Success doesn't typcially happen by yourself - there is usually many people involved. For my grandpa, the person behind the scenes who helped him and his business become successful was my grandma Helen. In this episode, we tell the story of all that she did to make his business what it is today.

Success doesn't typcially happen by yourself - there is usually many people involved. For my grandpa, the person behind the scenes who helped him and his business become successful was my grandma Helen. In this episode, we tell the story of all that she did to make his business what it is today.

TBL 068 - Behind Every Successful Person

If you're like me, you get all excited about your goals in the beginning, but then you slowly return to your "normal routine" and your goals get put on the back burner. Sound familiar? Nothing will kill your goals faster than if you lose momentum on them. In this episode, I'm sharing how to form the habit of working on your goals a little at a time so that you can keep the energy and momentum going. https://andrewheim.biz/67

If you're like me, you get all excited about your goals in the beginning, but then you slowly return to your "normal routine" and your goals get put on the back burner. Sound familiar? Nothing will kill your goals faster than if you lose momentum on them. In this episode, I'm sharing how to form the habit of working on your goals a little at a time so that you can keep the energy and momentum going. <a href="https://andrewheim.biz/67" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://andrewheim.biz/67</a>

Don't let your goals die - build momentum quickly

It's very easy to get stuck or quit making real progress in your business when you get tunnel vision. What does that mean? It means getting so focused on the small, everyday issues in your business that you can't focus on anything else. In this episode, I'll help you discover if you have tunnel vision and what you can do to keep from falling into the trap and getting stuck. https://andrewheim.biz/66

It's very easy to get stuck or quit making real progress in your business when you get tunnel vision. What does that mean? It means getting so focused on the small, everyday issues in your business that you can't focus on anything else. In this episode, I'll help you discover if you have tunnel vision and what you can do to keep from falling into the trap and getting stuck. <a href="https://andrewheim.biz/66" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://andrewheim.biz/66</a>

Get unstuck and start making progress - tunnel vision

Feel like every week is the same? Can't pinpoint any major accomplishments? I call these "wasted weeks" - weeks when we don't make progress on things that are meaningful to us in our business. In this episode, I'm sharing the secrets for how to never have another wasted week again. https://andrewheim.biz/65

Feel like every week is the same? Can't pinpoint any major accomplishments? I call these "wasted weeks" - weeks when we don't make progress on things that are meaningful to us in our business. In this episode, I'm sharing the secrets for how to never have another wasted week again. <a href="https://andrewheim.biz/65" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://andrewheim.biz/65</a>

Never have another wasted week

Do you find goal setting difficult or shy away from it altogether? I get it! Goal setting is intimidating. What type of goals should you set? How do you go about reaching these goals? What happens if you don't reach your goals? These are questions you may have. In this episode of The Business Life, I'm breaking down how to get started with goal setting in a very each, non-intimidating way. https://andrewheim.biz/64

Do you find goal setting difficult or shy away from it altogether? I get it! Goal setting is intimidating. What type of goals should you set? How do you go about reaching these goals? What happens if you don't reach your goals? These are questions you may have. In this episode of The Business Life, I'm breaking down how to get started with goal setting in a very each, non-intimidating way. <a href="https://andrewheim.biz/64" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://andrewheim.biz/64</a>

Goal setting made easy

I could spend hours and days on what goes into a good to-do list, how a to-do list should be organized and prioritized and so forth. I geek out on it. But, there is one small little detail that I feel EVERYONE would benefit from adding to their to-do list, and I'm sharing what that is in this episode! Even if you are not necessarily a "to-do list kinda person," I think you may want to hear me out. https://andrewheim.biz/63

I could spend hours and days on what goes into a good to-do list, how a to-do list should be organized and prioritized and so forth. I geek out on it. But, there is one small little detail that I feel EVERYONE would benefit from adding to their to-do list, and I'm sharing what that is in this episode! Even if you are not necessarily a "to-do list kinda person," I think you may want to hear me out. <a href="https://andrewheim.biz/63" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://andrewheim.biz/63</a>

One thing your to-do list is missing

You likely reflect back on what happened after each week in your business, but how would you feel about giving yourself a letter grade on your performance? Sound scary?  It doesn't have to be. In fact, by giving yourself a grade on your performance for the week, it will actually help you unlock more of your potential. In this episode, I'm sharing the three factors to consider when grading your weekly performance. https://andrewheim.biz/62

You likely reflect back on what happened after each week in your business, but how would you feel about giving yourself a letter grade on your performance? Sound scary?  It doesn't have to be. In fact, by giving yourself a grade on your performance for the week, it will actually help you unlock more of your potential. In this episode, I'm sharing the three factors to consider when grading your weekly performance. <a href="https://andrewheim.biz/62" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://andrewheim.biz/62</a>

How to grade your weekly performance

Sorry to say, but there will never come a time in your business where you aren't faced with obstacles and challenges. 90% of people will use their challenges as an excuse to not move forward or make progress. But with a new perspective on how to approach your challenges, you can be in the 10% of those who face their challenges head-on and overcome them. https://andrewheim.biz/61

Sorry to say, but there will never come a time in your business where you aren't faced with obstacles and challenges. 90% of people will use their challenges as an excuse to not move forward or make progress. But with a new perspective on how to approach your challenges, you can be in the 10% of those who face their challenges head-on and overcome them. <a href="https://andrewheim.biz/61" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://andrewheim.biz/61</a>

How to approach challenges and obstacles

It is pretty darn easy to spread yourself too thin as an entrepreneur. Everyone is always vying for your attention, and let's be honest, when we are spread too thin, we don't feel like we are performing at our best in any area of our business or life. In this episode of The Business Life podcast, I'm sharing a few tips to help you get your time under control if you are spread too thin. https://andrewheim.biz/60

It is pretty darn easy to spread yourself too thin as an entrepreneur. Everyone is always vying for your attention, and let's be honest, when we are spread too thin, we don't feel like we are performing at our best in any area of our business or life. In this episode of The Business Life podcast, I'm sharing a few tips to help you get your time under control if you are spread too thin. <a href="https://andrewheim.biz/60" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://andrewheim.biz/60</a>

What to do if you are spread too thin.

It's not enough to just have a to-do list. In order to maximize your productivity, your to-do list must be organized and prioritized in a way that helps you easily identify what you should be doing at any given time. In this episode, I'll explain the art of how to organize and prioritize your to-do list to make it work for you! https://andrewheim.biz/59

It's not enough to just have a to-do list. In order to maximize your productivity, your to-do list must be organized and prioritized in a way that helps you easily identify what you should be doing at any given time. In this episode, I'll explain the art of how to organize and prioritize your to-do list to make it work for you! <a href="https://andrewheim.biz/59" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://andrewheim.biz/59</a>

The art of sorting and prioritizing a to-do list

Being an entrepreneur, operating a successful business or becoming great at your profession is more than skill and hard work; it’s a lifestyle. Entrepreneur and business coach, Andrew Heim, takes you inside the lifestyles, routines, strategies and systems that contribute to living successfully, no matter what your chosen calling happens to be. In “The Business Life” podcast, Andrew interviews successful business owners and individuals who are leading the field, and offers his own experiences and expertise on creating the impactful lifestyle you desire.

Andrew’s podcast are motivating. He has a light approach- I feel like I’m sitting across from him in a coffee shop. Definitely recommend.

Motivational

Good stuff! Lots of interesting tips and interviews.

Cool show!

The Business Life: Where success is a lifestyle, not a measurement.

A business check-in or business review shouldn't just happen when things aren't going well or at the end of the year. In fact, a quarterly business review will help make sure a business is on track with its yearly goals and set you up for success in the next quarter of business. In this episode, we're sharing 8 steps to do when analyzing your business' performance on a quarterly basis. andrewheim.biz/27

A business check-in or business review shouldn't just happen when things aren't going well or at the end of the year. In fact, a quarterly business review will help make sure a business is on track with its yearly goals and set you up for success in the next quarter of business. In this episode, we're sharing 8 steps to do when analyzing your business' performance on a quarterly basis. <a href="http://andrewheim.biz/27" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">andrewheim.biz/27</a>

How to do a quarterly business review.

Networking is an effective way to grow a local, B2B or service based business. But, networking can also be a huge waste of time and resources if not done the right way. In this episode, I cover how to determine what type of networking is right for you and how much time you should be spending networking to get the greatest return on your investment. andrewheim.biz/19

Networking is an effective way to grow a local, B2B or service based business. But, networking can also be a huge waste of time and resources if not done the right way. In this episode, I cover how to determine what type of networking is right for you and how much time you should be spending networking to get the greatest return on your investment. <a href="http://andrewheim.biz/19" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">andrewheim.biz/19</a>

Determine how and where to spend your time networking

Sam Unruh

Turning your hobby or "side hustle" into a full-time business is challenging. Even more challenging is taking a hobby or a side hustle and transforming it into a scalable business. That's what my guest on the podcast this week has done. I visit with Sam Unruh, founder and owner of Unruh Furniture in Kansas City and Dallas, about how they've taken a whole new approach to scaling a custom furniture business. Their business model is fresh, exciting and helps them stand out in the industry. andrewheim.biz/20

Turning your hobby or "side hustle" into a full-time business is challenging. Even more challenging is taking a hobby or a side hustle and transforming it into a scalable business. That's what my guest on the podcast this week has done. I visit with Sam Unruh, founder and owner of Unruh Furniture in Kansas City and Dallas, about how they've taken a whole new approach to scaling a custom furniture business. Their business model is fresh, exciting and helps them stand out in the industry. <a href="http://andrewheim.biz/20" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">andrewheim.biz/20</a>

From hobby to scalable business - Sam Unruh, owner of Unruh Furniture

Running a business or even getting out of bed is tough when you're facing big obstacles, especially health issues. But, my guest, Dean Shackley, has found endless ways to use his own health issues, coupled with him and his wife's business, to inspire and lead others live a better, fuller life. In this episode you'll hear how Dean and I were both born with the same congenital heart disease, and the obstacles (and blessings) that it has brought to their business and their ability to help others. If you're looking for some serious motivation, this is the episode for you! https://andrewheim.biz/38

Running a business or even getting out of bed is tough when you're facing big obstacles, especially health issues. But, my guest, Dean Shackley, has found endless ways to use his own health issues, coupled with him and his wife's business, to inspire and lead others live a better, fuller life. In this episode you'll hear how Dean and I were both born with the same congenital heart disease, and the obstacles (and blessings) that it has brought to their business and their ability to help others. If you're looking for some serious motivation, this is the episode for you! <a href="https://andrewheim.biz/38" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://andrewheim.biz/38</a>

Using your own obstacles to help others with DEAN SHACKLEY

If you own a business or work with customers regularly, you're familiar with rejection. Rejection comes in many forms, and none of them are fun. In this episode, we're exploring how to take rejection and turn it into something positive and profitable for your business.

If you own a business or work with customers regularly, you're familiar with rejection. Rejection comes in many forms, and none of them are fun. In this episode, we're exploring how to take rejection and turn it into something positive and profitable for your business.

Turning any rejection into a positive in business

Toby Cook

Being the face of a company or organization can be exciting and fun,  but there is also something to be said about doing great things behind the scenes. That's what my guest Toby Cook, Vice President of Publicity with the Kansas City Royals, has found to be the case. Toby and I visit Kansas City Royals, what it's like to help the organization succeed behind the scenes, and how he's managed to have two successful careers while still focusing on his faith and the other important aspects of life. https://andrewheim.biz/36

Being the face of a company or organization can be exciting and fun,  but there is also something to be said about doing great things behind the scenes. That's what my guest Toby Cook, Vice President of Publicity with the Kansas City Royals, has found to be the case. Toby and I visit Kansas City Royals, what it's like to help the organization succeed behind the scenes, and how he's managed to have two successful careers while still focusing on his faith and the other important aspects of life. <a href="https://andrewheim.biz/36" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://andrewheim.biz/36</a>

Toby Cook, VP of Publicity for the Kansas City Royals - Making big things happen behind the scenes.

J. Rieger

As if resurrecting a whisky brand that's been dead for nearly a century is awesome enough, J. Rieger &amp; Co. is renovating a historical building for their new distillery. In my interview with co-founder, Ryan Maybee, we talk about what it's like to uncover a century year old brand and rebuild it into something amazing. https://andrewheim.biz/31

As if resurrecting a whisky brand that's been dead for nearly a century is awesome enough, J. Rieger &amp; Co. is renovating a historical building for their new distillery. In my interview with co-founder, Ryan Maybee, we talk about what it's like to uncover a century year old brand and rebuild it into something amazing. <a href="https://andrewheim.biz/31" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://andrewheim.biz/31</a>

J. Rieger & Co. whisky - Resurrecting a brand after a century

Goals are often hard to talk about both in a business and personal setting. Are my goals not as good as someone else's? Why haven't I been able to hit my goals? What kind of goals should I even be setting? I set goals, but now what?  These are all great questions. It's time to start looking at goals in ONLY a positive manner, and in this episode, we explore how to do just that, as well as the tricky art of achieving your goals. https://andrewheim.biz/39

Goals are often hard to talk about both in a business and personal setting. Are my goals not as good as someone else's? Why haven't I been able to hit my goals? What kind of goals should I even be setting? I set goals, but now what?  These are all great questions. It's time to start looking at goals in ONLY a positive manner, and in this episode, we explore how to do just that, as well as the tricky art of achieving your goals. <a href="https://andrewheim.biz/39" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://andrewheim.biz/39</a>

Conquering the tricky art of setting and achieving goals

There's been a steady trend of more business professionals, sales professionals and business owners working from home. Working from home has its perks, but it also has its own challenges. In this episode, I'm sharing some little known struggles about working from home and how to set yourself up to succeed. https://andrewheim.biz/35

There's been a steady trend of more business professionals, sales professionals and business owners working from home. Working from home has its perks, but it also has its own challenges. In this episode, I'm sharing some little known struggles about working from home and how to set yourself up to succeed. <a href="https://andrewheim.biz/35" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://andrewheim.biz/35</a>

What they don't tell you about working from home

How can you tell if your business has gone "off the path" of where you wanted to go? In this episode, we'll look at some key indicators you can look for in your business to tell if you're headed in the right direction or if you should be making some adjustments. Included is a free business self-evaluation download. andrewheim.biz/23

How can you tell if your business has gone "off the path" of where you wanted to go? In this episode, we'll look at some key indicators you can look for in your business to tell if you're headed in the right direction or if you should be making some adjustments. Included is a free business self-evaluation download. <a href="http://andrewheim.biz/23" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">andrewheim.biz/23</a>

Key indicators to tell if your business is veering off path.

We all have our favorite spots, and for Lauren and I, our go-to coffee shop in the Kansas City area is Pilgrim Coffee Company in Overland Park. What makes Pilgrim so special is both their warm, inviting environment as well as their attention to the details. It also doesn't hurt that they make incredible coffee drinks too! Listen to how they make Pilgrim a successful business in a crowded industry by obsessing over the small details and customer experience! https://andrewheim.biz/40

We all have our favorite spots, and for Lauren and I, our go-to coffee shop in the Kansas City area is Pilgrim Coffee Company in Overland Park. What makes Pilgrim so special is both their warm, inviting environment as well as their attention to the details. It also doesn't hurt that they make incredible coffee drinks too! Listen to how they make Pilgrim a successful business in a crowded industry by obsessing over the small details and customer experience! <a href="https://andrewheim.biz/40" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://andrewheim.biz/40</a>

Successful business is in the small details with Pilgrim Coffee Company

Satisfied customers who regularly do business with you and refer their family, friends and colleagues to you doesn't happen by chance. It happens by having a great process for building and maintaining customer relationships. In this episode, I discuss a few key strategies for developing a process you can use to have outstanding relationships with your customers. andrewheim.biz/30

Satisfied customers who regularly do business with you and refer their family, friends and colleagues to you doesn't happen by chance. It happens by having a great process for building and maintaining customer relationships. In this episode, I discuss a few key strategies for developing a process you can use to have outstanding relationships with your customers. <a href="http://andrewheim.biz/30" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">andrewheim.biz/30</a>

Developing a customer relationship process in a service-based business

Time goes by and you are not sure what you accomplished? Have extended periods where you are not feeling super motivated? You may be experiencing "unproductive gaps" during your day!  In this episode, I'm sharing some common reasons these periods of unproductive time occur and some simple, quick tips for avoiding them! https://andrewheim.biz/37

Time goes by and you are not sure what you accomplished? Have extended periods where you are not feeling super motivated? You may be experiencing "unproductive gaps" during your day!  In this episode, I'm sharing some common reasons these periods of unproductive time occur and some simple, quick tips for avoiding them! <a href="https://andrewheim.biz/37" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://andrewheim.biz/37</a>

How to avoid unproductive gaps during your day

Anything that takes away your time and focus from generating revenue or selling in your business is going to affect your bottom line. That's why it's so important to be as efficient as possible with non revenue-generating business activities. In this episode, I share three tips to streamline the non-sales activities in your business. https://andrewheim.biz/34

Anything that takes away your time and focus from generating revenue or selling in your business is going to affect your bottom line. That's why it's so important to be as efficient as possible with non revenue-generating business activities. In this episode, I share three tips to streamline the non-sales activities in your business. <a href="https://andrewheim.biz/34" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://andrewheim.biz/34</a>

Streamlining your non revenue-generating business activities

Procrastination, overwhelm, frustration. These are words I hear the most that describe how business professionals feel about managing their time. Time management is a skill that requires consistent attention and can be challenging to develop. In this episode, I'm sharing a simple, easy strategy to immediately begin managing your time better.  andrewheim.biz/28

Procrastination, overwhelm, frustration. These are words I hear the most that describe how business professionals feel about managing their time. Time management is a skill that requires consistent attention and can be challenging to develop. In this episode, I'm sharing a simple, easy strategy to immediately begin managing your time better.  <a href="http://andrewheim.biz/28" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">andrewheim.biz/28</a>

The easiest way to manage your time better.

Upselling is a great way to both increase your revenue easily, while providing more value and needed products or services to your customers. In this episode, I explain how to ask the right questions, as well as other techniques to sell complimentary products and services that will benefit your clients. andrewheim.biz/17

Upselling is a great way to both increase your revenue easily, while providing more value and needed products or services to your customers. In this episode, I explain how to ask the right questions, as well as other techniques to sell complimentary products and services that will benefit your clients. <a href="http://andrewheim.biz/17" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">andrewheim.biz/17</a>

Upselling to provide more customer value and increase your revenue

There are many factors that lead to a loss or a lack of productivity: interruptions, distractions and an overwhelming amount of work to complete on a deadline. But, there's one factor that is even more detrimental to your ability to be productive: not completing tasks. In this episode, I'm sharing four ways you can do a better job at actually completing tasks and dramatically increase your productivity. andrewheim.biz/21

There are many factors that lead to a loss or a lack of productivity: interruptions, distractions and an overwhelming amount of work to complete on a deadline. But, there's one factor that is even more detrimental to your ability to be productive: not completing tasks. In this episode, I'm sharing four ways you can do a better job at actually completing tasks and dramatically increase your productivity. <a href="http://andrewheim.biz/21" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">andrewheim.biz/21</a>

One thing that will dramatically increase your productivity

Like to read or listen to books on business or self improvement? I'm doing a quick review of three of my favorite books that will drastically change the way you approach your business. andrewheim.biz/29

Like to read or listen to books on business or self improvement? I'm doing a quick review of three of my favorite books that will drastically change the way you approach your business. <a href="http://andrewheim.biz/29" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">andrewheim.biz/29</a>

Three books that will change how you do business

The rise of the "work from home" entrepreneur and the "on the go" business professional has taken off over the last few years. Sometimes, though, it's nice to have a space to work at outside of your home office or car. In this episode, I interview David Rayl, found and owner of eCafe in Kansas City, a co-working center and coffee shop rolled into one. We discuss the opportunities available with co-working spaces and how it can benefit your business. andrewheim.biz/26

The rise of the "work from home" entrepreneur and the "on the go" business professional has taken off over the last few years. Sometimes, though, it's nice to have a space to work at outside of your home office or car. In this episode, I interview David Rayl, found and owner of eCafe in Kansas City, a co-working center and coffee shop rolled into one. We discuss the opportunities available with co-working spaces and how it can benefit your business. <a href="http://andrewheim.biz/26" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">andrewheim.biz/26</a>

Is co-working for you? - Interview with eCafe in Kansas City

Successful businesses and individuals develop habits that contribute to their success. One of those habits is cleanliness. Step into someone's home, vehicle or office and you can almost instantly tell whether or not they are successful. In this episode of The Business Life podcast, we're talking about how maintaining a clean environment can actually help you become successful. andrewheim.biz/25

Successful businesses and individuals develop habits that contribute to their success. One of those habits is cleanliness. Step into someone's home, vehicle or office and you can almost instantly tell whether or not they are successful. In this episode of The Business Life podcast, we're talking about how maintaining a clean environment can actually help you become successful. <a href="http://andrewheim.biz/25" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">andrewheim.biz/25</a>

How cleaning affects the success of your business.

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