Helping Entrepreneurs Grow With Systems, Coaching, and Grit With Jake Hanes

Jake Hanes is the Founder and Owner of Action Tax Service, LLC, a Washington-based firm specializing in tax preparation, bookkeeping, payroll, business coaching, and QuickBooks training for individuals and small businesses nationwide. A Certified Public Accountant and Certified Speaker, Jake is also the author of the Amazon #1 bestseller The 7 Strategies of Highly Successful Business Owners, sharing practical insights drawn from decades of entrepreneurial experience. Beyond his accounting expertise, he is a sought-after public speaker and business coach known for helping clients achieve financial clarity and sustainable growth.

Here’s a glimpse of what you’ll learn:

• [3:48] Jake Hanes shares how hiring a business coach transformed his CPA firm and led to long-term success
• [7:33] Tax-saving strategies and guerrilla marketing techniques from his book
• [10:36] Identifying operational bottlenecks and improving profitability through tailored solutions
• [13:01] The structure and impact of setting SMART goals with weekly and yearly tracking
• [21:22] Common misconceptions about cash flow and the hidden profits business owners overlook

In this episode…

Growing a business isn’t just about working harder; it’s about working smarter. Many entrepreneurs hit a plateau not because they lack drive but because they lack the right systems, accountability, and strategic guidance. So what actually helps business owners push through the ceiling and scale sustainably?

According to Jake Hanes, a nationally recognized CPA and business strategist, success starts with structured goal-setting and consistent coaching. He highlights how having a dedicated business coach early on completely reshaped his path, turning daily chaos into focused progress. Jake explains that systems don’t just streamline operations; they create momentum. By implementing tools like SMART (Specific, Measurable, Achievable, Relevant, Time-bound) goals, monthly marketing grids, and regular personal inventories, he’s helped thousands of entrepreneurs improve cash flow, reduce taxes, and stay on track.

In this episode of RAW Spotlight, host Victor Huynh sits down with Jake Hanes, Founder and Owner of Action Tax Service, LLC, to discuss growing a business through systems, coaching, and resilience. They explore how goal-setting fuels growth, why consistency in marketing matters, and how to overcome adversity with strategic planning. Jake also shares tips on optimizing cash flow and finding hidden profitability.

Resources mentioned in this episode:

• Victor Huynh on LinkedIn
• Emily Au on LinkedIn
• Ready Artwork
• Jake Hanes on LinkedIn
• Action Tax Service
• The 7 Strategies of Highly Successful Business Owners by Jacob M. Hanes
• “Work Hard, Play Harder, Cashflow Is King” with Jake Hanes on Work Hard, Play Harder
• Kevin Alft on LinkedIn
• ActionCOACH Business Coaching

Quotable Moments

• “My world was not turned upside down; it was turned right side up.”
• “They stole all these customers. I just had to eat it and move on.”
• “People are generally a reflection of the five people that they spend the most time with.”
• “Every Sunday, I do a personal inventory, and it’s a review of my lifetime goals.”
• “So many of them are profitable, and they think they’re not.”

Action Steps

1. Set SMART goals and review them weekly: Specific, measurable goals with regular check-ins drive accountability and steady progress.
2. Build a 12-month marketing activity plan: A consistent, diversified strategy prevents pipeline dry spells and keeps lead generation on track.
3. Hire a business coach or mentor: External accountability and perspective can unlock clarity, growth, and breakthrough strategies.
4. Conduct regular business operations reviews: Identifying inefficiencies early allows for tailored improvements and increased profitability.
5. Track personal and business milestones annually: Reflecting on achievements reinforces momentum and helps align future actions with long-term vision.

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