
Build with 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!
Latest episodes

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Dec 9, 2024 • 19min
When To Fire & When To Coach | Ep 216
Explore the emotional rollercoaster CEOs face when deciding whether to fire employees, balancing empathy and team success. Discover why hiring for cultural fit is crucial for growth and how it often supersedes technical skills. Delve into the differences between performance issues rooted in skill versus motivation, highlighting the need for targeted guidance and understanding team dynamics. Join the journey of navigating these tough decisions to build a stronger business.

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Dec 6, 2024 • 17min
The Right & Wrong Time To Be Patient | Ep 215
Dive into the paradox of patience in business leadership, where growth meets the danger of complacency. Personal anecdotes reveal the fine line between timely decision-making and maintaining high performance. Navigate the tricky balance of being patient with team members while enforcing accountability. Discover strategies for fostering high standards and protecting team morale, all while learning when to be impatient with effort but patient with the results.

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Dec 4, 2024 • 19min
How To Be Kind, Not Nice | Ep 214
Discover the crucial distinction between kindness and niceness in leadership. Learn how niceness can lead to toxicity while true kindness fosters trust and honesty. The discussion emphasizes the importance of prioritizing authentic relationships for long-term success. Explore how leadership grounded in kindness leads to better decision-making and organizational health. Buckle up for insights that can transform your approach to leading and scaling a business!

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Dec 2, 2024 • 1h 27min
Success Secrets From A $3B CEO - Sharran Srivatsaa | Ep 213
Sharran Srivatsaa, a four-times Inc. 500 entrepreneur and the president of Real, shares powerful insights into scaling businesses. He discusses the importance of small victories to avoid burnout and emphasizes action over perfection. Delegation and effective communication are highlighted as keys to empowering leadership. Sharran reveals strategies for navigating significant business growth and suggests using two-week sprints for better time management. He also redefines success and productivity, focusing on relationships and personal growth as crucial to achieving strategic goals.

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Nov 29, 2024 • 17min
How & When To Reorganize Your Team Effectively | Ep 212
Discover the essential motivations behind team reorganization, as effective strategies for leaders are explored. Learn about the vital role of communication and how to maintain team dynamics during transitions. Dive into actionable insights that ensure progress both during and after restructuring, making chaos a thing of the past. Get ready to transform your approach and build a stronger, more resilient team!

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Nov 27, 2024 • 22min
Your Comfort Is Killing Your Dreams | Ep 211
Comfort can be a dream killer, stunting personal growth and ambitions. Overcoming the fear of judgment is crucial, and surrounding yourself with inspiring figures can lead to success. Embracing discomfort is necessary for achieving true goals, even in the face of societal expectations. Sacrifices and imperfect actions are integral to the journey, as genuine confidence builds through experience. Ultimately, overcoming inadequacies and criticisms is essential for authentic living and pursuing dreams.

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Nov 25, 2024 • 17min
Tell The Truth About Your Business If You Want It To Grow | Ep 210
Discover the transformative power of honesty in business growth. Learn how transparency can strengthen customer and employee relationships. Through personal anecdotes, it becomes clear that embracing the truth not only accelerates success but also builds authenticity. Uncover how cultivating an unshakeable business starts with accountability and genuine communication.

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Nov 22, 2024 • 22min
Answering Your Questions About Building A Business | Ep 209
Dive into the essential traits needed for a successful finance team, emphasizing trust and discretion. Discover the emotional resilience necessary for overcoming business challenges and the importance of aligning with the right partners. Explore profit margins and their impact on business models, with insights on choosing between low and high-margin operations. Finally, learn about the personal skills crucial for entrepreneurship, suggesting that those seeking comfort might thrive better in traditional jobs.

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Nov 20, 2024 • 39min
Your Standards Are Too Low (w/ Alex Hormozi) | Ep 208
Alex Hormozi, co-founder of Acquisition.com and expert in business scaling, joins to discuss the impact of high standards on success. He emphasizes that complacency hinders growth and advocates for hiring top talent. Hormozi shares insights on how surrounding oneself with high achievers can elevate personal and professional standards. The conversation dives into the importance of meticulous planning, accountability in teams, and the difference between being nice and kind in leadership for true organizational growth.

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Nov 18, 2024 • 26min
You're Not LAZY: My 3 Step System to ACTUALLY Get Sh*t Done | Ep 207
Explore the roots of procrastination, uncovering how experiential avoidance holds us back. Delve into the emotional triggers like anxiety, rebellion, and boredom driving inaction. Personal stories reveal the importance of embracing failure and aligning actions with long-term goals. Confronting fear and judgment is highlighted as crucial for growth, transforming criticism into a catalyst for skill development and personal achievement. Ready to tackle those challenges head-on?