

#160: How Alex Hormozi Cheats the System // Next Level Pros Podcast
Welcome to a new episode of Next Level Pros! In this episode, host Chris sits down with Alex Hormozi, founder of Acquisition.com, to dive deep into the mindset, strategies, and lessons behind building and scaling successful businesses. Whether you’re an entrepreneur, business owner, or aspiring operator looking to level up, this episode is packed with actionable insights on growth, investment, and the realities of the entrepreneurial journey.
Highlights:
“I just enjoy playing the game… I know I would do it if it didn’t make money.”
“At some point you have to expand… I was just in a pond, and everyone else was going after an ocean.”
“If I’m afraid to take a risk now, I’ll never be able to take a risk later.”
“You have to provide value—make them an offer so good they feel stupid saying no.”
“This is the point where most people quit, and that’s why they don’t quit.”
Timestamps:
00:00 – Introduction
02:55 – The Obsession with Business: Playing the Game
04:48 – Transition from Gym Launch to Acquisition.com
09:08 – Defining Moments: Leaving Corporate for Entrepreneurship
12:45 – The Hardest Decision: Disappointing Family to Follow Your Path
21:03 – How to Work for Free and Actually Add Value
33:13 – What Acquisition.com Looks for in Investments
36:47 – Identifying Founders with Big Visions
45:54 – The Discipline to Say No: Focusing on the One Thing
1:04:49 – Advice for Tough Times: Why You Shouldn’t Quit
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