The Game with Alex Hormozi

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Uncovering Insights And Wisdom With Your Future Self | (with Danny Miranda) Pt.2 - July ‘23 | Ep 594 Sep 30, 2023

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"Everyone wants you to do well, just not better than them.” Today, join Alex (@AlexHormozi) as he guests on Danny Miranda’s Podcast to discuss the transition from fear to faith in the entrepreneurial journey. They share personal experiences and reflect on how anger initially drove their actions, but over time they have shifted towards enjoying their work and being rewarded for their efforts. They emphasize the importance of doing what you enjoy and working hard to achieve success. This is part 2 of the interview.

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.

Check out the episode on Danny Miranda’s YouTube Channel!

Timestamps:

(0:22) Shifting from fear to faith.

(7:39) The choice was death or work.

(14:37) Short-term optimization vs long-term benefits.

(22:01) Overcoming challenges & The Solomon paradox.

(29:01) Holding yourself accountable.

(30:45) Documenting the highs and lows of life.

(40:52) The cycles of success.

(43:39) The big disconnect & doing 10 times more.

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Don’t Be Cute | Ep 593 Sep 28, 2023

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“Just do it exactly as it is outlined.” Today, Alex (@AlexHormozi) talks about the one piece of advice every entrepreneur needs to hear. Listen in as Alex reflects on a pivotal concept that was given to him by a mentor.

Timestamps:

(1:11) - Simplicity outperforms complexity.

(3:23) - Rule: Duplicate success, then innovate.

(7:08) - Prioritize above-the-fold content optimization.

(8:30) - Reminder: Repeat what works consistently.

(10:36) - Simplicity often leads to substantial success.

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(This episode is a re-run. Original airdate was December 1, 2020)

Volume Negates Luck | Ep 592 Sep 26, 2023

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"You just have to keep laying the bricks all the way across the bridge from where you are to where you want to be.” Today, Alex (@AlexHormozi) shares a quick lesson he learned while he was talking to his 18-year-old neighbor about probability, luck, why volume negates both those factors, and tries to paint a different frame of seeing success & the work required to get there.

Timestamps:

(1:27) - Volume beats luck and skill.

(2:45) - Embrace learning, patience breeds success.

(5:31) - Quit only if the industry disappears.

(6:22) - Probability and volume matter.

(7:34) - Success takes time, avoid unrealistic expectations.

(8:22) - Bricks, patience, and consistency.

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(This episode is a re-run. Original airdate was January 12, 2021.)

The Power of Committing Time to Growth (with Danny Miranda) Pt.1 - July ‘23 | Ep 591 Sep 23, 2023

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"What we should do is teach people how to learn, and then let them learn whatever they want to learn.” Today, join Alex (@AlexHormozi) as he guests on Danny Miranda’s Podcast to discuss the importance of finding value in the content we consume. They highlight how spending time with experts and learning from their knowledge can be incredibly valuable for personal and professional growth. The conversation emphasizes the need to figure out the games we need to play in order to succeed and continually learn from others. This is part 1 of the interview.

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Timestamps:

(4:06) - Understanding leads to forgiveness.

(8:32) - Perspective can decrease emotional reactions.

(10:24) - Change expectations, surrender to reality.

(15:19) - Success requires volume and effort.

(24:59) - Excellence requires consistent effort.

(27:39) - Develop patience for long-term success.

(36:08) - Work and feedback drive improvement.

(40:01) - Skills are developed through consistent practice.

(45:29) - Progress is the ultimate goal.

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My Secret to Building $100M Sales Teams (Step By Step) | Spotify Video Exclusive Sep 22, 2023

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"Because if it's worth doing, it's worth doing well." Today, Alex (@AlexHormozi) discusses how to scale a sales team within an organization, covering topics such as the interview process, training, onboarding, management, and maintaining a strong team culture. He emphasizes the importance of understanding the customer's needs and providing genuine empathy, along with setting clear goals and KPIs, providing regular feedback, and fostering healthy competition within the team.

Timestamps:

(1:21) - Question-bas ed sales script for closing.

(1:54) - Role-playing and improvement in sales conversations.

(3:08) - Maintaining sales team culture: leaderboard, KPIs, cutting underperformers.

(7:04) - Leadership and Sales Managers.

(8:07) - Cadence and Performance Improvement Plan.

(10:13) - Motivation and Conviction.

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Lessons Learned from Investing in 22 Companies (Pt.2) | Ep 590 Sep 21, 2023

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“The way you act during the deal process is a great predictor for us or a great measuring stick for us to see how you're gonna act afterwards.” Today, Alex (@AlexHormozi) discusses the importance of being founder-friendly in investment decisions and prioritizing the qualities of the founder over the business. He also shares his views on private equity models and the need for hard conversations in unlocking business growth.

Timestamps:

(0:40) Founder-friendly approach during deal process.

(10:02) Prioritize founder over the business.

(18:53) Theory of constraints in investment decisions.

(29:13) Disruptability by AI and bigger companies.

(34:36) Business doesn't require perfection or compounding vehicle.

(40:22) A "gray hair" on the team is needed.

(44:43) Checklist for selection as a portfolio company.

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Lessons Learned from Investing in 22 Companies (Pt.1) | Ep 608 Sep 19, 2023

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“We take something old and something new and there's a lot of magic between the two of those things." Today, Alex (@AlexHormozi) discusses his experience investing in 22 companies over the past three years, sharing lessons learned and mistakes made. He provides insights on his investment criteria, deal structures, and the process of providing value to portfolio companies.

Timestamps:

(2:37) - Our criteria for investing

(10:36) - What we look for in companies

(15:21) - Process of providing value (who-what-how framework)

(28:33) - The role of leadership when investing

(32:26) - Cash flow is king and helps reinvest in growth

(39:32) - Focused founders are the key

(44:58) - Two steps back to take ten steps forward

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Lessons Learned from Investing in 22 Companies (Pt.1) | Ep 589 Sep 19, 2023

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Timestamps:

(2:37) - Our criteria for investing

(10:36) - What we look for in companies

(15:21) - Process of providing value (who-what-how framework)

(28:33) - The role of leadership when investing

(32:26) - Cash flow is king and helps reinvest in growth

(39:32) - Focused founders are the key

(44:58) - Two steps back to take ten steps forward

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The Shift from Business to Investing (on the Founder Podcast) Pt.2 - July ‘23 | Ep 588 Sep 16, 2023

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"Most times the focus is that people can't say no to the fast money. And by doing that, they say no to the big money (…) which is the money you got to wait for.” Today, join Alex (@AlexHormozi) as he guests on the Founder Podcast with Chris Lee to discuss the shift from business to investing and the mindset required for success. They talk about the importance of creating value and attracting potential investments. The hosts also share their criteria for the ideal company to invest in, including a strong founder who wants to scale and has big dreams. This is part 2 of the interview.

Check out the episode on the Founder Podcast’s YouTube Channel!

Timestamps:

(3:45) - Identify motivation, admit weakness for improvement.

(10:38) - Self-deception in valuing businesses.

(13:00) - Focus on long-term success.

(15:08) - Shift from business to investing.

(19:46) - Different pain, different businesses.

(26:50) - Leverage existing opportunities.

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How to Make A Billion Dollars | Spotify Video Exclusive Sep 15, 2023

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"You get paid for what you do, you get returns on what you own." Today, Alex (@AlexHormozi) explains how to become a billionaire by owning something worth a billion dollars, rather than making a billion dollars every year. He shares his own experiences and insights on how to think like a billionaire, set tangible goals, and provide enough value to achieve success in the business world.

Timestamps:

(0:00) - Misunderstanding of billion-dollar success

(0:32) - Phase 2: Taking home $1B over lifetime

(1:39) - Passive income for becoming a billionaire

(3:01) - Tangible goals for billionaire status

(3:43) - Think bigger, provide more value

(4:53) - Get returns, understand business value

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