The Jeff Heilman Project (Podcast)
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.FOLLOW FOR:Weekly podcasts, daily shorts, and interviews with other entrepreneurs and business owners!
NEVER COLLAPSE Under Stress AGAIN I Ricky Scruggs I Podcast #162
Why do talented people falter under pressure? Former pro baseball player Ricky Scruggs shares the psychology of performance.
In this episode, we examine the mental barriers that cause even the most skilled individuals to struggle when the stakes are highest. Scruggs, who built a career on coaching others, breaks down the internal mechanics of high-pressure situations and explains why natural ability is often not enough to sustain success. This discussion is essential for anyone looking to understand how to maintain composure during critical moments.
We explore the specific signs of performance anxiety and how to...
The Greatest Miracle I Podcast #161
In this podcast, Jeff and Jessica discuss miracles, define what they actually are, and how to manifest them.
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How We Manifested Miracles I Podcast #160
In this YouTube podcast, Jeff and Jessica talk about anecdotes from their lives about how they achieved the impossible.
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Pivoting From Absolute FAILURE I Podcast #159
In this podcast, Jeff and Jessica Heilman discuss using real-world examples, how to get out of failure, and pivot to success.
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Why You Feel Awful I Podcast #158
In this podcast, Jeff and Jessica Heilman go over the human condition, how it relates to work, life, and the pursuit of happiness.
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Why You Suck At Public Speaking I Podcast #157
In this podcast, Jeff and Jessica discuss people skills, public speaking, and how to overcome various challenges in your life.
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How To Beat The Odds I Podcast #156
In this episode, Jeff and Jessica recount personal and historical anecdotes of overcoming massive hurdles in life.
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Here's Why Struggling Is GREAT I Podcast #155
In this podcast, Jeff and Jessica talk about agitation and struggle, and how it fuels us to create and innovate. They pull from examples like CS. Lewis, Thomas Edison, George Washington, and Elon Musk to fuel this conversation piece.
Our Short that did well: https://youtube.com/shorts/IBa5rRLY5QE
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FIFA, America's 250th Birthday, And Our 30th Anniversary I Podcast #154
In this podcast, Jeff and Jessica Heilman discuss various topics that happened over the last month, including FIFA, President Donald Trump's Mount Rushmore speech, and the history of their marriage, with their 30th anniversary celebration.
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Defining Saving, Style, and "Habitus" I Podcast #153
In this podcast, Jeff and Jessica Heilman go over their views and opinions on saving money, acquiring style, and the psychological term "habitus," and how it affects us.
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Why Discipline Is Paramount I Podcast #152
Are successful people simply more talented—or are they more disciplined?
In this episode of The Jeff Heilman Project, Jeff and his co-host dive deep into the hidden advantage that separates high performers from everyone else: discipline, habits, preparation, and systems.
Using a powerful passage from the classic book The Disciplined Life by Richard Shelley Taylor, the conversation explores how seemingly small actions—putting away clothes, showing up on time, planning your day, organizing your environment, and following through on commitments—compound into massive results over time.
Jeff shares his personal productivity frameworks, includ...
Tongalag Liu I Podcast #151
In this video, Jeff and Jessica interview dating coach Tongalag Liu (Tea).
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Recovery, Time, And Success I Podcast #150
In this podcast, Jeff and Jessica discuss their lives.
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"Success Doesn't Happen By Accident" I Podcast #149
A podcast between a successful couple for 30 years.
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Mother's Day Special I Podcast #148
In today's podcast, Jeff and Jessica shed light on the women in their lives and how they've influenced them, all for a Mother's Day special of The Jeff Heilman Project!
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"You Go Where You're Aiming" I Podcast #147
In this podcast, Jeff and Jessica Heilman discuss how, in their 30 years of marriage, they've overcome various trials and errors, and what they're currently doing to improve themselves.
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This Is KILLING Our Kids...
In this podcast, Jeff and Jessica engage in a conversation about community, and how to eliminate depression and sadness in a sad and depressed world.
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Men Are MISSING This:
In this podcast, Jeff and Jessica discuss men and how they impact society from a familial level.
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EASILY Gain Wealth Through Investing...
In this video, Jeff and Jessica break down different investment methods as well as triple compounding.
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Why You Suck At Selling (Whats You're Missing)
In today's episode, Jeff and Jessica discuss how sales works, and how you can use it to succeed and grow not just your career, but also your skills in communications.
LINKS:
Daniel Pink's
To Sell is Human
https://www.amazon.com/To-Sell-Is-Human-Daniel-H-Pink-audiobook/dp/B00AE9V9MA/ref=sr_1_1?adgrpid=1332608667413730&dib=eyJ2IjoiMSJ9.2s5Xljs2ULYDA0X7oVxfKwwVlFO5sanO27P-gfSjyNIwY23DoRUpLBYnC-GUCrxr-QM8Is2FKoNj2HmFZoWuat-xM4B3tDs0-Z0jA3chShV2BjdTu7i9WW_Bi5by5bRirfYJxyl37cyH9FGbMBDActeuk7UrcZcVKTgrM65Sh4-ZsqLVrj0XaGtt3ba-klUaFtIAbgCN55WL_az5qecKQdVzj8LrTFUjhHUcxNgpT_o.4TfV2F7eGsK-tCBdtrY-BahPdV6_2FFQIqGMiO9...
30+ Jobs, How I Survived Career Shifts
In today's episode, Jeff describes how he's pivoted careers and jobs.
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Producer / Editor ~ Andrew Heilman - https://andrewheilman...
You've Got Stress All Wrong...
In today's episode, Jeff goes over stress management and his easy three-step method to help navigate a world of stress.
LINKS:
The Jeff Heilman Project's Stress Management Ladder
https://thejeffheilmanproject.com
Jim Loehr’s Power Of Story
https://amzn.to/4tBW3Uq
Jim Loehr’s and Tony Schwartz’s Power Of Full Engagement
https://amzn.to/4qCxcwR
Tony Schwartz’s The Making Of A Corporate Athlete (Harvard Business Review)
https://hbsp.harvard.edu/product/R0101H-PDF-ENG?activeTab=include-materials&itemFindingMethod=
Steven C...
How Business ACTUALLY Works In 2026...
In today's episode, Jeff and Jessica interview Ben Towne of Town Advisory Systems, and host of the Max Value podcast. They discuss business growth, valuation, and instability.
OUR GUEST ~
Ben Towne https://www.linkedin.com/in/ben-towne-advisory/
LINKS:
Ben Towne's Max Value podcast. https://www.youtube.com/@MaxValuePodcast
Erika Towne's Fear The Fin blog.
https://www.fearthefin.com/
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The ONLY Business Tool You'll Need...
In today's episode, Jeff and Jessica discuss Alex Hermozi's pyramid of leverage and the updated version Jeff has developed.
LINKS:
Alex Hermozi's Talk On Leverage
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=qxQIcDrre1E&t=2264s
The Jeff Heilman Project's Pyramid Of Leverage
https://thejeffheilmanproject.com/templates/
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Give Me 15 minutes, And You'll Be RICH...
Having been homeless, Jeff discusses how his system of budgeting helped him get out of poverty.
LINKS:
Dave Ramsey's Free and Easy Budget Template
https://www.ramseysolutions.com/budgeting/budget-template?srsltid=AfmBOorUO3QOri5eUAbsnZJogkSmeDuWXsFnpZNIY8YPQd6loB-x895S
CNN's Extended interview: Tim Cook
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=xLqUXIwPGUo
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Business Growth Plateau? Here's What You're Missing
Jeremy B. Shapiro is a seasoned serial entrepreneur with decades of experience dedicated to helping established business owners break through plateaus, scale, and achieve true entrepreneurial freedom. He's known for simplifying complex ideas and providing practical, actionable insights, like in his latest book, Your Business Growth Playbook: Breakthrough Strategies to Scale Your Business for Business Owners Who’ve Outgrown Hustle. Jeremy is a frequent media commentator and speaker, having been featured on hundreds of podcasts and prominent outlets like NPR Morning Edition, Fox News, and PBS.
Our Guest ~ Jeremy B. Shapiro
https://www.linkedin.com/in...
The Business Growth Framework Every Entrepreneur Needs
Welcome 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=true
For more on "Constraint Theory."
https://youtu.be/QDUp4DDzYhw
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Organization Doesn't Have to Be Chaotic, Here's Proof
In 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 Out
https://amzn.to/4qEVkje
Marie Kondo's The Life-Changing Magic Of Tidying Up
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Wallace D. Wattles' The Science of Getting Rich
https://amzn.to/3NGYXqa
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What 20+ Years at Oracle Taught Me About Success
On 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/QDUp4DDzYhw
Dale Carnegie's How To Win Friends and Influence People
https://amzn.to/3YIL1OR<...
Stop Ignoring This Theory - It's Why You're Stuck
In 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/#constrainttheory
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Kanban: The Secret Weapon Behind My Biggest Deal
In 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.
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Actionable Steps I Overcoming Holiday Loneliness I Podcast #131
In 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 tran...
How To Handle Rejection I Podcast #130
In 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 epi...
How To Achieve Your Financial Goals I Podcast #129
Most 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 wal...
The Greatest Leaders We've Learned From I Podcast #128
In today's episode of the Jeff Heilman Project, Jeff and Jessica discuss what they learned from various historical leaders.
#leadership
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How To Be A Great Leader I Podcast #127
What 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 epis...
The Secret To Productivity I Podcast #126
In this episode of The Jeff Heilman Project, Jeff and Jessica Heilman break down the real secret to productivity and wealth — leverage.
From Archimedes to Elon Musk, from the Medici family to Kylie Jenner, this conversation dives into how the most successful people in history used labor, capital, code, and content to multiply their output exponentially.
You’ll learn:
How leverage actually works (and why it’s more powerful than hard work)The 4 tiers of leverage explained by Naval RavikantThe Triple Compounding Formula for unstoppable growthWhy saying...How To Overcome Trauma I Podcast #125
What if the trauma wasn’t the end — but the beginning? In this episode of The Jeff Heilman Project, Jeff explores how we can find agency even in the most adverse situations. Drawing on Viktor Frankl, Maxwell Maltz, neuroscience, and personal experience, this conversation reveals the truth about healing: it’s not the facts that define you, but the narrative you choose to believe.
From rewriting your personal story to understanding your nervous system and flow state, to learning how forgiveness is a form of power, th...
How To Teach Entrepreneurship To Your Kids I Podcast #124
What do parents really want for their kids — happiness, success, or something deeper? In this heartfelt and thought-provoking episode of The Jeff Heilman Project, Jeff and his family dive into the true meaning of parenting in the modern age — and how entrepreneurship, creativity, and boredom can shape the next generation of innovators.
If you’ve ever asked yourself:
How can I help my kids find their passion?Should I homeschool or let them learn through experience?How do I balance work, family, and purpose?What’s the secret to raising independent, motivated children?This epi...
The Importance Of Boredom I Podcast #123
What if the biggest problems in the world come down to one simple truth: most people can’t sit alone in a room for 30 minutes?
In this episode of The Jeff Heilman Project, we explore the power of boredom and why it might be the most underrated skill for creativity, mental clarity, and success in today’s distraction-filled world.
👉 Growing up in the 80s without cable TV, taught Jeff the value of stillness, imagination, and making your own fun. Fast forward to today — after a 25-day social media detox (no Instagram, Facebook...
