The Chris Hanna Show

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This podcast is about helping you go all-in and win in your life, career, or business. Chris shares stories, advice, and inspiration about content creation, solopreneurship, betting on yourself, and going all-in to live on your terms. The concept of going "ALL IN" is heavily talked about as Chris sees that as the mindset needed to succeed.

  1. 4d ago

    #188: Am I Still a Good Leader?

    Chris Hanna led, hired, trained, and promoted more than 500 people across his career. He was known as a good leader. He coached other leaders for a living. So why can't he delegate a single task inside his own business? This one is honest to the point of uncomfortable. Chris walks through the pattern he has been wrestling with for months: every time he hands work to someone else, he ends up doing more work, not less. Nine people have worked with him at different points. Local, remote, virtual assistants. The same thing happened every time. The part that really got him thinking: his team member has been on vacation for two weeks, and he is more caught up and further ahead on every project than when they are there. In this episode: Why leading people inside your own business is a completely different job than leading people for someone elseThe corporate supports, processes, and buffers that made him look better at this than he might actually beWhat happens when clients recognize work you did not personally doWhy he told a client yesterday that he may not be the right person to give leadership advice anymoreThe solopreneur trap, and why going fully solo caps what he can buildWhether contractors are the answer instead of permanent team membersWhat he is seeing behind the scenes with other business owners facing the exact same problemNo resolution on this one. Chris is building in public and this is a live argument he is still having with himself. If you have wrestled with whether to hire, who to hire, or whether to just do the work yourself, this will sound familiar. More episodes like this are coming. Chris is going fully transparent about what is happening in the business right now. Links All In Content: https://allincontent.ca All In Content Studio: https://studio.allincontent.ca Chris Hanna: https://chrishanna.ca For more information about Chris Hanna, visit https://chrishanna.ca If you want to batch-record video content and have our team schedule them on social media, remember that one day of working with us will set you up for months of consistent content. Visit https://allincontent.ca today to get started. Let's go all in together.

  2. Aug 24

    #187: I Checked Off a Bucket List Item and Hated Myself for It

    The World Series of Poker was on Chris Hanna's list for years. He got there. He played a lot of tournaments. And he spent most of the week frustrated, tilted, and disappointed in himself. Not because of the results. Because of everything he decided before he went and then didn't do. He had a plan. Eat well. Get in shape. Sleep properly. Study more. Skip the drinking. Play a specific way. He failed every one of them, and then sat down at tables full of people who hadn't. This episode is about what that week actually taught him, which had almost nothing to do with poker. It's about the gap between the person who writes the plan and the person who has to execute it, and why that gap shows up in your business the same way it shows up at a table. In it: Why tilt is a discipline problem, not an emotion problemThe commitments he made to himself and how quickly they fell apartWhat it costs to get the opportunity you wanted and waste itHow the same pattern plays out in a business: good intentions, no system, blame the outcomeWhat accountability actually looks like when nobody is checkingIf you've ever set the plan and then watched yourself not follow it, this one is uncomfortable in a useful way. For more information about Chris Hanna, visit https://chrishanna.ca If you want to batch-record video content and have our team schedule them on social media, remember that one day of working with us will set you up for months of consistent content. Visit https://allincontent.ca today to get started. Let's go all in together.

  3. Aug 17

    #186: The Year I Confused My Own Audience

    You can build a good business and still market it into confusion. That's what Chris Hanna did for the last year. He leaned into selling low-ticket raw recording sessions. Book the room, hit record, take your files, edit it yourself. It sounded like an easy entry point. In practice, it made people unsure what All In Content specializes in; it attracted the wrong conversations, and it generated more headaches than revenue. The actual core never changed. Batch content creation, done-for-you social media management, and podcast production. Clients record with him once, and he and his team edit it, publish it, and keep them visible for months. That's the model that has worked for years, and it's the one he stopped leading with. This episode is the correction. What he pushed, why he pushed it, what it cost, and what All In Content is going back to leading with. In it: How a small pivot in what you sell rewrites what people think you doWhy the cheapest thing on your menu becomes your identity whether you like it or notThe difference between selling access and selling an outcomeWhat "done for you" has to actually mean before you charge for itWhy he's putting batch creation, social media management, and podcast production back at the frontIf your own marketing has drifted from the work you're best at, this one's worth a listen. KEY TAKEAWAYS The cheapest thing you sell becomes what people think you are.Selling access to a room is a different business than selling an outcome. Pick one.Confused prospects don't argue with you. They just don't call.Volume of interest is not the same as volume of revenue. Raw sessions generated conversations, not money.Going back to what worked is not a retreat. It's a correction.For more information about Chris Hanna, visit https://chrishanna.ca If you want to batch-record video content and have our team schedule them on social media, remember that one day of working with us will set you up for months of consistent content. Visit https://allincontent.ca today to get started. Let's go all in together.

  4. Aug 10

    #185: Why Business Owners Kill Their Podcast (And It's A Mistake)

    Most business podcasts die before episode ten. Not because they failed. Because the owner quit right before it started to work. Chris Hanna has had a front-row seat to it. He produces video and podcasts for business owners, and he has watched different shows shut down.  This episode is about that mistake. Why it happens, why it is almost always wrong, and exactly what to do instead. Inside: The five real reasons owners quit, and why none of them mean the show failedWhy the full episode was never the asset, and what actually isWhat a podcast really is: a content engine, a relationship machine, and something you own instead of rentThe mistakes that kill shows early, none of which are about talent or gearWhy perfectionism kills more shows than bad content ever hasThe five-move playbook: batch, record clip-first, change your scoreboard, send yourself proof, commit to a number instead of a feelingIf you have a camera collecting dust, a show you walked away from, or you have been meaning to start and haven't, this one is for you. Chris Hanna is the founder of All In Content, a done-for-you video, social media management, and podcast production company serving Windsor-Essex. Book a studio session: https://studio.allincontent.ca Book a consultation: https://calendly.com/chris-hanna/all-in-content-consultation Film one day. Dominate for months. KEY TAKEAWAYS The full episode was never the asset. The clips were.Every show goes flat before it goes up. Quitting during the flat part is quitting on schedule."It's too hard to find guests" is almost never the real reason.An ad is rent. A podcast is ownership. A clip from January can book a call in November.Commit to a number, not a feeling. Fifty episodes before you judge anything.For more information about Chris Hanna, visit https://chrishanna.ca If you want to batch-record video content and have our team schedule them on social media, remember that one day of working with us will set you up for months of consistent content. Visit https://allincontent.ca today to get started. Let's go all in together.

  5. Jun 2

    #184 - The Brutal Truth About Scaling My Business (Major Mistakes I Made)

    I definitely make mistakes. In this raw and unfiltered episode of The Chris Hanna Show, Chris breaks down the hiring mistakes, pricing missteps, financial underestimations, and scaling errors that shaped his entrepreneurial journey. This isn’t polished. It’s not theoretical. It’s real. From repeating hiring mistakes… To underestimating the true cost of building a studio… To overcommitting to projects that weren’t aligned… This episode dives into the lessons that don’t show up on Instagram. If you’re a solopreneur, agency owner, or business leader navigating hiring, pricing strategies, content creation, or studio expansion — this episode will save you time, money, and frustration. Because growth isn’t clean. It’s a roller coaster. 🎯 What You’ll Learn: The hiring mistakes that were repeated (and why)Why “grasping at straws” hiring backfiresThe financial realities of committing to long-term leasesThe danger of saying yes to misaligned projectsWhy pricing is one of the hardest skills in entrepreneurshipHow underpricing silently caps growthWhy setting people up for success matters more than hiring fastHow to reflect, adapt, and evolve as a business owner⏱ Episode Chapters 00:00 – Introduction to Disruption 01:09 – Hiring Mistakes and Lessons Learned 06:45 – The Gamble of a Multi-Year Lease 09:45 – The Dangers of Overcommitting 12:43 – The Challenge of Pricing 17:47 – Final Thoughts and Call to Action 💡 Key Takeaways I don’t pretend to be perfect.Hiring without clarity creates chaos.Pricing is hard — but underpricing is expensive.Not every opportunity deserves a yes.Learn from the mistakes you make.🚀 Ready to Build Smarter? If you want to build a business rooted in clarity, strong positioning, and strategic video marketing: 👉 Work with us: https://allincontent.ca 🎙️ Book a professional studio session: https://studio.allincontent.ca Follow the show, subscribe for weekly lessons, and share this episode with an entrepreneur who needs to hear the unfiltered version. Stay bold. Stay hungry. And always go all in. For more information about Chris Hanna, visit https://chrishanna.ca If you want to batch-record video content and have our team schedule them on social media, remember that one day of working with us will set you up for months of consistent content. Visit https://allincontent.ca today to get started. Let's go all in together.

  6. May 26

    #183 - Who the All In Content Studio Is Really For (And Who It’s Not)

    Not every business owner needs a studio. But the right ones do. In this episode of The Chris Hanna Show, Chris breaks down the real purpose behind launching the All In Content Studio — and who it’s actually built for. This isn’t for influencers chasing trends. It’s not for hobby creators. It’s not for people still experimenting. It’s built for business owners past the experimentation phase. Owners who want consistency. Owners who value structure. Owners who understand that visibility drives growth. If you’re a Windsor-Essex entrepreneur serious about video marketing, podcasting, and long-term content strategy, this episode will help you decide whether you’re the right fit. Because clarity creates better sessions. Better sessions create better content. Better content drives better results. 🎯 What You’ll Learn: Why the studio is designed for business owners, not influencersThe difference between experimenting and building a content systemHow clarity around fit improves outcomesWhy ongoing visibility matters more than viral spikesHow structure replaces unreliable motivationThe role of a managed environment in consistent content creationWhy content should feel like a solution, not another task⏱ Episode Chapters 00:00 – Welcome to The Chris Hanna Show 02:13 – The Purpose of the Studio 05:46 – Who the Studio Is For 09:10 – The All In Content Philosophy 💡 Key Takeaways The studio is built for owners who value structure.A clear fit leads to better sessions and stronger results.Consistency beats motivation.Visibility requires systems, not bursts of energy.Knowledge without action is wasted breath.🚀 Ready to Decide? If you’re done experimenting and ready to build a structured content system: 👉 Work with us: https://allincontent.ca 🎙️ Book a professional studio session in Windsor-Essex: https://studio.allincontent.ca Follow the show, subscribe, and share this episode with a business owner who’s ready to move beyond DIY. Choose structure. Build visibility. And always go all in. For more information about Chris Hanna, visit https://chrishanna.ca If you want to batch-record video content and have our team schedule them on social media, remember that one day of working with us will set you up for months of consistent content. Visit https://allincontent.ca today to get started. Let's go all in together.

  7. May 19

    #182 - The Studio Advantage: 4X More Content, Less Stress

    Most business owners don’t struggle with ideas. They struggle with environment. Distractions. Notifications. Interruptions. Mental clutter. In this episode of The Chris Hanna Show, Chris breaks down the real reason content studios are transforming how entrepreneurs approach video marketing and content creation. It’s not about fancy lights. It’s about control. A distraction-free studio environment doesn’t just improve production value — it increases output, clarity, and consistency. In many cases, businesses produce up to four times more usable content simply by removing friction. If you're serious about business growth, marketing efficiency, and showing up with authority, this episode will change how you think about content. 🎯 What You’ll Learn: Why distractions are the biggest enemy of content creationHow content studios increase usable outputThe difference between casual recording and structured productionWhy intentional content builds trust faster than random postingHow batching content improves marketing consistencyWhy studios reduce stress and improve deliveryHow the studio model pairs with done-for-you content systems⏱ Episode Chapters 00:00 – Introduction to The Chris Hanna Show 01:14 – The Vision Behind Building a Content Studio 03:00 – Why Environment Impacts Output 06:00 – Studio Recording vs Casual Recording 09:11 – Creating a System for Content Production 11:00 – The Value of Done-For-You Support 💡 Key Takeaways Distractions kill momentum.Intentional content builds trust faster.Studios create clarity by removing variables.Casual recording compounds inefficiencies over time.Content should feel manageable, not overwhelming.🚀 Ready to Upgrade Your Content Process? If you’re ready to batch record, increase visibility, and remove friction from your marketing: 👉 Work with us: https://allincontent.ca 🎙️ Book a professional content studio session: https://studio.allincontent.ca Subscribe to the show, follow for weekly entrepreneurial lessons, and share this episode with a business owner stuck in DIY chaos. Control the environment. Increase the output. And always go all in. For more information about Chris Hanna, visit https://chrishanna.ca If you want to batch-record video content and have our team schedule them on social media, remember that one day of working with us will set you up for months of consistent content. Visit https://allincontent.ca today to get started. Let's go all in together.

  8. May 12

    #181 - The Hidden Cost of Saying Yes to the Wrong Services

    Growth feels exciting. More services. More offerings. More ways to say yes. But expansion without conviction creates resentment. In this episode of The Chris Hanna Show, Chris shares the hard lessons from attempting to expand his video marketing business into full-service offerings — and what happened when he started agreeing to work he didn’t believe in. It didn’t create growth. It created misalignment. If you're an entrepreneur building a service-based business, this episode will challenge how you think about positioning, clarity, authority, and self-respect. Because the fastest way to weaken your brand isn’t bad marketing. It’s compromising your identity. 🎯 What You’ll Learn: Why service expansion can quietly dilute your positioningHow misalignment creates frustration and resentmentThe difference between being helpful and being a leaderWhy conviction strengthens authority in the marketHow clarity improves client relationshipsWhy saying “no” can accelerate business growthThe importance of staying anchored to your core competency⏱ Episode Chapters 00:00 – Introduction to Disruption in Business 01:11 – The Pitfalls of Expanding Services 03:57 – The Consequences of Misalignment 06:42 – Positioning and Conviction 10:12 – Clarity Over Comfort 12:50 – Standing Firm in Your Business Identity 💡 Key Takeaways We’re a video company — that’s the thing.Doing work you don’t believe in creates resentment.Conviction builds authority.Clarity strengthens client relationships.Everything fell back into place once compromise stopped.🚀 Ready to Strengthen Your Positioning? If you want to build a video-first brand with clarity, conviction, and consistency: 👉 Work with us: https://allincontent.ca 🎙️ Book a professional studio session: https://studio.allincontent.ca Subscribe to the show, follow for weekly entrepreneurial lessons, and share this episode with a business owner who needs to hear it. Stand firm. Lead boldly. And always go all in. For more information about Chris Hanna, visit https://chrishanna.ca If you want to batch-record video content and have our team schedule them on social media, remember that one day of working with us will set you up for months of consistent content. Visit https://allincontent.ca today to get started. Let's go all in together.

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This podcast is about helping you go all-in and win in your life, career, or business. Chris shares stories, advice, and inspiration about content creation, solopreneurship, betting on yourself, and going all-in to live on your terms. The concept of going "ALL IN" is heavily talked about as Chris sees that as the mindset needed to succeed.

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  • Creator
    Chris Hanna
  • Years Active
    2020 - 2026
  • Episodes
    188
  • Rating
    Explicit
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    © 2026 The Chris Hanna Show
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