In this episode, I sit down with Jeff Eschliman—executive coach, leadership strategist, and former VP of Operations at Tri Pointe Homes—to explore how to lead with purpose, build high-performance teams, and master the "monotonous" steps that actually lead to success. With over 30 years in the corporate trenches and now working as a Gravitass Impact coach, Jeff shares timeless leadership wisdom for founders at any stage of their journey.

We unpack why clarity beats complexity, how to take accountability like a true leader, and why scaling a business always starts with self-mastery. Whether you’re just breaking into entrepreneurship or leading a growing team, this episode is full of powerful frameworks, honest insights, and mindset shifts that can help you scale without burnout.

Timeline Highlights

• [1:25] Jeff’s path from military service to the homebuilding industry to coaching
• [5:40] Why working for others can be a powerful way to build your leadership toolkit
• [11:20] The “do it for free” test: finding a path that fuels you long term
• [17:05] How to bring clarity to business chaos through mission, values, and core competencies
• [24:15] What it really means to “master the monotonous” in business and life
• [31:00] Why real leadership means looking in the mirror—and taking 100% ownership
• [38:45] The biggest hiring blind spots founders face (and how to fix them)
• [49:10] Why action—not knowledge—is what drives progress
• [56:00] Building mindset muscles: the daily power of gratitude and personal grounding
• [1:03:00] Final advice for early-stage founders and those looking to scale

🔗 Links & Resources

• Website: https://www.jeffeschliman.com/
• Connect with Jeff on LinkedIn: linkedin.com/in/jeffeschliman
• Patent Hacks Website: https://www.patenthacks.com
• Trevor Skene LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/trevor-skene/

Closing Remarks

This conversation with Jeff is a masterclass in leadership, mindset, and growth. If you're building something big—or even just trying to grow into the next version of yourself—his frameworks and honest storytelling will help guide the way.

If you found this episode valuable, please rate, follow, share, and review the Patent Hacks Podcast—it helps more builders and founders like you discover us. Thanks for tuning in, and I’ll see you in the next one!