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Why Tactics Won't Fix Your Business: John Hamilton

The Entrepreneur’s Cut··1 August 2026·59 min

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John Hamilton has coached over 600 entrepreneurs. This is how he built The Uncommon, a coaching and mastermind community for entrepreneurs who feel misunderstood by everyone around them.In this episode we cover:The 30-day full money-back guarantee, and how it forced him to get ruthless about exactly who he works withHow a pro Call of Duty career turned into four founders paying £150 a month for a weekly group callThe £15k mentorship with Phil Graham that finally gave him the courage to call himself a business coachWhy vision, not tactics, is the number one problem holding business owners backThe eulogy exercise that left one of his clients in tearsWhy he only owns 43% of his own company, and how giving away equity built a business that runs without him John also shares the reading list he actually rates. Rich Dad Poor Dad gets a 2 out of 10. John Hamilton is co-owner of The Uncommon, a coaching and mastermind community for entrepreneurs. He's coached over 600 business owners and added £5 million to his members' income. No big exit behind him. Just eight years of pure repetition. Follow The Entrepreneur's Cut wherever you listen. Connect with John: https://www.linkedin.com/in/john-hamilton-coach