A business interview Podcast made by business owners for business owners called ‘**Simply Business**'.We share real stories about real people in business making big things happen. Our goal is to inspire and educate current and future leaders through sharing success stories and key learnings from successful business leaders who have already navigated some of the challenges of business ownership.I believe that most business owners are working way too hard for much too little, and one of our issues is that we over-complexify things. I also believe the answers are almost always within us or within our reach. I...
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Sep 28, 2026 · 32:54
What happens when you finally reach the goal you've been chasing—and immediately start chasing the next one? In this episode of Simply Business , John Jennings sits down with…
Sep 22, 2026 · 28:40
What happens when you've already built a successful company, sold it for $20 million—and decide to start all over again? For Nellie Akalp, the second time was much harder than…
Sep 8, 2026 · 28:24
What happens when you leave the security of a large firm and decide to bet on yourself? In this episode of Simply Business , John Jennings sits down with Steve Wallace, Managing…
Aug 17, 2026 · 31:30
Is entrepreneurship the right next step—or is there a better path? In this episode of the Simply Business Podcast, John Jennings welcomes Patrice Miles , Career Ownership Coach…
Aug 3, 2026 · 27:00
What does it really take to build a business from scratch? In this episode of the Simply Business Podcast, John Jennings sits down with Ben Engel , owner of JBT Cleanout , to…
Jun 30, 2026 · 23:48
In this episode of Simply Business , we sit down with Jesse Bray, CEO of Quantum Enterprises, to talk about what it really looks like to step into ownership of an existing…
Jun 15, 2026 · 25:12
What does it really take to leave corporate life and build something of your own? In this episode of Simply Business , John Jennings sits down with Doug Gardner , owner of City…
Jun 8, 2026 · 6:33
Have you ever looked up in June or July and thought, "We've been busy this year... but what have we actually accomplished?" In this solo episode of Simply Business, John Jennings…
Jun 2, 2026 · 29:05
What happens when an entrepreneur leaves the corporate technology world and joins a family business dedicated to caring for seniors? In this episode of Simply Business, John…
May 26, 2026 · 29:22
What if therapy wasn’t about fixing people—but helping them become mentally stronger? In this episode of Simply Business , John Jennings sits down with Chris Morandi , Co-Founder…
May 4, 2026 · 29:46
In this episode of Simply Business , we sit down with Lauren Brown, co-owner of Mishalis Events, to talk about what it really looks like to build and sustain a business over…
Apr 21, 2026 · 24:46
In this episode of Simply Business , we sit down with Vas Abramov, President of Occam Design, to talk about a principle that’s often overlooked in business — simplicity. Vas…
Apr 14, 2026 · 29:56
What does it look like to build a business that creates both profit and purpose? In this episode of Simply Business , John Jennings sits down with Kurt Reynolds, Owner and…
Mar 31, 2026 · 42:36
In the 103rd episode of Simply Business, John Jennings sits down with Paul Howland Miller, the self-described Chief Goof Officer behind Circus Sweets and Bircus Brewing Company.…
Mar 24, 2026 · 37:55
In the 102nd episode of Simply Business, John Jennings sits down with Mike Mason, President of Lawn Pro in Louisville, Kentucky, to unpack what 30 years in business has taught…
Mar 17, 2026 · 25:10
What does it look like to intentionally build young leaders inside your company? In this episode of Simply Business, John Jennings sits down with Steve Hall, President of M&P…
Mar 10, 2026 · 15:53
Episode 100 of the Simply Business podcast marks a major milestone and a moment to pause, reflect, and simplify. In this solo episode, host and business coach John Jennings looks…
Mar 3, 2026 · 31:57
What happens when you finally act on the idea you’ve carried for years? In the 99th episode of Simply Business , John Jennings sits down with Derek Shelton , Owner and Provider…
Feb 24, 2026 · 39:40
In the 98th episode of Simply Business, we sit down with Scott Noonan , President at Spear AI Analytics, for a powerful conversation about ownership, resilience, and the…
Feb 17, 2026 · 32:14
In the 97th episode of Simply Business, we explore what it really takes to lead effectively in complex environments without becoming overwhelmed or overcomplicating the journey.…
Feb 10, 2026 · 44:16
In the 96th episode of Simply Business, host John Jennings sits down with Neil Young, President of Two Ladders, to explore what it really means to build a business that lasts.…
Feb 3, 2026 · 34:23
In the 95th episode of Simply Business, host John Jennings sits down with Dan Ratterman, Co-Founder and CEO of Shady Rays, to unpack how a simple idea turned into a powerful…
Jan 27, 2026 · 31:00
In the 94th episode of Simply Business, host John Jennings sits down with Eric Lowe, Co-Founder and CEO of Aptiva Health, to explore how one company is redesigning healthcare…
Jan 20, 2026 · 28:37
What if powering an intelligent building was as simple as running speaker wire? In the 93rd episode of Simply Business, host John Jennings sits down with Matt Laherty of Cinch…
Jan 13, 2026 · 24:18
In the 92nd episode of Simply Business, host John Jennings sits down with Sheri Darby, President of Walker Mechanical, to unpack what it really takes to step into the top seat,…
Jan 6, 2026 · 24:37
What happens when you stop treating patients as isolated individuals and start caring for entire families in their homes, especially those on Medicaid? In the 91st episode of…
Dec 30, 2025 · 34:07
This week on the Simply Business podcast, host John Jennings is joined by Mark Lewis, Founder and CEO of Advanced Business Solutions (ABS) the largest IT services provider in the…
Dec 16, 2025 · 41:27
In this Simply Business conversation, host John Jennings sits down with Jamie (James) Fender, Partner at Grimes Pools in Bloomington, Indiana . Jamie shares how a…
Dec 9, 2025 · 43:10
Business owners call lawyers most often after a problem explodes contracts go sideways, terminations go wrong, partners fall out. In this episode, Kevin Eddins, Co-founder and…
Dec 2, 2025 · 44:16
In the 87th episode of Simply Business, I sit down with Jeremy Esposito, Partner and Owner of Esposito Construction, a third-generation home building and remodeling company…
Nov 18, 2025 · 46:02
In the 86th episode of Simply Business, I talk with Charles Renne about his unique journey through business, leadership, and mentorship. Charles brings both professional and…
Nov 11, 2025 · 30:08
In the 85th episode of Simply Business, I sit down with Peter Nudd, Founder of Star Solar, to hear how he took decades of solar experience in the UK and rebuilt his business in…
Nov 4, 2025 · 30:13
In the 84th episode of Simply Business, host John Jennings speaks with Jessica Harris, Owner of Stafford Music Academy in Bloomington, Indiana. Jessica shares her inspiring…
Oct 28, 2025 · 31:02
In the 83rd episode of Simply Business, John Jennings sits down with April Foster, Founder & CEO of Inked Brands, to explore her journey from hobbyist scrapbooker to scaling one…
Oct 21, 2025 · 42:41
Today’s guest is John Williamson, founder of Lockbox AI, tackling one of the toughest corners of healthcare: the revenue cycle. John explains how insurer rules and…
Oct 14, 2025 · 54:45
In the 81 episode, I sit down with Brad Flowers , Founder & Author at Bullhorn Creative . We talk about how brands can stay authentic, communicate clearly, and connect with…
Oct 7, 2025 · 12:56
In this special solo edition of Simply Business , I step away from the usual entrepreneur interviews to share what I believe is the single most powerful skill in leadership,…
Sep 30, 2025 · 41:17
Today’s guest is Ben Townsend, Founder & CEO of Tracker Products , a company that helps law enforcement agencies manage evidence more effectively. In this episode, Ben shares his…
Sep 23, 2025 · 32:33
In the 78th episode of Simply Business , host John Jennings sits down with Dr. Christine Kirkendol Watson , Physician and Owner of Body Bar MD . Christine shares her journey from…
Sep 16, 2025 · 39:28
Meet Tristan Watkins, founder of Triflix, a creative media studio that merges the worlds of engineering precision and artistic storytelling. In this conversation with John…
Sep 9, 2025 · 34:10
In the 76th episode of Simply Business , host John Jennings welcomes Sheila Kalas , founder of Fitness Plus , a personal training studio that’s been thriving in Lexington, KY for…
Sep 2, 2025 · 29:57
In the 75th episode of Simply Business , John Jennings speaks with Tytus Wilson , the COO and CTO of IQ Pack , a Louisville-based logistics company driving transformation in the…
Aug 26, 2025 · 30:25
In this episode of Simply Business, host John Jennings reconnects with Alli Truttmann, the founder and CEO of Wicked Technologies — formerly Wicked Sheets. A well-known figure in…
Aug 19, 2025 · 42:58
In this inspiring 73rd episode of Simply Business , host John Jennings sits down with Tom Hootman , the founder of Mixtape Digital , a newly launched marketing agency with a name…
Aug 12, 2025 · 42:48
In this episode, John Jennings sits down with Dr. Josh Honaker — physician, serial entrepreneur, and founder of ParentMD — to explore his remarkable path from launching Oldham…
Aug 12, 2025 · 42:48
In this episode, John Jennings sits down with Dr. Josh Honaker — physician, serial entrepreneur, and founder of ParentMD — to explore his remarkable path from launching Oldham…
Aug 5, 2025 · 36:53
In this powerful and thoughtful 71st episode, John sits down with long-time friend Bill Johnson , the North American CEO of Welser Profile a company with over 360 years of…
Jul 29, 2025 · 44:10
In the 70th episode of Simply Business , meet Shawn King, known in the industry as Mr. Fence . He didn’t just inherit a family business; he was thrust into leadership before he…
Jul 22, 2025 · 29:29
In the 69th episode of Simply Business, host John Jennings talks with Ali Yoder, co-founder of 2A Talent Resources, about what it’s like to walk away from the corporate world to…
Jul 15, 2025 · 41:37
In the 68th episode of Simply Business, John Jennings sits down with Taylor Sears, Chief Operating Officer of Silent Guard Security and Davis HVAC Experts. Taylor shares a…
Jul 8, 2025 · 8:20
In this special solo episode of the Simply Business podcast, I’m stepping away from interviews to share some reflections on a topic that’s often overlooked but absolutely vital:…
Jul 1, 2025 · 33:05
In this heartfelt and insightful episode, Landon Wade opens up about his entrepreneurial path from working in a family business to launching his own brand rooted in deeper…
Jun 24, 2025 · 34:05
In the 65th episode, Kevin Baer shares his incredible journey from electrical engineer at a uranium facility to founder of a thriving energy services business. With roots in…
Jun 17, 2025 · 31:16
In the 64th episode of Simply Business, host John Jennings sits down with Ray Robertson, Principal of The Limestone Agency, to explore the unique journey of taking over a…
Jun 10, 2025 · 43:52
Join host John Jennings as he sits down with Mark Helms, Founder and CEO of MH Solutions, to explore the journey of building a business in the broadband infrastructure sector.…
Jun 3, 2025 · 34:29
On the 62nd episode of Simply Business, John Jennings welcomes Stephanie Gilezan, CEO of Gilezan Global, for a powerful conversation on leadership, innovation, and staying true…
May 27, 2025 · 33:36
Meet Scott Boehnlein, Entrepreneur & Owner of Family Realty In the 61 episode of Simply Business , host John Jennings sits down with Scott Boehnlein, a self-made entrepreneur who…
May 20, 2025 · 35:07
On the 60th episode of Simply Business, host John Jennings chats with Shannon Wickel a business owner whose journey is anything but typical. What started as a mom supporting her…
May 13, 2025 · 35:47
In the 59th episode of Simply Business , host John Jennings sits down with Chris Gilbert , founder and president of Security Pros USA . After climbing the corporate ladder and…
May 5, 2025 · 31:56
In this inspiring 58th episode of Simply Business, host John Jennings sits down with Cathe Dykstra, the powerhouse CEO of Family Scholar House and its organization, Family, Inc.…
Apr 29, 2025 · 38:41
The 57th episode of Simply Business features a powerful founder story that’s as timely as it is moving. Michael Sandefur, co-founder of SafeEvac, shares how his journey from…
Apr 22, 2025 · 26:52
How Brad Blankenship scaled a startup from the back of a truck into a regional commercial powerhouse by staying people-focused, faith-led, and future-minded. ⭐ Inspirational…
Apr 15, 2025 · 33:17
In the 55th episode of Simply Business, John sits down with Paula Blankenship, founder of a thriving DTC paint brand, to unpack her extraordinary entrepreneurial journey. From…
Apr 8, 2025 · 30:03
In the 54th episode of Simply Business , host John Jennings sits down with David Galownia , CEO and Owner of Slingshot , a Louisville-based tech services firm that's celebrating…
Apr 1, 2025 · 32:00
In the 53 episode of Simply Business , host John Jennings sits down with Shawn Herbig , founder of IQS Research and Bluegrass Bitters , to explore two very different…
Mar 25, 2025 · 29:50
In the 52nd episode of Simply Business , John Jennings sits down with Bill Reynolds, President of Element 502, to explore the raw and real journey of turning around a struggling…
Mar 18, 2025 · 29:42
In the 51 episode of Simply Business, host John Jennings sits down with Brady Jolly, President and Owner of Jolly Plumbing Drains, Heating and Air. Brady shares the remarkable…
Mar 11, 2025 · 24:55
In the 50th episode of Simply Business, host John Jennings sits down with Larry Baker, a real estate broker, investor, and entrepreneur who has built a thriving business across…
Mar 4, 2025 · 26:21
In this inspiring episode 49 of Simply Business, host John Jennings welcomes Reverend Dr. Julie Hager Love, the President & CEO of the Kentucky United Methodist Children's Home.…
Feb 25, 2025 · 33:24
In Episode 48 of Simply Business, host John Jennings sits down with Kyle Bush, Founder & CEO of Cumberland Creative, a 50+ award-winning video production and digital marketing…
Feb 18, 2025 · 27:00
In this episode of Simply Business , host John Jennings sits down with Clay Smith , a real estate investor and serial entrepreneur who has scaled multiple businesses from the…
Feb 10, 2025 · 30:51
In this episode of Simply Business , host John Jennings sits down with Doug Lacy , Founder and President of Pivotal , a global IT field services company operating in 150+…
Feb 4, 2025 · 35:45
In this episode of Simply Business , host John Jennings sits down with Geoff Marietta, an entrepreneur, small business owner, and community advocate based in Eastern Kentucky.…
Jan 28, 2025 · 36:09
In this episode of Simply Business , host John Jennings sits down with Ashley Chamberlain, MBA, founder and CEO of Chamberlain & Good Company Bookkeeping and Accounting Services.…
Jan 21, 2025 · 36:06
Are you ready for a masterclass in leadership and values-driven business? In this episode, you'll learn some of the best practices for building a business that will be both…
Jan 14, 2025 · 22:26
In this episode of Simply Business, John Jennings sits down with David Moore, Chief Operating Officer at PreventScripts, to uncover how his team is revolutionizing healthcare.…
Jan 7, 2025 · 11:22
We are now 1 year into producing our Simply Business Podcast. The stories we've shared serve as a testament to the power of passion, innovation, resilience, and commitment in…
Dec 17, 2024 · 27:09
In this episode of "Simply Business," host John Jennings talks with Tina Baxter, nurse practitioner and owner of Baxter Professional Services. Tina shares her unique journey from…
Dec 9, 2024 · 32:08
🎙️ What happens when a career curveball leads to an entrepreneurial home run? Meet Jaredith Mize, founder of Blue Shift Marketing, who turned an unexpected career shift into an…
Dec 3, 2024 · 34:49
"There’s so much potential in every person, every place, and every property. You just have to see the possibility and leverage whatever skills and assets you have to make things…
Nov 19, 2024 · 31:00
In this inspiring episode, John Jennings sits down with Amanda M. Payne, RN, BSN , founder of Nurses and Tech , to explore her incredible journey from healthcare to the tech…
Nov 11, 2024 · 25:10
In this episode, John Jennings sits down with Denise Sears , President and CEO of SOS International , a nonprofit transforming lives globally through healthcare and environmental…
Nov 4, 2024 · 25:38
Episode Title: Building Legacy and Trust in Family Businesses with Vaughan Scott, CEO of Axiom Financial Strategies Group Episode Summary: In this episode of Simply Business,…
Oct 29, 2024 · 26:09
Building Businesses Through People: Drew Fellon on Leadership, Growth, and Culture In this episode of Simply Business , we sit down with Drew Fellon, President of Alliance…
Oct 22, 2024 · 22:33
In this episode of Simply Business , host John Jennings sits down with Bob Beatrice, President of Beatrice Insurance Agency, which specializes in employee benefits and health…
Oct 14, 2024 · 33:48
In this episode of Simply Business, John Jennings sits down with Pai Charasika, a sports and entertainment wealth manager with a passion for helping athletes secure their…
Oct 1, 2024 · 30:27
Episode Description : In this episode of Simply Business, John Jennings sits down with Casey Valiant, owner of Signarama Evansville, to discuss his remarkable journey from a…
Sep 23, 2024 · 26:50
In this episode of Simply Business, John Jennings interviews Chip Ridge, founder and CEO of Millennial Title, a pioneer in the title industry with over 20 years of experience.…
Sep 16, 2024 · 22:53
In this episode of Simply Business, host John Jennings sits down with Drew LaMaster, Partner and Director of Employee Benefits at Insuramax. Drew shares his 20-year journey in…
Sep 10, 2024 · 20:50
In this episode of Simply Business, I sit down with Lindsay Paulson, the COO of Mulberry Builders, a construction company based in Lexington, Kentucky. Lindsay shares her…
Aug 26, 2024 · 23:05
In this inspiring episode of "Simply Business," host John Jennings sits down with 18-year-old entrepreneur Ethan Hilton, the co-founder and CEO of Caseflood.ai , a groundbreaking…
Aug 20, 2024 · 23:57
In this episode of "Simply Business," we're joined by Katie Hutchinson, Founder and CEO of KHIT Consulting, a woman-owned IT project management and consulting firm celebrating…
Aug 12, 2024 · 23:47
Join us in this insightful episode of "Simply Business" as we sit down with PJ Thelen, CEO of Rove IQ. PJ shares his inspiring journey from a corporate leader to an…
Aug 5, 2024 · 24:49
In this episode of "Simply Business," John Jennings sits down with Julie Benton, the dynamic president of And-well Agency, a marketing firm specializing in health, wellness, and…
Jul 29, 2024 · 28:15
In this episode of "Simply Business," John Jennings sits down with Michael DeLon, founder and president of Paperback Experts. Michael shares his inspiring journey from working in…
Jul 16, 2024 · 28:33
In this insightful episode of "Simply Business," host John Jennings sits down with Kirstie Matzek, the CEO of Shawnee Christian Healthcare, a Federally Qualified Health Center…
Jul 2, 2024 · 19:58
On this episode of "Simply Business" we delve into the extraordinary journey of Henry Camp, the owner and president of Shipper Solutions. With over 44 years in the logistics…
Jun 24, 2024 · 24:24
In this episode of "Simply Business," host John Jennings interviews Dwight Busche, the owner and president of Xtreme Fabrications. Dwight shares his unique journey from being a…
Jun 10, 2024 · 24:37
In this episode of "Simply Business," host John Jennings sits down with Brandi Harless, the entrpreneurial CEO and co-founder of PreventScripts. Brandi shares her inspiring…
Jun 3, 2024 · 36:58
In this episode of "Simply Business," we sit down with Scott Massey, co-founder and CEO of Anu, a trailblazing company at the forefront of controlled environment agriculture.…
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