The Jeremy Hanson Podcast / Optimized Entrepreneur

Stop chasing tactics. Start building capacity.In this essential episode of The Jeremy Hanson Podcast, entrepreneur and multi-business operator Jeremy Hanson reveals the 10 personal development traits that will separate successful entrepreneurs from the rest in 2026 and beyond.After running service businesses for over 20 years—including cleaning companies, pressure washing operations, and food trucks—Jeremy has learned that business success is downstream from personal development. The entrepreneurs who win aren't just smarter; they're more disciplined, emotionally resilient, and intentional about how they show up every day. THE 10 TRAITS COVERED:Emotional Regulation - Master your internal state instead of relying on motivationDecision-Making Speed - Make fast, imperfect decisions with incomplete dataDisciplined Consistency - Execute boring fundamentals when no one's watchingAdaptability Without Identity Crisis - Change tactics while maintaining core valuesPersonal Accountability - Take radical ownership of every outcomeFocus in a Distraction Economy - Protect deep work and say no ruthlesslyCommunication That Creates Clarity - Lead through precise, purposeful communicationLong-Term Thinking - Play multi-year games in a short-term worldPhysical & Mental Self-Mastery - Treat yourself as your company's operating systemPurpose Beyond Money - Build a mission that sustains you when motivation failsWHAT YOU'LL GAIN:Why personal capacity matters more than business tactics in 2026Practical frameworks to develop each trait in 90 daysReal examples from two decades of entrepreneurial experienceThe foundation of The Optimized Entrepreneur methodologyInsight into the ecosystem launching in 2026 (interviews, workshops, courses, community)PERFECT FOR: Service business owners, operators, builders, and entrepreneurs who want to build businesses that don't break them—and who understand that sustainable success requires internal work, not just external tactics.EPISODE BREAKDOWN:[0:00] Cold Open - Why 2026 Requires Different Entrepreneurs[2:45] The Real Competitive Advantage[8:15] Traits 1-5: Foundation of the Optimized Entrepreneur[21:00] Traits 6-10: Advanced Operator Skills[34:30] The Optimized Entrepreneur Ecosystem Reveal[40:00] Your 90-Day Action PlanTAKE ACTION: Choose ONE trait from this episode and commit to developing it over the next 90 days. Focused effort on one area creates compound results across your entire business.www.jeremyhanson.pro Subscribe for weekly insights on building sustainable, profitable businesses without burnout. Join the movement of entrepreneurs who are optimizing themselves first—and watching their businesses transform as a result.#TheOptimizedEntrepreneur | #JeremyHanson | #EntrepreneurshipIn2026#Entrepreneurship #PersonalDevelopment #BusinessGrowth #LeadershipDevelopment #EntrepreneurMindset #ServiceBusiness #SmallBusinessOwner #BusinessStrategy #SelfMastery #EmotionalIntelligence #ProductivityHacks #EntrepreneurLife #BusinessPodcast #ScalingBusiness #StartupAdvice #OperationalExcellence #EntrepreneurTips #BusinessLeadership #SustainableSuccess #BusinessSystems #PurposeDrivenBusiness #Entrepreneurship2026 #TheOptimizedEntrepreneur #JeremyHansonPodcast #DecisionMaking #Consistency #Focus #Accountability #LongTermThinking #EntrepreneurialResilience #BusinessOwner #SoloPreneur #MultiBusinessOwner #CleaningBusiness #PressureWashing #FoodTruck #ServiceIndustry #SmallBusinessSuccess #BuildToLast #AntiHustleCulture #IntentionalEntrepreneurship

Most entrepreneurs ask the wrong question. They ask, “What business should I start?”The better question is: “What service businesses will still work in 2026?” In this episode of The Jeremy Hanson Podcast – Optimized Entrepreneur Series, Jeremy Hanson breaks down the real service business trends that will define who scales, who survives, and who quietly burns out over the next two years. This isn’t hype. It isn’t theory. And it isn’t recycled internet advice. These are patterns already happening right now—driven by labor realities, pricing pressure, consumer trust, automation, and margin compression across real service businesses. In this episode, Jeremy explains: Why service businesses are splitting into two classes—and why the middle is disappearing Why labor shortages are structural, not temporary Why pricing power matters more than volume going forward How premium, trust-based local service businesses will outperform national brands How AI and automation are separating true owners from burned-out operators Why customers are willing to pay more for less chaos and better experiences What service business owners must change now to win in 2026 Jeremy draws from real operating experience—cleaning companies, pressure washing, food trucks, and service operations—showing exactly why what worked in 2022 is already outdated, and why waiting for things to “go back to normal” is a losing strategy. This episode is for: Service business owners feeling squeezed by rising costs Entrepreneurs tired of grinding for thin margins Operators who want systems, pricing clarity, and time freedom Anyone building a service business that needs to last beyond the next cycle 2026 will not reward hustle alone.It will reward structure, pricing power, automation, clarity, and discipline. If you want to build a service business that doesn’t collapse under pressure—and instead dominates its lane—this episode lays out exactly what you need to understand now. This is optimized entrepreneurship—built for reality, not nostalgia.   #ServiceBusiness#ServiceBusinessTrends#Entrepreneurship#SmallBusinessOwner#ServiceBusiness2026#OptimizedEntrepreneur#BusinessScaling#PricingPower#LaborShortage#LocalServiceBusiness#AIForSmallBusiness#BusinessAutomation#EntrepreneurMindset#BusinessSystems#JeremyHansonPodcast   service business trends for 2026 best service businesses to start in 2026 how to scale a service business service business pricing strategies labor shortages in service businesses automation for service business owners local service business vs national brands how to build a service business that runs without the owner

THE JEREMY HANSON PODCAST — Optimized Entrepreneur SeriesEpisode: The Responsibility of Success — Leadership, Family, Faith, and CommunityRuntime: 46 Minutes Success isn’t the finish line — it’s the beginning of responsibility. In this powerful, emotional, and deeply honest episode, Jeremy Hanson breaks down the true weight of being a successful entrepreneur: the responsibility you carry for your family, friendships, church, and community. This is not a conversation about tactics or trends — it’s about the moral obligations that come with leadership. Jeremy reveals why success without responsibility leaves entrepreneurs empty… and why responsibility, when embraced fully, creates purpose, clarity, and long-term legacy. This episode teaches the structural backbone of leadership: how to be a strong spouse, a present parent, a reliable friend, a committed member of your church, and a pillar in your community. Whether you’re building a business, rebuilding a life, or stepping into a bigger version of yourself, this episode will challenge you, strengthen you, and remind you of the weight you were built to carry. HOST READ AD #1 — INTUIT QUICKBOOKS PAYROLL URL https://quickbooks.com/payroll Managing your business doesn’t need to be chaos. Intuit QuickBooks Payroll gives you seamless, all-in-one clarity — payroll, time tracking, and accounting connected in one platform so you can lead with strategy instead of stress. Learn more at QuickBooks.com/payroll HOST READ AD #2 — SURFSHARK VPN Custom URLhttps://surfshark.com/hansonhttps://surfshark.com/hanson   USE code HANSON at checkout for 4 extra months. Protect your digital life with Surfshark VPN — encrypt your online activity, safeguard your identity, secure every device with one account, and travel the digital world freely. Get 4 extra months free by going to Surfshark.com/hanson or by using code HANSON at checkout. #OptimizedEntrepreneur#JeremyHanson#EntrepreneurLeadership#FaithDrivenEntrepreneur#FamilyLeadership#BusinessResponsibility#CommunityLeadership#EntrepreneurMindset#BusinessEthics#ChurchLeadership#PersonalDevelopment#SmallBusinessOwner#QuickBooksPayroll#SurfsharkVPN#EntrepreneurPodcast#LeadersBuildLegacies

The Jeremy Hanson Podcast – Optimized Entrepreneur SeriesEpisode: Integrity, Loyalty, and the Relationships That Build or Break Your LifeRuntime: 52 Minutes (with ads) Your business does not rise on talent, tactics, or timing. It rises on your integrity and the relationships you build — at home, in your inner circle, and with the clients who trust your word. In this hard-hitting, emotional, deeply honest episode, Jeremy Hanson breaks down the part of entrepreneurship that no one wants to talk about, but every entrepreneur eventually faces: the collapse or strengthening of your character. Jeremy exposes the reality that business success is inseparable from the health of your marriage, the quality of your friendships, and the depth of trust you’ve built with your clients. This is not an episode about tactics — it’s an episode about the infrastructure of your life that controls whether you rise, fall, or rebuild. Across five powerful segments, Jeremy dives into: • Why integrity is the most profitable asset you have• How entrepreneurship strains and shapes your marriage• The four types of friends every entrepreneur must identify• How relational sabotage destroys more businesses than bad strategy• The real difference between a client you keep for ten years and one you lose in ten minutes• Why your name, your word, and your loyalty determine your long-term wealth This episode is a blueprint for entrepreneurs who want not only success, but a life that doesn’t crumble behind the scenes while the money grows.   RULA Online Therapy (Ad #1 – 12:00–14:00)Get therapy through your insurance with Rula. Sessions are often as low as $15 with in-network providers.Start here: https://www.rula.com/hanson INTUIT QUICKBOOKS PAYROLL (Ad #2 – 30:30–32:00)Simplify payroll, time tracking, and accounting in one place.Learn more: https://www.quickbooks.com/payroll This episode will push you, challenge you, and force you to look at the relationships that are shaping your entrepreneurial life — for better or worse. Because at the end of the day, the entrepreneur with integrity and strong relationships becomes unstoppable. #OptimizedEntrepreneur#JeremyHanson#EntrepreneurMindset#BusinessIntegrity#LeadershipDevelopment#MarriageAndEntrepreneurship#ClientRelationships#SmallBusinessSuccess#EntrepreneurLife#BusinessGrowth#Rula#QuickBooksPayroll#ServiceBusinessStrategies#EntrepreneurshipPodcast#BuildLegacyNotChaos#CharacterOverClout

Running a service business isn’t about working harder — it’s about working right. In this 46-minute masterclass, Jeremy Hanson breaks down the framework that has helped him build, scale, and optimize multiple service-based companies from the ground up: Proper Planning Prevents Piss Poor Performance — The 6 P’s. If you’re an owner in HVAC, plumbing, cleaning, landscaping, pressure washing, electrical, remodeling, or any home-service or field-service industry, this episode gives you a practical and repeatable blueprint to eliminate chaos and create predictable profit. Jeremy dives into: The Foundation of an Optimized EntrepreneurWhy clarity beats hustle, how to “engineer” your business instead of guessing, and why structure matters more than intensity. The 6 P’s BreakdownProper • Planning • Prevents • Piss • Poor • Performance.How this simple framework eliminates most operational disasters before they happen. System Building for Service BusinessesLead intake systems, scheduling structure, job execution checklists, instant invoicing, retention strategies, and how to create systems that scale beyond the owner. Operational EfficiencyRouting optimization, communication protocols, inventory control, delegation, and identifying the bottlenecks draining time and profit from your business. Marketing at the Right TimeSeasonal mapping, local visibility, referral triggers, upsells, memberships, and why consistent marketing beats sporadic creativity. Jeremy also highlights two tools that help entrepreneurs streamline operations and protect their digital footprint: QuickBooks Payroll (Host Read Link):https://QuickBooks.com/payroll Surfshark VPN (Host Read Link):https://surfshark.com/hansonUse code HANSON at checkout for four extra months. Whether you’re launching your first service business or scaling toward seven figures, this episode will help you operate with intention, precision, and strategy. This is the blueprint for becoming an optimized entrepreneur. #TheJeremyHansonPodcast#OptimizedEntrepreneur#ServiceBusinessSuccess#HomeServiceBusiness#SmallBusinessGrowth#EntrepreneurMindset#BusinessPlanning#ProperPlanning#SixPs#BusinessSystems#ServiceIndustry#TradesBusiness#LocalMarketing#BusinessOperations#CashFlowManagement#ScalingAServiceBusiness#EfficiencyHacks#BlueCollarBusiness#EntrepreneurLife#LeadershipAndSystems