🎙 Episode Summary – Sprint, Scale, Soar | The Launch Podcast with @hughzwealth
In this powerful episode of The Launch Podcast, @hughzwealth breaks down what it really takes to finish the year with focus, momentum, and purpose. As many entrepreneurs begin to coast through the holidays, Hugh delivers a wake-up call — reminding us that how you finish this year determines how you start the next.
He compares the final quarter of the year to the last 100 meters of a 400m sprint — the moment when champions dig deep, push through pain, and accelerate while everyone else slows down. This is your opportunity to separate from the crowd, stay disciplined, and build unstoppable momentum heading into 2026.
Hugh walks listeners through the Launch Button Framework, a five-step process to move from idea to orbit. You’ll learn how to:
Find your passion and define clear goals.
Identify your one big thing to complete before year’s end.
Break your goals into measurable monthly milestones.
Establish KPIs and CDAs (Consistent Daily Actions) to stay on track.
Surround yourself with experts and accountability partners.
He also dives into the importance of automation, delegation, and AI integration — showing how removing yourself as the bottleneck can free up time for what truly drives growth. The episode highlights the mindset shift needed to finish strong: instead of asking, “How much time do I have left this year?”, start asking, “How much impact can I still create?”
Listeners are challenged to join the End-of-Year Sprint by defining their goals, creating a 60-day plan, tracking their daily progress, and sharing their journey publicly. Whether you’re closing a final deal, launching a new offer, or implementing automation, this sprint is about building habits and systems that will power your success in 2026.
Hugh also gives a sneak peek at exciting upcoming projects — including the Beyond Launch Book and the Ignite Your CDAs Productivity Journal, tools designed to help entrepreneurs master momentum and consistency.
As always, Hugh practices what he preaches, sharing real examples from his own sprint to prove that success is about commitment, not timing.
🚀 It’s time to push past hesitation, ignite momentum, and stay in orbit long after liftoff.
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About the Host:
Hugh excels at helping entrepreneurs and executives who are on the path to manifesting their dreams – whether they are on the first steps of a launch or a giant leap forward as they level up their business. His podcast is dedicated to helping trustworthy, integral, and heart-centered entrepreneurs connect to the people who need them most.
Hugh Zaretsky, was an IT executive until his wake-up call came on 9/11. Realizing how short life can be, Hugh transitioned his career to become a real estate investor, international speaker, best-selling author, philanthropist, and advocate for empowering individuals. Hugh started investing in the precursor to Short-Term Rentals back in 2005. His expertise in cash-flowing properties (STR, SFH, and multi-family) has allowed him to successfully train over 12,500 real estate investors and entrepreneurs to complete profitable real estate transactions, launch businesses, or take them to the next level.
Hugh has been a certified real estate continuing education instructor in 4 different states. His latest book “The Launch Button” was an Amazon best seller in 4 categories including all of real estate. He recently spoke at the Humanity Summit in Portugal on the global issue of “Sustainable tourism (including STRs) and how to work with local communities”. His dedication to mentoring and coaching aspiring entrepreneurs makes Hugh a highly sought-after speaker. Get ready to be inspired and gain invaluable insights from Hugh’s wealth of experience.
http://www.thelaunchbuttonpodcast.com – Subscribe and get updates, Swag, etc.
Purchase Hugh’s book, The Launch Button here: http://bit.ly/launchbuttonbook
Private Community: http://www.eframily.com – Want to work, train, or get coached by Hugh?
IG – @hughzwealth
FB – @hughzWealth
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