A good meal doesn’t have to come from a restaurant, and sometimes the difference between ordinary and outstanding is what you put on it.

Joshua Brack, a retired Marine and active law enforcement officer from Sparta, Missouri, turned a passion for cooking and a memorable military tradition into JB’s Gourmet Spice Blends. Since launching the veteran-owned business in 2017, he’s built a lineup of seasonings, barbecue rubs, and hot sauces, including a collection inspired by the extreme hot sauce challenges he experienced during his time in the Marines.

Joshua was recently featured in Missouri Life Magazine, and he’s joining us to talk about his journey from military service to entrepreneurship, the lessons he’s carried into business, and how a little seasoning can make a big difference in the kitchen.