Empowering Healthy Business: The Podcast for Small Business Owners

After developing a great set of financial goals and operating metrics, the next part of running a healthy business is having strong systems and processes in place to manage the business toward achieving those targets. This episode introduces Step 5 of The Financial Operating System: Manage the Business, and Step 6: Learn, Iterate, and Improve. If you want to learn some ways to help your business f...

When business owners initially try to start using financial performance metrics to better manage their businesses, they often struggle to get accurate, timely, and consistent metrics reporting.  Usually, this is because of inadequate accounting operations. In this episode we discuss the 3 pillars of accounting operations and the Finance Stack and typical areas in which each may need to be upgraded...

This episode is packed with actionable insights on operationalizing financial performance goals and bridging the operations-finance chasm by crafting SMART goals and balancing leading and lagging indicators.  We explore the power of Entrepreneurial Operating System (EOS), Objectives and Key Results (OKR), and Scaling Up frameworks. We dive into the importance of creating shared definitions and ali...

Click here to download the financial reports referenced and analyzed in the episode. Step 2 of The Financial Operating System is to Assess Your Current Finances. Imagine understanding your company's financial condition and performance and being able to interpret your financial statements. That's what we're demystifying today.  Join me, your host Cal Wilder, as we navigate the world...

Ever felt like you're lost in the labyrinth of finances as a small business owner? So too have far too many other small business owners. It's time to navigate towards your goals! Listen in as I, drawing on two decades of experience, introduce a transformative tool - The Financial Operating System. This episode focuses on the first step of this system - Identify your WHY. Let's journ...

Are you ready to conquer the labyrinth of state and local taxes in the United States? We'll arm you with the knowledge you need in our conversation with Greg Reed, the tax partner at SmartBooks Tax and Advisory. With each of the 50 states brandishing unique tax rules, business owners can be facing a sizeable obligation. Listen in as we dissect the multitude of taxes - from sales to income and...

Promising to whet your appetite, we welcome two-time national champion pitmaster Bill Gillespie to share his insights about barbecue. From exploring the differences between grilling and barbecue, to various equipment options, to cuts of meat that are best for barbecue, Bill guides us through mastering the low and slow cooking process that defines barbecue. In the competitive pits of the American R...

Get ready to unlock the power of efficiency and consistency in your small business with the wisdom of our special guest, Chris Gwinn. This episode offers a deep dive into the world of business operations playbooks. We start off by unraveling the essence of these playbooks and how they can be instrumental in fostering scalability in your business. Chris shares some actionable tips on how to build a...

Explore the process of closing your accounting books on a monthly basis, which is the prerequisite for being able to have the financial reporting you need to manage your business, with Lindsay Jarosch. Link to download a sample Monthly Closing Checklist Connect with Lindsay at: https://www.linkedin.com/in/lindsay-jarosch-43481412/ To schedule a free consultation visit www.smartbooks.com Send us Fa...

Explore approaches and tactics that small business owners can employ to pay less tax with Greg Reed. Connect with Greg at: smartbookstax.com Send us Fan Mail Thanks for listening! Host Cal Wilder can be reached at: cal@empoweringhealthybusiness.com https://www.linkedin.com/in/calvinwilder/

Explore the concept of the Fractional Chief Operating Officer (COO) with Jeff Provost of Key Performance Integrators. Connect with Jeff at: https://www.kpintegrators.com https://www.linkedin.com/in/jeffreyprovost/ Send us Fan Mail Thanks for listening! Host Cal Wilder can be reached at: cal@empoweringhealthybusiness.com https://www.linkedin.com/in/calvinwilder/

Explore what needs to be done to prepare your business for a successful sale with Glenn Grant. Connect with Glenn at: glenn@selfassembled.com LinkedIn Send us Fan Mail Thanks for listening! Host Cal Wilder can be reached at: cal@empoweringhealthybusiness.com https://www.linkedin.com/in/calvinwilder/