Company Stats

Founded: 2013
Revenue: $10 million
Employees: 36

Episode Highlights

✅ Investing in top talent drives rapid business growth, allowing subject matter experts to scale new divisions effectively.

✅ Offering financial stability through six-figure guarantees attracts high-performing recruiters from competitive firms.

✅ Building a strong company culture through clearly defined core values ensures consistency and long-term success.

Episode Summary

In this episode, Jeremy Jenson, CEO of Encore Search Partners, shares the journey of building a $10 million recruitment firm with a focus on investing in top talent and diversifying service offerings. Founded in 2013, the firm has grown by bringing in industry-specific experts to lead new divisions while maintaining high gross margins. Jeremy highlights how his approach of financially backing key hires, rather than solely relying on his own expertise, has been a game-changer in scaling the company.

Jeremy discusses the critical role of company culture in driving success, with a strong emphasis on core values such as excellence, resilience, and professionalism. These principles guide hiring decisions, training programs, and daily operations to ensure alignment across all divisions. He also shares his insights on leveraging social media and personal branding to attract top talent, revealing how his podcast, The Path to Success, has helped expand his professional network and enhance his company's visibility.

Looking ahead, Encore Search Partners aims to scale further by continuing to invest in high-performing professionals in new industry verticals and leveraging marketing strategies to capture additional market share.

Notable Questions We Asked

Q: What was the key strategy that helped Encore Search Partners scale to $10 million?

A: Investing in top-tier industry experts and giving them the resources and financial stability to scale new divisions effectively.

Q: How do you attract and retain high-performing recruiters in a competitive market?

A: Offering competitive six-figure guarantees, a strong brand, and operational support that allows recruiters to focus on their expertise.

Q: Why did you choose to diversify into multiple industry verticals rather than specializing in one?

A: By hiring subject matter experts, we can create specialized divisions that thrive independently while leveraging shared company resources.

Q: How has social media and personal branding contributed to the company’s growth?

A: It has significantly helped in attracting top talent, building trust with potential hires, and enhancing visibility in the market.

Q: What advice would you give to recruitment firms looking to break past the $5 million revenue mark?

A: Focus on hiring the right people, invest in their growth, and ensure your company culture supports long-term success.

Chapters

00:00 Intro

00:15 Company Stats

00:53 Overcoming Challenges in Recruitment

01:36 Investing in Talent

03:57 Future Growth Strategies

06:48 Podcast and Personal Branding

08:41 Connect with Encore Search Partners

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