Build with Leila Hormozi Leila Hormozi

“The reason that they're leaving, it's never because the job is awful. It's because it does not maximize their skill set.” Today, join Leila (@LeilaHormozi) as she guests on The Matt Gray Show to talk about the characteristics of top talent and the importance of aligning roles to maximize their skills. The conversation explores strategies for business growth, emphasizing operational efficiency, talent recruitment, and a focus on customer lifetime value. Leila underlines the role of constructive feedback, effective hiring decisions, and the power of curiosity in leadership, with a recurring theme of prioritizing personal excellence and growth over financial gain.
Welcome to Build where we talk about the lessons I have learned in scaling big businesses, gaining millions in sales, and helping our portfolio companies do the same. Buckle up, because we’re creating an unshakeable business.
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Timestamps:
(0:42) - The essence of leadership and team dynamics
(1:13) - Identifying star performers: traits and values for success
(6:36) - Hiring for excellence: strategies and real-world applications
(12:27) - Leveraging brand strength for talent recruitment and growth
(18:52) - Operational excellence and scaling from millions to billions
(25:11) - Fostering a positive work environment: accountability and feedback
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“Lack of clear expectations leads to assumptions. Assumptions lead to unmet goals.” Today, Leila (@LeilaHormozi) discusses the importance of setting clear expectations in businesses, highlighting the powerful impact on team management and trust-building. She shares insights on scaling businesses, emphasizing the role of core values over rules and demonstrating how a company's vision can be translated into actionable strategies through a hierarchy of expectations.
Welcome to Build where we talk about the lessons I have learned in scaling big businesses, gaining millions in sales, and helping our portfolio companies do the same. Buckle up, because we’re creating an unshakeable business.
Timestamps:
(0:54) - The four levels of expectations in business
(4:24) - Core values: the foundation of your business
(11:22) - From core values to brand promises
(14:30) - Departmental and role-specific strategies
(18:19) - The importance of role expectations
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“You've made it impossible to win and you're playing by other people's rules, not your own.” Today, join Leila (@LeilaHormozi) as she guests on The Graham Cochrane Show to discuss the importance of tailoring content production strategies to personal and professional demands for business growth and personal development. She emphasizes the importance of self-awareness, mutual value exchange, and nurturing leadership in creating successful environments.
Welcome to Build where we talk about the lessons I have learned in scaling big businesses, gaining millions in sales, and helping our portfolio companies do the same. Buckle up, because we’re creating an unshakeable business.
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Timestamps:
(0:41) - Navigating content creation and CEO responsibilities
(1:27) - The power of self-awareness in content creation
(5:11) - Embracing authenticity for more engaging content
(6:44) - The long game of content creation: finding your unique style
(14:50) - The journey to self-discovery and business success
(18:25) - Leveraging mutual value for collective success
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“The reality is that most things that are good for us don't feel good. Most things that make our lives better don't feel good.” Today, Leila (@LeilaHormozi) debunks the misconception that work is a punishment, advocating for rewarding and meaningful work that enhances life. She highlights the importance of shifting from a mindset of work avoidance to seeking fulfilling work that contributes to personal growth, satisfaction, and positive impact.
Welcome to Build where we talk about the lessons I have learned in scaling big businesses, gaining millions in sales, and helping our portfolio companies do the same. Buckle up, because we’re creating an unshakeable business.
Timestamps:
(1:14) - The misconceptions of work and happiness
(6:07) - Personal stories of work experiences
(7:02) - The power of positive work environments
(15:54) - Embracing hard work for personal growth
(20:17) - The importance of mental health and embracing challenges
(22:28) - Staying present in the face of challenges
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“I just like accept that it's going to be really hard and painful at times.” Today, join Leila (@LeilaHormozi) as she guests on The Matt Gray Show to talk about the challenges of scaling businesses, emphasizing that success doesn't negate difficulties. From her experiences of building a billion-dollar portfolio with Acquisition.com, the discussion covers realistic goal setting, strategic planning, the importance of quarterly reviews, and the journey of ethical entrepreneurship.
Welcome to Build where we talk about the lessons I have learned in scaling big businesses, gaining millions in sales, and helping our portfolio companies do the same. Buckle up, because we’re creating an unshakeable business.
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Timestamps:
(0:49) - Navigating business growth and bottlenecks
(2:10) - Strategic reflections and quarterly planning
(3:28) - Personal growth and business strategy evolution
(9:03) - The challenges of scaling and brand differentiation
(12:30) - Acquisition strategies and the search for platform companies
(20:51) - Navigating fame, brand perception, and business challenges
(24:38) - Coping with the realities of business growth
(26:24) - Acceptance and moving forward amidst challenges
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“How do you double your business without getting more customers? You get them to stay longer.” Today, Leila (@LeilaHormozi) shares strategies drawn from her experience in scaling businesses, focusing on enhancing customer satisfaction and preventing churn. She covers six key principles for increasing customer lifetime value, such as effectively tracking ROI, understanding customer activation, and evolving products in line with market changes.
Welcome to Build where we talk about the lessons I have learned in scaling big businesses, gaining millions in sales, and helping our portfolio companies do the same. Buckle up, because we’re creating an unshakeable business.
Timestamps:
(0:34) - The honeymoon phase in customer relationships
(4:19) - Secret shopping: a deep dive into customer experience
(7:03) - 1st principle: mastering customer activation
(11:00) - 2nd principle: the power of tracking and displaying ROI
(16:03) - 3rd principle: the mirror effect in customer retention
(18:16) - 4th principle: accelerating time to value
(22:37) - 5th principle: enhancing customer success through feedback
(24:40) - 6th principle: evolving with the market for customer success
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