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Episode Synopsis
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: Visit their website at Encore Search Partners: https://encoresearch.com/ Visit the Wealthy Entrepreneur Website: https://www.wealthyentrepreneur.co/ Download The Wealthy Entrepreneur (digital book) for FREE: https://profitsimple.ca/wealthy-entrepreneur Like our Facebook Page at https://www.facebook.com/wealthyentrepreneurofficial Join The Wealthy Entrepreneur Community for FREE at https://www.facebook.com/groups/gauvreaucpa For more podcast episodes, subscribe to our YouTube channel at https://www.youtube.com/@wealthyentrepreneurofficial. Let’s continue to work on becoming a Wealthy Entrepreneur!See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
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