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What if success didn’t require sacrificing your health, your family, or your peace of mind?
Launched in 2025, The Balanced CEO is a podcast for ambitious leaders who want to grow their business while staying aligned in life. Hosted by Chris Williams, each 30-minute episode features honest, insightful conversations with entrepreneurs, creators, and professionals who are learning to lead without burning out.
Born from Chris’s personal transformation, the show dives into the real work of balancing physical health, family life, and professional goals. In 2022, Chris was a gym owner at 350 pounds, overwhelmed and disconnected from the very life he set out to build. Everything changed when he began aligning his priorities and rebuilding from the inside out.
The podcast centers on the Triangle of Strength: health, family, and career. Listeners will learn what it takes to build a strong foundation, lead with intention, and create lasting impact in every area of life.
If you're ready to level up without losing yourself, this podcast is your starting point.
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Life doesn’t always go the way you plan, but sometimes that’s the point. Shannen’s story took her from the ER to running a CPR training business across the country all while raising kids and learning how to turn ADHD into her “special sauce” for business and life. We talk about what it takes to build with energy that never quits, why every person crosses your path for a reason, and how creating value is what keeps you in the game. This one is for parents, entrepreneurs, and anyone who’s ever ...
In this solo episode of The Balanced CEO Podcast, I get real about losing my rhythm and rebuilding it the right way. Between stress, moving, travel, business pressure, and pushing my body too far, my triangle of health, family, and business broke. Instead of chasing motivation or New Year’s resolutions, I went back to what actually works: small habits compounded over time. We talk about waking up earlier the right way, rebuilding fitness without burnout, simplifying nutrition, and why tryin...
In this episode, I sit down with Mark Johnson, a tattoo artist who built a powerful personal brand, grew over 100,000 followers, and went from a private studio to tattooing NBA players. We talk about what it really takes to build a high-end service business without waiting for perfect conditions. Mark shares how consistency on social media created trust long before clients ever booked, how one direct message led to NBA opportunities, and why execution always beats overthinking. This convers...
Some episodes are conversations. Others are reminders. This one is a reminder of what happens when you choose growth over comfort. Michele Zaragoza brings the kind of honesty and leadership that can shift the way you see your own path. Michelle has built a powerful career in real estate, but what stands out most is how she pours into people, breaks ceilings, and helps others step into the version of themselves they were always meant to be. We talk about growth, mindset, faith, fitness cultur...
Endings are part of life and leadership. In this solo episode, I talk openly about closing a 15 year chapter, moving my family, and stepping into a new season with clarity. If you are navigating a career change, shifting relationships, or a move that forces you to grow, this episode will help you understand why necessary endings matter and how to handle them without losing yourself. I also break down how major transitions affect the three pillars of The Balanced CEO. Family, business, and fit...
What if success didn’t have to come with burnout? In this episode, I sit down with Danny Lehr, founder of Caffeine and Kilos and Excel Health and Fitness, to unpack how he built a thriving brand while keeping family, fitness, and balance at the center of his life. Listen now and learn how to build freedom without losing balance. Follow The Balanced CEO Podcast for new episodes every week. Keep digging in 😤 #thebalancedceo #entrepreneurmindset #leadership #businessgrowth #caffeineandkilos #suc...
Bryce shares how he built a gym from scratch, led a team to the CrossFit Games, and found balance between business, fitness, and faith. It is a story about discipline, purpose, and betting on yourself when the odds say don’t. Leadership starts here. Keep digging in 😤 #thebalancedceo #crossfitgames #gymownerlife #leadershipjourney #entrepreneurmindset #fromburnouttobalance #disciplineovermotivation #fitnessbusiness #coachinglife #mindsetmatters
Season 4 kicks off with a fighter’s story turned mission. Damon V shares how the Adaptive Fitness Coalition helps gyms serve adaptive and special-needs athletes with structure, compassion, and discipline. Leadership starts here. Keep digging in 😤 #thebalancedceo #adaptivefitness #trainunique #leadershipjourney #coachinglife #familyfitnessfinances #mindsetmatters #fromburnouttobalance #gymowners #strengthandcondition
Talent might open the door, but strength, mindset, and consistency keep you in the room. In this episode I sit down with Vinnie Palo, strength and conditioning coach and co-founder of Altamont Performance Lab, to talk about training that works, coaching that matters, and what it means to stay consistent when life pushes back. This one is for parents, coaches, and entrepreneurs who want real progress without the gimmicks. Keep digging in.
Khristian Avalar went from failing his real estate test three times and grinding in restaurants to losing 110 pounds and building a brand. This is a raw look at resilience, discipline, and putting yourself first. #thebalancedceo #diginthemediamovement #chriswilliams #khristianavalar #keepdiggingin #resiliencestory #realestategrind
Alyx’s path in the fitness industry has not been about shortcuts. It has been about showing up, putting in the work, and staying authentic. We talk daily discipline, overcoming challenges, and why the long way is the only way. Keep digging in 😤 #thebalancedceo #keepdiggingin #diginthemediamovement #fitnessindustry #authenticself #growthmindset #resilience #leadershipjourney #careerlessons
This is not a recap. This is a moment of clarity. In this special edition of The Balanced CEO, I talk through my 29029 experience and what it revealed about how we lead, how we prepare and how we respond. This is for anyone chasing a meaningful life under pressure. And this is only the beginning. Keep digging in 😤 #thebalancedceo #my29029experience #chriswilliams #diginthemediamovement #leadershippodcast #growthmindset #mentalresilience #entrepreneurlife
What does it take to pivot at 50 and build something that actually matters to you? Alice Heck opens up about her journey, from layoffs to leadership, and how she built a brand that speaks directly to Pacific Islander women and their stories. Hit play if you’ve ever felt the pull to build something that reflects who you really are. Keep digging in 😤 #diginthemediamovement #thebalancedceo #chriswilliams #aliceheck #polygirl #faithfamilyfitness #startupstory #founderlife #womeninbusiness #cultur...
21 years of growing together, and now we’re releasing something special. Alexis finally joins the podcast. We talk marriage, parenting, business, grief, and what it really takes to grow without losing each other. Real talk, no fluff. If you're building something with your partner, this one's for you. If you're in a relationship and trying to build something bigger together, this one's for you. Keep digging in 😤 #diginthemediamovement #thebalancedceo #marriedandbuilding #entrepreneurlife #rela...
If you’re the engine and the engine breaks, everything breaks. In Episode 2 of The Balanced CEO, Gary Walsh lays it out. Burnout. Fatherhood. Boutique gyms that actually work. Saying no. Buying back your time. This is what it means to build without losing yourself. Listen if you’re serious about growth and done pretending you're fine. Keep digging in 😤
Jay Rhodes joins me on this first episode to talk about what most people don’t—financial struggle, seven miscarriages, burnout, and still choosing to build. We talk about what happens when your vision is bigger than your circumstances, what it takes to actually run a gym, and how personal pain can shape you into the kind of leader people need. This one is honest, heavy, and hopeful. If you’re building something and feel like it’s hard right now, this episode is for you. Keep digging in 😤 #bal...
In this episode, I talk with Matt Albrizio of Forever Fierce about how gym owners can scale apparel sales without the stress. We discuss how apparel builds brand, boosts community, and drives serious ROI—with most gyms seeing $500–$850 per order in net profit. We also cover the “ownership mindset,” building harmony between work and family, and why now is the time to make your merch matter. Keep digging in 😤
In this episode of The Balanced CEO Podcast, we sit down with Alex Witt, founder of Battle Bars and owner of 10.40.10 Gym, to unpack his wild journey from military service to building a multi-million dollar brand. Raw, real, and packed with perspective—this one’s for the leaders doing hard things with heart.
In this episode, Chris sits down with Tony Ciccolella, MLB agent, Ironman competitor, and founder of Sensports Group, to break down what separates those who show up from those who go all in. They talk about the mental side of success, navigating burnout, building discipline while traveling the world, and why your fitness can't be the first thing to drop when life gets busy. From scouting future big leaguers to managing 140-mile races, Tony shares raw lessons from the trenches of both sports a...
What happens when you realize hustle isn’t the answer? Corey Lewis shares how he rebuilt after COVID, balanced mentorship and nonprofits, and learned to invest in himself. This is a raw, practical look at growth, leadership, and building a life that works. Plus, Chris breaks down why harmony and not balance is the real goal.
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