The Jeremy Hanson Podcast / Optimized Entrepreneur

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

  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

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• 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 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

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• Efficiency: How to Build Without the People Who Break You — The Jeremy Hanson Podcast

  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

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• 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 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

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• AI and the Battle for Reputation: Why Trust Is the New Speed in the Service Economy

  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

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