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 back on the journey of recording nearly 100 conversations with business owners. Along the way, he’s collected countless lessons about leadership, resilience, and what it really takes to build a business.

To celebrate the milestone, John shares one of his favorite coaching tools: Stop, Start, Continue, a simple framework he uses with clients to evaluate progress and identify what needs to change moving forward.

In this episode, John applies the framework to the podcast itself and invites listeners to use it in their own businesses.

The result is a powerful reminder that business success doesn’t come from perfection it comes from clarity, consistency, and learning from experience.

If you’re a business owner, leader, or entrepreneur looking for a simple way to reflect, refocus, and grow, this episode will give you a practical tool you can use immediately.

Listen in and consider:

What should you stop, start, and continue in your business?

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 at Optimize You in Evansville (now Newburgh), Indiana. With over 20 years of experience as a nurse practitioner and leadership experience as a Chief Operating Officer in orthopedics, Derek shares how COVID accelerated innovation — and pushed him to pursue his long-standing vision of opening a health and wellness center serving both men and women.

They discuss:

• Why men’s health is often overlooked in traditional medicine
• The realities of launching in healthcare from pharmacy contracts to compliance
• The difference between building from scratch vs. leveraging a franchise model
• Why belief in your product is non-negotiable
• The power of finally acting on the idea you’ve carried for years

Derek’s message is simple: Don’t hesitate.

If you’ve been sitting on an idea, this conversation may be the push you need.

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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 leadership advantage hidden inside your personal story.

Too often, leaders carry silent narratives past setbacks, failures, missed opportunities that quietly shape their decisions. But what if those same experiences are the foundation of your authority?

In this episode, we explore:

Why owning your story changes how you lead

How adversity can become your competitive advantage

The discipline of self-awareness in business

Moving from blame to responsibility

Leading authentically in uncertain times

This conversation is raw, practical, and deeply relevant for anyone building a business or leading a team.

If you’re ready to stop being shaped by your past and start using it as fuel this episode is for you.

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