Jeremy Jenson

Jeremy Jenson

From What The Funk? by collide.

October 23, 2025 · 43 min · Episode 196

About this episode

Jeremy Jenson shares his inspiring journey of building a successful executive search firm from challenging beginnings.

Jeremy’s story is straight out of the “bet on yourself” playbook. From growing up in tough circumstances to building a $14M powerhouse with Encore Search Partners, he’s turned every obstacle into fuel for growth. We get into how he built his executive search firm from scratch, the marketing smarts that gave him an edge, and the leadership lessons that helped him scale through downturns and even COVID. Beyond business, Jeremy opens up about his engagement, family, and his surprisingly serious pickleball game. It’s a raw, inspiring look at grit, growth, and the kind of mindset it takes to turn zero into $14 million. Click here to watch a video of this episode. Join the conversation shaping the future of energy. Collide is the community where oil & gas professionals connect, share insights, and solve real-world problems together. No noise. No fluff. Just the discussions that move our industry forward. Apply today at collide.io Click here to view the episode transcript. 00:00 - Intro 00:32 - Who is Jeremy Jensen 03:04 - Upbringing and Background 07:50 - Building a Large Firm 10:48 - Overcoming Challenges in 2016 14:35 - The Human Element in Business 17:28 - Shared Experiences and…

People in this episode

Guest: Jeremy Jenson

Topics covered

  • entrepreneurship
  • leadership
  • overcoming challenges
  • business growth
  • personal development

Keywords

  • entrepreneurship
  • leadership
  • business growth
  • Encore Search Partners
  • pickleball
  • AI impact
  • personal development

Mentioned in this episode

Organizations: Encore Search Partners, collide

Places: Houston

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