• Personal development as the engine behind elite performance
• Why culture can't be fixed with ping-pong tables
• How clarity, documentation, and defined expectations reduce friction
• Why chasing "unicorn salespeople" is a trap
• How fitness principles translate directly into business execution
• Why most organizations fail long before the sales process even begins

In this episode of The Strategy Shift Podcast, we sit down with Calvin Wilder — entrepreneur, author of The Financial Operating System, and founder & CEO of SmartBooks. Calvin shares why bookkeeping alone isn't enough for small business owners who want to grow and build long-term value.

We explore how to:

• Understand the difference between bookkeepers, controllers, and CFOs

• Move beyond compliance to strategic financial management

• Use KPIs and trends to actually guide decision-making

• Balance the rise of AI with the human judgment businesses still need

Whether you're a solopreneur or running a 200-person company, this conversation will help you see your finances as more than numbers—it's the scoreboard for your success.

In this episode of The Strategy Shift Podcast, we sit down with Michael Tanenhaus — President, CEO, and "Head Maven" at MavenSpire. Michael shares his journey from building computers at age 13 to leading organizations through the fast-changing world of technology and AI. Together, we unpack how small businesses can approach artificial intelligence with clarity, asking the right questions, and focusing on what actually drives results. From cutting wasted effort to preparing for the coming wave of AI-enabled tools, this episode is a must-listen for any business leader wondering how to embrace the future without getting lost in the hype.