Jeremy Jenson is not your typical CEO. As the founder of Encore Search Partners - a $13M direct hire executive search firm - Jeremy has spent the last decade mastering the art of strategic growth, culture curation, and personal reinvention.
But this episode isn’t just about business. It’s about falling down and getting back up. It’s about redefining success as a father, leader, and legacy builder.
From flooding his house during a personal rock-bottom moment to proposing on live TV to the woman he 'recruited' via LinkedIn — Jeremy brings his signature blend of boldness, vulnerability, and unapologetic ambition to this deeply honest conversation.
We talk identity, leadership, fatherhood, and why success with no purpose is just noise.
In this episode, we explore:
🔥 Building a business by reverse engineering desire — and life by design
🔥 The moment $77K in water damage sparked a life overhaul
🔥 How fatherhood transformed his leadership philosophy
🔥 Why success is a moving target — and how to keep evolving with it
🔥 His unconventional approach to recruiting... and relationships
🔥 Why your company’s culture is only as strong as what you tolerate
🔥 The #1 trait that separates B players from A players in his firm
🔥 The mistake of perfectionism — and why presentable > perfect
🔥 The dark side of influence and how to audit your inputs
🔥 Why leaders must embody the values they expect from others
🔥 Why AI won’t replace recruiters who use this unique and proven approach
You’ll leave this conversation fired up, re-centered, and equipped with bold insights to build your life and business with intention.
Follow Jeremy
LinkedIn: Jeremy Jenson: https://www.linkedin.com/in/jeremyjenson/
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/jeremyjenson/
Encore Search Partners: www.encoresearch.com
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