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

Don't let your goals die - build momentum quickly

Mar 23rd, 2021 9m 33s

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 moment

Get unstuck and start making progress - tunnel vision

Mar 16th, 2021 18m 8s

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

Never have another wasted week

Mar 9th, 2021 15m 34s

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

Goal setting made easy

Mar 2nd, 2021 27m 12s

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 questi

One thing your to-do list is missing

Feb 23rd, 2021 10m 33s

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

How to grade your weekly performance

Feb 16th, 2021 15m 55s

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 perform

How to approach challenges and obstacles

Feb 9th, 2021 26m 21s

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 t

What to do if you are spread too thin.

Feb 2nd, 2021 20m 35s

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 o

The art of sorting and prioritizing a to-do list

Jan 26th, 2021 22m 13s

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 expla

How to STOP WORRYING about what is not getting done.

Jan 19th, 2021 17m 15s

Endless list of to-do's, deadlines and problems to overcome - typical day in business, right? Question is, are you able to "turn it off" at night or on the weekends and stop worrying about what is not getting done? If not, I'm sharing the two t

How to make personal time non-negotiable

Jan 12th, 2021 13m 47s

Struggling to make time for yourself? So focused on your business and its problems that it's hard to relax? It happens to all business owners and entrepreneurs at times. It's so important to make time for yourself frequently though, as it leads

Not Your Average Airbnb - Interview w/Kelsey Duda

Nov 24th, 2020 34m 8s

When Lauren and I travelled to Northern Michigan for an anniversary getaway, the scenery was beautiful and there was so much to do! What made the trip though was the Airbnb we rented from my guest on the podcast today, Kelsey. Kelsey has found

Having a KILLER year end

Nov 3rd, 2020 23m 21s

The last two months of the year can determine not only if you hit your goals, but also how much momentum you carry into next year. On this episode, I'm breaking down four areas to focus on to have a KILLER year end in your business. It's an int

Staying productive during the holiday season

Oct 20th, 2020 13m 41s

The holidays are supposed to be a time for relaxation and joy. But when you run a business, it's often not that way. Time can get away from us quickly during the holiday season, leaving us overwhelmed and stressed to get it all done. In this ep

Having an accomplished week vs. a "blah" week

Oct 6th, 2020 16m 53s

Ever feel like you had a "blah" week, where you didn't do a whole lot or your week just didn't go as planned? There are for reasons this happens, and in this episode, I'm sharing what those reasons are and how to overcome them and have an accom

Work/Life Balance and the Six Areas to Focus On

Sep 15th, 2020 24m 33s

Work/life balance is more than just how much time you spend working vs. how much time you aren't working. In fact, I've identified six areas of your personal life that directly affect business - and how to focus on each of these areas without i

The real reasons we fear selling and what to do about them.

Sep 1st, 2020 28m 21s

I've struggled with the fear of selling my whole career, and many of the clients I work with have too. Getting rejected, not feeling like you are good enough, not knowing how to engage in a conversation with someone else about your services. Th

Gaining business momentum by keeping your foot on the gas

Aug 25th, 2020 19m 27s

You know the 80/20 rule - 20% of professionals make 80% of the money? Well, one of the things that sets them up for this kind of sustained momentum is by keeping their foot on the gas in their business, whether times are good or bad. In this ep

Consistency in Sales w/David Sandvig, Realtor in Kansas City

Aug 19th, 2020 36m 47s

Struggle to find the time or make the time to grow your business - it just takes some consistency. That's what my guest, David Sandvig, a Realtor in the Kansas City area, proposes. In fact, David has managed to grow a full time real estate busi

Bonus

Recovering Your Business After a Down Time

Mar 21st, 2020 14m 6s

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 ah

Bonus

A Lifetime Worth of Business Knowledge - Gerry Heim, Hoxie Implement Co., Inc.

Mar 11th, 2020 20m 40s

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

Stuck making progress on your goals? Try this.

Feb 6th, 2020 13m 20s

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

A small-town restaurant "Out of the Ordinary" - The Elephant Bistro & Bar

Feb 6th, 2020 27m 51s

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 (

Do you have to be loud to sell?

Feb 6th, 2020 14m 25s

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