Jeremy Hanson
Optimized Entrepreneur with Jeremy Hanson is an entrepreneurship podcast for small business owners and service business owners who refuse to sacrifice marriage, family, health, or peace of mind just to grow a company. Your business should create an incredible life—not steal it. Hosted by Jeremy Hanson, a 30-year entrepreneur who built his life through service businesses, stayed married, and raised…
100 episodes
Every business owner is a professional narrator. You sell the next job before the last one is finished. You tell the bank a version of the future. You tell your spouse this season…
August 25, 202644:33
You can spend your entire life building a better future and accidentally miss the life you're living right now. Jeremy Hanson on presence, attention, and the ordinary moments you…
August 18, 202652:18
The Cost of Being Too Good at What You Do: When Your Strength Becomes Your Company's Weakness. There is a compliment entrepreneurs love hearing: I don't know what we'd do without…
August 18, 202658:19
You measure revenue, margin, conversion, churn. When was the last time you measured you? Jeremy Hanson on building a scoreboard for the person doing the building.The episode opens…
August 11, 202651:32
Sometimes the expert is wrong. After twenty years in business, Jeremy Hanson explains how to know when your own experience outranks the credentials in the room.There is a moment…
August 11, 202656:43
Life almost never asks you to choose between something obviously right and something obviously wrong. The decisions that actually shape a business, a marriage, a bank account, and…
August 4, 202656:29
Most business podcasts teach you how to build a bigger company. This one is trying to teach you how to build a better life. In this episode, Jeremy Hanson steps out from behind…
July 21, 202648:26
Entrepreneurs wear stress like a badge of honor. We joke about living on coffee, we brag about eighty hour weeks, and we keep telling ourselves we will rest after the next client,…
Ep. 27July 21, 202652:54
Most business owners think the answer to slow growth is always more advertising — more Facebook ads, more Google spend, more flyers, better SEO. Jeremy Hanson spent years…
July 14, 202648:38
It sounds soft for a business show, but Jeremy Hanson argues that date night is one of the highest-leverage things an entrepreneur can put on the calendar — for the business, the…
July 14, 202648:03
Lifestyle inflation has quietly wrecked more wealth than bad investments, market crashes, and failed businesses combined — and almost nobody sees it coming, because it doesn't…
July 7, 202641:22
There is a quality almost nobody teaches, mostly because it refuses to be measured — and it is the exact thing that separates a good business from an elite one. Jeremy Hanson…
July 7, 202647:11
Every entrepreneur quietly wrestles with the same question: how do you build a company that demands everything from you while building a marriage that deserves your absolute best?…
June 30, 202658:19
THE JEREMY HANSON PODCAST — SEO / AEO / GEO PACKAGESustainable Success: The Rules That Keep Winners WinningSEO / AEO / GEO PACKAGE The Jeremy Hanson Podcast — "Sustainable…
June 30, 202653:09
THE JEREMY HANSON PODCAST ATTITUDE IS YOUR ADVANTAGE: WHY A SMILE CHANGES EVERYTHING SEO / AEO / GEO PACKAGE What if the single most profitable tool in your business costs…
June 23, 202651:05
Some of the most disciplined business owners alive are quietly miserable, and they can't figure out why. They built everything on control, structure, and routine, and it worked.…
June 23, 202655:29
THE JEREMY HANSON PODCAST THE POWER OF WORDS — What if the most powerful tool you own weighs nothing, costs nothing, and you've never once read the manual? In this episode of The…
June 16, 202655:52
THE JEREMY HANSON PODCAST Episode: Gen Z Isn't Waiting Anymore: Why Young Americans Are Building Businesses Instead of Careers Something is happening across America that most…
Ep. 169June 2, 202652:13
Optimized Entrepreneur When Your Spouse Starts Hating Your Business This is the episode no business podcast wants to record. Because it doesn't sell a course, pitch a system, or…
Ep. 22May 26, 202646:58
In this powerful episode of The Jeremy Hanson Podcast, Jeremy Hanson breaks down the difference between businesses that panic during economic uncertainty and businesses that rise…
Ep. 168May 26, 202646:07
The Jeremy Hanson Podcast "The 80/20 Business Blueprint: Why 20% of Your Work Creates 80% of Your Profit" THE JEREMY HANSON PODCAST EPISODE TITLE The 80/20 Business Blueprint: Why…
Ep. 167May 19, 202643:17
Protecting Your Kids While You Build the Business — Part 2: Keeping the Promise EPISODE DESCRIPTION Two scenes open this episode. A single mother at her kitchen table at 9:47 at…
Ep. 21May 19, 202646:56
The Jeremy Hanson Podcast - "Time Ownership vs. Time Slavery: Why Most Entrepreneurs Accidentally Build a Prison" It's 5:47 in the morning. The phone is already going. A customer…
Ep. 166May 12, 202655:19
Optimized Entrepreneur Protecting Your Kids While You Build the Business — Part 1: The Promise You Made There is a drawing on a refrigerator somewhere. A stick figure parent.…
Ep. 20May 12, 202642:57
Optimized Entrepreneur Episode "Always On: Why Entrepreneurs Struggle to Disconnect from Their Business" It is 11:47 at night. You should be asleep. But someone sent a message,…
Ep. 19May 5, 202649:41
The Jeremy Hanson Podcast - Execution Over Everything: Why Ideas Are Worthless in 2026 here's a man sitting in his truck right now. Engine off. Phone in his hand. He just finished…
Ep. 165May 5, 202652:37
The Jeremy Hanson Podcast — "Success Hangover: Why Winning Doesn't Feel Like You Thought It Would" In this episode of The Jeremy Hanson Podcast, host Jeremy Hanson takes on one of…
Ep. 163April 28, 202654:15
Optimized Entrepreneur "Raising Entrepreneurial Kids: Teaching Work Ethic Without Creating Pressure" Every parent says it. "I want my kids to have it better than I did." It sounds…
Ep. 18April 28, 202647:55
THE JEREMY HANSON PODCAST The 6-Hour Workday That Outperforms the 12-Hour Grind In this episode of The Jeremy Hanson Podcast, host Jeremy Hanson challenges one of the most…
Ep. 162April 21, 202654:12
Optimized Entrepreneur — "Team Parenting: Running Your Household Like a High-Performance Team" Most families aren't teams. They're reactions. Schedules crashing at the kitchen…
Ep. 17April 21, 202645:07
Optimized Entrepreneur: Time Management for Entrepreneur Parents: Why You Feel Like You're Failing Both If you're an entrepreneur with kids, you already know the feeling. At work,…
Ep. 16April 14, 202645:07
The Jeremy Hanson Podcast "The Hidden Multiplier: How Sleep and Recovery Are Secret Weapons for Entrepreneurs" Most entrepreneurs don't have a marketing problem, a hiring problem,…
Ep. 161April 14, 202649:21
Most entrepreneurs are building the second floor before they pour the foundation. They've got a logo, a website, a Google Business Profile, and a Facebook ad — and almost no…
Ep. 160April 7, 202647:22
There's a moment most entrepreneur parents never see coming. It's not when the business struggles or money gets tight. It's the quieter moment — at a dinner table, in the car, on…
Ep. 15April 7, 202643:32
The Entrepreneur Trap: When Your Income Outpaces Your Character What happens when your income explodes before your character is ready to carry it? In this episode of The Jeremy…
Ep. 159March 31, 202654:32
What happens when your income explodes before your character is ready to carry it? In this episode of The Jeremy Hanson Podcast, Jeremy shares the true story of a 24-year-old…
Ep. 14March 31, 202649:37
For SEO-optimized show notes, YouTube description, website post The game has changed. Markets are harder now than they were five years ago. Attention is fractured. Customer…
Ep. 157March 24, 202653:36
One month the phone won't stop ringing. The next it's quieter than it should be. Income doesn't move in a straight line when you own a business — it moves in cycles. And that…
Ep. 13March 24, 202648:19
There is a path to financial freedom that nobody is talking about in schools, on career counseling websites, or in the mainstream media. It doesn't require a degree. It doesn't…
Ep. 156March 17, 202648:58
Entrepreneurs don't clock out. There's no shift change, no handoff, no moment when someone else takes responsibility. The business is yours — and that means the problems, the…
Ep. 12March 17, 202641:35
Most people think you need money to make money. They're wrong. In this episode, Jeremy Hanson breaks down five service businesses you can launch for under $10,000 — and…
Ep. 11March 10, 202650:28
Most entrepreneurs aren't failing because of a bad business model. They're failing because they can't focus long enough to execute one — and they can't communicate clearly enough…
Ep. 155March 10, 202651:36
In Part 3 of the 10 Traits series, Jeremy Hanson breaks down two traits that determine whether your business grows—or collapses under the weight of the person running it: Trait…
Ep. 154March 3, 202643:26
What if the most important system in your business isn’t your sales process… but your nervous system? In this powerful episode of Optimized Entrepreneur, Jeremy Hanson breaks down…
Ep. 10March 3, 202645:23
Are you actually ready to start a business… or are you just desperate for a change? In this honest, anti-hustle episode of Optimized Entrepreneur, Jeremy Hanson walks through the…
Ep. 9February 24, 202657:00
In Part 2 of the 10 Traits series, Jeremy Hanson breaks down two of the most overlooked but powerful characteristics separating struggling entrepreneurs from high-performing…
Ep. 152February 24, 202645:36
10 Traits of Highly Successful Entrepreneurs | Efficiency, Profitability and Sustainable Success What Traits Make Entrepreneurs Successful, Profitable and Happy Long-Term? The 10…
Ep. 151February 17, 202651:26
Are you truly productive—or just busy? In this powerful episode of Optimized Entrepreneur, Jeremy Hanson breaks down why scatterbrain behavior is one of the most expensive habits…
Ep. 8February 17, 202643:27
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…
Ep. 150February 10, 20261:00:24
If identifying toxic people, habits, and environments was Part One, this episode is where execution begins. In Remove the Toxicity (Part 2), Jeremy Hanson breaks down the exact…
Ep. 7February 10, 202653:18
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…
Ep. 149February 3, 202659:26
Most entrepreneurs don’t fail because they lack discipline. They fail because they tolerate toxic inputs—people, habits, and environments that quietly drain energy, judgment, and…
Ep. 6February 3, 202656:56
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…
Ep. 148January 27, 202645:45
What happens when your business succeeds—but your marriage quietly starts to fail? In this deeply researched and practical episode of Optimized Entrepreneur, Jeremy Hanson tackles…
Ep. 5January 27, 20261:08:50
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…
Ep. 147January 20, 202654:51
Why can't you break through your revenue plateau? The answer isn't in your marketing strategy—it's in your morning routine. In this brutally honest episode of The Optimized…
Ep. 4January 20, 202648:42
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…
Ep. 146January 13, 20261:10:10
Are you stuck at the same revenue year after year? In this episode of The Optimized Entrepreneur, we expose the brutal truth about why most service business owners stay trapped at…
Ep. 3January 13, 202635:37
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…
Ep. 145January 6, 202635:11
Why do 65% of businesses fail by year 10? Not from lack of effort—but from misalignment between life and business. Learn the Alignment Principle that changes everything for…
Ep. 1January 6, 202642:56
Why do successful entrepreneurs struggle with anxiety even when their business is thriving? Most business owners think anxiety comes from external pressure—cash flow problems,…
Ep. 2January 6, 20261:00:59
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…
Ep. 144December 30, 202549:26
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…
December 23, 202540:41
THE JEREMY HANSON PODCAST — Optimized Entrepreneur Series Episode: The Responsibility of Success — Leadership, Family, Faith, and Community Runtime: 46 Minutes Success isn’t the…
December 16, 202540:17
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…
December 9, 202530:46
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,…
December 2, 202539:30
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…
November 25, 202559:32
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…
November 18, 202542:12
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…
November 11, 202543:40
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…
November 4, 202531:11
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…
October 28, 202545:18
Artificial intelligence has officially changed the rules of business — especially for home service companies, contractors, cleaners, roofers, HVAC techs, and anyone who lives or…
October 21, 202550:11
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…
October 14, 20251:16:39
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,…
October 7, 202555:34
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…
September 30, 202556:18
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…
September 23, 202546:54
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…
September 16, 202550:42
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…
September 9, 20251:00:37
Entrepreneurship isn’t just about hustle—it’s about energy management. In this episode of The Jeremy Hanson Podcast, Jeremy dives deep into the science of how sleep, nutrition,…
Ep. 143August 26, 202526:00
Business partnerships often start with excitement and big dreams—but most end in disappointment, conflict, or even lawsuits. In this episode of The Jeremy Hanson Podcast, Jeremy…
Ep. 142August 19, 202524:04
In this hard-hitting episode of The Jeremy Hanson Podcast, Jeremy exposes the #1 silent killer of home service businesses—and it’s not bad weather, slow seasons, or aggressive…
Ep. 141August 12, 202526:48
In this powerful episode of The Jeremy Hanson Podcast, we pull back the curtain on how artificial intelligence (AI) is revolutionizing blue-collar service businesses—from HVAC and…
Ep. 76July 29, 202529:37
Unlock Fiber Fortune in America's massive infrastructure boom! In this must-listen episode of The Jeremy Hanson Podcast, "Fiber Splicing Gold," host Jeremy Hanson pulls back the…
Ep. 75July 24, 202527:43
Are you searching for a profitable side hustle or a new business idea with massive potential? In this essential episode of The Jeremy Hanson Podcast, "Fiber Gold: Custom Fiber…
Ep. 74July 15, 202529:23
In this episode of The Jeremy Hanson Podcast, we uncover one of the hottest and most under-the-radar opportunities in the booming infrastructure space — fiber optic drop line…
Ep. 73July 9, 202534:34
In this raw and emotionally charged episode of The Jeremy Hanson Podcast, we reveal the brutal truth behind entrepreneurship—the sacrifices no one wants to talk about. It’s not…
July 1, 202529:07
In today's fast-paced business landscape, the pressure to find the quickest path to success is immense. But what if those "time-saving" measures are actually a direct route to…
Ep. 2June 10, 202524:11
In Part 9 of "The Jeremy Hanson Podcast," Grinder Gus, the hard-working, wisdom-packed beaver, teaches one of the most critical business principles: "Start Small, Test Then…
Ep. 23May 29, 20255:41
🚀 Episode 8: Launch Your Business Online NOW! 🚀 In this absolutely essential installment of our 10-part series, "10 Steps to Know You’re Ready to Start a Thriving Business,"…
Ep. 52May 22, 20256:23
In Part 7 of our 10-part series “10 Steps to Know You’re Ready to Start a Thriving Business,” Grinder Gus shows you how to build a powerful brand identity that connects, converts,…
Ep. 38May 22, 20256:40
Welcome to The Jeremy Hanson Podcast, your ultimate destination for actionable insights on entrepreneurship, personal development, and mastering the mindset of success. Hosted by…
Ep. 56May 22, 202522:32
Ready to make your startup truly thrive, not just survive? In this crucial episode of our 10-part series, "10 Steps to Know You’re Ready to Start a Thriving Business," Grinder Gus…
Ep. 7May 22, 20256:12
Are you starting a new business but confused about how to protect yourself and your assets? In this absolutely crucial installment of our 10-part series, "10 Steps to Know You’re…
Ep. 11May 20, 20257:02
Do you truly understand your market? In part 4 of this crucial installment of our 10-part series, "10 Steps to Know You’re Ready to Start a Thriving Business," Grinder Gus takes…
Ep. 28May 20, 20257:55
In this episode of The Jeremy Hanson Podcast, we dive deep into the 5 Habits That Separate Greatness from Mediocrity—essential strategies for anyone aiming to level up their life…
Ep. 43May 20, 202519:30
Ready to turn your business idea into a tangible roadmap for success? In Episode 3 of this absolutely crucial installment of our 10-part series, "10 Steps to Know You’re Ready to…
Ep. 54May 20, 20256:47
Got a brilliant business idea? Don't just launch it! In this absolutely critical second installment of our 10-part series, "10 Steps to Know You’re Ready to Start a Thriving…
Ep. 50May 19, 20256:45
Are you ready to embark on your entrepreneurial journey? In this powerful first episode of our 10-part series, "10 Steps to Know You’re Ready to Start a Thriving Business,"…
Ep. 2May 19, 20256:45
In today’s episode of The Jeremy Hanson Podcast, we tackle the raw truth about self-motivation—what it is, why it's the backbone of success, and why lacking it might mean you're…
Ep. 46May 19, 202524:45
In Part 6 of this series, Gus the Grinder shares the secrets of mastering customer service for your food truck. From friendly greetings to handling complaints with grace, Gus…
Ep. 56May 17, 20255:43
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