The Jeremy Hanson Podcast / Optimized Entrepreneur

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companies, pressure washing, food trucks, and service operations—showing exactly why what worked in 2022 is already outdated, and why waiting for things to “go back to normal” is a losing strategy.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

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