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

The effects of COVID 19 are going to hurt small business for a long time. In this episode I'm sharing three strategies you can do to take action now and in the future to make the most of the situation and give yourself the best chance to get ahead. These same strategies will work for periods of seasonal down time, as well as times when the economy if tough. https://andrewheim.biz/48

We all have people who have mentored us and helped shaped who we have become. One of the most influential people in my life, especially when it comes to business, has been my grandpa, Gerry Heim. My grandpa has been a business owner for nearly six decades (that's 60 years!) He's seen it all, from good times to nearly going broke. On this episode, he's sharing his lifetime's worth of business knowledge - you won't want to miss it. andrewheim.biz/47

Hit a bump in your business? Have an obstacle you can't seem to overcome? Or, maybe you've lost a little of enthusiasm because you're not making as much progress as you'd like to be? In this episode, I'm sharing one easy, FREE exercise you can do to overcome your lack of progress or obstacle and get re-enthused about conquering your business goals again! https://andrewheim.biz/46

Owning and operating a restaurant is arguably one of the most difficult businesses to be in. From the food to the service to the long hours, everything has to be just right in order to succeed. Decide to start an upscale restaurant in a small (I mean tiny) town in Western Kansas, and you just significantly increased the difficulty! But, business and entrepreneurship runs deep on both sides of my family. So, it's no surprise that my sister, Emily Campbell, has taken the leap! Listen to my interview with Emily about opening her dream restaurant, The Elephant Bistro & Bar, in our hometown. https://andrewheim.biz/45

We can all think of one or two people who have a very bold, magnetic personality. Whatever they are selling or doing, others are automatically going to buy or be interested in. So, what about others like you and I who's personality is a little more relaxed or reserved? Does that mean we won't ever reach that same level of sales or business success? In this episode, I'm talking how to use your relaxed style to your advantage and sell to anyone you wish! https://andrewheim.biz/44

Having satisfied employees and engaged employees has been at the forefront of business topic over the past decade. Easier said than done, right? When you have a business to run or people to manage, you often don't have time to consistently come up with new ideas. That's where The Open Kimono can help. It's an email newsletter that offers management advice and real-live stories you can use to help you navigate the tricky art of management.

Experiencing the ups and downs of being a business owner or self-employed? It's going to happen! But, that doesn't mean you can't have peace inside yourself at the same time. When we don't have peace inside ourselves, it can affect our motivation, our productivity and even our ability to give our customers our best. In this episode, I'm sharing the keys to maintaining that inner peace by keeping your tank of mental energy full. andrewheim.biz/42

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.

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

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