The Hidden Cost of Hiring B Players

Most companies don’t stall because of bad strategy. They stall because they tolerate B players for too long.In this episode of Entry & Exit, Stephen Olmon and Collin Trimble break down the hidden cost of hiring “good enough” talent — and why average employees quietly cap company growth, culture, and valuation.They unpack the lessons learned scaling Alarm Masters, including why A players multiply output across the business, how mediocre hires increase founder dependence, and the mindset shift that changed how they recruit leadership talent.The conversation dives into hiring psychology, identifying true high performers, why process alone can’t compensate for weak talent, and the operational ripple effects of building a team stacked with A players.Inside this episode: → Why B players often create more work for founders → The difference between A, B, and C players → Why process can’t turn average talent into elite talent → The real opportunity cost of mediocre hires → How A players improve every department around them → Why hiring cheap talent slows company growth → The impact of talent on enterprise value and acquisitions → How to identify A players in the first 90 days → Why top performers want to work with other top performersConnect: Stephen Olmon — http://x.com/stephenolmon Collin Trimble — https://x.com/TXAlarmGuyOwned and Operated New Episodes Every Wednesday!Subscribe For More