invent their own stuff.

Therefore, millions of people are practicing meditation and thousands of instructors are profiting.

Still, underpinning it all, the first principle of meditation is simple: Focus.

There's nothing mystical about that.

Founder

Screenwriter

Southern Therapy Services, Inc.

Physical Therapy Technician

You crack your knuckles for the tenth time today, the stiffness in your back mimicking the tension in your deadline.

"Burnout City, here I come," you mutter, sitting at your desk, staring at the overgrown to-do list mocking your motivation.
 
Avoid that wretched place, fellow creator and desk warrior.

I get it. I used to live and breathe a world of deadlines, hunched backs, aching joints, and mental stress.

Once upon a time, I was even a physiotherapist and healthcare director treating patients and personnel.

Don't ignore the signs. It’s your body trying to tell you something, but it’s counterintuitive.

Even writer's block can be overcome by going deeper.

Bottom up!

I'm talking about leveraging your body's physiology to alleviate tension and unblock your mind.

This can also make you a better decision-maker and unlock opportunities, especially when you leverage physiology and mental models.

Benjamin Franklin said, "An ounce of prevention is worth a pound of cure."

Here's the good news: prevention is possible. 

I'm not talking about quitting your passion (though a walk outside wouldn't hurt!).

I'm not talking about medical advice either (if you have a medical condition, consult your physician).

I'm talking about brief, impactful tweaks that fit seamlessly into your day.

No need for fancy equipment, just a few quick strategies to reduce tension and boost your energy.

These things are so simple yet effective. In fact, they're so simple that we tend to forget to use them.
  
Never sacrifice your well-being for productivity.

Reclaim your energy and approach your life’s work with the focus and motivation you deserve.

Whether it's wellness tips or content you need, I'm here to help.

Cheers,
Oz

P.S. Sign up for my free newsletter to get a flying start to your day.

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