Today, our host Bob Gauvreau interviews Jeremy Jenson, founder of Encore Search Partners. Jeremy shares how he grew his recruiting firm to 8 figures by building systems, embracing sales, and focusing on culture over commission.

You'll learn how he restructured compensation to reduce burnout and increase profit, leading to a 70% jump in net income. He also breaks down his approach to hiring, avoiding mis-hires, and building teams that last.

If you're a founder looking to scale smart, retain top talent, and shift your mindset for long-term growth, this episode is packed with practical insights and unconventional advice you can apply right away.

 

 

 

Episode Highlights:
00:00 Welcome to The Wealthy Entrepreneur Podcast
00:23 Leveraging Operating Capital and People Acquisition
02:37 Jeremy Jensen's Entrepreneurial Journey
05:02 Building a Successful Recruitment Firm
07:12 Targeting High-Profit Margins and Professional Services
10:00 Retaining Top Talent and Building a High-Quality Team
14:30 Recruitment Strategies and Marketing Approaches
22:34 Addressing Mis-hires and Maintaining Culture
27:59 Investing in Recruitment and Long-Term Growth

 

 


About the Guest:
Jeremy Jenson is the Founder and CEO of Encore Search Partners, one of Houston’s fastest-growing executive headhunting firms. As a self-made entrepreneur, Jeremy built ESP from the ground up, leveraging a sales-first mindset to scale the company into a powerhouse serving mid-market and PE-backed firms across the U.S. About Jeremy Jenson A proud Houstonian, Jeremy’s leadership style is bold, data-driven, and refreshingly transparent. He is the host of the "Path to Success" podcast, where he interviews high-performing professionals and founders about what it truly takes to build lasting success.

 

 

Connect with Jeremy:
LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/jeremyjenson/
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/jeremyjenson/?hl=en
Encore’s Instagram:https://www.instagram.com/encoresearch/?hl=en
Encore’s LinkedIn:https://www.linkedin.com/company/encoresearch/

 

 

 

Resources:
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Let’s continue to work on becoming a Wealthy Entrepreneur!

Today, our host Bob Gauvreau interviews Jeremy Jenson, founder of Encore Search Partners. Jeremy shares how he grew his recruiting firm to 8 figures by building systems, embracing sales, and focusing on culture over commission.
You'll learn how he restructured compensation to reduce burnout and increase profit, leading to a 70% jump in net income. He also breaks down his approach to hiring, avoiding mis-hires, and building teams that last.
If you're a founder looking to scale smart, retain top talent, and shift your mindset for long-term growth, this episode is packed with practical insights and unconventional advice you can apply right away.
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Episode Highlights:
<ul>
<li>00:00 Welcome to The Wealthy Entrepreneur Podcast</li>
<li aria-level="1">00:23 Leveraging Operating Capital and People Acquisition</li>
<li aria-level="1">02:37 Jeremy Jensen's Entrepreneurial Journey</li>
<li aria-level="1">05:02 Building a Successful Recruitment Firm</li>
<li aria-level="1">07:12 Targeting High-Profit Margins and Professional Services</li>
<li aria-level="1">10:00 Retaining Top Talent and Building a High-Quality Team</li>
<li aria-level="1">14:30 Recruitment Strategies and Marketing Approaches</li>
<li aria-level="1">22:34 Addressing Mis-hires and Maintaining Culture</li>
<li aria-level="1">27:59 Investing in Recruitment and Long-Term Growth</li>
</ul>
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 About the Guest: Jeremy Jenson is the Founder and CEO of Encore Search Partners, one of Houston&rsquo;s fastest-growing executive headhunting firms. As a self-made entrepreneur, Jeremy built ESP from the ground up, leveraging a sales-first mindset to scale the company into a powerhouse serving mid-market and PE-backed firms across the U.S. About Jeremy Jenson A proud Houstonian, Jeremy&rsquo;s leadership style is bold, data-driven, and refreshingly transparent. He is the host of the "Path to Success" podcast, where he interviews high-performing professionals and founders about what it truly takes to build lasting success.
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Connect with Jeremy:
<ul>
<li>LinkedIn: <a href="https://www.linkedin.com/in/jeremyjenson/">https://www.linkedin.com/in/jeremyjenson/</a></li>
<li>Instagram:&nbsp;<a href="https://www.instagram.com/jeremyjenson/?hl=en">https://www.instagram.com/jeremyjenson/?hl=en</a></li>
<li aria-level="1">Encore&rsquo;s Instagram: <a href="https://www.instagram.com/encoresearch/?hl=en">https://www.instagram.com/encoresearch/?hl=en</a></li>
<li aria-level="1">Encore&rsquo;s LinkedIn: <a href="https://www.linkedin.com/company/encoresearch/">https://www.linkedin.com/company/encoresearch/</a></li>
</ul>
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Resources:
<ul>
<li aria-level="1">Visit their website at Encore Search Partners: <a href="https://encoresearch.com/">https://encoresearch.com/</a></li>
<li aria-level="1">Visit the Wealthy Entrepreneur Website: <a href="https://www.wealthyentrepreneur.co/">https://www.wealthyentrepreneur.co/</a>&nbsp;</li>
<li aria-level="1">Download The Wealthy Entrepreneur (digital book) for FREE: <a href="https://profitsimple.ca/wealthy-entrepreneur">https://profitsimple.ca/wealthy-entrepreneur</a></li>
</ul>
<ul>
<li aria-level="1">Like our Facebook Page at <a href="https://www.facebook.com/wealthyentrepreneurofficial">https://www.facebook.com/wealthyentrepreneurofficial</a></li>
</ul>
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<li aria-level="1">Join The Wealthy Entrepreneur Community for FREE at <a href="https://www.facebook.com/groups/gauvreaucpa">https://www.facebook.com/groups/gauvreaucpa</a>&nbsp;</li>
</ul>
For more podcast episodes, subscribe to our YouTube channel at <a href="https://www.youtube.com/@wealthyentrepreneurofficial">https://www.youtube.com/@wealthyentrepreneurofficial</a>.
Let&rsquo;s continue to work on becoming a Wealthy Entrepreneur!

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Introducing The Wealthy Entrepreneur Podcast, where we unravel the Profit Simple framework, turning your business's vision into a roadmap for financial success. Join us as we provide simple yet powerful episodes for extraordinary results and financial clarity. Say goodbye to confusion and hello to a journey towards financial freedom!

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