
Episode notes
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 represents a once-in-a-decade opportunity for service business owners. With a 94% surge in entrepreneurial intent, retiring Baby Boomer business owners creating market vacuums, and median startup costs dropping to just $12,000, the barriers to entry have never been lower. Discover why the "cheapest guy" business model is dead, how 60% of consumers now pay 15% MORE for reliability, and why response time beats price in winning customers. Learn how AI-augmented operations, subscription revenue models, and the invisible floor of delivery platforms are creating predictable cash flow for pressure washing, lawn care, HVAC, food trucks ...
