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title: "Episode 158: Bookkeeping Tips For Maximizing Profit In Real Estate"
description: Caryn Silvius, Founder of Olive Branch Bookkeeping joins The Smart Agents Podcast to share tips and advice for agents to better track their business expenses.
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# Episode 158: Bookkeeping Tips For Maximizing Profit In Real Estate

*“*Make it a habit at the end of every day, look at what you spent and track it.*" *

[Episode 158 of The Smart Agents Podcast](https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/smartagents/episodes/Episode-158-Bookkeeping-Tips-For-Maximizing-Profit-In-Real-Estate-e29k657) features Caryn Silvius, Founder of Olive Branch Bookkeeping and a seasoned professional with 15 years of bookkeeping experience. Before establishing her own firm, Caryn managed a real estate team with her husband, where she honed her expertise in the financial aspects of the business. She also dedicated time to training agents on effective business management and expense handling. 

Throughout our conversation, Caryn emphasizes the significance of tracking individual listing expenses for agents, provides valuable tools to stay on top of expenses, and shares more insights to optimize your financial strategies in the real estate world. Tune in now for essential tips and knowledge! 

 

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**In this episode, we talk about...**

- Importance Of Training Agents On The Business Finances
- Breaking Down Individual Expenses For Every Listing
- Recognizing When It’s Time To Reallocate Marketing Dollars
- Earmarking A Percentage Of Revenue For Future Marketing
- Having Multiple Bank Accounts As An Entrepreneur
- Tools To Better Track Business Expenses
- Launching Olive Branch Bookkeeping

**Guest**

 Caryn Silvius

**Host**

 Michael Walter

**Duration**

 30 min

**Released Date**

 September 25th, 2023

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