Leila

Entrepreneurs Alex and Leila discuss scaling, creating a positive work culture, and the importance of fostering a win-win-win environment. They explore their passion for Acquisition.com, building a culture of growth, the impact of work culture on acquired companies, differentiating internal and external missions, and the challenges of scaling a company and hiring the right people.

Leila, Bernie, and Mel discuss weight stigma in counseling and psychotherapy. They explore the use of the word 'fat' as a neutral descriptor and reclaiming it. They highlight the prevalence of weight stigma and fat phobia in society, emphasizing the need to address biases. The speakers share concerns about unethical practices in counseling and psychotherapy and the importance of training counselors to address weight stigma. They also discuss the impact of the pandemic on therapy and the opportunities it has brought.

Alex and Leila, guests on the BiggerPockets Real Estate Podcast, share advice on involving spouses in work, finding the right person to work with, and making money doing what you're good at and enjoy. They also give a sneak peek into Alex's upcoming book.