AI is Not Gonna Take Your Job, but a Bookkeeper Using AI Will
The New F*Word (F for Fractional Finance) · 2025-08-28 · 40 min
Episode notes
In this episode of The New F*Word, host Colin Hewitt speaks with Jo Wood, Co-founder of The 6 Figure Bookkeeper and Hey Monika, about the evolving role of bookkeepers in modern business. Jo shares how she grew The 6 Figure Bookkeeper from 60 Facebook members to 28000, sold her multi-six-figure practice to prove bookkeeping businesses can be valuable assets, and co-founder Hey Monika, an AI-driven training platform giving bookkeepers real-world experience in a safe space. What You’ll Learn: * How to leverage AI and automation while maintaining valuable human insights in bookkeeping * Why building a tech stack is crucial for modern bookkeeping * How bookkeepers can transition from traditional services to higher-value advisory roles * Why confidence, not just technical knowledge, is key to successful financial advisory * How to create effective partnerships between bookkeepers, accountants, and fractional CFOs * Why embracing technology education and practical experience platforms like Hey Monica are reshaping professional development Jo Wood is a pioneering figure in modern bookkeeping and financial education, known for co-founding The 6 Figure Bookkeeper.