“I’m going to be stressed, and that’s okay.” Today, join Leila (@LeilaHormozi) as she guests on Leveling Up with Eric Siu to discuss her approach to business leadership, team management, recruitment, and content creation. Reflecting on her journey to growing Acquisition.com into a billion-dollar portfolio, she emphasizes the importance of honest and transparent leadership, maintaining a strong company culture, and aligning individual and company visions for success. This is part 1 of the interview. 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. Follow Eric Siu on: ➤ Instagram | Twitter / X | Spotify | Apple ➤ Check out full episode on YouTube! Timestamps: (0:46) - The challenges of scaling a business (4:20) - The art of hiring and firing (6:11) - The role of a CEO in talent acquisition (12:39) - Handling difficult situations in business (21:11) - The transition from traditional content to AMA format Follow Leila Hormozi’s Socials: LinkedIn | Instagram | YouTube | Twitter | Acquisition 

Mastering the Art of Talent Acquisition and Building Culture (on Leveling Up with Eric Siu) Pt.1 | Ep 107

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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“The more clarity you can provide to your team, the more at ease they feel.” Today, join Leila (@LeilaHormozi) as she guests on The Matt Gray Show to talk about her strategy for integrating efficient content creation into daily business routines. The conversation explores themes of maintaining balance in work and personal life, the importance of effective communication, and insights into personal development in the context of managing relationships. 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. Follow The Matt Gray Show on: ➤  Instagram | Spotify | Apple | LinkedIn ➤ Check out full episode on YouTube! Timestamps: (0:45) - Expanding the media engine: acquisition and plans (3:37) - The future of business: media vs. acquisition (4:24) - Personal branding and business dynamics (9:09) - Developing direct communication skills (12:01) - Personal growth and relationship balance Follow Leila Hormozi’s Socials: LinkedIn | Instagram | YouTube | Twitter | Acquisition 

Improving Business, Relationships, and The Self (on The Matt Gray Show) | Ep 143

“Humility is a better indicator of potential than confidence is.” Today, Leila (@LeilaHormozi) explores the critical role of humility in leadership, providing valuable insights for building successful businesses. She highlights the dangers of ego, the importance of team over individual success, and the transformative power of humility for effective leadership. 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: (0:41) - Learning from the past (2:25) - The dangers of success (4:40) - Hiring, promoting, and fostering humility (8:43) - Identifying and overcoming ego in the workplace (14:37) - Growth through humility: Skills over traits Follow Leila Hormozi’s Socials: LinkedIn | Instagram | YouTube | Twitter | Acquisition 

Harnessing Humility for Leadership Success | Ep 142

“You have to be honest with yourself, the problem that you've been avoiding (…) that you continue to let year after year or month after month fester, you need to confront it.” Today, join Leila (@LeilaHormozi) as she guests on the Think Media Podcast (with Sean Cannell) to share insights on achieving business success, scaling businesses, and transitioning creators into successful CEOs while emphasizing the importance of strong leadership and strategic partnerships. The discussion also highlights the necessity of building a self-reflective and authentic personal brand, avoiding burnout among content creators, and the role of equitable contributions in successful business partnerships. 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. Follow Think Media Podcast on: ➤ Spotify | Apple ➤ Check out episode on YouTube! Follow Sean Cannell on: ➤ Instagram, X / Twitter / Facebook / LinkedIn Timestamps: (0:39) - The creator's dilemma: from burnout to CEO (2:16) - Embracing challenges beyond content creation (5:01) - The art of finding the right business partner (6:45) - Navigating partnerships and equity in business (9:11) - The critical role of due diligence in partnerships (12:15) - Marriage and business: a delicate balance (14:53) - Confronting partnership challenges in marriage (18:11) - The power of brand in business and content creation Follow Leila Hormozi’s Socials: LinkedIn | Instagram | YouTube | Twitter | Acquisition 

Finding the Right Partnerships (on Think Media Podcast) | Ep 141

“The reality is that a lot of people are very good at doing business, but they're not teaching people how to do business.” Today, Leila (@LeilaHormozi) addresses four common misconceptions hindering business growth, providing practical strategies to overcome them. She emphasizes the importance of understanding market potential, effectively scaling services, mastering business operation duplication, and decisively managing personnel issues for businesses with revenues between $250,000 and $20 million. 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) - 1st Lie: “My market is too small.” (6:34) - 2nd Lie: “My service can’t be scaled.” (10:14) - 3rd Lie: “I can’t duplicate myself.” (14:12) - 4th Lie: “I can’t fire that one employee.” Follow Leila Hormozi’s Socials: LinkedIn | Instagram | YouTube | Twitter | Acquisition 

The Four Lies Holding Your Business Back | Ep 140

“I think that it's a very tedious job to be a leader of people (…) You have to have a really high threshold for boredom and repetition.” Today, join Leila (@LeilaHormozi) as she guests on The Graham Cochrane Show to discuss the challenges of solopreneurship, the complexities of team building, and the balance between autonomy and micromanagement. The conversation explores the intersection of business and personal growth, especially in the context of marital relationships, and imparts a lasting piece of advice about leaving a 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. Follow Graham Cochrane on: ➤  Instagram | Spotify | Apple | LinkedIn ➤ Check out full episode on YouTube! Timestamps: (0:26) - Embracing solopreneurship and its challenges (2:04) - Navigating the complexities of team building and leadership (11:04) - The marriage of business and personal growth (17:09) - The golden rule: leaving a lasting impact Follow Leila Hormozi’s Socials: LinkedIn | Instagram | YouTube | Twitter | Acquisition

Mastering the Art of Talent Acquisition and Building Culture (on Leveling Up with Eric Siu) Pt.1 | Ep 107

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