When I encountered Booming Bookkeeping Business (BBB), suspicion enveloped me. The ads were too shiny, too easy—guaranteeing to “build a bookkeeping business from scratch” and “replace your income” regardless of prior experience. Too many online training platforms had promised the world but delivered little, especially in the financial and online-work arenas. However, after registering, diving headfirst into lessons, participating in communities, and sharing experiences with other real students, I can say with certainty: this course works for the right person—provided that person is willing to do the due diligence.
This review also chronicles my own experience in intricate fashion, combining my own observations of the class with published observations of others, as well as a description of all that you can realistically expect should you decide to matriculate.
My Starting Point
Before entering BBB, my experience with bookkeeping was limited at best; I had ventured into QuickBooks Online to handle side businesses and my own freelance accounting. However, I was not professionally certified in bookkeeping and didn’t have much confidence when it was time to offer bookkeeping services to real clients. The nuance of figuring fees, creating proposals, and finding small businesses who would take the time to buy such services eluded me.
When considering joining the course, my mind was set on generating a reliable source of income that could be managed from a distance. The potential of running a virtual bookkeeping practice was tempting: it was flexible hours, low overhead, and consistent demand. However, I was in need of a crystal-clear roadmap.
The Structure and First Impressions
BBB unfolds in stages, beginning with mindset and foundations before progressing to marketing, client onboarding, and monthly workflow. The dashboard presents a clear and intuitive layout. Each section features videos, downloadable templates, and assignments designed to encourage you to take small steps rather than simply watching an endless stream of lectures.
I enjoyed the introductory lessons that put an emphasis on psychology of prices as well as business design. Perhaps that is one of the most overlooked parts of freelancing. Newbies mostly undervalue their service, viewing bookkeeping as a mere commodity. However, BBB instructs you on marketing and promoting your service as a real business owner, not as a gig worker.
One of the best things from the beginning was the mindset re-setting. Before one gets into the details, the course asks you to define your niche, set a clear minimum monthly rate, and put yourselves out as a genuine professional. It sounds a bit fluffy, but it lays the ground for confidence when you do deal with clients in the end.
The QuickBooks Training
Let’s be frank: if you want in-depth accounting training or technical proficiency necessary for CPA-level knowledge, you’ll find that this course isn’t a substitute. The QuickBooks tutorials ground zero in the basics—creating accounts, reconciling transactions, assigning expenses, cleaning up financial records, and generating month-end reports.
The curriculum is more of the “operational” rather than the “academic” kind. It instructs you exactly what you need to do to handle small-business clients, not condense for an accounting exam. The coursework shows a smooth transition from onboarding to financial statements. I learned that with a few hours of hands-on practice in QuickBooks Online’s demonstration company, I could implement it all almost immediately.
Just keep in mind that some of the screen shots could appear slightly old-fashioned — you may notice a lag between the interface shown and the current QuickBooks interface. It is not a dealbreaker, but you need to be adaptable. I stopped often, checked against the new menus, and proceeded.
The Sales and Marketing System
This is where BBB gets its name. Debits, credits, and reporting is all most bookkeeping courses ever worry about – but getting paying clients. Bill Von Fumetti’s greatest strength is in teaching you to make skill into income.
The marketing side walks you through making your offer, creating lead generation, and starting conversations that aren’t desperate or stalker-esque. There are templates for outreach emails, follow-up communications, and discovery calls. The tone is professional and friendly — not pushy. You’re encouraged to make it all sound like you by customizing it.
BBB’s system is consistency, not perfection. The rule is that if you make contacts with 10–20 prospects a day and it occurs week in and week out, you’ll start receiving calls, make offers, and finally bring in customers. Even they provide you with a simple spreadsheet to log your activities for the day so you can see activity instead of waiting for luck.
Within my first month, I was able to schedule three discovery calls using these strategies. One of these calls became a paying client, but that one client paid for my course in less than six weeks. Other members of the community reported similar results — some were quickly able to land multiple clients, but some did not land clients for much longer. The common thread became obvious: only the members who went on the calls and followed the system saw rewards.
The Community and Coaching
BBB’s private community is among its best features. It is a Facebook group supplemented by regular weekly Zoom calls, providing all members with a venue for inquiry about anything from untangling messy books to handling edge cases in fees. By joining the group, you encounter members who range from the absolute newbie, through side hustlers, to seasoned bookkeepers growing their businesses.
It was the tone that stood out most. The moderators and veteran students are genuinely helpful. There is no condescension or “figure it out yourself.” Members post real screenshots, pricing issues, red flag client signs, and victory celebrations.
The weekly calls take place as interactive workshops. Bill or one of the coaches goes through recent case studies, answers questions, and outlines new strategies. I’ve endured lectures that promised “live support” as a recorded sales webinar repeat — that isn’t these. The coaches actively interact, and they remember student names. It is more of a small classroom environment than a huge online funnel.
Even after a year of being a member, many students said they stick around because it makes them feel responsible. That sense of community—knowing that there’s someone else prospecting, running through scripts, or bringing on new clients—keeps you on track.
Realistic Workload and Results
Let’s talk about the elephant in the room: is it an overnight success? No. Anything genuine isn’t.
It gives you a system, but you must still take the initiative for implementation. The outreach system will give you results if you avail yourself of it. The accounting templates make you more efficient when you use them in practice. BBB is not a “done for you” kind of franchise, but it is a system that rewards diligent effort.
The prior two weeks were for completing the basic lessons and for my Google Workspace, Calendly, and proposal templates setup. During the final two weeks, all of my time was for outreach activities. I reached out to around 150 small-business owners, including neighborhood service providers, online shop vendors, and coaches. This outreach secured around 10 responses, three calls, and, as a culmination, one client.
By the third month, I had secured another client and my confidence blossomed. While I wasn’t yet ready to leave my old job, I was making enough to clearly envision the path ahead. The feedback loop of “do the work, receive calls, refine the script, and repeat” created a powerful momentum.
Many BBB students share this arc. Some go full-time within six months, others treat it as a part-time side business. The difference almost always comes down to how consistently they do the outreach and how well they manage follow-ups.
Pricing and Packaging Takeaways
If there’s one that fundamentally changed the mindset, it would be the pricing mechanism used in BBB. The course reinforces that you’re not selling by the hour, but you’re selling outcomes. You’re not billing by the hour, but you’re billing by a monthly retainer based on deliverables — reconciliations, reports, meetings — not by minutes.
You’re also taught to separate cleanup work from ongoing services. For example, if a new client’s books are messy, you price that as a one-time cleanup project rather than letting it eat into your regular retainer. It’s such a simple concept, but it’s the difference between profitable and painful client relationships.
Before BBB, I would’ve charged $200/month for the simplified month-end service that became 10-hour loads. Today, I comfortably charge $500–$800 for simplified month-end service and $1,000–$2,000 for clean-up depending on complexity. And because the value and process is transparent, clients willingly pay it.
The Keyboard Rich Challenge Week Experience
Prior to joining the complete program, I signed up for BBB’s “Keyboard Rich Challenge” – a 5-day short course that teaches the basics of virtual bookkeeping. I was expecting fluff, but it did not. It had concrete steps for each day, practical examples, and live-coaching zest. It is more inspiring than technical, but it lays the ground for the complete curriculum.
Some individuals on the internet voice their grievances, claiming it’s pre-recorded—which, for the most part, it indeed is—but the substance of the content remains strong. The challenge presented can assist you in determining whether bookkeeping resonates with your personality and aspirations. If, after day five, you feel invigorated, you’re likely to relish the entire course.
Widespread Criticisms and How I Feel
No program is perfect, and BBB is no exception. Its shortcomings most commonly criticized that I’ve seen (and occasionally experienced them are:
- Some QuickBooks tutorials include old images.
Indeed, some screen recordings rely on older versions. The fundamental logic remains relevant, yet you should anticipate making minor adjustments. - Outreach emphasis can also come off as being salesy.
If you’re shy, you might cringe at the idea of messaging hundreds of strangers. The scripts make it easy, though, and when you see that you’re giving real help, it no longer becomes about “sales. - Not for advanced accountants.
If you happen to already be a seasoned CPA or enrolled agent, BBB would come on too weak. It is written for individuals who aim to create or re-establish a small bookkeeping practice, not to learn about forensic accounting. - Effort required.
Some students want passive income. This isn’t that. You need to arrive, learn, message prospects, overcome objections, and service clients. It is easy, but not easy. - Marketing language feels bold.
Indeed, the sales page makes large income statements. In reality, the results range greatly. Some of the students earn $5K/month, some more, some less. Those results are based almost completely on execution.
Personally, none of these issues took away from the experience. The course did better than expected in design while refraining from overmarketing of shortcuts — rare in this field.
What I Learned
Six months in, here is what I had with me:
- Clarity. Finally, I understood what a true bookkeeping practice is: contracts, retainers, deliverables, and limits with the client.
- Confidence. Selling no longer felt like begging. I knew how to explain value clearly.
- Community. The accountability partners and friends that I had in class became my main community.
- Income. Two regular monthly clients expanded to four, all online. It wasn’t life-changing money yet, but it was consistent.
- Systems acted as templates for onboarding, engagement letters, and monthly reviews, saving hours each week.
BBB did not only train me in QuickBooks, it educated me on thinking as a business owner.
Tips If You Join
- Take it seriously from day one.
Don’t binge-watch lessons and not put them into practice. Real development is when you accept imperfect action. - Leverage the community.
Ask questions, answer calls, and revel in victories. The more you participate, the more you learn. - Measure outreach statistics.
It’s a numbers game. Keep track of messages, responses, and calls you make. Those statistics show you where you must make some fixes. - Don’t Overanalyze Niche Selection.
Something basic — service companies, brick-and-mortar units, online coaches — and begin from there. Always change gear later. - Invest in supplemental QBO practice.
Immerse yourself in the QuickBooks test company. Familiarity nurtures confidence.
Who It’s For
Appropriate for:
- Career transitioners seeking a home-based enterprise.
- Homebound parents or telecommute-job seekers.
- Bookkeepers who understand the basics but can’t pull in clients.
- Caretful, dependable individuals who enjoy supporting small businesses.
Non ideal for:
- Advanced accountants seeking opportunities for ongoing education.
- Anyone unwilling to prospect or talk to clients.
- Those who seek immediate results with no consistent work.
Cost and Value
Cost
It’s an investment, it is. But compared to beginning most businesses, it is pretty low-risk. It guides you through the entire process of operation — legal establishment, branding, pricing, marketing, onboarding, and delivery. I would’ve wasted months figuring all that out by guesswork on YouTube for nothing.
Should you implement even a portion of the outreach system, you might recoup your investment with just one or two clients. From that point onward, all that follows is profit and expansion.
My Honest Verdict
Is the Booming Bookkeeping Business really worth it?
For me, yes — but for reasons beyond financial.
It provided clarity, a support community, and the guts to go from dabbling to truly operating a business. The system works if you do. It is not a shortcut or a “push button” course; it is a detailed roadmap from zero to booked.
You’ll still need to experience the uncomfortable moments—the texting of strangers, quoting of prices, and touching of client books that resemble crime scenes. But if you’re all about that, then BBB provides you with the training, scripts, and community you need to turn your desires into a reality.
I’ve enrolled in other business schools where the mentorship ends after you’ve paid. BBB is not that. It is a live community, and the coaching staff cares about you. Even after months, I still jump into calls when I run into dead ends.
Conclusion Remarks
If you’re in here considering joining, my answer is straightforward: Do not recruit for the promise of easy money. Sign up for the promise of stability. If you’ve felt stuck in the process of research — watching tutorials, waiting to make connections with clients, debating how to charge for your service — BBB guides you through it. It turns “someday” into a plan of action.
Would I suggest it to everyone? No. If you hate numbers or you won’t sell, you’ll fail. If you’re disciplined, well-systematized, and want to learn, it well may become one of the best investments you make in your business.
Among all the muddled “make money online” products, Booming Bookkeeping Business is differentiated by being practical, clear, and real. It is not going to do it all for you — but it
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