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 Kentucky, Indiana, and Florida. Larry shares his journey from sales—starting in the car industry—to becoming a top real estate agent, broker, and investor. He now leads a brokerage with over 40 agents and has built long-term wealth through smart real estate investing. In this episode, Larry breaks down:

The truth about being a real estate agent (vs. common myths) How he scaled his brokerage and built a multi-state real estate business The best strategies for investing in real estate—without making rookie mistakes The challenges of getting financing as a self-employed investor & how he worked around it His top advice for real estate agents looking to grow their business

Whether you’re considering a career in real estate or looking for smart ways to invest, Larry’s insights are packed with practical advice you can use today.

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.

With a background in theology, Christian education, and leadership

development, Dr. Love has dedicated her career to serving children and families

in need.

She shares insights on building trust in leadership, fostering

a strong workplace culture, and navigating the complexities of child

welfare.

Under her leadership, the Children’s Home has expanded its

services, providing residential care, support for foster youth aging out of the

system, and community-based programs to serve nearly 2,000 children and

families annually.

Key topics covered:

✅ Transitioning from clergy to CEO

✅ Creating a preferred workplace culture in a nonprofit setting

✅ The power of trust in leadership and team building

✅ Addressing child welfare challenges and shaping Kentucky’s future for

children

Dr. Love also shares a powerful personal story about making every

child feel like a “favorite” and ensuring they know they are loved, prayed for,

and valued.

Tune in for an inspiring conversation about servant leadership,

sustainable excellence, and making a difference in the lives of children.

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 agency.

Kyle shares his entrepreneurial journey, how he built a scalable storytelling business, and what it takes to create high-impact visual content that drives real revenue growth.

💡 Key Themes Discussed:

✅ The power of storytelling in branding & marketing

✅ Scaling a video production agency from the ground up

✅ The balance between creativity and business strategy

✅ How to make content that converts into business results

✅ Lessons on team leadership & entrepreneurship

From working with major brands to navigating the evolving digital landscape, Kyle breaks down what businesses need to know about effective video marketing and why great storytelling is at the heart of audience engagement.