n 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 industry. Amanda shares how her personal challenges, including battling Lyme disease, led her to create a thriving community that empowers nurses to explore opportunities at the intersection of nursing and technology.

Amanda discusses the importance of breaking free from the employee mindset, nurturing entrepreneurial spirits, and leveraging nurses' problem-solving skills to create businesses and impact healthcare on a systemic level. With over 9,000 expressions of interest worldwide, Nurses and Tech is not just a community—it’s a movement.

Discover Amanda’s mission to help nurses embrace leadership, policy influence, innovation, and entrepreneurship. Whether you’re a nurse seeking to transition into tech or someone inspired by stories of resilience and transformation, this episode offers valuable insights and actionable takeaways.

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 stewardship. Denise shares her remarkable journey from the corporate world to leading an organization dedicated to global health, local healthcare access, and education. Learn how SOS rescues surplus medical supplies to support underserved communities and the incredible 500% growth Denise spearheaded. Denise also dives deep into leadership lessons, the value of patience in finding your calling, and creating a dynamic workplace culture that nurtures young leaders. This episode offers valuable insights for business leaders and aspiring changemakers alike.

Key Themes:

1. Leadership in Nonprofit Growth: How Denise led a 500% expansion at SOS International.
2. Global and Local Impact: SOS’s work in global health, disaster relief, and local healthcare access.
3. Career Transitions: Denise’s shift from corporate banking to nonprofit leadership.
4. Patience and Purpose: The importance of being patient while discovering your true calling.
5. Mentorship and Young Leadership: Building a workplace that fosters growth and leadership in younger employees.
6. Consensus Building: The importance of collective decision-making in leadership.

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Building Legacy and Trust in Family Businesses with Vaughan Scott, CEO of Axiom Financial Strategies Group

Episode Summary:

In this episode of Simply Business, John Jennings sits down with Vaughan Scott, CEO of Axiom Financial Strategies Group, to dive into the essential pillars of building a successful, sustainable business. Vaughan shares his inspiring journey from corporate America to entrepreneurship, revealing the pivotal moment that sparked his desire to leave the corporate world and take the leap into business ownership.

Vaughan specializes in working with entrepreneurs and family businesses, and he offers invaluable insights into the unique challenges these businesses face—especially across multiple generations. He explains his “Entrepreneurial Family Enterprise” (EFA) concept, a mindset he believes is critical for family enterprises to thrive and adapt in an ever-evolving market.

A major focus of the conversation is on trust as the foundation for every successful business. Vaughan and John discuss how trust is not only essential to company culture but is also the core of customer relationships, team dynamics, and long-term growth. Vaughan also shares his five-part framework for “Next Chapter Planning” that includes trust, relationships, responsibility, time, and health, emphasizing that these elements help guide both personal and business growth.

Listeners will leave with actionable advice on:

• Building and maintaining an entrepreneurial spirit within family businesses
• The importance of trust and transparency in creating a strong company culture
• Staying adaptable and innovative in a fast-changing world
• Practical steps for finding a healthy work-life balance as a business leader

Whether you’re an established business owner, a family enterprise leader, or an aspiring entrepreneur, this episode is packed with insights to help you build a business legacy grounded in trust, resilience, and growth.

Tune in to learn how to build not just a business, but a legacy!