

Build with Leila Hormozi
Leila Hormozi
How can you create an unshakeable business? My name is Leila Hormozi and I crossed $100M by the age of 28. Now I’m growing acquisition.com into a billion-dollar portfolio. In this podcast, I share the lessons I’ve learned in scaling big businesses and helping our portfolio companies do the same. Buckle up, Let's BUILD.
New Episodes Every Monday & Wednesday!
New Episodes Every Monday & Wednesday!
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Aug 25, 2025 • 12min
5 Behaviors Quietly Killing Your Executive Presence | Ep 313
Discover the five habits that can undermine your executive presence. Learn how overexplaining and nervous fidgeting can impact your authority. Engage in effective communication strategies that enhance clarity and confidence. Delve into the power of body language and self-regulation in leadership. Uncover how non-verbal cues and emotional consistency are crucial for building trust within teams. This insightful discussion offers practical tips to transform your presence and command attention.

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Aug 22, 2025 • 14min
Throwback: Why Positive Reinforcement Works Better Than Punishment | Ep 312
Discover why traditional accountability systems often fail and how to make yours effective. Learn about the crucial difference between tactical and developmental accountability. Explore the power of positive reinforcement to encourage desirable behaviors among team members. Delve into a systematic approach that promotes self-assessment and enhances performance, ensuring long-term engagement. This insightful discussion offers practical strategies to drive results while fostering a positive work environment.

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Aug 20, 2025 • 18min
6 Tactics That Teach People to Respect You | Ep 311
Discover six transformative tactics for commanding respect without compromise. It delves into how self-respect acts as the cornerstone for how others perceive you. Boundaries are highlighted as essential for nurturing personal relationships and maintaining worth. The discussion also emphasizes that actions outweigh words in cultivating respect. Personal anecdotes illustrate the significance of choosing self-respect over external validation, underscoring the resilience required to navigate challenging environments.

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Aug 18, 2025 • 14min
How Systems Are The Real Secret to Success | Ep 310
Discover why motivation and goal-setting fall short in achieving real success. Learn how effective, repeatable systems can transform your approach to personal growth and business scale. Leila shares her personal journey, including her impressive weight loss and building a substantial portfolio. Dive into strategies that minimize emotional resistance and maximize productivity for lasting results. Get ready to rethink your path to success!

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Aug 15, 2025 • 18min
Throwback: The Tactical Guide To Building a Great Brand | Ep 309
Dive into the tactical principles behind building a strong brand. Learn how associations influence perceptions and why trading short-term gains for long-term brand growth is essential. Discover the power of being polarizing and how repetition can dominate the market. Effective branding doesn't just enhance recognition; it creates a lasting identity that resonates with your audience. Get ready to transform your approach to branding and scale your business!

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Aug 13, 2025 • 17min
Don’t Abandon Your Business Before It Peaks | Ep 308
Exploring the art of persistence, the host challenges the trend of business pivoting driven by fear and distraction. She emphasizes that true growth often surfaces years after initial obstacles. Reflecting on successful entrepreneurs, there's a call to refine strategies without abandoning the mission. Mastery of a single venture is championed over the allure of novelty, urging listeners to resist the temptation of chasing fleeting trends. Finally, the importance of optimizing existing resources, including technology, is highlighted for sustained success.

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Aug 11, 2025 • 20min
All Feelings Are Welcome, All Behaviours Are Not | Ep 307
Leila dives into the complex world of emotional leadership. She emphasizes that while feelings are valid, disruptive behaviors must be addressed. Personal stories illustrate the importance of managing emotions to avoid pitfalls in business. The discussion also highlights the emotional toll of others' burdens and the need for healthy boundaries. Leila offers practical advice on achieving emotional maturity and fostering stronger relationships through emotional awareness and self-control.

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Aug 8, 2025 • 28min
Throwback: How a Fitness Contest Taught Me Business Skills | Ep 306
In this throwback discussion, Leila shares five crucial business lessons learned from her bikini competition training. She emphasizes the importance of discipline, resilience, and personal growth in both fitness and entrepreneurship. Growth and clarity are highlighted as key to achieving meaningful goals. Leila warns against confusing self-care with avoidance of hard work, illustrating how true fulfillment comes from honoring commitments. These insights draw a fascinating parallel between the world of competitive fitness and business success.

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Aug 6, 2025 • 16min
Do What You Want Without Sabotaging Your Life | Ep 305
Discover the concept of living well while wired for high performance. Learn about the 90/10 rule: 90% discipline paired with 10% freedom. This approach encourages mindful indulgence to prevent burnout. Hear personal stories of trading guilt for joy and constraints for conscious choices. Embrace sustainable success while enjoying life—without sacrificing your ambitions.

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Aug 4, 2025 • 13min
Need vs. Preference: How Language Shapes Your Life | Ep 304
Explore the transformative mindset shift between needs and preferences. Mislabeling desires can lead to emotional drama and strained relationships. Personal anecdotes illustrate how this understanding impacts both business and personal life. Leila emphasizes that language controls our experiences, shaping our emotional resilience. Discover how recognizing preferences can lead to greater satisfaction and healthier mindsets.