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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                                

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. “Optimized Entrepreneur: How to Command Any Room Through Action, Authority, and Unshakable Presence” is your deep-dive into the psychology, identity shifts, and action-based strategies that separate high-performing founders from everyone else still waiting for the world to validate them. Jeremy opens with a cinematic, emotionally charged cold open—standing at the door of a room full of heavy hitters—and exposes the universal fear every entrepreneur feels before crossing into bigger arenas. From there, he breaks down the Identity Collision, the psychological moment where who you were clashes violently with who you’re becoming. Most entrepreneurs interpret that moment as weakness; Jeremy reveals how it’s actually a signal of evolution. You’ll learn why even high achievers shrink in certain rooms, why traditional success conditioning makes you doubt yourself, and why the most qualified person in the room is often the quietest. Jeremy maps out how to reclaim authority, reinforce confidence through execution, and become the person others instinctively call when things go sideways. This episode is packed with real-world experience, tactical mindset rewiring, and the kind of blunt entrepreneurial truth that helps you rise above hesitation and reclaim your rightful place at the table. If you’re ready to stop waiting, stop shrinking, and start showing up with the presence of someone who belongs in every room you enter—this is your episode. #JeremyHansonPodcast#OptimizedEntrepreneur#EntrepreneurMindset#BusinessAuthority#CommandTheRoom#LeadershipPresence#IdentityShift#HighPerformanceHabits#EntrepreneurLife#BusinessMindset#BuildYourEmpire#TakeActionDaily#SuccessPsychology#ConfidenceThroughAction#EntrepreneurialIdentity

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 don’t.You need motion. Drawing from years of starting “ugly” — from food trucks and cleaning companies to pressure-washing businesses and a full-scale studio with a big family to feed — Jeremy explains why life rewards action, how action rewards entrepreneurship, and how entrepreneurship ultimately rewards your life when you stay in the game long enough. This is not recycled Instagram wisdom or motivational poster talk. It’s hard-earned, in-the-trenches experience: the permits that were wrong, the menus that flopped, the jobs that lost money, the podcasts nobody listened to for months — and how every one of those “mistakes” became tuition for a bigger, freer life. In this episode, you’ll discover: Why confidence doesn’t create action — action creates confidence The difference between planning and hiding behind preparation How to treat mistakes as tuition, not failure, so they start compounding in your favor The feedback loop of consistent execution that quietly builds mastery and momentum Why you can’t think your way to clarity — you have to do your way to clarity How hesitation quietly kills more businesses and dreams than bad ideas ever will What it really means when it feels like life has stopped rewarding you The brutal cost of staying parked in “potential” instead of participating in your own life Jeremy also pulls back the curtain on building Fuzzy Life Entertainment with his wife Myia — no investors, no safety net, just a belief, a studio, and relentless execution. You’ll hear how entrepreneurship, done right, doesn’t just build income; it builds confidence, marriage, purpose, and the freedom to choose your version of “hard.” If you’ve been stuck “getting ready,” endlessly planning, or waiting for the mythical “right moment,” this episode is your line in the sand. One idea. One conversation. One imperfect step. That’s where your next chapter actually begins. New episodes of The Jeremy Hanson Podcast drop every Tuesday at 5 AM Central Time.Subscribe at www.jeremyhanson.pro — that’s jeremy hanson dot pro — and start building instead of just planning. #TheJeremyHansonPodcast #LifeRewardsAction #EntrepreneurMindset #ActionOverPerfection #StartBeforeYoureReady #BusinessMotivation #DoersVsThinkers #MomentumMatters #TakeImperfectAction #EntrepreneurLife #BuildNotTalk #StopOverplanning #SuccessMindset #SelfDiscipline #FreedomThroughAction #SideHustleMindset #RealWorldEntrepreneurship #LeadershipAndLife #PersonalGrowth #NoMoreExcuses www.rula.com/hanson    

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 who don’t think linearly, but process the world as interconnected systems. Jeremy opens with his own story: dropping out of high school, working days and studying nights, and later discovering through multiple professional IQ tests that he scored in the exceptionally gifted range (around 148). But this episode is not about bragging. It is about dismantling the traditional idea of intelligence and explaining why some of the smartest, most capable people never fit inside the systems built to measure them. You’ll learn: The difference between sequential thinkers (step-by-step learners) and systemic thinkers (whole-picture, reverse-engineering minds). How cognitive compensation lets certain brains route around obstacles and invent new ways of solving problems. Why entrepreneurs, inventors, and creators often feel bored in school, suffocated in corporate jobs, and misunderstood in relationships. What it actually feels like to constantly see patterns, bottlenecks, and solutions everywhere you go — and why that can be both a gift and an exhausting burden. How Jeremy connects this rare way of thinking to the work of people like Elon Musk, Sara Blakely, and Steve Jobs, and also to the small bakery owner who quietly built an empire by re-engineering her scheduling system. Jeremy also breaks down the idea of the dual-mode brain — the tiny percentage of people who can fluidly move between analytical reasoning and creative imagination, building spreadsheets in the morning and cinematic stories at night. If you’ve ever been told you “think too much,” “move too fast,” or “do things the hard way,” this episode will finally give you language for what’s really happening in your head. This conversation goes far beyond theory. Jeremy talks honestly about: The loneliness of seeing what others don’t see yet. Why traditional paths can feel like cages to the entrepreneurial mind. The 3 a.m. nights when your brain will not shut off. How to stop shrinking yourself, stop apologizing, and start using your rare mind the way it was designed to be used. There is also a practical mid-episode segment on systems for entrepreneurs, including how tools like Intuit QuickBooks Payroll can become part of the command center for how you run your business — so your brain can focus on high-level pattern recognition instead of repetitive admin. If you’ve ever felt: Too intense Too fast Too “different” for school, corporate life, or the “normal” path this episode will make you feel seen, understood, and validated. You’re not broken.You’re not doing life wrong.You’re just rare — and rare is exactly what the world needs right now. TheJeremyHansonPodcast#JeremyHanson#RareMind#SystemicThinking#SystemsThinking#EntrepreneurMindset#EntrepreneurBrain#HighIQ#NeurodivergentEntrepreneur#CognitiveCompensation#ThinkingInSystems#PatternRecognition#DualModeBrain#BusinessStrategy#FounderLife#CreativeEntrepreneur#StartupMindset#PerformanceThinking#PersonalDevelopment#SelfAwareness#LeadershipDevelopment#IntuitQuickBooksPayroll#SmallBusinessSystems#Productivity https://mgln.ai/e/802

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 to your success isn’t your workload, but your circle. Jeremy breaks down how time-thieves, energy-drainers, and chaos-makers quietly destroy your focus, your family life, and your business — and how to reclaim your time, boundaries, and mental clarity. This episode dives deep into: The Myth of Busyness and why “grinding” isn’t the same as progress How toxic relationships sabotage your efficiency and income The emotional cost of carrying people who refuse to carry themselves How to measure efficiency by impact, not effort Building a life that runs clean — free of drama, distractions, and false loyalty With real-world insight and unfiltered honesty, Jeremy shares why efficiency isn’t about doing more — it’s about doing what matters most, with people who build instead of break. If you’ve been feeling drained, distracted, or stuck in a cycle of obligation, this episode will give you the clarity (and permission) to take your power back — for your business, your family, and yourself. #TheJeremyHansonPodcast #JeremyHanson #Efficiency #ToxicPeople #BusinessMindset #EntrepreneurLife #PersonalGrowth #SelfImprovement #Leadership #FocusAndDiscipline #Boundaries #TimeManagement #WorkLifeBalance #FamilyFirst #Productivity #BusinessSuccess #MindsetShift #EntrepreneurMotivation #CutTheToxic #BuildWithoutBreakers #HighPerformanceLiving #MotivationalPodcast #SuccessMindset #EfficiencyMatters  

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 Hanson unlocks the part of entrepreneurship that almost nobody talks about publicly: the emotional cost your spouse pays for your obsession. This is not “date night tips” or Instagram fluff. This is war-zone tactics for founders who are waking up to the reality that momentum in business often creates decay at home. You’ll learn: Why your business feels like oxygen — and why your partner can’t feel that The silent resentment loop that kills marriages without a single fight The rule that saved Jeremy’s marriage — and will likely save yours The 72-hour check-in that eliminates emotional drift before it turns into distance How to win big without building a life they no longer want to stay in If you’re building something massive — but don’t want to wake up alone at the finish line — this episode may be the most important 42 minutes of your entrepreneurial life. #EntrepreneurMarriage #FounderLife #BusinessAndMarriage #EntrepreneurRelationships #HighPerformanceMarriage #JeremyHansonPodcast #MarriageWhileBuilding #WorkLifeWar #ScalingWithoutLosingHome #RealEntrepreneurTalk #NoInstagramFluff #ProtectWhatMatters

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 Hanson reveals the brutal truth: AI no longer gives you an “edge.” It gives you access. And once everyone has the same digital firepower, the only thing that truly separates winners from the forgotten… is reputation. You’ll hear why homeowners are now getting five AI-driven quotes in 60 seconds, why being first is no longer enough, and why the businesses closing 70%+ of their AI leads all share the same human advantage — trust, proof, and operational reputation. Jeremy breaks down the new marketing math of 2025 — including the 5-Pillar Reputation System that instantly doubles customer confidence… and the 90-day implementation blueprint you can steal before your competitors do. If you rely on leads, reputation, or referrals for your livelihood — this is not just a must-listen. It’s a survival class. #ArtificialIntelligence #SmallBusinessGrowth #HomeServiceBusiness #AILeadGeneration #ReputationMarketing #CustomerTrust #LocalBusinessSuccess #DigitalSelling #ServiceIndustryMarketing #JeremyHansonPodcast #BusinessAutomation #AIForContractors

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 mornings of burnout to the powerful lessons learned in hard times, Jeremy shares personal stories and hard-won wisdom about how appreciation can reshape your business, your relationships, and your peace of mind. You’ll hear how chasing milestones without meaning leads to emptiness, why comfort can quietly kill your growth, and how simple daily gratitude practices can recalibrate your life and leadership. This episode dives into the illusion of “making it,” the danger of becoming a robot in your own business, and the real strategy behind leading from abundance instead of fear. If you’ve ever felt disconnected from the life you worked so hard to build—this episode is the reset button you’ve been waiting for. Jeremy reveals how gratitude transforms struggle into strength, restores perspective, and reconnects you to the people and purpose that truly matter. Key Takeaways: Why most entrepreneurs confuse growth with fulfillment How to recognize when you’ve become “a machine” instead of a leader The 6 practical gratitude systems to restore clarity and presence How appreciation improves business culture, mental health, and decision-making Why comfort can destroy hunger—and how to stay sharp with gratitude A new definition of success that includes your peace, your people, and your purpose Whether you’re in the trenches of building something big or at the top wondering what’s next, this episode will help you rediscover your “why” and anchor your ambition in appreciation. 🎙 Listen now and learn how to build the business without losing yourself. #TheJeremyHansonPodcast #Entrepreneurship #BusinessMindset #Gratitude #SuccessWithPurpose #PersonalGrowth #EntrepreneurLife #Leadership #MindfulEntrepreneur #WorkLifeBalance #BusinessPhilosophy #PurposeDrivenBusiness #AppreciationInAction #MindsetShift #Thankfulness #JeremyHanson

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 sure-thing sale slip away with “let me think about it,” or felt your best customers quietly drift, this is your playbook. Drawing on 15+ years of building and coaching small, service-based businesses, Jeremy shows you how to move from “participating” in conversations to leading them—without pressure or gimmicks. You’ll learn a simple, ethical framework you can use the same day to improve sales calls, client check-ins, networking intros, and team chats. What you’ll learn The Core: What directive conversation is—and isn’t (no sleaze, all clarity). Sales That Stick: Framing, summarizing, and micro-commitments that naturally move buyers from interest to action. Retention that Compounds: Proactive “every 60 days” check-ins that prevent churn and turn clients into advocates. Networking that Works: Better opening questions, value-first positioning, and how to set the next touchpoint on the spot. Lead with Empathy: “Validate → Own it → Direct the solution” for tough client or team moments—respectful and effective. The Edge for Owners: Clarity saves time, builds authority, and shows customers they’re in good hands. Action steps you can use this week Prep three micro-commitment questions for your next sales call. Proactively check in with three clients—no upsell, just value. Replace “What do you do?” with “What are you working on that excites you?” and set a concrete follow-up. Whether you’re a solo operator, a home-service pro, or growing a small team, this episode gives you the scripts, mindset, and cadence to win with words—and build relationships that last. #TheJeremyHansonPodcast #SmallBusiness #Entrepreneurship #ServiceBusiness #Sales #ConsultativeSelling #CustomerRetention #ClientSuccess #Networking #BusinessCommunication #Leadership #DirectiveConversation #MicroCommitments #Framing #SocialProof #EmpathyInBusiness #RelationshipBuilding #PersonalBrand #ClosingDeals #BusinessGrowth #HomeServiceBusiness #SideHustle #SMBMarketing #OwnerOperator #WinWithWords