{"podcast":{"title":"Simply Business Podcast","slug":"simply-business-podcast-6744679","podcast_index_feed_id":6744679,"rss_url":"https://media.rss.com/simplybusiness/feed.xml","website_url":"https://johnkjennings.com","image_url":"https://media.rss.com/simplybusiness/20241111_111156_7291c720c23265d3df67467e21b04c29.png","author":"John K Jennings","episode_count":112,"summary":"A business interview Podcast made by business owners for business owners called ‘**Simply Business**'. We share real stories about real people in business making big things happen. Our goal is to inspire and educate current and future leaders through sharing success stories and key learnings from successful business leaders who have already navigated some of the challenges of business ownership. I believe that most business owners are working way too hard for much too little, and one of our issues is that we over-complexify things. I also believe the answers are almost always within us or within our reach. I like to say I’m a “simple man with simple ideas”. So that's why it's called “Simply Business”. And if you enjoy the show, maybe you'll enjoy my book. Check out \"Your Baby is Ugly\" on Amazon - https://www.amazon.com/Your-Baby-Ugly-truths-business/dp/1955342768/","last_synced_at":"2026-06-30T12:18:04.179082+00:00","page_url":"https://stenobird.com/podcast/simply-business-podcast-6744679"},"episode":{"title":"Ep103-How Paul Miller turned circus life, creativity, and curiosity into multiple unconventional businesses.","slug":"ep103-how-paul-miller-turned-circus-life-creativity-and-curiosity-into-multiple-unconventional-businesses","published_at":"2026-03-31T00:00:00+00:00","page_url":"https://stenobird.com/podcast/simply-business-podcast-6744679/ep103-how-paul-miller-turned-circus-life-creativity-and-curiosity-into-multiple-unconventional-businesses","show_page_url":"https://stenobird.com/podcast/simply-business-podcast-6744679","url":"https://rss.com/podcasts/simplybusiness/2672366","audio_url":"https://content.rss.com/episodes/245027/2672366/simplybusiness/2026_04_07_23_41_29_7b07338c-c635-4cdb-bc52-d0d8ecbb15ce.mp3","summary":"In the 103rd episode of Simply Business, John Jennings sits down with Paul Howland Miller, the self-described Chief Goof Officer behind Circus Sweets and Bircus Brewing Company. Paul has spent his career living inside the world of the circus performing, creating, and building businesses around one simple idea: doing what others think is impossible. From balloon animals and global circus tours to launching unique entertainment-driven businesses, Paul shares how creativity, curiosity, and persistence can turn an unconventional passion into a thriving enterprise. Along the way, Paul explains why the circus mindset is surprisingly relevant for entrepreneurs today. The willingness to try something bold, build relationships, and lean into what makes you different can open doors you never expected. This conversation is a reminder that business doesn’t always have to follow a traditional path. Sometimes the most powerful strategy is simply having the courage to step into the ring. Listen in to discover: How Paul built businesses from a career in circus entertainment Why the circus mindset is a powerful entrepreneurial model The importance of partnerships and unexpected opportunities Simple advice for anyone trying to turn passion into a business If you’ve ever wondered whether your unconventional idea could actually work, this episode might just convince you to give it a shot.","meta_description":"In the 103rd episode of Simply Business, John Jennings sits down with Paul Howland Miller, the self-described Chief Goof Officer behind Circus Sweets and…","key_points":[],"chapters":[],"topics":[],"duration_seconds":2556,"processing_state":"not_requested","actions":[{"name":"request_transcript","method":"POST","url":"https://stenobird.com/v1/public/podcasts/simply-business-podcast-6744679/episodes/ep103-how-paul-miller-turned-circus-life-creativity-and-curiosity-into-multiple-unconventional-businesses/transcription-requests","description":"Idempotently request low-priority transcript generation for this episode."},{"name":"read_markdown","method":"GET","url":"https://stenobird.com/podcast/simply-business-podcast-6744679/ep103-how-paul-miller-turned-circus-life-creativity-and-curiosity-into-multiple-unconventional-businesses.md","description":"Read the agent-friendly Markdown representation of this episode resource."}]}}