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The Jeremy Hanson Podcast / Optimized Entrepreneur

The Jeremy Hanson Podcast / Optimized Entrepreneur

By: Jeremy Hanson | Small Business Expert & Growth Coach
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The Jeremy Hanson Podcast is a top entrepreneurship and small business podcast for people who want real-world strategies—not hype.

Hosted by entrepreneur and business owner Jeremy Hanson, the show explores how life, mindset, and business intersect in the real world. Episodes cover entrepreneurship, small business ownership, leadership, financial independence, service businesses, and personal growth.

Unlike motivational fluff podcasts, The Jeremy Hanson Podcast delivers practical insights from real experience—what works, what doesn’t, and why. From building profitable service businesses to navigating anxiety, relationships, and responsibility as a business owner, this podcast is built for people who want control over their income and their life.

New episodes dive into business strategy, mindset, leadership, and the realities of entrepreneurship in today’s economy—without corporate filters or influencer nonsense.

If you are rebuilding your life, reevaluating your career, or looking for a smarter path forward, The Jeremy Hanson Podcast is designed for you. This show speaks to people who want clarity, ownership, and practical direction rather than shortcuts or hype.

New episodes are published every Tuesday morning, delivering real-world insights on entrepreneurship, business ownership, leadership, and personal responsibility to help you build a stronger business and a more intentional life.

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  • 151 - 10 Traits of Highly Successful Entrepreneurs | Efficiency, Profitability & Sustainable Success Part 1

    151 - 10 Traits of Highly Successful Entrepreneurs | Efficiency, Profitability & Sustainable Success Part 1
    Feb 17 2026
    10 Traits of Highly Successful Entrepreneurs | Efficiency, Profitability and Sustainable SuccessWhat Traits Make Entrepreneurs Successful, Profitable and Happy Long-Term?The 10 Traits Every Profitable Entrepreneur Must Develop in 2026Entrepreneur Success Blueprint: The Internal Skills That Create Real WealthHow to Become a More Efficient and Profitable Business OwnerThe Personal Development Advantage in Modern EntrepreneurshipWhy Internal Capacity Determines Business SuccessDETAILED DESCRIPTION (SEO + AEO Optimized)Markets are harder. Competition is stronger. Attention is fractured. In today’s economy, opportunity is not the limiting factor. You are.In this 52-minute episode of The Jeremy Hanson Podcast, Jeremy breaks down the ten foundational traits that separate struggling entrepreneurs from efficient, profitable and genuinely fulfilled business owners.This episode is not about hacks, trends or tactics. It is about internal capacity — the real competitive advantage in 2026 and beyond.You will learn:Why emotional regulation matters more than motivationHow decision velocity compounds long-term successThe power of systems thinking in scaling businessesWhy financial literacy determines survival and growthHow strategic patience builds lasting wealthThe importance of ruthless prioritizationWhy operational detachment separates owners from operatorsHow relationship capital outperforms transactional networkingWhy adaptive learning keeps you ahead of disruptionHow sustainable intensity prevents burnout while maximizing outputIf you run a service business, manage teams, build multiple ventures, or are scaling a podcast or brand, this episode provides the internal framework required for long-term dominance.Business does not get easier.You get stronger.And your personal development becomes your moat.Listen now and identify the two traits holding you back — then commit to building them deliberately over the next 90 days.entrepreneur traitssuccessful entrepreneur habitsbusiness success traitsentrepreneur mindsetsmall business leadershipbusiness growth skillsfinancial literacy for entrepreneursscaling a businessentrepreneur personal developmentprofitable business habitshow to become a profitable entrepreneur in 2026traits of successful small business ownershow to build emotional resilience as an entrepreneurhow to scale a service business without burnoutwhy financial literacy matters for business ownershow to make faster business decisionshow to build systems in a small businesshow to grow a profitable business long termwhat separates successful entrepreneurs from failed oneshow to run multiple businesses efficientlyWhat traits do successful entrepreneurs have?How do entrepreneurs stay profitable long term?How can I become a more efficient business owner?What mindset is required for business success?How do I avoid burnout as an entrepreneur?What skills are most important for scaling a small business?How do I build better systems in my business?Why is emotional regulation important in leadership?entrepreneurshipbusiness leadershipsmall business growthservice business ownerpersonal developmentemotional regulationdecision makingsystems thinkingfinancial literacyprofit marginscash flow managementscaling a companybusiness systemshigh performance habitsburnout preventionstrategic planningrelationship capitaladaptive learninglong-term wealth buildingEntrepreneurshipBusinessSmall BusinessLeadershipSelf-ImprovementBusiness StrategyPersonal GrowthThis episode of The Jeremy Hanson Podcast is sponsored by Intuit QuickBooks — accounting and financial management software designed for small business owners, service businesses, and entrepreneurs. Jeremy discusses how QuickBooks supports invoicing, cash flow tracking, payroll integration, and real-time financial reporting.Sponsor URL: https://quickbooks.intuit.comSee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
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  • 150 - The Mirror Moment: Kill the Excuse Contagion & Become an Expert Problem Solver (Part 1)

    150 - The Mirror Moment: Kill the Excuse Contagion & Become an Expert Problem Solver (Part 1)
    Feb 10 2026
    If your service business isn’t where you want it to be—more profit, better crews, fewer fires, real growth—this episode forces the most important question: why, exactly, are you still stuck? Not the polished answer. Not the supply-house answer. The honest one.In Part 1 of the Expert Problem Solver series, Jeremy Hanson breaks down the excuse contagion—how “reasonable” explanations like “I can’t find good help,” “the economy is terrible,” “I don’t have the capital,” “my market is too competitive,” and “I’m waiting for the right time” become a cultural virus in the trades. These narratives often contain partial truth… and that’s why they’re so dangerous. They quietly remove your agency.You’ll learn why smart business owners rationalize failure better than anyone, how industry groupthink makes excuses feel like “common sense,” and why the question isn’t whether your explanation sounds true—but whether it’s useful. Jeremy confronts the most common contractor myths head-on, including the “good help” fallacy, the waiting-for-timing trap, and the perfectionism alibi that keeps owners planning forever while competitors pass them.This episode is the Mirror Moment: the line between owners who stay stuck and owners who get results. Not motivation. Not fluff. Ownership, diagnosis, and operational maturity—the foundations of building a business where good people stay, customers return, and growth becomes repeatable.You’ll also get a practical assignment to end the episode: identify your top three excuses, then write the three actions you’d take if those excuses were no longer allowed.Next episode (Part 2): Root Cause Diagnosis—why most fixes fail, why problems repeat, and how expert problem solvers cure systems instead of reacting to symptoms.Primary keywordsexpert problem solverservice business coachingcontractor mindsetbusiness excusesownership mindsetleadership in tradesscaling a service businessblue collar business growthoperational systems for contractorshiring and retention for service companiesSecondary keywords“no one wants to work anymore” mythtrades business leadershiphow to build a great teamtraining systems for technicianspay progression systemscheduling systems for crewsperfectionism in businesshow to stop procrastinating in businesscontractor pricing strategy (setup for later episodes)root cause analysis (teaser for Part 2)Long-tail phrases (high-intent search phrases)how to stop making excuses in my service businesswhy contractors can’t find good employees and how to fix ithow to build a company culture that retains good technicianswhat to do when “no one wants to work” in the tradesservice business leadership systems that prevent chaoscontractor onboarding and training checklist systemhow to create a pay progression ladder for technicianshow to stop waiting for the right time to grow my businessperfectionism is keeping me from launching a service business offerhow to take ownership when business results are badwhy my service business is stuck even though I work 70 hourshow to build a service business that runs without the ownerhow to turn average employees into high performers with systemswhy blaming the economy keeps contractors brokehow to audit my business like an expert problem solverShort-tail phrases (high-volume targets)contractor coachingservice business growthhiring for contractorsemployee retentionbusiness systemsleadership mindsetstop procrastinatingperfectionism in businessscaling a trades businesscontractor leadershipSponsor Links https://squarespace.com/HANSON https://meetfabric.com/hansonSee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
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  • 149 - The Shift — From Technician to Owner (Part 2 of the Busy Trap Series)

    149 - The Shift — From Technician to Owner (Part 2 of the Busy Trap Series)
    Feb 3 2026

    Most service business owners don’t fail because they aren’t skilled enough.

    They fail because they never make The Shift.

    In this episode of The Jeremy Hanson Podcast, Jeremy breaks down the exact moment every tradesman hits—the moment when working harder stops working—and explains how staying stuck in technician mode quietly caps income, destroys time freedom, and turns a business into a high-stress job.

    If you’re a pressure washer, HVAC tech, electrician, plumber, roofer, cleaner, or contractor who feels constantly busy but never ahead, this episode exposes why—and shows the way out.

    Jeremy walks through the core mindset and operational shift required to move from being the business to owning the business, including:

    • Why technician skill does not translate to business growth
    • The difference between busy work and CEO-level work
    • How the “Dirty Truck Trap” keeps owners stuck in constant execution
    • The CEO Rate vs. Tech Rate—and why most owners sabotage their earning power
    • How underpricing creates volume dependency and burnout
    • The Stop-Doing List that frees up time and restores leverage
    • How to build systems that allow your business to function without you
    • Why delegation feels risky—but staying indispensable is worse
    • The emotional identity shift from “hero” to “architect”
    • How to build a service business that can scale, absorb pressure, and breathe

    This episode is not about motivation, hustle culture, or generic business advice.

    It’s a tactical, field-tested breakdown of what actually separates overwhelmed operators from owners who control their time, margins, and future.

    If you’ve ever asked yourself:

    • Why am I so busy but still stressed?
    • What happens if I get sick or injured?
    • Why does my business fall apart when I step away?

    This episode gives you the answer—and the path forward.


    PRIMARY SEO KEYWORDS

    technician to owner

    service business owner mindset

    working in the business vs working on the business

    trades business growth

    blue collar business ownership

    service business systems

    stop being busy in business

    how to scale a service business

    CEO rate vs technician rate

    SECONDARY SEO KEYWORDS

    pressure washing business growth

    HVAC business owner advice

    plumbing business scaling

    electrician business systems

    contractor business leadership

    small service business operations

    pricing strategy for tradesmen

    delegation for business owners

    service business burnout


    AEO / VOICE SEARCH & AI-FRIENDLY LONG-TAIL PHRASES


    how do I stop being busy in my service business

    what is the difference between a technician and a business owner

    why service business owners burn out

    how to work on your business instead of in it

    when should a tradesman stop doing the work himself

    how to build systems in a service business

    why being busy doesn’t mean your business is growing

    how to scale a blue collar business without burnout

    what is CEO work for a small business owner

    how to delegate without losing quality


    PODCAST PLATFORM TAGS / METADATA (Optional Add-On)


    Categories:

    Business

    Entrepreneurship

    Careers

    Management


    Ideal Episode Placement Tags:

    Service Business Growth

    Trades Entrepreneurship

    Small Business Systems

    Leadership for Contractors


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