The Balanced CEO Hosted by Chris Williams
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.
The Balanced CEO Hosted by Chris Williams
Episode 1: Finding Balance: How Health, Family, and Career Work Together for Success With Kaleda Connell.
What if you could step away from your business without worrying about it falling apart?
In our first episode, Kaleda Connell, CEO of Kilo, shares how she built a tech company that thrives independently, enabling her to find balance, recharge, and scale effectively.
Welcome to The Balanced CEO Podcast. This is your go-to resource for actionable strategies and insights to help entrepreneurs lead with balance while building sustainable, thriving ventures. Each episode is designed to empower you to grow your business and live a life of intention.
In this conversation, Kaleda shares her inspiring journey from running a farm to founding Kilo, a tech company that provides over 1,000 gym owners with CRM tools and management software. She explains how focusing on simplicity, creating a sellable business, and taking real-time off are crucial for long-term success.
Kaleda also discusses why a solid online presence is essential and shares practical tips for balancing personal health with the demands of entrepreneurship.
Key Insights
•Why Online Presence Matters
A well-designed, fast website with fresh content is essential for lead generation and staying competitive.
•Balancing Work and Life
Practical advice on setting boundaries, scheduling time for self-care, and the importance of stepping away to recharge.
•Simplify to Scale
Focus on core services to enhance customer experience and streamline business operations.
•Building a Sellable Business
Invest in systems, hire great staff, and ensure your business can operate without you.
•Value of Taking Time Off
Discover how taking extended vacations can lead to fresh ideas and better decision-making.
Episode Timestamps:
0:00 Intro
00:19 Kaleida's Introduction and Background
02:17 Importance of a High-Quality Website
04:30 Balancing Business and Personal Life
06:24 The Value of Taking Time Off
10:24 Establishing Boundaries and Finding Balance
14:39 Transitioning from Farm Life to Tech Entrepreneur
20:07 Building a Sellable Business
33:47 Simplifying Business Operations
Did this episode spark a fresh perspective on how you approach balance in your life and business?
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Supporting Information
Looking for tools to simplify your gym management? Explore Kilo’s offerings, from gym websites to lead machines and CRM solutions, to take your business to the next level.
Connect with Kaleda:
• Website: HeyKaleda.com
• Facebook: Kaleda Connell
• Instagram: @HeyKaleda
Thank you for listening!
This episode highlights the value of creating a balanced and intentional life while running a thriving business. Tune in next week for more real stories and strategies to inspire your journey as a balanced CEO.