Jeremy Jenson

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 Stories 20:10 - Responsibility for Team Members 25:40 - Jeremy's Interests Outside of Work 26:44 - Encore Search Partners' Awards 28:35 - Letting Go of Top Performers 30:51 - Impact of AI on Business 33:19 - Future of Encore Search Partners 35:35 - Discussion on Houston 38:48 - Connecting with Jeremy Jensen 41:02 - Outro https://twitter.com/collide_io https://www.tiktok.com/@collide.io https://www.facebook.com/collide.io https://www.instagram.com/collide.io https://www.youtube.com/@collide_io https://bsky.app/profile/digitalwildcatters.bsky.social https://www.linkedin.com/company/collide-digital-wildcatters