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 2: Real Talk About Building a Gym, Facing Adversity, and Staying Balanced.
What do you do when life throws curveballs—like fraud and floods—but you keep going anyway?
Find out how challenges can become stepping stones to success.
Welcome to The Balanced CEO, where we uncover the journeys of individuals who balance health, fitness, family, and careers.
In this episode, chiropractor-turned-gym-owner Brian Strump shares his journey of building a thriving gym business from the ground up. From overcoming unexpected hurdles like financial struggles and tax fraud to mastering the balance between career and family, Brian’s story is a testament to resilience, strategic planning, and patience.
Key Insights:
• How strategic planning can help navigate life’s unpredictability
• The benefits of simplifying decisions for long-term success
• Lessons on balancing a growing career with personal life
• Why building an adaptable business matters for the future
• Insights into how to prepare for the unexpected, both in business and life
Learn actionable tips on overcoming setbacks, maintaining balance, and building a business supporting your dreams.
Episode Chapters:
00:00 Intro
00:18 Background and Early Career
05:19 Introduction to CrossFit and Starting the Gym
02:28 Challenges and Growth of the Gym
12:46 Balancing Fitness and Family Life
22:33 Adversity and Overcoming Challenges
27:05 Reflecting on Career Choices
29:24 Hobbies and Personal Interests
33:50 Advice for Aspiring Business Owners
Supporting Information
• Check out Brian’s journey on Two Brain Business: Two Brain Business Facebook
• Connect with Brian on Facebook: Brian Strump Facebook
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