The Game with Alex Hormozi

Latest Episodes:

Violence is the Answer & What I Learned from Having 4 Meetings with Arnold | Ep 137 Jul 12, 2019

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"Hatred is a condition of success." Today, Alex (@AlexHormozi) discusses the importance of accepting and dealing with negativity and hate as a condition of success. He shares lessons he learned from Arnold Schwarzenegger, emphasizing the need to develop mental fortitude and focus on business fundamentals to achieve higher success.

Welcome to The Game w/Alex Hormozi, hosted by entrepreneur, founder, investor, author, public speaker, and content creator Alex Hormozi. On this podcast you’ll hear how to get more customers, make more profit per customer, how to keep them longer, and the many failures and lessons Alex has learned on his path from $100M to $1B in net worth.

Timestamps:

(0:53) - Higher success leads to more hate

(6:06) - More impact means more criticism

(9:14) - People remember how they feel, not what's said

(10:52) - Success requires boring work and good content

(17:27) - Mental fortitude is critical for success

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Fundamentals & Complexity | Ep 136 Jul 09, 2019

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"We don't need new; we need better." Today, Alex (@AlexHormozi) discusses how important it is to stick to the fundamentals, how it will create more focus within the team, and how it can improve the end-user experience.

Timestamps:

(0:19) - Entrepreneurs change things that work when something stops working.

(1:37) - We need better by doing things that worked at small/large scale.

(3:42) - Objective remains unchanging, but processes and team will change.

(5:35) - Figure out how to treat customers as a small shop owner.

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My second biggest productivity hack, that you will immediately see benefit from | Ep 135 Jul 02, 2019

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"The reality is that if you start something that you can't finish, the likelihood that you're going to finish it faster is way, way, way higher.” Today, Alex (@AlexHormozi) shares his second biggest productivity hack, which is to utilize the small chunks of time in between appointments or tasks instead of wasting them. He emphasizes the importance of breaking the habit of thinking that nothing can be accomplished in those short periods of time. Instead, he suggests starting a task and leaving it unfinished to maximize productivity.

Timestamps:

(0:37) - Most wasted as an entrepreneur: minutes in between rounded off minutes.

(2:11) - Driven to get back to writing, won't stop until next loop.

(3:22) - Shift of thinking: start something and not finish it.

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Can you be a happy CEO? #wartime | Ep 134 Jun 27, 2019

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Being uncomfortable will shape me into the person I want to be. Today, Alex (@AlexHormozi) talks about the challenges of being a CEO. He also talks about his experiences, his thoughts on what comes after, and the hard truths that he has learned.

Timestamps:

(2:36) - Discomfort never stops if you desire growth.

(7:31) - Constantly challenge and improve yourself to grow.

(10:48) - If you want it, it's your path. Embrace discomfort to become better.

(14:23) - When big, delegate and communicate effectively.

(17:10) - Balancing satisfaction and growth for entrepreneurs and customers.

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How to Focus Your Team on What Matters: FOUR Key Metrics to Scale | Ep 133 Jun 26, 2019

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"Ask those questions to your team as well so that they feel included; it's not just you always feeling you're driving the boat.” Today, Alex (@AlexHormozi) discusses the importance of focusing on four key metrics to grow a business: increasing opportunities, closing percentages, decreasing churn, and increasing profit. By prioritizing actions that directly impact these metrics, businesses can cut out unnecessary tasks and increase growth.

Timestamps:

(3:50) - Increase closing percentage and keep churn low

(6:52) - Increase profit margin by reducing unnecessary costs

(9:44) - Prioritize actions that are directly linked to growth metrics

(12:09) - Those who prioritize growth metrics advance faster.

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No Half Measures | Ep 132 Jun 21, 2019

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"If you're making a change, go all in. Don't let it be incremental. Don't dip your toe in…” Today, Alex (@AlexHormozi) emphasizes the importance of going all in and making significant changes instead of incremental ones, even if it requires sacrificing comfort for more. He shares his own experience of making a central pivot in his business and encourages listeners to confront hard decisions with no half-measures.

Timestamps:

(0:46) - It's scary when making changes, not at a wall.

(1:08) - Foresight takes courage. Break and sacrifice for greatness.

(4:20) - Begging for your sake. No half measures, full decisions.

(7:13) - Willing to burn boats, make sacrifices, and have hard conversations.

(9:22) - What do we stand for? Change, grow, or die.

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The Game Beyond The Game: Profit, Predictions, & Giving | Ep 131 Jun 19, 2019

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“I get a ton of fulfillment from knowing that we're setting other people free.” Today, Alex (@AlexHormozi) discusses a new gym model that reduces risk and increases profits for gym owners, as well as the importance of breaking limiting beliefs about money and finding balance and meaning in striving for success. He also talks about the concept of the four quadrants of wealth and the different levels of freedom that can be achieved through business ownership.

Timestamps:

(0:55) - Exploring limiting beliefs around money

(2:43) - The four quadrants of wealth

(4:11) - Understanding the game of wealth & achieving financial freedom

(6:51) - How to tap into a bigger network and create a bigger vacuum

(7:53) - The benefits of giving and making money

(11:34) - Identifying and overcoming obstacles to achieve financial freedom

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The Three Dimensions of Leadership | EP 130 Jun 06, 2019

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“Respect has to be given before it's received.” Today, Alex (@AlexHormozi) shares his thoughts on the three dimensions of leadership: respect, fear, and love, and how leaders can gain respect by setting an example and embodying the values they want to project. He also discusses the importance of respecting others, how it can be earned in different ways, and how it can benefit relationships and leadership.

Timestamps:

(2:01) - The three dimensions of leadership: respect, fear, and love

(5:13) - Gaining respect through sacrifice and setting expectations

(9:24) - Exploring respect in leadership

(17:03) - Balancing love and fear in leadership

(22:01) - The balance of caring for employees while maintaining professionalism

(24:59) - Leadership and respect in the military

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Success is the best Revenge | Ep 129 Jun 04, 2019

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“No pain, no gain.” Today, Alex (@AlexHormozi) discusses strategies for mental resilience, including how to deal with anger and become successful. He emphasizes the importance of understanding and channeling anger into something productive and shares personal anecdotes about overcoming anger and finding success.

Timestamps:

(1:12) - Dealing with anger: understanding the causes and how to manage it

(2:45) - Reflections on overcoming adversity and growing successfully

(3:57) - How to diffuse anger and find closure

(8:11) - Forgiveness and understanding in difficult situations

(10:02) - How writing a story helped me overcome rage

(11:46) - Dealing with stressful situations

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Tradeoffs. The TRUE price of your desire | Ep 128 May 29, 2019

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People want what they don't have but don't want what they do have. Today, Alex (@AlexHormozi) explores the trade-offs that come with achieving success and the sacrifices that entrepreneurs need to make to pursue their goals. He emphasizes that success requires hard work and dedication and encourages listeners to consider whether they are willing to make the same trade-offs as those who have achieved success.

Timestamps:

(1:10) - Exploring the trade-offs of entrepreneurship

(2:52) - Sacrifices for business growth & its value

(8:43) - Understanding the difference in returns on investment

(11:36) - The trade-offs of sacrificing for success

(13:11) - Understanding the trade-offs of growth and priorities

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