62 Out-of-the-Box AI Tools Your Business Can Use Now with Zach Francis

62 Out-of-the-Box AI Tools Your Business Can Use Now with Zach Francis

Artificial intelligence is no longer optional — it's becoming part of everyday business. But most owners still ask the same question: how do I actually use it? In this episode, Cal Wilder sits down with Zach Francis — SEO systems builder, AI growth entrepreneur, and co-founder of Helm and Willow — to talk about practical, out-of-the-box AI tools businesses can use right now without building anything from scratch. Zach and Cal cover:  • The AI marketing tools Zach's company has built (Helm & Willow)  • How to automate repetitive marketing and content tasks  • Why strong business systems matter more than the AI tool itself  • How to keep human oversight where it counts  • Simple ways to start using AI without overcomplicating your business Whether you're just starting your AI journey or refining your current systems, this episode is full of ideas you can put to work today. Send us Fan Mail [https://www.buzzsprout.com/2156704/fan_mail/new] Thanks for listening! Host Cal Wilder can be reached at: cal@empoweringhealthybusiness.com [cal@empoweringhealthybusiness.com] https://www.linkedin.com/in/calvinwilder/ [https://www.linkedin.com/in/calvinwilder/]

61 What Business Owners Should Know About Utilizing Fractional Consultants

This Utilizing Fractional Consultants recap brings together key insights from multiple Empowering Healthy Business podcast conversations focused on fractional leadership, business growth, operations, HR, marketing strategy, and organizational effectiveness. Topics discussed include: • Fractional COO support • Strategic planning and accountability • HR leadership and compliance • Employee relations and team development • Fractional marketing leadership • Sales and marketing alignment • Solving operational challenges • Executive-level expertise for growing businesses • Building stronger systems and processes Across these conversations, one theme remains consistent: Businesses often benefit from specialized expertise without needing to hire a full-time executive. Whether you're navigating growth challenges, building systems, improving accountability, or refining your marketing strategy, fractional consultants can provide valuable guidance and support. Hosted by Calvin Wilder. Sponsored by SmartBooks, provider of bookkeeping, accounting, and financial management services for growing businesses. Send us Fan Mail [https://www.buzzsprout.com/2156704/fan_mail/new] Thanks for listening! Host Cal Wilder can be reached at: cal@empoweringhealthybusiness.com [cal@empoweringhealthybusiness.com] https://www.linkedin.com/in/calvinwilder/ [https://www.linkedin.com/in/calvinwilder/]

60 What Business Owners Should Know About Financial Management

This Financial Management recap brings together key insights from multiple Empowering Healthy Business podcast conversations focused on business metrics, financial reporting, cash flow management, accounting systems, and strategic decision-making. Topics discussed include: • Using financial metrics to improve business performance • Building systems for measuring success • Understanding the finance stack • Reading financial statements effectively • Managing cash flow and profitability • Applying Profit First principles • Owner compensation strategies • Bankruptcy versus insolvency • Creating accounting systems that support growth • Aligning finance and operations for better decision-making Across every conversation, one theme remains consistent: Better financial visibility leads to better business decisions. Whether you're building a new business or managing an established company, understanding your numbers is one of the most valuable investments you can make. Send us Fan Mail [https://www.buzzsprout.com/2156704/fan_mail/new] Thanks for listening! Host Cal Wilder can be reached at: cal@empoweringhealthybusiness.com [cal@empoweringhealthybusiness.com] https://www.linkedin.com/in/calvinwilder/ [https://www.linkedin.com/in/calvinwilder/]

59 Tax & Compliance: What Business Owners Should Know

This Tax & Compliance recap brings together key insights from multiple Empowering Healthy Business podcast conversations focused on tax planning, compliance requirements, deductions, reporting obligations, and strategies that can help business owners make better financial decisions throughout the year. In this recap, you'll learn about: • Why tax planning should be a year-round activity  • The difference between tax planning and tax projecting  • How bookkeeping impacts tax strategy  • Entity structure considerations for business owners  • Sales tax and nexus requirements  • Beneficial Ownership Information (BOI) reporting  • W2 withholding and estimated tax planning  • Home office deductions and business expense tracking  • Bonus depreciation and other tax-saving opportunities  • Common compliance and tax mistakes business owners make One of the biggest themes throughout these conversations is that proactive planning creates options, while waiting until tax season often limits them. Whether you're a business owner, entrepreneur, or company leader, this recap provides practical insights to help you better understand taxes, compliance, and the financial decisions that can impact your business. Hosted by Calvin Wilder. Sponsored by SmartBooks, provider of bookkeeping, accounting, and financial management services for growing businesses. Send us Fan Mail [https://www.buzzsprout.com/2156704/fan_mail/new] Thanks for listening! Host Cal Wilder can be reached at: cal@empoweringhealthybusiness.com [cal@empoweringhealthybusiness.com] https://www.linkedin.com/in/calvinwilder/ [https://www.linkedin.com/in/calvinwilder/]

58 Investing in Real Estate with Adam Landrum

At some point, many business owners begin asking what they should do with extra cash once the business becomes stable. In this episode of the Empowering Healthy Business Podcast, Cal Wilder talks with Adam Landrum about how he approached investing in real estate as a business owner. Adam shares how high lease costs pushed him to think differently, what happened when he bought commercial property, the renovation mistakes that hurt short-term cash flow, and why the long-term outcome still made sense. He also compares residential and commercial real estate, explains the role of property management, and offers a realistic view of both the upside and the risk. In this episode: *  Why business owners often turn to real estate  *  Renting vs owning office space  *  How to think about property as part of a long-term strategy  *  Renovation mistakes and what they cost  *  Managing tenants, repairs, and day-to-day issues  *  Residential vs commercial risk and complexity  If you are considering real estate as part of your long-term wealth strategy, this episode gives you a practical place to start. To reach Adam:  adam@madetomatter.coach https://www.linkedin.com/in/adamlandrum/ [https://www.linkedin.com/in/adamlandrum/] Send us Fan Mail [https://www.buzzsprout.com/2156704/fan_mail/new] Thanks for listening! Host Cal Wilder can be reached at: cal@empoweringhealthybusiness.com [cal@empoweringhealthybusiness.com] https://www.linkedin.com/in/calvinwilder/ [https://www.linkedin.com/in/calvinwilder/]