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 10: Lessons from an Entrepreneur Who Built a Life Around His Priorities.
Finding the right balance between work, hobbies, and family can sometimes feel impossible. But what if it’s not about choosing one over the other, but instead creating a system that works for you?
Welcome to The Balanced CEO Podcast
The Balanced CEO is your go-to podcast for navigating the challenges of maintaining a fulfilling career, a healthy lifestyle, and strong personal relationships. Hosted by Chris Williams, each episode features real stories and lessons from people who have found balance in different areas of life.
Episode Highlights:
In this episode, we sit with Kenny Markwardt, a gym owner, entrepreneur, and outdoor enthusiast. He shares his journey from California to Idaho, his passion for hunting, and how he balances business, family, and personal interests. Kenny opens up about how he makes time for what matters, builds a supportive work environment, and creates a sustainable way of living and working.
Key Insights:
- Time blocking is important to balance business, hobbies, and family life.
- How prioritizing personal passions can lead to better leadership and productivity.
- The role of systems in business to create flexibility for personal interests.
- Why long-term planning is crucial for maintaining balance in life and work.
- How cultural immersion and travel can offer new perspectives and enrich personal growth.
Episode Chapters:
00:00 Intro
00:18 Kenny's Move to Idaho and Hunting Journey
04:17 Balancing Hunting with Business and Family
06:58 Time Management and Prioritization
23:59 The Importance of Loving What You Do
24:17 Cultural Sensitivity and Travel Experiences
30:20 Building a Supportive Business Environment
30:33 The Role of Passion in Business Success
32:46 Balancing Work and Personal Life
33:14 The Impact of the Pandemic on Business
33:29 Creating a Sustainable Business Model
Balancing work, hobbies, and personal life isn’t just wishful thinking—it’s possible with the right approach.
Listen to this episode to hear how Kenny manages a thriving business while staying committed to his passions, family, and personal growth—and how you can create the same balance in your life.
Resources & Links:
Kenny Markwardt Facebook:
https://www.facebook.com/coachkennymarkwardt