

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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Jan 20, 2025 • 25min
My 3 Self-Care Priorities | Ep 233
Explore the transformative concept of self-care as a form of self-discipline. Discover how making tough choices can elevate your leadership skills. Through personal anecdotes, experience the impact of prioritizing discipline on team dynamics. It’s all about creating a strong foundation for success, both personally and professionally.

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Jan 17, 2025 • 17min
Do You Want Control Or Growth? | Ep 232
The discussion dives into the common pitfalls founders face when they become bottlenecks in their own businesses. It highlights the crucial balance between maintaining control and fostering growth through effective delegation. Insights are shared on how micromanagement can stifle progress, encouraging leaders to shift their approach. By empowering teams, entrepreneurs can unlock sustainable development and drive success. Tune in for strategies to create a thriving environment where everyone can contribute.

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Jan 15, 2025 • 59min
Talking Stress, Leadership, & Delegation (with Simon Squibb) | Ep 231
Simon Squibb, an entrepreneur passionate about employee well-being, dives deep into stress management and leadership strategies. He shares a structured approach to stress, focusing on alignment with personal values. Squibb also explores how understanding fear can transform leadership, using it as a motivational tool. He emphasizes the art of effective delegation, highlighting the importance of values in team dynamics. Through personal experiences, he reveals the connection between leadership, accountability, and creating a thriving work culture.

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Jan 13, 2025 • 60min
How To Achieve Success By Facing Your Fears (on The Ed Mylett Show) | Ep 230
Leila Hormozi, co-founder of acquisition.com and expert in scaling businesses, shares her powerful insights on success and personal growth. She emphasizes the importance of embracing fear as a catalyst for resilience and self-awareness. Discussion ranges from evaluating the leaders of businesses, the complexities of mental health, and the significance of valuing the journey over merely achieving goals. Hormozi advocates for confronting emotions to unlock true potential and encourages listeners to redefine their relationship with success.

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Jan 10, 2025 • 32min
How To Win BIG in 2025 (my top business lessons of the year) | Ep 229
Explore how personal chaos can derail business success and the critical need for personal stability. Discover essential lessons on managing missed opportunities and the importance of a supportive team. Learn about the significance of alignment with company values when hiring, and why effective incentives matter. Dive into the necessity of clear pathways for technical and managerial growth, and understand how leadership alignment fuels organizational momentum.

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Jan 8, 2025 • 16min
Get Good At Feeling Bad, Here's How | Ep 228
Get the unfiltered memos I send my team as we scale Acquisition.com to $1B+: Leila's Letters

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Jan 6, 2025 • 21min
Eliminate Decision Debt To Operate Stress-Free | Ep 227
Dive into the concept of 'decision debt' and learn how unmade choices can create mental clutter. Discover powerful strategies to tackle this, paving the way for a more productive year. Embrace resilience by confronting the fear of failure and assessing worst-case scenarios. The discussion encourages listeners to take decisive action, emphasizing personal growth as a key to overcoming challenges. Get ready to transform your decision-making process!

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Jan 3, 2025 • 26min
My System For Beating Procrastination | Ep 226
Dive into a transformative three-step framework for conquering procrastination, addressing its root causes and the discomfort that comes with personal growth. Discover how authority aversion can hinder decision-making, and reflect on its impact on your goals. Learn to overcome defensiveness, embrace boredom, and tackle mundane tasks as vital steps toward long-term success. Finally, understand why stepping outside your comfort zone and accepting failure are crucial for genuine learning and development.

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Jan 1, 2025 • 9min
Throwback: Why Work-Life Balance Is A Lie | Ep 63
Discover the truth about work-life balance in a refreshing way! The discussion demystifies the myth of separation, urging listeners to embrace a more integrated approach to their lives. Learn how merging personal values with professional goals can lead to real fulfillment. The conversation also highlights the beauty of imperfection, encouraging a mindset shift towards accepting the chaos that comes with juggling responsibilities. Tune in for insights that can transform how you view work and life!

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Dec 30, 2024 • 18min
You WILL Be Misunderstood, Here's What To Do About It | Ep 225
This discussion delves into the challenges leaders face when making tough decisions that may be misunderstood or disliked. It emphasizes the need for data-driven choices and patience in allowing teams to understand the rationale. The emotional toll of leadership is examined, highlighting the importance of clear communication to mitigate criticism and foster understanding. Listeners get valuable insights into staying true to one's values while navigating the complexities of leadership.


