The First Million Is Always The Hardest
The First Million Is Always The Hardest podcast is your introduction to the mindset and mechanics behind success. In this podcast, host Bo Kemp breaks down why the first million —whether in dollars, impact, or purpose — is always the hardest milestone to achieve.
Episodes
17 episodes
Building Legacy, Not Just Value: Divya Behl on Redefining ETA & Generational Wealth
Video Version: https://youtu.be/GgH9oDkyRmIIn this episode, host Bo Kemp sits down with Divya Behl, a rising star in the world of entrepreneurship through acquisition (ETA), who’s breaking the mold — and building a 100-y...
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Season 2
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Episode 6
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Bitcoin & The Future of Money
Video Version: https://youtu.be/yvX6b318nukIn this forward-looking and deeply practical episode, host Bo Kemp sits down with Bitcoin lawyer and digital-asset expert Joe Carlasare to unpack one of the most important shifts happenin...
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Season 2
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Episode 5
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Building Tomorrow: Workforce, Innovation & the Industries Shaping Our Future
Video Version: https://youtu.be/PqDVKP7KbJYBuilding tomorrow’s industries starts with rebuilding today’s workforce. In this dynamic dinner-table episode, host Bo Kemp brings together three leaders from engineering, construc...
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Season 2
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Episode 4
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1:27:42
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The Power Behind the Future: Dr. Francis Wang on Energy Storage, Innovation & Legacy
Video Version: https://youtu.be/ZBcyHdEpSSsIn this electrifying episode, host Bo Kemp sits down with Dr. Francis Wang, former Chair of Nano Graf, a Graf’s silicon oxide anode manufacturer, to explore the unseen but essential force poweri...
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Season 2
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Episode 3
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46:15
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Built From Within: Jeff McCall on Intrapreneurship, Turnarounds & Purpose-Driven Leadership
Video version: https://youtu.be/i5EHQjIcHwIIn this inspiring and refreshingly honest episode, host Bo Kemp interviews Jeff McCall, a rare kind of entrepreneur — one who has built thriving businesses inside some of the world’s ...
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Season 2
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Episode 2
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From the Marines to the Mats: Marcos Estrada on Veterans, Valor & the Power of Ownership
Video version: https://youtu.be/W3gIhch8_LcIn this powerful and purpose-driven episode, host Bo Kemp sits down with Marcos Estrada Sr., U.S. Marine veteran and co-founder of Valor Jiu-Jitsu, to shine a spotlight on one of ...
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Season 2
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Episode 1
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1:27:52
The AI Shift: Bo Kemp on What AI Means for the Future of Wealth, Work, and the World
Video Version: https://youtu.be/MkPdnv-LkqcIn this thought-provoking and timely episode, guest host Arian Quinn flips the script and interviews The First Million is Always the Hardest creator Bo Kemp for a deep dive into one of ...
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Season 1
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Episode 10
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51:35
Rebuilding Community & Legacy: Bonita Harrison’s Path to Purpose
Video Format https://youtu.be/-zrbQImTaykIn this episode, host Bo Kemp interviews trailblazing developer Bonita Harrison, the powerhouse behind Sunshine Management, whose mission-driven work is transforming communities, restor...
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Season 1
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Episode 9
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36:54
The Breakout Blueprint: From Side Hustle to Full-Time Fulfillment
Video version: https://youtu.be/vgOmJxeVI2MIn The Breakout Blueprint, host Bo Kemp offers a powerful roadmap for those ready to turn their side hustle into a full-time career — not just in pursuit of financial gain, but in searc...
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Season 1
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Episode 8
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27:21
From Scout to Scale: Chris Cooks on Building Businesses and Empowering Others
Video Version: https://youtu.be/AzyeSHwZansIn this episode, host Bo Kemp sits down with Chris Cooks, a hospitality-driven entrepreneur turned ecosystem builder, whose journey from small-town business owner to regional economic...
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Season 1
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Episode 7
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1:05:30
Are You Ready for Capital? - Are you building an empire — or chasing a payday?
Video Format https://youtu.be/iL8a_yWqdnMIn this thought-provoking episode, host Bo Kemp explores a question every founder must eventually face: Are you building an empire — or chasing a payday?This conversation dives dee...
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Season 1
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Episode 6
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30:16
From Side Hustle to Construction Powerhouse: Edith de la Cruz’s Journey
Video Format https://youtu.be/e1CslzLMMCQIn this powerful and deeply personal episode, host Bo Kemp speaks with Edith de la Cruz, the visionary CEO of Antigua Construction, one of the fastest-growing Latina-owned construction firms in th...
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Season 1
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Episode 5
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54:22
Always Be Closing – Recruiting Talent Is the Key to Execution & Financing
Video Format: https://youtu.be/yqLRInaVuhkIn this episode, Bo Kemp dives into one of the most critical — and often overlooked — drivers of long-term business success: talent. In Alway...
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Season 1
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Episode 4
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36:07
From Corner Store to AI: Ramzey Nassar’s Entrepreneurial Journey
Video Link: https://youtu.be/zW7rEKvqRq8In this dynamic episode, host Bo Kemp sits down with Ramzey Nassar, a true serial entrepreneur whose journey spans childhood hustles, consumer products, media strategy, and now — the cutting edge o...
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Season 1
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Episode 3
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1:20:36
From Barber Shops to Brand Name - The Story of L3vel3 - A Lifestyle Brand
Video format: https://youtu.be/g4eVaVDpag4In this episode, host Bo Kemp sits down with visionary co-founder and Chief Operating Officer, Terry Nouri, one of three brothers behind L3vel3, a fast-growing family business roote...
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Season 1
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Episode 2
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46:03
Breaking Through: Mindset, Money & Momentum
Video Format: https://youtu.be/w7dCXZDuwZIWelcome to the Zero Episode — your introduction to the mindset and mechanics behind the show. In this powerful opening, host Bo Kemp breaks down why the first million — whether in dollars, impact...
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Season 1
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Episode 1
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1:00:58
The First Million Is Always The Hardest Podcast Trailer
The First Million Is Always The Hardest is your introduction to the mindset and mechanics behind success. In this podcast, the host Bo Kemp breaks down why the first million —whether in dollars, impact, or purpose — is always the hardest milest...
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Episode 1
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