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 entrepreneurial journey from launching a computer company in the 90s without knowing what he was doing, to building Tracker Products into a trusted partner for police departments across the country. He talks about the grit it takes to stay in business for 30 years, the challenges of leading with vision, and the importance of keeping things simple in both business and life.

Key themes explored:

• Building a company without a blueprint learning by doing
• Serving law enforcement and innovating in evidence management
• Balancing entrepreneurship with family life
• The importance of persistence and adaptability in leadership

🎧 Whether you’re a business owner, leader, or just looking for inspiration, this conversation shows what it takes to grow something meaningful from the ground up.

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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 the ER to entrepreneurship, and the lessons she learned building a patient‑first wellness brand.

We dig into how leaders create culture, what it means to move from “clinician” to “owner,” and the practical systems that keep growth sustainable without sacrificing care. Christine unpacks delegation, team development, and the power of keeping processes simple so your people can consistently deliver. You’ll hear candid insights on scaling, protecting the brand, and staying true to your mission as the business evolves.

If you’re a founder or leader navigating growth while trying to keep your team focused and your customers delighted, this conversation will give you clear, actionable ideas you can use right away. Listen, follow, and review to support the show and share this episode with someone who needs a boost of clarity and courage today.

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 Jennings,

Tristan opens up about his journey from a Purdue engineering graduate to founding a company that helps others communicate complex ideas through compelling visuals.

He discusses how early internships revealed an unexpected demand for his side hustle video and media work and how this led to the founding of Triflix .

Tristan shares the power of asking clients for honest feedback, embracing both strengths and weaknesses, and optimizing processes without sacrificing creativity.

Key themes in this episode include:

The intersection of technical skill and creative expression

The evolution from insecurity to confidence through client dialogue Why “just ask” might be the most valuable advice for creators

How process mapping and Lean Six Sigma principles can apply to storytelling

What it means to make complex ideas simpleand beautiful

🎧 Whether you're a creative professional, a founder, or someone caught between two worlds, this episode offers inspiration and practical wisdom.

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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 30 years a remarkable milestone in the fitness industry.

Sheila shares her journey from Chicago to Miami to Kentucky, how a degree in exercise physiology became the foundation for her entrepreneurial journey, and why consistency and community matter more than trends. This conversation is a masterclass in longevity, adaptability, and knowing your customer — especially in an industry known for quick turnovers.

💬 What you’ll learn:

• How Sheila turned a niche idea into a 30-year legacy
• The strategic reasons she chose Lexington over Miami
• What’s changed (and what hasn’t) in fitness and small business
• Why success often means sticking to the basics and showing up

🎧 This is for the long-haul builders and values-driven leaders.

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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 supply chain space. With their flagship software platform, PackChain, IQ Pack is helping mid-market companies gain control over complex shipping operations — from order entry to invoice audits.

Titus shares his unconventional path into entrepreneurship, how a podcast inspired a major career move, and why he believes innovation thrives when operations and technology work hand in hand.

💬 Highlights include:

• The origin story behind PackChain
• How Titus blends operations and tech leadership
• Lessons from working at Bulletproof and chasing aligned work
• How to modernize logistics without breaking what works

👉 If you're curious about building from the inside, this one's for you.

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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 the Louisville startup scene, Alli opens up about the evolution of her company from physical products to innovative health tech solutions.

Alli shares the real story behind the pivot, how her personal journey informed her product development, and what it takes to transition not just a business model — but a mindset. It's a raw, practical, and energizing look into scaling impact through empathy and innovation.

💬 In this episode:

Why and how Alli shifted from product to tech

The human side of entrepreneurship and reinvention

What founders need to know before a major pivot

The power of building for yourself — and others

🎧 This one’s for every builder navigating growth with purpose.

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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 that sparks nostalgia and a mission rooted in authenticity.

Tom opens up about his journey from managing restaurants and retail to becoming a leader in digital marketing, growing a company through acquisition, and eventually stepping out on his own to build something fresh. He reflects on the intersection of AI, creativity, and the human touch, emphasizing that marketing should feel like a mixtape curated, personal, and memorable.

Listeners will learn:

• Why Tom left a successful corporate career to start from scratch
• How Mixtape Digital blends art and science in its approach to marketing
• The role AI plays (and shouldn’t play) in modern agency work
• The importance of timing, team, and staying true to your voice

🎧 Tune in for real talk about risk, reinvention, and keeping it human in a tech-driven world.

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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 family-owned history.

Bill shares what it means to lead a business with deep European roots and a centuries-old legacy, and how that unique perspective shapes leadership, culture, and long-term decision-making. This episode touches on:

• Why legacy is more important than job titles
• The power of values-driven leadership
• How Welser approaches growth while honoring heritage
• Building relationships with schools and communities to prepare future talent
• Lessons from leading in a culture that thinks in generations, not quarters

If you’ve ever wondered how a modern CEO balances innovation with centuries of tradition or how legacy can become a leadership asset — this episode is for you.

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