The Systems Boutique
Are you a woman or minority business owner ready to elevate your systems and operations while staying true to your unique brand identity? Welcome to The Systems Boutique, where style meets strategy in the world of business systems.
Hosted by Dr. Raymona, systems and operations expert and owner of The Systems Boutique Agency, this podcast is your go-to destination for mastering the art of tailored systems. Whether you're a solopreneur, small business owner, or seasoned entrepreneur, The Systems Boutique is your guide to crafting bespoke solutions that fit your brand like a tailored power suit.
In each episode, Dr. Raymona shares her expertise on all things systems and operations, as well as the amazing insights from phenomenal speakers, coaches, and consultants who enter the boutique as guest "stylists" ready to fit your back end with seamless systems that fit your brand's style. Get ready to walk the runway of success with actionable insights, expert tips, and inspiring stories from fellow minority business owners.
Tune into The Systems Boutique Podcast weekly and discover how to transform your business operations from ordinary to extraordinary. Because when your systems are as fabulous as your wardrobe, there's no limit to what you can achieve. Let's walk the runway of success together. Welcome to The Systems Boutique!
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Receipts, Reports, and Runway — Accounting Basics for Boutique Brands with Toki Simmons
If numbers, spreadsheets, or P&Ls make you want to shut down, this episode is your reset.
In Episode 2 of our Financial Series, I sit down with Toki Simmons — Financial Money Manager, business advisor, and founder of Handle My Books® and Do Money Better®. Together, we break bookkeeping and accounting down into clarity, confidence, and CEO-level strategy.
Whether you’re still tracking expenses in your Notes app or deciding if it’s time to hire support, this conversation simplifies the real financial foundations boutique brands need to scale with intention.
We dive into the essential systems for tracking income and expenses, the moment when pen-and-paper or spreadsheets no longer support growth, and the difference between a bookkeeper and an accountant — including who you actually need. We talk about why CEOs should stop DIY’ing their finances, the “monthly money date” every business owner should have, and what it really means to reconcile your books. She also explains how to spot financial leaks draining your profit, what your P&L truly reveals about your business, how to make smarter decisions using your financial data, and why negative numbers aren’t failure but guidance.
Toki brings honesty, clarity, and a no-jargon approach that makes finance feel empowering instead of overwhelming.
👑 About Our Guest: Toki Simmons
With 35+ years of financial management experience, Toki Simmons has helped hundreds of women strengthen profit, streamline their financial operations, and finally pay themselves what they’re worth. Through Handle My Books® and Do Money Better®, she equips women to make confident, data-backed decisions and close the gender wealth gap.
✨ Key Takeaways
Your numbers are information — not judgment. Bookkeepers handle the details, while accountants provide strategic guidance. Growing businesses shouldn’t be managing their own books. Your P&L tells the true story of your business health. Strategic shifts in pricing and spending can dramatically impact your margins. Most importantly, you deserve to feel powerful and informed when looking at your finances.
If you’re ready to build systems that support your revenue goals and elevate your operations, come work with us at The Systems Boutique.
Your numbers are speaking — this episode helps you finally understand the story.
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