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.
The First Million Is Always The Hardest
Always Be Closing – Recruiting Talent Is the Key to Execution & Financing
Video Format: https://youtu.be/yqLRInaVuhk
In this episode, Bo Kemp dives into one of the most critical — and often overlooked — drivers of long-term business success: talent. In Always Be Closing, Bo reframes the famous sales mantra to emphasize that the real close isn’t just landing clients — it’s closing top-tier talent, day in and day out.
Bo unpacks the art and science of recruiting, training, and managing people who are not only skilled but also coachable. Learn why identifying potential isn’t enough — and how your ability to cultivate a performance culture starts with aligning your actions, not just your mission statement.
Key takeaways include how to build a pipeline of high-performing talent that shares your values, and why great hires don’t come from luck — they come from systems. You’ll also learn the truth behind the saying: “Culture is not what you say. It’s who you are,” along with tactical tips for onboarding and managing in a way that scales. Whether you're building your first team or recalibrating a growing company, this episode offers mindset shifts and actionable tools to help you lead from the inside out.