Today I sit down with Jeremy Jenson — founder & CEO of Encore Search Partners — to talk about how to scale your business by building systems, hiring the right people, and becoming a real-deal leader who stops being the bottleneck in their own company.
Jeremy went from launching a scrappy lead-gen firm to running the largest executive search firm in Houston. He shares exactly how he made the leap, what scaling really looks like behind the scenes, and the mindset shifts founders must embrace to level up. No fluff, just the real playbook from a founder who's been there.
🎯 What You’ll Learn in This Episode:
How Jeremy scaled from $250K in revenue to $15M+ by shifting his business model and investing in the right people
Why many founders stall out — and how to break free from being the only person making decisions
The power of hiring a COO and implementing EOS to unlock growth
How to hire and compensate A-players — and why your old comp models are holding you back
Building a business around systems (not people) to protect scalability and long-term value
Jeremy’s take on AI, offshoring, and the future of professional services — and how to stay ahead of it
The mindset shift from being the smartest person in the room to being the leader who attracts the smartest people
Scaling tips for entrepreneurs feeling stuck around the $1M revenue mark
🚀 Perfect For:
Entrepreneurs, founders, and small business owners who are looking for tactical advice on how to scale their business, hire effectively, build systems, and shift from operator to CEO.
🔗 Connect with Jeremy Jenson:
🔹 LinkedIn: Jeremy Jenson (look for the 🐐 in the name!)
🔹 Instagram: @jeremyjenson — behind-the-scenes, leadership gems, and a little bit of life
🔹 Encore Search Partners: encoresearch.com
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