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The Jeff Heilman Project (Podcast)
Hosted by Jeff and Jessica Heilman · EN
A self-help podcast between a successful husband and wife.
Jeff Heilman is currently a sales manager of a startup company, in the top 2% income bracket. His rags-to-riches testimony using the tools provided in this show makes him a brilliant asset to entrepreneurship!
Jessica Heilman is a stay-at-home mom to 7 children. Her experience in simplifying complex entrepreneurial practices for her children makes her the perfect layman's decoder of dense business knowledge.
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The Business Growth Framework Every Entrepreneur Needs
Jan 3000:12:19Tap to summarizeWelcome to this week's episode of the Jeff Heilman Project, your go-to podcast for systematized success and business growth! This episode dives into effective business strategies, offering valuable business tips to help business owners identify key areas of focus. Learn how to grow your business and achieve business success through a strategic business mindset, or even start it!LINKS:Download Jeff's Business Starting Framework here:https://thejeffheilmanproject.com/about-2__trashed/templates/?preview_id=162&preview_nonce=242da73544&preview=trueFor more on "Constraint Theory."https://youtu.be/QDUp4DDzYhwVerne Harnish's Mastering the Rockefeller Habitshttps://amzn.to/45fG2sFClickup (Affiliate Link):https://clickup.com/?fp_ref=bbp4eSupport the showWatch our video version of this podcast exclusively on YouTube!https://www.youtube.com/@thejeffheilmanprojectMake sure to like, comment, and subscribe if you found this video helpful! Let us know what content you'd like to see in the future, this content is for YOU, not for us!Below is a link to our website, featuring free templates to help you succeed in growing your family and business.Our Website ~ thejeffheilmanproject.comOur Email ~ Thejeffheilmanproject.contact@gmail.comHost ~ Jeff Heilman - Instagram https://www.instagram.com/jeffheilman/Co-Host ~ Jessica Heilman - Instagram https://www.instagram.com/jessicabuilds/Producer / Editor ~ Andrew Heilman - https://andrewheilman.org
Transcribe →Organization Doesn't Have to Be Chaotic, Here's Proof
Jan 2200:19:08Tap to summarizeIn this episode, Jessica discusses Julie Morgenstern's S.P.A.C.E method of organization, how it's helped her run a clean, well-structured house and business.LINKS:The S.P.A.C.E Method, on our website:https://thejeffheilmanproject.com/about-2__trashed/templates/Julie Morgenstern's Organizing From The Inside Outhttps://amzn.to/4qEVkjeMarie Kondo's The Life-Changing Magic Of Tidying Uphttps://amzn.to/4r5E3zoWallace D. Wattles' The Science of Getting Richhttps://amzn.to/3NGYXqaGlen Bland's Success! The Glen Bland Methodhttps://amzn.to/4qYAF9ENapoleon Hill's Think And Grow Richhttps://amzn.to/45l4ngOSupport the showWatch our video version of this podcast exclusively on YouTube!https://www.youtube.com/@thejeffheilmanprojectMake sure to like, comment, and subscribe if you found this video helpful! Let us know what content you'd like to see in the future, this content is for YOU, not for us!Below is a link to our website, featuring free templates to help you succeed in growing your family and business.Our Website ~ thejeffheilmanproject.comOur Email ~ Thejeffheilmanproject.contact@gmail.comHost ~ Jeff Heilman - Instagram https://www.instagram.com/jeffheilman/Co-Host ~ Jessica Heilman - Instagram https://www.instagram.com/jessicabuilds/Producer / Editor ~ Andrew Heilman - https://andrewheilman.org
Transcribe →What 20+ Years at Oracle Taught Me About Success
Jan 1500:34:11Tap to summarizeOn today's episode of The Jeff Heilman Project, Jeff and Jessica interview a friend of the family, Jeff Bell. He worked at Oracle for over 20+ years as a regional manager and then regional vice president, and also graduated from Gordon-Conwell with a master's degree. He discusses the frameworks, tools, strategies, and principles that led to his success in business, as well as his peace of mind.LINKS:For more on "Constraint Theory" https://youtu.be/QDUp4DDzYhwDale Carnegie's How To Win Friends and Influence Peoplehttps://amzn.to/3YIL1ORGeoffrey A. Moore's Crossing The Chasmhttps://amzn.to/4qXK1lXBrené Brown's The Gifts of Imperfectionhttps://amzn.to/4qpWQ8RVerne Harnish's Mastering the Rockefeller Habitshttps://amzn.to/45fG2sFSupport the showWatch our video version of this podcast exclusively on YouTube! https://www.youtube.com/@thejeffheilmanproject Make sure to like, comment, and subscribe if you found this video helpful! Let us know what content you'd like to see in the future, this content is for YOU, not for us! Below is a link to our website, featuring free templates to help you succeed in growing your family and business.Our Website ~ thejeffheilmanproject.com Our Email ~ Thejeffheilmanproject.contact@gmail.com Host ~ Jeff Heilman - Instagram https://www.instagram.com/jeffheilman/ Co-Host ~ Jessica Heilman - Instagram https://www.instagram.com/jessicabuilds/ Producer / Editor ~ Andrew Heilman - https://andrewheilman.org
Transcribe →Stop Ignoring This Theory - It's Why You're Stuck
Jan 800:18:05Tap to summarizeIn today's episode, Jeff discusses how Elon Musk achieved success, applying constraint theory to his ventures, a system built for inspiration, personal development, and offering valuable life lessons on strategic thinking.LINKS:Jeff Heilman's Constraint Theory. https://thejeffheilmanproject.com/templates/#constrainttheorySupport the showWatch our video version of this podcast exclusively on YouTube! https://www.youtube.com/@thejeffheilmanproject Make sure to like, comment, and subscribe if you found this video helpful! Let us know what content you'd like to see in the future, this content is for YOU, not for us! Below is a link to our website, featuring free templates to help you succeed in growing your family and business.Our Website ~ thejeffheilmanproject.com Our Email ~ Thejeffheilmanproject.contact@gmail.com Host ~ Jeff Heilman - Instagram https://www.instagram.com/jeffheilman/ Co-Host ~ Jessica Heilman - Instagram https://www.instagram.com/jessicabuilds/ Producer / Editor ~ Andrew Heilman - https://andrewheilman.org
Transcribe →Kanban: The Secret Weapon Behind My Biggest Deal
Jan 100:19:11Tap to summarizeIn this episode, Jeff Heilman details his experience closing a $10 million deal at Silicon Valley Bank while at Oracle, utilizing Kanban. He explains how this approach to "project management" and "agile methodology" was instrumental in his success. This discussion offers valuable insights into the intersection of "finance" and "business" within the "banking system".LINKS:Jeffrey R. Liker's The Toyota Way.The Jeff Heilman Project's Kanban Template. Atul Gawande's Checklist Manifesto.The Jeff Heilman Project's Website.The Jeff Heilman Project's Jeff Heilman Kanban Template.Support the showWatch our video version of this podcast exclusively on YouTube! https://www.youtube.com/@thejeffheilmanproject Make sure to like, comment, and subscribe if you found this video helpful! Let us know what content you'd like to see in the future, this content is for YOU, not for us! Below is a link to our website, featuring free templates to help you succeed in growing your family and business.Our Website ~ thejeffheilmanproject.com Our Email ~ Thejeffheilmanproject.contact@gmail.com Host ~ Jeff Heilman - Instagram https://www.instagram.com/jeffheilman/ Co-Host ~ Jessica Heilman - Instagram https://www.instagram.com/jessicabuilds/ Producer / Editor ~ Andrew Heilman - https://andrewheilman.org
Transcribe →Actionable Steps I Overcoming Holiday Loneliness
Dec 1200:32:07Tap to summarizeIn this powerful holiday episode of The Jeff Heilman Project, Jeff and Jessica open up about what it really means to face loneliness, sadness, and emotional heaviness during the Christmas season. From family dynamics to dopamine regulation, to rewriting the stories we tell ourselves — this episode goes deep into practical tools for restoring joy, strengthening mental resilience, and creating a healthier narrative for the upcoming year.Jeff shares raw personal experiences about homelessness, addiction in the family, and breaking generational cycles — and explains how facts + opinions = your narrative, and how changing the opinions part can transform your life. Jessica dives into the emotional side of unresolved “mental rent,” unsolved mysteries, grief cycles, and why the holidays trigger old wounds.They also break down: • How dopamine, serotonin, and sunlight affect your holiday emotions • Why walking, sleep, hydration, and self-care drastically reduce loneliness • How to set boundaries with family (Zoom Christmas is okay!) • How to write down facts vs. fiction to clean up your mental narrative • Why routines and circadian rhythm protect your mental health • Jeff’s biphasic sleep schedule, maker time, and how he built his life back up • How to choose joy and stop letting the past write your future • Why success begins with reading, studying, and feeding your mind the right inputsIf you're feeling heavy this season — you're not alone. You’re our friends, and we’re here to support you. If you're struggling deeply, please reach out to someone who can help — but if you just need encouragement or a friendly check-in, message us anytime.You are not alone. Your story is not finished.Support the showWatch our video version of this podcast exclusively on YouTube! https://www.youtube.com/@thejeffheilmanproject Make sure to like, comment, and subscribe if you found this video helpful! Let us know what content you'd like to see in the future, this content is for YOU, not for us! Below is a link to our website, featuring free templates to help you succeed in growing your family and business.Our Website ~ thejeffheilmanproject.com Our Email ~ Thejeffheilmanproject.contact@gmail.com Host ~ Jeff Heilman - Instagram https://www.instagram.com/jeffheilman/ Co-Host ~ Jessica Heilman - Instagram https://www.instagram.com/jessicabuilds/ Producer / Editor ~ Andrew Heilman - https://andrewheilman.org
Transcribe →How To Handle Rejection
Nov 2100:23:02Tap to summarizeIn today’s episode of The Jeff Heilman Project, Jeff and Jessica dive deep into one of the most painful—and most transformative—realities of entrepreneurship and life: rejection. Whether you’re building a startup, pitching investors, trying to close clients, leading a team, or simply navigating friendships and relationships, rejection is inevitable. But how you handle it will determine everything.Drawing from Jeff’s 30 years in Silicon Valley startups, private equity, VC, and leadership, and Jessica’s experience as a pastor, mother of seven, and student of the humanities, this episode blends business strategy, emotional intelligence, psychology, and spiritual grounding to help you develop an unshakeable frame.🔥 In This Episode You’ll Learn:1. Why rejection hurts—and why it doesn’t have to.Jeff shares personal stories of being fired, laid off, and losing companies—and how meeting a billionaire VC changed his perspective on failure forever.2. The truth behind elite performers:How world-class founders, billionaires, and creators use rejection as fuel rather than evidence of inadequacy.3. The power of intent in your work.Why working for money creates fragility—and why working for identity and becoming creates resilience, purpose, and long-term success.4. The psychology of “never getting rejected.”Jessica explains how the real pros avoid rejection entirely by listening, recognizing social cues, playing the long game, and serving instead of selling.5. Frame control for entrepreneurs (Hermozi fans, this is for you).Jeff breaks down concepts from Pitch Anything, frame control, validation-seeking behavior, and how to operate from sovereignty rather than emotional reactivity.6. Why surrounding yourself only with “yes men” destroys your growth.Learn why high-level performers need friends, mentors, and truth-tellers—not cheerleaders.7. How to turn rejection into raw power.What David Goggins teaches about turning criticism into energy, and why autobiographies of great leaders are essential for perspective.8. Sarah Blakely’s billion-dollar lesson in caring more.How obsession with serving—not credentials—built one of the most successful women entrepreneurs in history.9. How to detach your identity from someone else’s “no.”Rejection is rarely about you. It’s usually about timing, fear, unreadiness, or someone not wanting to be served yet.🎧 Perfect For Listeners Who:Are building or scaling a businessWant to improve their emotional toughnessAre tired of letting “no” derail their goalsEnjoy Hermozi, Goggins, Jocko, or Ed MylettAre ambitious family men who want to lead wellWSupport the showWatch our video version of this podcast exclusively on YouTube! https://www.youtube.com/@thejeffheilmanproject Make sure to like, comment, and subscribe if you found this video helpful! Let us know what content you'd like to see in the future, this content is for YOU, not for us! Below is a link to our website, featuring free templates to help you succeed in growing your family and business.Our Website ~ thejeffheilmanproject.com Our Email ~ Thejeffheilmanproject.contact@gmail.com Host ~ Jeff Heilman - Instagram https://www.instagram.com/jeffheilman/ Co-Host ~ Jessica Heilman - Instagram https://www.instagram.com/jessicabuilds/ Producer / Editor ~ Andrew Heilman - https://andrewheilman.org
Transcribe →How To Achieve Your Goals
Nov 1400:27:15Tap to summarizeMost people think achieving goals is about hustle, discipline, and long nights. But what if real achievement starts with something far simpler—raising your set point?In this episode of The Jeff Heilman Project, Jeff and Jessica Heilman sit down to unpack what it really takes to achieve your biggest goals — whether it’s building a business, transforming your body, or building something as simple (and as meaningful) as a new podcast studio.Jessica shares how she’s turning a dream into reality by building Podcast Room B from scratch — framing walls, hanging drywall, and creating a creative space for her and her daughter’s upcoming show. It’s not just a construction project — it’s a metaphor for what it means to set a goal, raise your standard, and execute with intention.Jeff dives deep into a life-changing experience: the year he made $300,147.50 — a goal he set with no clue how he’d reach it. Through consistency, faith, and a total identity shift, he discovered that success didn’t come from chasing numbers — it came from changing his standard of what was acceptable.💡 In This Episode, You’ll Learn:Why you don’t achieve goals — you achieve standardsThe psychology of goal setting: how your set point determines your resultsHow “constraint theory” can unlock your next level of productivityThe secret to staying tidy and organized while chasing big goalsWhy wealth, discipline, and health are all tied to identity and structureThe difference between cleaning up and tidying your habitsThe power of small daily systems — from Kanban boards to consistencyWhy rich people pour into health (and what you can do at any level)What Tiger Woods, Marie Kondo, and Woody Harrelson can teach you about peak performanceHow to rewire your mind for success and turn chaos into clarity🧱 Topics Covered:Goal Setting & Identity Shift — How to make $300k by raising your floor, not chasing a ceilingConstraint Theory — The hidden key to productivity and purposeThe Power of Standards — Why “I’m not going to accept this anymore” can change everything overnightTidy vs. Clean — The life lesson Jessica found in Marie Kondo’s method that applies to your business and mindWealth & Health — Why investing in your body and mind is the ultimate ROIPractical Goal Achievement — From Kanban boards to breaking goals down into micro-wins💬 Quotes to Remember:“You don’t hit goals because you chase them. You hit them because your standards rise to meet them.” “Anything worth doing well is worth doing poorly at first.” “Organization attracts capital. Structure attracts opportunity.” “Stop trying Support the showWatch our video version of this podcast exclusively on YouTube! https://www.youtube.com/@thejeffheilmanproject Make sure to like, comment, and subscribe if you found this video helpful! Let us know what content you'd like to see in the future, this content is for YOU, not for us! Below is a link to our website, featuring free templates to help you succeed in growing your family and business.Our Website ~ thejeffheilmanproject.com Our Email ~ Thejeffheilmanproject.contact@gmail.com Host ~ Jeff Heilman - Instagram https://www.instagram.com/jeffheilman/ Co-Host ~ Jessica Heilman - Instagram https://www.instagram.com/jessicabuilds/ Producer / Editor ~ Andrew Heilman - https://andrewheilman.org
Transcribe →The Greatest Leaders We've Learned From
Nov 700:33:55Tap to summarizeIn today's episode of the Jeff Heilman Project, Jeff and Jessica discuss what they learned from various historical leaders.#leadershipSupport the showWatch our video version of this podcast exclusively on YouTube! https://www.youtube.com/@thejeffheilmanproject Make sure to like, comment, and subscribe if you found this video helpful! Let us know what content you'd like to see in the future, this content is for YOU, not for us! Below is a link to our website, featuring free templates to help you succeed in growing your family and business.Our Website ~ thejeffheilmanproject.com Our Email ~ Thejeffheilmanproject.contact@gmail.com Host ~ Jeff Heilman - Instagram https://www.instagram.com/jeffheilman/ Co-Host ~ Jessica Heilman - Instagram https://www.instagram.com/jessicabuilds/ Producer / Editor ~ Andrew Heilman - https://andrewheilman.org
Transcribe →How To Be A Great Leader
Oct 3100:25:16Tap to summarizeWhat makes a great leader — in business, in family, and in life?In this episode, Jeff and Jessica share raw, honest insights on leadership, discipline, and what it really takes to inspire others. From leading your household to leading a company, this conversation dives deep into the mindset, habits, and principles that separate good leaders from great ones.If you’ve ever admired voices like Alex Hormozi, Jocko Willink, Jordan Peterson, or David Goggins, this episode will hit home. It’s not just theory — it’s real talk from a couple living out the principles of leadership every day.✅ Learn how to:Develop mental toughness and emotional controlBuild influence through integrityLead with vision, humility, and accountabilityBalance being a strong leader at work and at homeHandle conflict, ego, and pressure like a true leaderWhether you’re an entrepreneur, a father, or just someone hungry to grow — this episode will challenge your comfort zone and remind you that leadership starts from within.🎙️ Tune in, take notes, and redefine what leadership means to you.💬 Join the conversation: What’s one quality you think every great leader needs? Comment below ⬇️Support the showWatch our video version of this podcast exclusively on YouTube! https://www.youtube.com/@thejeffheilmanproject Make sure to like, comment, and subscribe if you found this video helpful! Let us know what content you'd like to see in the future, this content is for YOU, not for us! Below is a link to our website, featuring free templates to help you succeed in growing your family and business.Our Website ~ thejeffheilmanproject.com Our Email ~ Thejeffheilmanproject.contact@gmail.com Host ~ Jeff Heilman - Instagram https://www.instagram.com/jeffheilman/ Co-Host ~ Jessica Heilman - Instagram https://www.instagram.com/jessicabuilds/ Producer / Editor ~ Andrew Heilman - https://andrewheilman.org
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