

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.
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May 12, 2026 • 6min
Your Thoughts Are Not Facts | Ep. 359
A practical dive into accepting uncomfortable reality and stopping mental spirals. Short mental frameworks are shared for spotting and auditing beliefs. Learn a three-question method to replace irrational thoughts. Emphasis on acting while uncomfortable to embed new beliefs and move forward.

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May 7, 2026 • 18min
Is It Time To Quit Your Job? | Ep. 358
Signs to actually quit a job versus quitting from frustration. How to prove monetized skills and land first paying projects before leaving. Building a true financial floor and realistic startup monthly costs. Practicing uncertainty and emotional resilience with high‑visibility bets. Creating reality‑tested plans and durable assets instead of wishful ideas.

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May 5, 2026 • 4min
People Will Never Disrespect You Again | Ep. 357
A guide to practicing self-respect through daily behaviors and clear boundaries. Short bursts on how impulsive speech and emotional outbursts erode your standards. A fresh take on criticism as other people’s unmanaged discomfort. Practical prompts to anchor your identity in values and stop chasing external approval.

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Apr 30, 2026 • 12min
How to Outsmart a Toxic Workplace | Ep. 356
A tactical guide to stop overusing the word toxic and instead name specific problems. Short self-respect questions help decide whether to stay or move on. Practical steps stress accountability first, communicate directly, and propose solutions. A clear 90-day choice helps you either commit fully or plan a graceful exit.

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Apr 28, 2026 • 6min
Rewire Your Brain to Actually Make More Money | Ep. 355
Explores how childhood money messages shape adult financial choices. Covers rewriting limiting money narratives into empowering beliefs. Discusses why consistent discipline and focused skill-building beat chasing side hustles. Examines the idea of a wealth thermostat tied to identity. Encourages taking ownership, acting despite fear, and letting behavior lead beliefs.

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Apr 23, 2026 • 20min
How I Stopped Being the Escape Hatch for My Team | Ep. 354
A leader’s identity shift from star player to coach and the mental work that requires. The Phil Jackson paradox: gaining power by letting go. Building psychological safety so teams perform without constant oversight. Systems that force collaboration and how to delegate decisions, not just tasks. Practical moves to stop rescuing your team and train your replacement.

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Apr 21, 2026 • 14min
The Market Does Not Care How Hard You Worked | Ep. 353
Practical mindset shifts for founders who over-index on preparation and planning. Why action, not information, generates true market feedback. How wasted work can be reframed as necessary learning. A warning that looking polished does not equal market fit and that effort alone won’t win customers.

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Apr 16, 2026 • 18min
How to Stay Consistent When Life Is Not Going Your Way | Ep. 352
Practical tactics for staying consistent when life gets messy. Designing a bad-day plan and building flexible systems that work under pressure. Techniques to replace or reinforce habits, reward alternatives, and close feedback loops quickly. Advice on deciding once, removing options, and tracking behaviors as the path to reliable progress.

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Apr 14, 2026 • 19min
The 5 Rules That Make People Want to Follow You | Ep. 351
Five underrated leadership traits are broken down into clear, actionable rules. You hear why staying emotionally steady calms teams and why sincere, private candor removes hidden expectations. Learn how unimpeachable character builds trust and why turning big goals into simple priorities boosts performance. Discover why pairing clarity with ownership prevents blame and gets problems solved.

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Apr 9, 2026 • 38min
Scale Your Business Like a Pro in 2026 | Ep. 350
A practical roadmap for scaling through nine growth stages, from giving away work to learn to building a brand as a moat. Clear advice on when to sell manually, when to advertise, and when to hire and document processes. Tips on niching, productizing for better unit economics, and reorganizing teams into specialists to sustain rapid growth.


