
Make MORE money in LESS time, and get off the treadmill with Chuck Blakeman who
bootstrapped thirteen businesses in ten industries on four continents, and now advises others from his decades of “misses” and “makes”.
What if you built a business that that supported your desire to live your version of a significant life, without being a hostage to that business? You might never want to sell it. These podcasts are focused on helping us all find freedom IN our business, not from it.
We’ll also work through the principles, practices and tools every business owner uses to
become wealthy (money plus time), not just rich (money). Everything here has helped thousands of business owners become their own version of successful.
Tune in to hone your own version of moving from Survival, right through Success, to a business and life of Significance.
Make MORE money in LESS time, and get off the treadmill with Chuck Blakeman who
bootstrapped thirteen businesses in ten industries on four continents, and now advises others from his decades of “misses” and “makes”.
What if you built a business that that supported your desire to live your version of a significant life, without being a hostage to that business? You might never want to sell it. These podcasts are focused on helping us all find freedom IN our business, not from it.
We’ll also work through the principles, practices and tools every business owner uses to
become wealthy (money plus time), not just rich (money). Everything here has helped thousands of business owners become their own version of successful.
Tune in to hone your own version of moving from Survival, right through Success, to a business and life of Significance.
Episodes

Tuesday Apr 07, 2026
Episode #70: How to Own and Grow a Business with Andrew Rowland
Tuesday Apr 07, 2026
Tuesday Apr 07, 2026
What does it really mean to own a business, not just run one?
In this episode of Get Off The Treadmill, Chuck Blakeman sits down with Andrew Rowland to explore the mindset and systems required to move from operator to true business owner.
Andrew shares how his journey, from operations management to launching and growing his own home care company, shifted when he stopped focusing on transactions and started building a business rooted in relationships, trust, and long-term thinking.
This conversation brings key 3to5 Club principles to life, showing how business owners can step off the treadmill by building systems, leveraging partnerships, and creating a company that grows beyond their daily involvement.
In this episode, you’ll learn:
- The difference between running a business and truly owning one
- Why relationship-first thinking drives sustainable growth
- How to move from day-to-day operator to long-term owner
- The role of systems and partnerships in scaling your business
- Why chasing transactions keeps you stuck on the treadmill
- How to build a business that grows without constant oversight
If you’re ready to stop doing everything yourself and start building a business that works for you, not because of you, this episode will give you a practical and powerful perspective shift.
🎧 Listen now and learn how to own your business and grow it with purpose.
👤 About Andrew Rowland
Andrew Rowland is a Minnesota-based entrepreneur and founder in the home care industry. After building a strong career in operations management, he launched his own company in 2018 to make a meaningful impact in his community. Through strategic partnerships and a successful merger, he’s grown his business by focusing on relationships over transactions.
A husband, father of four, and community-minded leader, Andrew is passionate about creating growth—for his business, his clients, and the people around him.
📌 Connect with Andrew:
🌐 promisecareinc.com
📧 [email protected]
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