The healthier we are personally, the more energy we can bring to our businesses to make our businesses as successful as possible. There are several drivers of personal health. In this episode guest Matt Beedle makes a compelling case that investing in great sleep delivers a high return on investment personally and professionally.

More specifically, this episode includes:

• Consequences of Inadequate Sleep
• Wearables and Genetics to Inform Sleep Information
• Beware of Supplements and Medication
• Mental Health and Apnea as the Principal Causes of Poor Sleep
• Matt's View on Sleep Hacks
• Basic Routines That Can Be Followed
• Bedroom Environment for Sleeping
• How Matt Works with Clients
• Viewing Sleep as a High ROI Investment

You can reach Matt at:
https://mattbeedle.com/
https://www.linkedin.com/in/self-improvement/
https://www.instagram.com/makesleepgreatagain/

Sponsored by SmartBooks. To schedule a free consultation, visit smartbooks.com.

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Host Cal Wilder can be reached at:
cal@empoweringhealthybusiness.com
https://www.linkedin.com/in/calvinwilder/

Small businesses have more options than ever to meet senior executive needs by utilizing fractional (aka part-time) managers. The fractional CFO model is the most established, but business owners are also meeting operational, sales and marketing, and other areas of need using fractional approaches. In this episode, Scott Baker shares his insights into how business owners can derive valuable benefits by employing a fractional HR leader.

More specifically, this episode includes:

• The HR function is a void in most small businesses
• Start with an HR assessment
• Structuring a successful fractional HR leader engagement
• Issues with having employees in multiple states
• Pros and cons of PEOs (Professional Employer Organization)
• Classification of employees for overtime and 1099/Contractor purposes
• States to be aware about when hiring employees
• Employee Handbook items
• When HR falls under the Finance function

Contact Scott Baker at:
ScottBaker@Stage3Leadership.com
linkedin.com/in/scottbaker365/

Sponsored by SmartBooks. To schedule a free consultation, visit smartbooks.com.

Thanks for listening!

Host Cal Wilder can be reached at:
cal@empoweringhealthybusiness.com
https://www.linkedin.com/in/calvinwilder/

Small businesses may have a solution in place for bookkeeping and producing basic financial statements. Owners often yearn for analysis and forward-looking planning. The fractional (part-time) CFO model has existed for 20+ years to fill that void. Today there are more options than ever. Achieving successful results from fractional CFO engagements, however, can be a challenge. In this episode, Dave Hartley shares his insights about how business owners can create successful fractional CFO engagements that deliver the most value to their businesses.

More specifically, this episode includes:

• Differences between a fractional and full-time CFO
• Recommendations for selecting a fractional CFO
• Setting realistic expectations for your fractional CFO engagement
• Keys to successfully delivering fractional CFO engagements
• Pricing models for fractional CFO services
• Graduating to a full-time CFO or transitioning to another type of fractional CFO

Dave Hartley can be reached at linkedin.com/in/davehartley. He is the co-host of the But Who's Counting? podcast.

Sponsored by SmartBooks. To schedule a free consultation, visit smartbooks.com.

Thanks for listening!

Host Cal Wilder can be reached at:
cal@empoweringhealthybusiness.com
https://www.linkedin.com/in/calvinwilder/