Build with Leila Hormozi

Read the unfiltered memos I send my team as we scale Acquisition.com to $1B+: https://leilahormozi.com/subscribe Doing more rarely fixes what's broken in a business. It just spreads the problem thinner. In this episode, Leila breaks down why the best business owners solve issues through subtraction, not addition. She explains how doing more before earning the right to do so is an expensive mistake. Ruthless simplicity isn't a limitation. It's how businesses actually scale sustainably. In this episode 00:00 Earning the right to do more 04:54 Solving problems through subtraction vs. addition 08:00 How tech and HR departments add problems 13:37 Making hard decisions to win in business More Value: Get your personalized $100m scaling roadmap: https://www.acquisition.com/roadmap Read the unfiltered memos I send my team as we scale Acquisition.com to $1B+: https://leilahormozi.com/subscribe Receive a curated set of internal memos from the past year at Acquisition.com: https://leilahormozi.com/acq Watch my latest…

Read the unfiltered memos I send my team as we scale Acquisition.com to $1B+: https://leilahormozi.com/subscribe Someone asked Leila to comment on how some women have to choose between being taken seriously in business and being a mother—implying that how other people perceive you can be a problem. In this episode, Leila explains why trying to change someone's mind about you is a waste of time. The price of success is criticism. The only real question is whether you’ll spend life responding to critics or building something worth criticizing. More Value: Get your personalized $100m scaling roadmap: https://www.acquisition.com/roadmap Read the unfiltered memos I send my team as we scale Acquisition.com to $1B+: https://leilahormozi.com/subscribe Receive a curated set of internal memos from the past year at Acquisition.com: https://leilahormozi.com/acq Watch my latest YouTube videos: https://www.youtube.com/@leilahormozi/featured Learn how to scale your business to millions of dollars in annual revenue:…

Read the unfiltered memos I send my team as we scale Acquisition.com to $1B+: https://leilahormozi.com/subscribe Business leaders easily recognize the value of "working harder" and learning more about their niche. However, winning in business boils down to how fast you make good strategic decisions. In this episode, Leila makes the case for why decision-making is the most underrated skill in business. She breaks down the four multipliers that make one good decision worth more than months of execution. In this episode 00:00 Introduction 01:41 Reach: how many people the decision affects 02:43 Repetition: how others reuse the decision framework 05:58 Duration: how long the decision’s impact lasts 08:38 Reversibility: how difficult it would be to unwind the decision 11:38 Skill #1: Creating options beyond either/or choices 14:07 Skill #2: Setting deadlines to avoid procrastination 17:18 Skill #3: The ability to be objective More Value: Get your personalized $100m scaling roadmap:…

Read the unfiltered memos I send my team as we scale Acquisition.com to $1B+: https://leilahormozi.com/subscribe More effort, hours, coaching, or feedback won’t fix a placement problem. In this episode, Leila breaks down the framework she uses to figure out whether someone on the team is the wrong person or just in the wrong seat or season. The goal is not to keep everybody but to always keep the right team members in the right seats. In this episode 00:00 Getting the right people in the right seats 03:24 Scenario #1: right person in the wrong seat 10:27 Scenario #2: right person in the wrong season 17:25 Scenario #3: right person, wrong boss 19:51 Making strategic decisions as a leader More Value: Get your personalized $100m scaling roadmap: https://www.acquisition.com/roadmap Read the unfiltered memos I send my team as we scale Acquisition.com to $1B+: https://leilahormozi.com/subscribe Receive a curated set of internal memos from the past year at Acquisition.com: https://leilahormozi.com/acq Watch my…

Read the unfiltered memos I send my team as we scale Acquisition.com to $1B+: https://leilahormozi.com/subscribe Guilt controls more decisions than most people realize. In this episode, Leila reveals how guilt can limit ambition, fill calendars with endless obligations, and prevent people from making decisions aligned with their values. She also shares tips on how to separate feelings from facts, tolerate discomfort, and stop taking responsibility for other people’s emotions. In this episode 00:00 Understanding the power behind "feeling guilty" 05:15 Why successful people struggle to say no 06:36 Loyalty versus guilt in relationships 09:38 Practical steps to overcome feelings of guilt More Value: Get your personalized $100m scaling roadmap: https://www.acquisition.com/roadmap Read the unfiltered memos I send my team as we scale Acquisition.com to $1B+: https://leilahormozi.com/subscribe Receive a curated set of internal memos from the past year at Acquisition.com: https://leilahormozi.com/acq Watch my latest…

Read the unfiltered memos I send my team as we scale Acquisition.com to $1B+: https://leilahormozi.com/subscribe The real reason most people feel like they're failing at balance has nothing to do with having too much on their plate. They simply haven’t decided what matters most right now, in this moment. Leila gets candid about what getting pregnant mid-book-launch taught her about priorities, seasons, and the one question most people are too afraid to answer honestly. In this episode 00:00 Why work-life balance feels elusive 02:25 Force ranking your priorities 05:19 How pregnancy changed the plan 10:38 Why balance is not a good life goal More Value: Get your personalized $100m scaling roadmap: https://www.acquisition.com/roadmap Read the unfiltered memos I send my team as we scale Acquisition.com to $1B+: https://leilahormozi.com/subscribe Receive a curated set of internal memos from the past year at Acquisition.com: https://leilahormozi.com/acq Watch my latest YouTube videos:…

In this episode, Leila (@LeilaHormozi) shares the 7 small but powerful microhabits that transformed her productivity, health, and marriage, proving it’s the tiny things that make the biggest difference. Want to scale your business? Apply for one of our scaling workshops here: https://www.acquisition.com/podl Welcome to Build, where we talk about the lessons I have learned in scaling big businesses, gaining millions in sales, and helping our portfolio companies do the same. Buckle up, because we’re creating an unshakeable business. Want to scale your business? Click here. Follow Leila Hormozi’s Socials: LinkedIn | Instagram | YouTube | Twitter | Acquisition

In this throwback episode of BUILD, Leila (@LeilaHormozi) breaks down the six biggest mindset and leadership shifts required to scale your business from 7 to 8 figures and ultimately become the kind of CEO that builds a high-performing, scalable team. Want to scale your business? Apply for one of our scaling workshops here: https://www.acquisition.com/podl Welcome to Build where we talk about the lessons I have learned in scaling big businesses, gaining millions in sales, and helping our portfolio companies do the same. Buckle up, because we’re creating an unshakeable business. Want to scale your business? Click here. Follow Leila Hormozi’s Socials: LinkedIn | Instagram | YouTube | Twitter | Acquisition

Read the unfiltered memos I send my team as we scale Acquisition.com to $1B+: https://leilahormozi.com/subscribe Women lose power in entrepreneurship because they keep blaming factors they cannot control. In this episode, Leila shares the brutal truths about building a business while balancing competing values like family, relationships, and personal ambitions. She explains why conflict between these values is inevitable and how women can create systems that support everything they care about. In this episode 00:00 Leila’s perspective on women in business 01:45 Conflicting values: make trade-offs without feeling like a failure 05:30 Engineering the business and family to support each other More Value: Get your personalized $100m scaling roadmap: https://www.acquisition.com/roadmap Read the unfiltered memos I send my team as we scale Acquisition.com to $1B+: https://leilahormozi.com/subscribe Receive a curated set of internal memos from the past year at Acquisition.com: https://leilahormozi.com/acq Watch my…

Read the unfiltered memos I send my team as we scale Acquisition.com to $1B+: https://leilahormozi.com/subscribe The biggest threat to a business isn’t hiring the wrong person. It’s refusing to hire the right people to help you grow it. In this episode, Leila Hormozi explains how great leaders create leverage by surrounding themselves with people who challenge their capabilities, raise the standard, and build the company beyond the founder. More Value: Get your personalized $100m scaling roadmap: https://www.acquisition.com/roadmap Read the unfiltered memos I send my team as we scale Acquisition.com to $1B+: https://leilahormozi.com/subscribe Receive a curated set of internal memos from the past year at Acquisition.com: https://leilahormozi.com/acq Watch my latest YouTube videos: https://www.youtube.com/@leilahormozi/featured Learn how to scale your business to millions of dollars in annual revenue: https://www.acquisition.com/ DISCLOSURE: Information shared here is for educational purposes only. Individuals…

Read the unfiltered memos I send my team as we scale Acquisition.com to $1B+: https://leilahormozi.com/subscribe A supportive environment is fundamental to achieving success. In this episode, Leila and Alex explore the role a spouse or partner plays in how far someone can go in life and business. They discuss how supportive relationships foster growth and how mutual trust allows couples to pursue bigger opportunities. In this episode 00:00 Support is a requirement to achieve goals 01:54 A spouse’s role in enabling next-level growth 04:16 Real examples of supportive spouses 08:08 Winning in business as a unit More Value: Get your personalized $100m scaling roadmap: https://www.acquisition.com/roadmap Read the unfiltered memos I send my team as we scale Acquisition.com to $1B+: https://leilahormozi.com/subscribe Receive a curated set of internal memos from the past year at Acquisition.com: https://leilahormozi.com/acq Watch my latest YouTube videos: https://www.youtube.com/@leilahormozi/featured Learn how to…

Receive the unfiltered memos I send my team as we scale Acquisition.com to $1B+: https://leilahormozi.com/subscribe Most people don’t fail at their goals because they lack ambition, but because they focus on the wrong things. In this episode, Leila introduces the A4 Method: a four-pillar framework for achieving goals built on self-awareness. She explains why success is not one big breakthrough, but thousands of small actions repeated over time. In this episode 00:00 Introducing the A4 method for achieving goals 01:52 Awareness: Tracking behaviors, habits, & patterns 03:06 Affiliations: Build a positive social environment 03:52 Aptitude: Acquire the necessary knowledge and skills 05:02 Autonomy: Own your choices and actions More Value: Get your personalized $100m scaling roadmap: https://www.acquisition.com/roadmap Read the unfiltered memos I send my team as we scale Acquisition.com to $1B+: https://leilahormozi.com/subscribe Receive a curated set of internal memos from the past year at Acquisition.com:…

Receive the unfiltered memos I send my team as we scale Acquisition.com to $1B+: https://leilahormozi.com/subscribe Leadership is the only skill that multiplies everything else. Today, Leila breaks down the traits that separate managers from true leaders. She explains why personal choices shape professional reputation and why leaders cannot separate who they are at work from who they are everywhere else. Great leaders don’t just manage people. They set the standard others choose to follow. In this episode 00:00 How leadership multiplies skills 01:43 The 90-10 rule of solving problems 03:43 Personal life impacts leadership 07:10 How to close the integrity gap More Value: Get your personalized $100m scaling roadmap: https://www.acquisition.com/roadmap Read the unfiltered memos I send my team as we scale Acquisition.com to $1B+: https://leilahormozi.com/subscribe Receive a curated set of internal memos from the past year at Acquisition.com: https://leilahormozi.com/acq Watch my latest YouTube videos:…

Receive the unfiltered memos I send my team as we scale Acquisition.com to $1B+: https://leilahormozi.com/subscribe People who are good at what they do chase money, but when you're the best, money chases you. In this episode, Leila breaks down three rules about money that most people learn too late, including why passive income isn't actually passive, and why money alone never creates fulfillment. In this episode 00:00 Money chases excellence 02:26 Make money actively before passively 06:00 If money is the only goal, you’ll never have enough 07:52 Use money to build something bigger More Value: Get your personalized $100m scaling roadmap: https://www.acquisition.com/roadmap Read the unfiltered memos I send my team as we scale Acquisition.com to $1B+: https://leilahormozi.com/subscribe Receive a curated set of internal memos from the past year at Acquisition.com: https://leilahormozi.com/acq Watch my latest YouTube videos: https://www.youtube.com/@leilahormozi/featured Learn how to scale your business to…

Receive the unfiltered memos I send my team as we scale Acquisition.com to $1B+: https://leilahormozi.com/subscribe Building confidence has nothing to do with affirmations, faking it, or "feeling ready." Confidence is built through deliberate, repeatable behavior. In this episode, Leila breaks down five mindset shifts that move the needle on how someone shows up in rooms, on stages, and in high-stakes conversations. The goal isn’t to remove fear but to stop allowing it to run your life. In this episode 00:00 Building confidence: choose your words wisely 03:01 Manage your body first before thoughts 07:39 Use the power of silence 12:34 Stop folding under pressure 16:22 Own your opening and first impressions 18:23 Mistakes to avoid when building confidence More Value: Get your personalized $100m scaling roadmap: https://www.acquisition.com/roadmap Read the unfiltered memos I send my team as we scale Acquisition.com to $1B+: https://leilahormozi.com/subscribe Receive a curated set of internal memos from the past…

Receive the unfiltered memos I send my team as we scale Acquisition.com to $1B+: https://leilahormozi.com/subscribe At 19, she'd been arrested six times and was 100 pounds overweight. By 28, she'd crossed $100 million net worth. In today's episode, Leila breaks down the exact mindset shifts that got her there, from ditching toxic relationships to learning sales from scratch, and why investing in your skills, not your looks or your love life, is the real shortcut to freedom. In this episode 00:00 Why you attract the people you settle for 02:32 The exercise that showed her what she needed to change 05:05 Skills compound faster than money ever will 09:37 Choosing a partner who adds to your life, not one who fixes it More Value: Get your personalized $100m scaling roadmap: https://www.acquisition.com/roadmap Read the unfiltered memos I send my team as we scale Acquisition.com to $1B+: https://leilahormozi.com/subscribe Receive a curated set of internal memos from the past year at Acquisition.com:…

Receive the unfiltered memos I send my team as we scale Acquisition.com to $1B+: https://leilahormozi.com/subscribe Success is built in the process, not at the finishing line. In today’s episode, Leila shares three business lessons she learned from bikini competitions and remarkable exits, including why behavior beats visualization and how clarity creates momentum. She explains how structured execution, not emotional thinking, drives real transformation in life and business. In this episode 00:00 Success is found in who you become 05:34 Thoughts do not determine reality 10:19 Clarity creates speed and momentum 13:30 Self-care vs goal avoidance mindset More Value: Get your personalized $100m scaling roadmap: https://www.acquisition.com/roadmap Read the unfiltered memos I send my team as we scale Acquisition.com to $1B+: https://leilahormozi.com/subscribe Receive a curated set of internal memos from the past year at Acquisition.com: https://leilahormozi.com/acq Watch my latest YouTube videos:…

Receive the unfiltered memos I send my team as we scale Acquisition.com to $1B+: https://leilahormozi.com/subscribe Many people fail to achieve their goals because they're constantly watching the scoreboard instead of running the play. In this episode, Leila breaks down how shifting attention from outcomes to inputs keeps you in the game long enough to win. Clarity creates confidence. Confidence creates consistency. The rest takes care of itself. In this episode 00:00 Why focusing on the goal makes you fail 00:10 Shifting your focus from goals to inputs 02:40 Pro tips for applying input-focused thinking More Value: Get your personalized $100m scaling roadmap: https://www.acquisition.com/roadmap Read the unfiltered memos I send my team as we scale Acquisition.com to $1B+: https://leilahormozi.com/subscribe Receive a curated set of internal memos from the past year at Acquisition.com: https://leilahormozi.com/acq Watch my latest YouTube videos: https://www.youtube.com/@leilahormozi/featured Learn how to scale…

Receive the unfiltered memos I send my team as we scale Acquisition.com to $1B+: https://leilahormozi.com/subscribe Nobody gets respect by asking for it. They get it by becoming the person who wouldn't tolerate the lack of it. In this episode, Leila defines self-respect and explains why the world respecting someone is always an indicator of them respecting themselves first. The cycle of chasing validation, tolerating disrespect, and losing self-respect in the process is completely self-inflicted. And it's easily breakable. In this episode 00:00 Respect starts with you 03:41 Measure people by what they cost you 05:54 Self-respect is a system of behavior 08:20 Choose discomfort over self-abandonment 10:01 Speak truthfully without oversharing More Value: Get your personalized $100m scaling roadmap: https://www.acquisition.com/roadmap Read the unfiltered memos I send my team as we scale Acquisition.com to $1B+: https://leilahormozi.com/subscribe Receive a curated set of internal memos from the past year at…

Receive the unfiltered memos I send my team as we scale Acquisition.com to $1B+: https://leilahormozi.com/subscribe Real discipline is not trying to quit a bad habit cold turkey. That almost always fails. In today’s episode, Leila shares the unglamorous, boring systems and routines behind real discipline. She uses real-life examples to explain how to break bad habits and do all the hard thinking ahead of time so execution becomes automatic. In this episode 00:00 How to build real discipline 02:00 Achieving freedom through planning 03:44 Why boring routines win 04:54 Feelings versus commitment More Value: Get your personalized $100m scaling roadmap: https://www.acquisition.com/roadmap Read the unfiltered memos I send my team as we scale Acquisition.com to $1B+: https://leilahormozi.com/subscribe Receive a curated set of internal memos from the past year at Acquisition.com: https://leilahormozi.com/acq Watch my latest YouTube videos: https://www.youtube.com/@leilahormozi/featured Learn how to scale your…

Receive the unfiltered memos I send my team as we scale Acquisition.com to $1B+: https://leilahormozi.com/subscribe Doing the right things at the right stage is everything when building a business. The right move at the wrong time will break the business. In this episode, Leila maps out different business levels—from surviving chaos to scaling past 50 employees, and the constraints holding most founders back at three stages of business. In this episode 00:00 Why mastering levels of business is necessary 00:40 Level 4: Build scalable infrastructure and start niching down 04:02 Level 5: Productize, increase LTV, decrease CAC 09:09 Level 6: Optimize systems and operational discipline More Value: Get your personalized $100m scaling roadmap: https://www.acquisition.com/roadmap Read the unfiltered memos I send my team as we scale Acquisition.com to $1B+: https://leilahormozi.com/subscribe Receive a curated set of internal memos from the past year at Acquisition.com: https://leilahormozi.com/acq Watch my latest…

Receive the unfiltered memos I send my team as we scale Acquisition.com to $1B+: https://leilahormozi.com/subscribe Respect is taught through actions and consequences, not conversations. In this episode, Leila shares the tactics that confident, high-performing individuals use to command respect without yelling, begging, or explaining themselves. Self-respect is a system of consistent actions and behavior that refuses to tolerate an environment that diminishes one’s worth in any way. In this episode 00:00 Teaching others respect through consequences 01:53 Mastering emotions is the highest form of self-respect 03:42 Why walking away is better than arguing 05:55 Respect starts with you, not others More Value: Get your personalized $100m scaling roadmap: https://www.acquisition.com/roadmap Read the unfiltered memos I send my team as we scale Acquisition.com to $1B+: https://leilahormozi.com/subscribe Receive a curated set of internal memos from the past year at Acquisition.com: https://leilahormozi.com/acq Watch…

Get the unfiltered memos I send my team as we scale Acquisition.com to $1B+: https://leilahormozi.com/subscribe Being busy all day and achieving nothing isn't a productivity problem but a priority problem. In this episode, Leila breaks down the principles she used to go from working 16-hour days and feeling empty to running a multi-million-dollar business with more focus and less friction. The shift wasn't about doing more. It was about designing the day around how the brain actually works. In this episode 00:00 Delegate tasks with judgment 00:48 Batch your days and schedule themed days 03:37 Make meetings a last resort 06:29 Manage your energy, not your time More Value: Get your personalized $100m scaling roadmap: https://www.acquisition.com/roadmap Read the unfiltered memos I send my team as we scale Acquisition.com to $1B+: https://leilahormozi.com/subscribe Receive a curated set of internal memos from the past year at Acquisition.com: https://leilahormozi.com/acq Watch my latest YouTube videos:…

In this episode, Leila (@LeilaHormozi) shares the 7 small but powerful microhabits that transformed her productivity, health, and marriage, proving it’s the tiny things that make the biggest difference. Want to scale your business? Apply for one of our scaling workshops here: https://www.acquisition.com/podl Welcome to Build, where we talk about the lessons I have learned in scaling big businesses, gaining millions in sales, and helping our portfolio companies do the same. Buckle up, because we’re creating an unshakeable business. Want to scale your business? Click here. Follow Leila Hormozi’s Socials: LinkedIn | Instagram | YouTube | Twitter | Acquisition

In this throwback episode of BUILD, Leila (@LeilaHormozi) breaks down the six biggest mindset and leadership shifts required to scale your business from 7 to 8 figures and ultimately become the kind of CEO that builds a high-performing, scalable team. Want to scale your business? Apply for one of our scaling workshops here: https://www.acquisition.com/podl Welcome to Build where we talk about the lessons I have learned in scaling big businesses, gaining millions in sales, and helping our portfolio companies do the same. Buckle up, because we’re creating an unshakeable business. Want to scale your business? Click here. Follow Leila Hormozi’s Socials: LinkedIn | Instagram | YouTube | Twitter | Acquisition

"I may be saying no to them, but I'm saying yes to myself." Today, Leila (@LeilaHormozi) discusses the power of saying "no" to distractions, emphasizing focus on primary goals for accelerated success. Offering insights from her journey with Gym Launch, she shares how avoiding non-essential activities and opportunities can lead to significant progress and open future opportunities. Welcome to Build where we talk about the lessons I have learned in scaling big businesses, gaining millions in sales, and helping our portfolio companies do the same. Buckle up, because we’re creating an unshakeable business. Timestamps: (0:10) - The season of no: a personal journey to success (1:42) - Evaluating relationships: who makes the cut? (7:16) - The art of saying no: activities and distractions (11:15) - Turning down opportunities: staying focused on your goals (14:49) - The importance of focus and how to communicate your boundaries Follow Leila Hormozi’s Socials: LinkedIn | Instagram | YouTube | Twitter | Acquisition

"I think a lot of people continuously chase the fancy stuff because they haven't been in business long enough.” Today, Leila (@LeilaHormozi) shares strategic advice on accelerating business growth in 2024, focusing on a four-question framework. Highlighting the shift from "why not" to "how to," she underscores the power of leveraging existing resources, thinking big, converting obstacles into growth strategies, and assembling the right team for scaling a business successfully. Welcome to Build where we talk about the lessons I have learned in scaling big businesses, gaining millions in sales, and helping our portfolio companies do the same. Buckle up, because we’re creating an unshakeable business. Timestamps: (0:03) - The gun-to-head strategy for immediate profit (3:15) - Leveraging existing successes for growth (6:22) - Thinking big: the 15x growth challenge (10:36) - Transforming obstacles into growth strategies (14:05) - Assembling the dream team for success Follow Leila Hormozi’s Socials: LinkedIn |…

“The reality is that most things that are good for us don't feel good. Most things that make our lives better don't feel good.” Today, Leila (@LeilaHormozi) debunks the misconception that work is a punishment, advocating for rewarding and meaningful work that enhances life. She highlights the importance of shifting from a mindset of work avoidance to seeking fulfilling work that contributes to personal growth, satisfaction, and positive impact. Welcome to Build where we talk about the lessons I have learned in scaling big businesses, gaining millions in sales, and helping our portfolio companies do the same. Buckle up, because we’re creating an unshakeable business. Timestamps: (0:53) - The entrepreneurial dream: reality vs. social media (4:01) - From a toxic job to meaningful work (5:37) - The power of mindset in transforming work-life integration (9:29) - Navigating the challenges of work and mental health (11:21) - Finding meaning and value in work (12:07) - The misconception of passive income and…

“If somebody was really sorry, they would change their behavior.” Today, Leila (@LeilaHormozi) emphasizes the importance of actionable apologies over verbal ones in personal and professional settings, highlighting how this approach promotes personal growth and business success. She provides insightful commentary on the negative impact of repetitive apology cycles without real change, advocating for proactive behavior modification and commitment to action plans to genuinely rectify mistakes and improve team dynamics. Welcome to Build where we talk about the lessons I have learned in scaling big businesses, gaining millions in sales, and helping our portfolio companies do the same. Buckle up, because we’re creating an unshakeable business. Timestamps: (0:35) - The culture of overvaluing apologies (1:35) - The impact of apologies in relationships (2:21) - Breaking the cycle of empty apologies (3:38) - The challenge of changing behavior (4:47) - Perception vs. reality: The consequences of actions (8:00) -…

“Learning means that you have a change in behavior.” Today, Leila (@LeilaHormozi) discusses how achieving product-market fit can drive business growth and success. She emphasizes the importance of customer interaction, continuous product development, and team collaboration, offering practical strategies such as regular customer engagement, product backlog formation, and commitment to testing and learning. Welcome to Build where we talk about the lessons I have learned in scaling big businesses, gaining millions in sales, and helping our portfolio companies do the same. Buckle up, because we’re creating an unshakeable business. Timestamps: (0:10) - The power of product: transforming your business (2:37) - Learning from the best: insights from top CEOs (11:31) - Evaluating your product: practical metrics for success (16:32) - Revolutionizing your product (23:59) - Implementing changes for product excellence Follow Leila Hormozi’s Socials: LinkedIn | Instagram | YouTube | Twitter | Acquisition

“I will not be the bottleneck of this business. It will not be me.” Today, Leila (@LeilaHormozi) shows us the day-to-day operations and leadership style of the CEO of Acquisition.com, with insights on handling office renovations, task prioritization, and adaptive leadership. She underscores autonomous hiring, content creation, and personal practices that ensure both individual and business growth, making it a must-listen for those seeking to manage and scale successful businesses. Welcome to Build where we talk about the lessons I have learned in scaling big businesses, gaining millions in sales, and helping our portfolio companies do the same. Buckle up, because we’re creating an unshakeable business. Timestamps: (0:38) - Navigating business seasons and team dynamics (3:00) - Cultivating a feedback culture and decision making (6:49) - Transitioning to podcast guest: sharing insights and experiences (8:53) - Personal time and reflections on leadership growth (12:16) - Embracing flexibility and authenticity…

“The reality is that every time you make a decision, and you cut off the alternatives, you lose what you could have had.” Today, Leila (@LeilaHormozi) explores strategies for overcoming analysis paralysis, drawing on the speaker's personal experiences and insights. From achieving financial success at a young age to navigating business decisions, Leila emphasizes the importance of making quick and effective choices, bypassing biases, and embracing failure to overcome the fear of judgment and regret. Welcome to Build where we talk about the lessons I have learned in scaling big businesses, gaining millions in sales, and helping our portfolio companies do the same. Buckle up, because we’re creating an unshakeable business. Timestamps: (0:14) - Defining analysis paralysis (1:35) - The trap of over-analyzing (2:40) - Embracing imperfect decisions (3:24) - Strategies for making decisions (4:29) - Assumptions in decision-making (6:46) - Learning from business decisions (7:38) - Understanding market response (8:30)…

“I always am expecting it to be so much worse than it is. And it's just almost never as bad as we think it is.” Today, Leila (@LeilaHormozi) discusses the importance of embracing fear and fostering courage to achieve business success. Highlighting key entrepreneurship truths such as continuous client acquisition, the role of humility, and the value of impactful decisions over the pursuit of freedom, Leila offers valuable lessons on leadership, effective communication, and continuous business improvement. Welcome to Build where we talk about the lessons I have learned in scaling big businesses, gaining millions in sales, and helping our portfolio companies do the same. Buckle up, because we’re creating an unshakeable business. Timestamps: (0:58) - The harsh reality of sales and finding your first success (2:59) - Embracing authenticity and continuous improvement (6:33) - Navigating the complexities of mentorship and self-improvement (8:34) - Leadership, respect, and effective communication (10:45) - Learning…

“Words don't mean anything. Action is everything.” Today, Leila (@LeilaHormozi) shares insights on enhancing self-respect and personal growth in relationships, highlighting that individual perspectives often determine contentment. She introduces key concepts such as the 'cycle of doom', emphasizing the importance of actions over words, and how aligning relationships with personal values leads to fulfillment. Welcome to Build where we talk about the lessons I have learned in scaling big businesses, gaining millions in sales, and helping our portfolio companies do the same. Buckle up, because we’re creating an unshakeable business. Timestamps: (0:30) - The cycle of fight, love, and forget (1:51) - The power of positive relationships (2:52) - The dynamics of effort and expectation in relationships (5:40) - A new framework for viewing relationships (6:57) - Self-respect as the foundation of relationships (7:14) - Practical questions for assessing relationships (12:18) - The importance of preferences over…

“I'm gonna go into a season of taking a few risks that make me feel a little uncomfortable. And that’s okay.” Today, Leila (@LeilaHormozi) hosts the first acquisition.com scaling workshop at their headquarters, aiming to help 100 global business owners scale their enterprises in just one day. The event emphasized personal interaction, actionable insights, and personal growth, and involved a range of logistical challenges and invaluable exchanges between attendees and mentors. She offers a unique behind-the-scenes look at the diverse backgrounds of the participants, the preparations, and the transformative experience for both the hosts and the guests. Welcome to Build where we talk about the lessons I have learned in scaling big businesses, gaining millions in sales, and helping our portfolio companies do the same. Buckle up, because we’re creating an unshakeable business. Timestamps: (0:32) - Behind the scenes: preparing for the workshop (2:06) - The workshop begins: a day of learning and networking (3:09) -…

“But most people never even take the first step to give themselves a chance to know that they're capable of doing it.” Today, Leila (@LeilaHormozi) shares her personal journey that transformed their life from a troubled past of arrests to achieving success and financial stability. She emphasizes the significance of one's environment in shaping behavior and attitudes while offering advice on independence, replacing destructive habits, and aligning actions with words, all of which contribute to building successful personal and professional relationships. Welcome to Build where we talk about the lessons I have learned in scaling big businesses, gaining millions in sales, and helping our portfolio companies do the same. Buckle up, because we’re creating an unshakeable business. Timestamps: (0:16) - From reckless youth to successful entrepreneur (2:10) - The turning point: realizing the need for change (4:58) - The loneliness of transformation and finding your tribe (5:43) - Dreaming big and making it happen…

“We can't act like an old company. There's no nothing. You don't gain anything doing that.” Today, Leila (@LeilaHormozi) takes us behind-the-scenes at how a content day looks like for her. She shares valuable insights on content creation, focusing on the importance of authentic business content and strategic team structuring. Leila discusses her commitment to maintaining her personal brand distinct from her business, and the role of content creation in reflecting on her journey and effectively communicating with her audience. Welcome to Build where we talk about the lessons I have learned in scaling big businesses, gaining millions in sales, and helping our portfolio companies do the same. Buckle up, because we’re creating an unshakeable business. Timestamps: (1:59) - Strategizing content: brainstorming and team dynamics (4:06) - Personal branding and business ethics (7:05) - The art of content creation: challenges and strategies (8:16) - Reflecting on growth and future directions (9:51) - Behind the scenes:…

“Look at every day as a chance for you to create evidence for yourself to make it more possible tomorrow.” Today, Leila (@LeilaHormozi) shares her transformative journey from personal struggles to business success, underscoring the crucial role of persistence, emotional resilience, and effective communication. This episode provides valuable insights on overcoming challenges, emphasizing skills development, problem ownership, and the importance of seeking support, making it a must-listen for aspiring entrepreneurs and individuals facing adversity. Welcome to Build where we talk about the lessons I have learned in scaling big businesses, gaining millions in sales, and helping our portfolio companies do the same. Buckle up, because we’re creating an unshakeable business. Timestamps: (0:00) - The struggle of overcoming impossible challenges (1:03) - The journey of weight loss and finding inner strength (3:03) - Navigating the uncertainties of starting a business (5:16) - Embracing the hardships of…

“You reward behaviors that you want rather than punishing behaviors that you don't want.” Today, Leila (@LeilaHormozi) expands on the significance of leading with love, maintaining customer expectations, optimizing team performance and creating an efficient hiring funnel. She also emphasizes creating a positive work environment, the importance of timely feedback and the shift from selling to customers to selling to your team. Welcome to Build where we talk about the lessons I have learned in scaling big businesses, gaining millions in sales, and helping our portfolio companies do the same. Buckle up, because we’re creating an unshakeable business. Timestamps: (0:10) - #1: People work harder for leaders they love over leaders they fear (5:43) - #2: People need to be reminded more than they need to be taught (9:31) - #3: You can beat everybody if you simply meet expectations of the customer (13:43) - #4: Scared people hide problems (16:10) - #5: Every new teammate is a chance to break status quo (19:104) - #6:…

"This is going to be stressful, overwhelming, not going to like it, not going to enjoy it. Will I be better for it? Will I learn things? Yes.” Today, Leila (@LeilaHormozi) delves into the role of stress and anxiety in leadership, offering practical strategies for effective stress management and personal growth. She explains how to transform stress into success with thought diffusion techniques, goal-setting, and the power of detaching from anxious thoughts, all while embracing stress as a pathway to progress. Welcome to Build where we talk about the lessons I have learned in scaling big businesses, gaining millions in sales, and helping our portfolio companies do the same. Buckle up, because we’re creating an unshakeable business. Timestamps: (0:20) - The role of anxiety in success (1:14) - Practicing thought diffusion (1:56) - Dealing with anxious thoughts (2:48) - Breaking the link between thought and action (3:40) - Accepting and detaching from thoughts (4:20) - The consequences of acting on fearful…

“We can engineer our own environments to make it easier for us to like our work.” Today, Leila (@LeilaHormozi) discusses the importance of creating a positive work culture by utilizing reinforcement mechanisms. She introduces the concepts of positive reinforcement and punishment, explaining how both can influence employees' behaviors. Leila also shares personal experiences and illustrates the impacts these methods can have in a work setting, from fostering engagement and productivity to retaining employees. Welcome to Build where we talk about the lessons I have learned in scaling big businesses, gaining millions in sales, and helping our portfolio companies do the same. Buckle up, because we’re creating an unshakeable business. Timestamps: (1:23) - The impact of leadership: the tale of two managers (4:15) - The downfall: the negative effects of poor leadership (7:12) - The power of positive reinforcement (9:02) - The long-term effects of punishment in the workplace (11:54) - The benefits of positive…

“I will be that person. And I don't care how uncomfortable it feels.” Today, Leila (@LeilaHormozi) hares personal experiences and practical tools for overcoming negative thinking and moving towards personal and business success. Through stories of weight loss, building a successful business, handling anxiety, and more, she elaborates on how reframing thought patterns and taking action can lead to growth and achievement. Welcome to Build where we talk about the lessons I have learned in scaling big businesses, gaining millions in sales, and helping our portfolio companies do the same. Buckle up, because we’re creating an unshakeable business. Timestamps: (0:19) - 1st tool: Thought Diffusion (8:45) - 2nd tool: Self as Context (13:18) - 3rd tool: Acceptance (15:14) - 4th tool: Presence (18:34) - 5th tool: Value (20:35) - 6th tool: Committed Action Follow Leila Hormozi’s Socials: LinkedIn | Instagram | YouTube | Twitter | Acquisition

“Getting them to act cohesively as a team of its own is probably a more challenging task.” Today, join Leila (@LeilaHormozi) as she fields questions from numerous business owners about the complexities of leadership, building effective teams, and scaling businesses. She also shares valuable insights on balancing innovation with stability, transferring authority effectively, utilizing core values, and preventing employee burnout. Welcome to Build where we talk about the lessons I have learned in scaling big businesses, gaining millions in sales, and helping our portfolio companies do the same. Buckle up, because we’re creating an unshakeable business. Timestamps: (0:26) - Managing multiple teams in different markets (7:39) - The power of core values in companies (14:28) - Building a dream team and balancing skills and attitude (17:56) - Getting more team members onboard as business rapidly grows (20:53) - Motivating your team around your vision (28:09) - Building the first team and vision (33:05) - Training…

“Just remind yourself like it's okay to do it wrong. It's okay to be imperfect.” Today, Leila (@LeilaHormozi) shares her effective strategies to overcome and manage overthinking. She teaches how to identify unhelpful thoughts, use realistic language, seek guidance, and employ productive distraction to harness your mind for success and reduce unnecessary stress and anxiety. Welcome to Build where we talk about the lessons I have learned in scaling big businesses, gaining millions in sales, and helping our portfolio companies do the same. Buckle up, because we’re creating an unshakeable business. Timestamps: (0:10) - Understanding overthinking and its impact (1:17) - Identifying and replacing unhelpful thoughts (2:15) - The power of language in overthinking (3:02) - Seeking clarity and taking action (3:48) - Embracing imperfection and taking wrong steps (4:42) - Productive distraction: a tool against overthinking (5:33) - The role of time in overthinking (6:44) - Reframing overthinking as a skill to be learned…

“I think zero to a million is the hardest is because it's the area in which you incur the most cost of change.” Today, Leila (@LeilaHormozi) shares her experience on scaling big businesses and briefly explains the four primary stages of growing a business from zero to $100 million. She discusses the importance of finding a product-market fit, understanding your customer deeply, developing the right skill set, building a great team, learning to hire well, and considering key aspects while planning to sell a business. Through real-life anecdotes and practical tips, Leila guides emerging entrepreneurs on their challenging journey to success. Welcome to Build where we talk about the lessons I have learned in scaling big businesses, gaining millions in sales, and helping our portfolio companies do the same. Buckle up, because we’re creating an unshakeable business. Timestamps: (1:02) - The challenges of the initial phase (10:04) - The importance of work capacity (14:12) - The second phase: increasing lifetime…

“If you don't know how to take initiative, it's probably because you haven't been in this situation before or one similar.” Today, Leila (@LeilaHormozi) shares insights about key character traits and how they can impact leadership and success. Focusing on traits like self-control, gratitude, empathy, bravery, and more, the speaker shares personal stories, examples, and evaluations of each trait. The importance of certain traits over others in specific situations is stressed, and advice is given on how to develop and exploit these traits for success in leadership roles. Welcome to Build where we talk about the lessons I have learned in scaling big businesses, gaining millions in sales, and helping our portfolio companies do the same. Buckle up, because we’re creating an unshakeable business. Timestamps: (0:10) - Self-control, Arrogance, Empathy (6:58) - Argumentativeness, Curiosity, Unathleticism (12:54) - Loyalty, Introversion, Manipulativeness (19:30) - Bravery, Jealousy, Rigidity (25:44) - Grateful, Humor,…

"Repetition is key with these things." Today, Leila (@LeilaHormozi) answers some questions from her Leila Answers segment such as maintaining a strong ethical team culture, the importance of understanding and reinforcing company values, effective communication in remote work environments, and balancing the needs of employees and the company for long-term success. Welcome to Build where we talk about the lessons I have learned in scaling big businesses, gaining millions in sales, and helping our portfolio companies do the same. Buckle up, because we’re creating an unshakeable business. Timestamps: (0:47) - Reinforcing company values and ethics (4:54) - Building strong company culture in hybrid and remote setups (8:57) - Repetition in communicating company values and culture (12:58) - Balancing short-term sacrifices for long-term business sustainability (17:31) - Guidance on leading a growing team after dropping out of college (21:31) - Improving leadership communication and meeting frequency in startups…

“I've just found that what has worked best has been, I accept that I'm going to feel awful.” Today, Leila (@LeilaHormozi) shares her early struggles with addiction, self-esteem, and body-image issues. Dealing with challenges such as repeated arrests, weight gain, destructive behavior while battling addiction, Leila shares instances of judgement, criticism she faced, and how she shifted to healthier choices including exercising and healthier food. She chose to accept all aspects of herself, including her unique voice, resulting in a stronger sense of self-acceptance. Welcome to Build where we talk about the lessons I have learned in scaling big businesses, gaining millions in sales, and helping our portfolio companies do the same. Buckle up, because we’re creating an unshakeable business Timestamps: (1:47) - The turning point: A wake-up call (4:01) - The power of incremental change (6:24) - Challenging societal norms and expectations (7:32) - Accepting negative emotions (14:09) - The impact of her sixth…

“Look at every day as a chance for you to create evidence for yourself to make it more possible tomorrow.” Today, Leila (@LeilaHormozi) shares her transformative journey from personal struggles to business success, underscoring the crucial role of persistence, emotional resilience, and effective communication. This episode provides valuable insights on overcoming challenges, emphasizing skills development, problem ownership, and the importance of seeking support, making it a must-listen for aspiring entrepreneurs and individuals facing adversity. Welcome to Build where we talk about the lessons I have learned in scaling big businesses, gaining millions in sales, and helping our portfolio companies do the same. Buckle up, because we’re creating an unshakeable business Timestamps: (0:30) - Should finances be a factor in early dating? (1:33) - Who should pay for the first date? (2:12) - Is there an element of romance when it comes to money? (2:39) Should occupations be listed on dating app profiles? (3:03) -…

"In my opinion, the best thing to do is to set expectations 5% worse than they are.”Today, Leila (@LeilaHormozi) discusses the importance of onboarding, setting clear expectations, and providing proper context after hiring someone to ensure their success and retention. By following these steps and aligning job conditions with expectations, companies can create a positive experience for new employees and increase their chances of retaining top talent. Welcome to Build where we talk about the lessons I have learned in scaling big businesses, gaining millions in sales, and helping our portfolio companies do the same. Buckle up, because we’re creating an unshakeable business Timestamps: (0:21) - Importance of onboarding, setting expectations (2:58) - Aligning job expectations with conditions (5:36) - Clear expectations, predictability, problem discussion (8:03) - Crucial: understanding company and role-specific context (10:36) - Onboarding mirroring job support, expectations Follow Leila Hormozi’s Socials:…