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151 - 10 Traits of Highly Successful Entrepreneurs | Efficiency, Profitability & Sustainable Success Part 1
Feb. 17, 2026

151 - 10 Traits of Highly Successful Entrepreneurs | Efficiency, Prof…

10 Traits of Highly Successful Entrepreneurs | Efficiency, Profitability and Sustainable Success What Traits Make Entrepreneurs Successful, Profitable and Happy Long-Term? The 10 Traits Every Profitable Entrepreneur Must Deve...

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150 - The Mirror Moment: Kill the Excuse Contagion & Become an Expert Problem Solver (Part 1)
Feb. 10, 2026

150 - The Mirror Moment: Kill the Excuse Contagion & Become an Expert…

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 s...

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

149 - The Shift — From Technician to Owner (Part 2 of the Busy Trap S…

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...

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148 - The Dirty Truck Trap: Why Being “Busy” Is Killing Blue-Collar Business Owners
Jan. 27, 2026

148 - The Dirty Truck Trap: Why Being “Busy” Is Killing Blue-Collar B…

If you’re a service business owner who’s constantly busy but still broke, exhausted, and stuck in your truck , this episode is for you. In this hard-hitting episode of The Jeremy Hanson Podcast , Jeremy breaks down the “Dirty...

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147 - Starting a Business in 2026: Is the Juice Worth the Squeeze?
Jan. 20, 2026

147 - Starting a Business in 2026: Is the Juice Worth the Squeeze?

In this episode of The Jeremy Hanson Podcast , Jeremy Hanson delivers a raw, no-nonsense breakdown of when—and if —you should start a business in 2026. This is not motivational fluff or startup fantasy. It’s a grounded, real-...

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146 - Build Smarter in 2026: Business, Systems & Real Growth
Jan. 13, 2026

146 - Build Smarter in 2026: Business, Systems & Real Growth

In this episode of The Jeremy Hanson Podcast , Jeremy breaks down what it really takes to build a business, brand, and life that actually works in 2026. This is not hype. This is systems, discipline, and real-world execution....

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"2026 Service Business Data: Why NOW Is The Perfect Time To Start (94% Surge in Entrepreneurs)"
Jan. 6, 2026

"2026 Service Business Data: Why NOW Is The Perfect Time To Start (94…

Thinking about starting a service business in 2026? The data says this is YOUR year—and waiting could cost you the market. In this episode, entrepreneur and podcaster Jeremy Hanson breaks down the hard numbers behind why 2026...

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Top 10 Personal Development Traits Every Entrepreneur Must Master in 2026 | The Optimized Entrepreneur
Dec. 30, 2025

Top 10 Personal Development Traits Every Entrepreneur Must Master in …

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 succe...

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Service Business Trends That Will Define 2026 (And Decide Who Survives) | The Jeremy Hanson Podcast
Dec. 22, 2025

Service Business Trends That Will Define 2026 (And Decide Who Survive…

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 Entrepre...

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The Responsibility of Success — Leading Your Family, Faith, and Community with Strength
Dec. 15, 2025

The Responsibility of Success — Leading Your Family, Faith, and Commu…

THE JEREMY HANSON PODCAST — Optimized Entrepreneur Series Episode: The Responsibility of Success — Leadership, Family, Faith, and Community Runtime: 46 Minutes Success isn’t the finish line — it’s the beginning of responsibil...

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Optimized Entrepreneur: Why Integrity and Relationships Decide Your Entire Future
Dec. 8, 2025

Optimized Entrepreneur: Why Integrity and Relationships Decide Your E…

The Jeremy Hanson Podcast – Optimized Entrepreneur Series Episode: Integrity, Loyalty, and the Relationships That Build or Break Your Life Runtime: 52 Minutes (with ads) Your business does not rise on talent, tactics, or timi...

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Optimized Entrepreneur: The 6 P’s That Explode Profit in the Service Business
Dec. 1, 2025

Optimized Entrepreneur: The 6 P’s That Explode Profit in the Service …

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 co...

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OPTIMIZED ENTREPRENEUR: How to Command Any Room Through Action, Authority, and Unshakable Presence
Nov. 24, 2025

OPTIMIZED ENTREPRENEUR: How to Command Any Room Through Action, Autho…

In this electrifying 52–56 minute episode of The Jeremy Hanson Podcast , Jeremy dismantles one of the biggest myths in modern entrepreneurship: the idea that authority comes from credentials, titles, or waiting for permission...

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Life Rewards Action: How Doers Build the Freedom Thinkers Only Dream About
Nov. 17, 2025

Life Rewards Action: How Doers Build the Freedom Thinkers Only Dream …

In this raw, no-fluff episode of The Jeremy Hanson Podcast , Jeremy tears apart one of the biggest lies of modern culture: that you need the perfect plan, the perfect timing, or the perfect confidence before you start. You do...

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The Rare Mind: Why Some Entrepreneurs Think in Systems, Not Steps
Nov. 10, 2025

The Rare Mind: Why Some Entrepreneurs Think in Systems, Not Steps

Some people follow steps. A few of us see systems. In this episode of The Jeremy Hanson Podcast , Jeremy shares a deeply personal and revealing look into what he calls “the rare mind” — the ultra-small percentage of people wh...

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Efficiency: How to Build Without the People Who Break You — The Jeremy Hanson Podcast
Nov. 3, 2025

Efficiency: How to Build Without the People Who Break You — The Jerem…

In this raw and powerful episode of The Jeremy Hanson Podcast , Jeremy pulls no punches as he exposes the hidden cost of inefficiency — toxic people, wasted energy, and misplaced loyalty. You’ll learn why the biggest threat t...

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Building an Empire Without Burning Your Marriage Down
Oct. 27, 2025

Building an Empire Without Burning Your Marriage Down

Most entrepreneurs don’t get divorced because they stopped loving their spouse — they lose their marriage because the business slowly became the priority… every day… for years. In this raw and brutally honest episode, Jeremy ...

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AI and the Battle for Reputation: Why Trust Is the New Speed in the Service Economy
Oct. 20, 2025

AI and the Battle for Reputation: Why Trust Is the New Speed in the S…

Artificial intelligence has officially changed the rules of business — especially for home service companies, contractors, cleaners, roofers, HVAC techs, and anyone who lives or dies by speed. In today’s episode, Jeremy Hanso...

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The Gratitude System: How Thankfulness Rebuilds Success, Peace, and Purpose
Oct. 13, 2025

The Gratitude System: How Thankfulness Rebuilds Success, Peace, and P…

In this deeply reflective and hard-hitting episode of The Jeremy Hanson Podcast , Jeremy peels back the curtain on one of the most overlooked keys to true success— gratitude as a system, not just a feeling . From the quiet mo...

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Directive Conversation: The Small-Business Superpower for Sales, Retention & Real Relationships | The Jeremy Hanson Podcast
Oct. 6, 2025

Directive Conversation: The Small-Business Superpower for Sales, Rete…

Words win—or they wander. In this episode of The Jeremy Hanson Podcast , Jeremy breaks down directive conversation : the skill of guiding every business interaction with clarity, empathy, and purpose. If you’ve ever watched a...

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The Myth of the Bad Guy: Why Great Leaders Must Make Tough, Unpopular Choices
Sept. 29, 2025

The Myth of the Bad Guy: Why Great Leaders Must Make Tough, Unpopular…

In this episode of The Jeremy Hanson Podcast , Jeremy dives into #leadershiptoughdecisions and the reality that sometimes the best leaders get labeled the “bad guy.” From firing long-time employees to raising prices when cost...

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Breaking Bad Habits: How Business Owners Can Rewire for Success
Sept. 22, 2025

Breaking Bad Habits: How Business Owners Can Rewire for Success

Bad habits are the invisible anchors weighing down even the most talented entrepreneurs. In this episode of The Jeremy Hanson Podcast , we dig deep into the hidden routines that drain your time, money, and energy—and more imp...

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Rest, Play, and Partnership: The Secret Fuel for Smarter Business Success
Sept. 15, 2025

Rest, Play, and Partnership: The Secret Fuel for Smarter Business Suc…

In this powerful episode of The Jeremy Hanson Podcast , Jeremy challenges the “hustle harder” mindset and reveals why rest, play, and relationships are not distractions but the ultimate business strategies. Through personal s...

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Lead Without Inventing the Wheel
Sept. 8, 2025

Lead Without Inventing the Wheel

In this episode of The Jeremy Hanson Podcast , Jeremy dives into one of the most overlooked truths about leadership: you don’t have to reinvent the wheel to become an industry leader—you just have to execute better than anyon...

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