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YAPClassic: Leila Hormozi, From Six Arrests to $100M Networth by Age 28

Oct 11, 2024

Leila Hormozi, a first-generation Iranian-American entrepreneur and CEO of Acquisition.com, shares her incredible journey from a turbulent childhood to achieving a $100M net worth by 28. She opens up about her rebellious teenage phase, which led to six arrests, and the heart-to-heart conversation that catapulted her toward self-improvement. Leila emphasizes the power of embracing discomfort, the importance of taking action regardless of feelings, and the significance of building a resilient mindset in both sales and personal relationships.

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Leila Hormozi

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Quick takeaways

Leila Hormozi's tumultuous upbringing shaped her resilience and independence, driving her to transform challenges into opportunities for personal growth.

Embracing discomfort is crucial for fostering growth and resilience, as it encourages individuals to break mental barriers and take decisive action.

Developing a sense of responsibility, whether towards others or personal goals, serves as a powerful motivator to drive success and overcome fear.

Deep dives

Layla Hermosi's Journey to Success

Layla Hermosi, an Iranian-American entrepreneur, shares her inspiring journey from a troubled childhood to becoming a millionaire by age 28. Growing up with a mother who struggled with addiction and an absent father, she took on a parental role early in life, which cultivated her independence and resilience. Despite facing numerous challenges and even being arrested multiple times during her rebellious teenage years, Layla learned valuable lessons that shaped her determination to succeed. This drive ultimately led her to prioritize personal growth and self-improvement through mentorship and self-development.

Intro

4min

From Turmoil to Triumph: A Journey of Transformation

18min

Resilience and Growth Through Rejection

8min

Navigating Sales and Relationships

17min

The Power of Honest Communication

9min

Embracing Discomfort for Growth

6min

Harnessing Motivation through Responsibility

6min

Acting Despite Feelings: A Key to Success for Young Aspirants

3min

After her parents' divorce, Leila Hormozi’s mother spiraled into alcoholism, forcing Leila to grow up fast. Later, when she moved into her father’s more stable home, she became an angry, rebellious teenager without direction. She partied excessively and was arrested six times in 18 months. But a heart-to-heart with her dad sparked a self-development journey that transformed her into the successful entrepreneur she has become. In today’s episode, Leila shares what she has learned about creating lasting behavioral change and becoming the person you aspire to be.

Leila Hormozi is an entrepreneur, investor, and philanthropist. She co-founded Acquisition.com with her husband, Alex Hormozi. By the age of 28, she had amassed a net worth of $100M.

In this episode, Hala and Leila will discuss:

- How Leila’s turbulent childhood shaped her

- Her rebellious teenage years

- The moment that propelled her to change

- Why you must act first

- Ditching entertainment for education

- Channeling stress and anxiety into learning

- The top two lessons she learned as a salesperson

- The importance of being uncomfortable

- Building the “GSD” muscle

- And other topics…

Leila Hormozi is a first-generation Iranian-American entrepreneur, investor, and philanthropist. She is the CEO of Acquisition.com and is known for her expertise in scaling businesses by building flexible infrastructures and effective management systems that foster great workplace cultures and high performance. Following a successful turnaround business venture, she and her husband, Alex Hormozi, packaged his process into a licensing model that scaled to over 4,000+ locations in 4 years. Simultaneously, she launched and scaled three companies, generating $120M+ without external funding.

Connect with Leila:

Leila’s Website: https://www.acquisition.com/

Leila’s LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/leila-hormozi-32a580a5/

Leila’s Twitter: https://twitter.com/LeilaHormozi

Leila’s Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/leilanhormozi/

Leila’s Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/leila.naghshineh

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