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 working in various healthcare settings to launching her own legal nurse consulting business and founding the Nurse Shark Academy. She discusses the importance of nurses stepping into entrepreneurship, helping them identify and pursue business ideas that align with their true passions. Tina also highlights the challenges nurses face transitioning from care providers to business owners and offers insights on overcoming these obstacles. This episode is packed with advice on business fundamentals, the entrepreneurial mindset, and authentic networking.

Key Themes:

1. Transition from Healthcare to Entrepreneurship: Tina Baxter’s path from nurse practitioner to business owner, showing how healthcare professionals can leverage their skills in the business world.
2. Nurse Shark Academy: Helping nurses and other healthcare professionals create, launch, and grow their own businesses by guiding them through the startup process.
3. Passion Meets Business: Finding and refining business ideas that align with personal passion and market needs.
4. Overcoming Entrepreneurial Challenges: The hurdles nurses face when shifting to entrepreneurship, including building foundational business knowledge and learning how to market themselves confidently.
5. Authentic Networking: Connecting with others in a genuine way that feels organic and purposeful.

🎙️ 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 opportunity to create something remarkable.

In this episode of the Simply Business Podcast, host John Jennings dives into Jaredith’s journey from leaving a job to building a thriving marketing agency in Seymour, Indiana. Specializing in website development, branded apparel, and promotional products, Jaredith shares how he’s helping small businesses and churches make their mark in their communities—and look good doing it.

Jaredith opens up about the lessons he’s learned along the way, including why saying "no" is sometimes the best business decision, how processes can pave the way for growth, and why AI has become a game-changer in his work. His passion for supporting local businesses and nonprofits shines through as he reveals the "why" that drives everything he does.

Whether you’re considering starting a business, looking for ways to refine your own, or just love a good entrepreneurial story, this episode is packed with inspiration and actionable insights.

✨ Connect with Jaredith Mize: Jaredith@blueshiftmarketing.co

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"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 bigger and better." — Gill Holland

Episode Description:

In this insightful episode of Simply Business, John Jennings sits down with Gill Holland, a visionary leader, and community developer renowned for his transformative projects in Louisville and beyond. With an impressive background in film, music, real estate, and community activism, Gill shares the driving forces behind his passion for revitalizing neighborhoods like Louisville's NuLu, Portland, and even Harlan County in Appalachia. From turning run-down urban areas into thriving cultural hubs to spearheading economic growth in rural Kentucky, Gill’s work is rooted in seeing potential and nurturing communities.

Listeners will learn about the unique stories behind projects like the transformation of NuLu, the founding of the Harlan County Beer Company, and how he’s blending his artistic roots with real estate development to drive cultural and economic change. Holland also shares his thoughts on patience, persistence, and the power of storytelling to reshape communities. Join us for a conversation filled with inspiration, creativity, and practical advice for anyone interested in making a lasting impact on their community.

Key Themes:

1. Community Revitalization: From NuLu to Harlan County, Gill discusses the importance of seeing potential and bringing it to life through property development, branding, and community engagement.

2. Sustainability and Local Culture: Whether it's promoting walkable, pedestrian-friendly neighborhoods or supporting local artists, Gill emphasizes the value of preserving cultural heritage and fostering local economies.

3. Breaking Down Divides: A focus on bridging the urban-rural divide, with stories of revitalizing underrepresented areas like West Louisville and Harlan County.

4. Overcoming Challenges: Gill reflects on the obstacles faced in community development and how patience, optimism, and collaboration drive success.

5. The Power of Art in Business: Insights into Gill's career in the arts, including producing award-winning films and managing a record label, and how those experiences influence his community work.

Guest Bio:

Gill Holland is a multi-talented entrepreneur, film producer, and community activist. He has been instrumental in the revitalization of Louisville's NuLu district, Portland neighborhood, and is currently leading the transformation of Harlan County in Kentucky. Gill’s work spans film, music, real estate, and the arts, with a core focus on community building and sustainability.