The realization of what truly matters in life, highlighting the shift in priorities toward simplicity, spending time with family, and maintaining a strict sleep schedule to avoid burnout.

In this episode, Jordan West and James Pieper brings us an eye-opening conversation. They dive deep into the topic of burnout and its impact on work habits and personal life. James shares his experiences in managing a successful ecommerce business, his journey from selling fabric online to building a thriving Shopify store, and the challenges he faced along the way.

Listen and learn in this episode!

Key takeaways from this episode:

• Both Jordan West and James Pieper share their experiences in developing sustainable work habits, including the significance of routines, set schedules, and time management to maintain work-life balance and avoid burnout.
• The speakers discuss strategies for managing stress and coping with difficult situations in business. They emphasize the need for resilience, problem-solving skills, and staying calm under pressure, drawing on personal experiences to illustrate these points.
• The importance of strategic business management and implementing sustainable practices to avoid urgency and burnout, as demonstrated through discussions on prioritizing non-urgent but important activities and effectively managing stress and pressure.
• The consideration of alternative approaches to business optimization and the potential for future discussions to explore differing opinions and experiences in specific areas, such as Facebook ads targeting and bid caps.

Recommended Playbook/App:

Shopify: https://www.shopify.com/

7 habits: https://www.franklincovey.com/the-7-habits/

Today’s Guest:

James Pieper is the owner of a beloved quilt store that provides raw materials for creating beautiful, handmade quilts. He believes in the power of creating something with love and giving it as a gift to someone special. He sees his store as a place that helps customers make something that will be cherished forever. With a passion for quilting and a dedication to providing quality fabric, James Pieper is known in the community as a supportive and enthusiastic advocate for the art of quilting.

Growth Plan: www.upgrowthcommerce.com/grow

Million Dollar Offers: www.upgrowthcommerce.com/grow

In this episode's sponsor is Subsummit - led by Christopher George, Co-Founder and CEO, is the hub for subscription commerce enthusiasts.


SubSummit is the world's largest gathering for DTC subscription and membership brands. It brings together industry leaders and aspiring entrepreneurs to explore the booming 2-trillion-dollar subscription industry. Whether you're already involved or looking to join, SubSummit is your go-to event for networking and learning in this thriving sector.


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