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Build with Leila Hormozi
Hosted by Leila Hormozi · EN
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 Hiring System That Lets Your Business Run Solo | Ep. 362
5d ago00:11:31Summary readyRead the unfiltered memos I send my team as we scale Acquisition.com to $1B+:https://leilahormozi.com/subscribe Hiring more people doesn't fix a broken business. It just scales the chaos. In this episode excerpt, Leila breaks down three of the five systems every company needs. She explains how founders become the bottleneck when these systems are missing and shares practical frameworks to train employees, create accountability, and ensure the business runs without relying on the founder.In this episode00:00 Why hiring more people doesn’t guarantee growth01:53 Accountability dial: training people from level one to five04:54 Building a talent engine and funnel07:16 The operating system that eliminates founder bottlenecks10:40 Why systems are prerequisites for scalable growthMore Value:Get your personalized $100m scaling roadmap: https://www.acquisition.com/roadmapRead the unfiltered memos I send my team as we scale Acquisition.com to $1B+: https://leilahormozi.com/subscribeReceive a curated set of internal memos from the past year at Acquisition.com: https://leilahormozi.com/acqWatch my latest YouTube videos: https://www.youtube.com/@leilahormozi/featuredLearn how to scale your business to millions of dollars in annual revenue: https://www.acquisition.com/DISCLOSURE Information shared here is for educational purposes only. Individuals and business owners should evaluate their own business strategies, and identify any potential risks. The information shared here is not a guarantee of success. Your results may vary. Copyright © 2026.
SummaryHow Rapid Growth Almost Destroyed My Company | Ep. 361
1w ago00:09:24Summary readyReceive the unfiltered memos I send my team as we scale Acquisition.com to $1B+:https://leilahormozi.com/subscribe Hitting $50 million on paper doesn’t mean a business is safe. Weak systems and tolerating bad behavior can destroy everything overnight. Today, Leila shares how rapid growth nearly broke her company and why success exposes broken systems. She explains why culture is a system, not words on a wall, and how tolerating poor behaviors undermines performance. Sustainable scaling also requires removing founder bottlenecks and developing observable leadership skills.In this episode00:00 Building culture as a system: culture is what you tolerate02:03 Enforce values through observable behaviors02:53 Build rituals that reinforce good behavior03:24 Enforcement matrix: hiring, firing, and rewarding signals 05:03 Remove the founder bottleneck08:37 Acquire observable leadership skillsMore Value:Get your personalized $100m scaling roadmap: https://www.acquisition.com/roadmap Read the unfiltered memos I send my team as we scale Acquisition.com to $1B+: https://leilahormozi.com/subscribeReceive a curated set of internal memos from the past year at Acquisition.com: https://leilahormozi.com/acq Watch my latest YouTube videos: https://www.youtube.com/@leilahormozi/featuredLearn how to scale your business to millions of dollars in annual revenue: https://www.acquisition.com/ DISCLOSURE Information shared here is for educational purposes only. Individuals and business owners should evaluate their own business strategies, and identify any potential risks. The information shared here is not a guarantee of success. Your results may vary. Copyright © 2026.
SummaryFour Habits Quietly Ruining Ambitious People | Ep. 360
2w ago00:09:38Summary readyRead the unfiltered memos I send my team as we scale Acquisition.com to $1B+:https://leilahormozi.com/subscribe Most ambitious people don't have an ambition problem. They have a habit problem. In this episode, Leila breaks down the four subtle habits that keep high-achievers stuck, including making every choice a forever decision and collecting identities that anchor them to a version of themselves they've already outgrown. If 2026 looks like 2025, this is probably why.In this episode00:00 Treating every decision as permanent 02:53 Keeping the wrong friendships05:11 Avoid being the “villain”07:38 Keep collecting identities More Value:Get your personalized $100m scaling roadmap: https://www.acquisition.com/roadmap Read the unfiltered memos I send my team as we scale Acquisition.com to $1B+: https://leilahormozi.com/subscribeReceive a curated set of internal memos from the past year at Acquisition.com: https://leilahormozi.com/acq Watch my latest YouTube videos: https://www.youtube.com/@leilahormozi/featuredLearn how to scale your business to millions of dollars in annual revenue: https://www.acquisition.com/ DISCLOSURE Information shared here is for educational purposes only. Individuals and business owners should evaluate their own business strategies, and identify any potential risks. The information shared here is not a guarantee of success. Your results may vary. Copyright © 2026.
SummaryYour Thoughts Are Not Facts | Ep. 359
2w ago00:05:59Summary readyRead the unfiltered memos I send my team as we scale Acquisition.com to $1B+:https://leilahormozi.com/subscribe Acceptance is power. Growth starts when people stop resisting discomfort and start moving with reality instead of against it. In this episode, Leila explains why anxiety, fear, and negative thoughts only control people who treat them like they were facts. She also shares the mental frameworks that helped her stop spiraling. Learning that thoughts are not facts might be the difference between staying trapped and finally moving forward.In this episode00:00 The power of active acceptance02:25 Why you must audit your beliefs04:06 Identifying and swapping irrational beliefs05:32 Embedding new beliefs with actionMore Value:Get your personalized $100m scaling roadmap: https://www.acquisition.com/roadmap Read the unfiltered memos I send my team as we scale Acquisition.com to $1B+: https://leilahormozi.com/subscribeReceive a curated set of internal memos from the past year at Acquisition.com: https://leilahormozi.com/acq Watch my latest YouTube videos: https://www.youtube.com/@leilahormozi/featuredLearn how to scale your business to millions of dollars in annual revenue: https://www.acquisition.com/ DISCLOSURE Information shared here is for educational purposes only. Individuals and business owners should evaluate their own business strategies, and identify any potential risks. The information shared here is not a guarantee of success. Your results may vary. Copyright © 2026.
SummaryIs It Time To Quit Your Job? | Ep. 358
3w ago00:17:32Summary readyRead the unfiltered memos I send my team as we scale Acquisition.com to $1B+:https://leilahormozi.com/subscribe The internet glamorizes quitting the 9-to-5 for entrepreneurship, but most people are nowhere near ready to run a business. In this episode, Leila breaks down six signs that determine whether it’s actually time to leave a job. She explains why proof matters more than passion, why emotional stability is a business skill, and why entrepreneurship punishes people who confuse frustration with readiness. The smartest entrepreneurs don’t just leap. They build leverage before they jump.In this episode00:00 Separate your identity from the frustration03:01 Have proof of monetized skills outside your job06:10 Build a financial floor based on all monthly expenses09:13 Develop emotional reps for uncertainty and loss11:52 Build real assets, not just plans13:59 Create a reality-tested business planMore Value:Get your personalized $100m scaling roadmap: https://www.acquisition.com/roadmapRead the unfiltered memos I send my team as we scale Acquisition.com to $1B+: https://leilahormozi.com/subscribeReceive a curated set of internal memos from the past year at Acquisition.com: https://leilahormozi.com/acqWatch my latest YouTube videos: https://www.youtube.com/@leilahormozi/featuredLearn how to scale your business to millions of dollars in annual revenue: https://www.acquisition.com/DISCLOSURE Information shared here is for educational purposes only. Individuals and business owners should evaluate their own business strategies, and identify any potential risks. The information shared here is not a guarantee of success. Your results may vary. Copyright © 2026.
SummaryPeople Will Never Disrespect You Again | Ep. 357
3w ago00:04:25Summary readyReceive the unfiltered memos I send my team as we scale Acquisition.com to $1B+:https://leilahormozi.com/subscribe Too often, people stay stuck in toxic cycles when trying to prove their worth and get others to respect them. In this episode, Leila explains how self-respect is built from within and not earned. She shares the power of setting clear boundaries, communicating with intention, and confronting criticism head-on. Self-respect is a non-negotiable standard, and Leila shows you how to earn it instantly.In this episode00:00 What is self-respect?01:14 Speaking with intention to build self-respect02:31 Why criticism is other people’s unmanaged discomfort03:38 How to handle criticism: defining your valuesMore Value:Get your personalized $100m scaling roadmap: https://www.acquisition.com/roadmap Read the unfiltered memos I send my team as we scale Acquisition.com to $1B+: https://leilahormozi.com/subscribeReceive a curated set of internal memos from the past year at Acquisition.com: https://leilahormozi.com/acq Watch my latest YouTube videos: https://www.youtube.com/@leilahormozi/featuredLearn how to scale your business to millions of dollars in annual revenue: https://www.acquisition.com/ DISCLOSURE Information shared here is for educational purposes only. Individuals and business owners should evaluate their own business strategies, and identify any potential risks. The information shared here is not a guarantee of success. Your results may vary. Copyright © 2026.
SummaryHow to Outsmart a Toxic Workplace | Ep. 356
4w ago00:12:05Summary readyRead the unfiltered memos I send my team as we scale Acquisition.com to $1B+:https://leilahormozi.com/subscribe Most people quit their jobs, trash the culture, and end up just as miserable somewhere new, because the company was never the problem. In this episode, Leila breaks down the five mindset shifts employees need to stop surviving their work environment and start excelling in it. From dropping the "toxic" label to radical accountability, she highlights the decisions and mindset shifts that most people avoid.In this episode00:00 Replace "toxic" with a specific description 02:48 Taking the self-respect test04:10 Recognizing that value misalignment is not toxicity05:59 Choosing accountability before accusation08:21 Leaving gracefully or staying happilyMore Value:Get your personalized $100m scaling roadmap: https://www.acquisition.com/roadmap Read the unfiltered memos I send my team as we scale Acquisition.com to $1B+: https://leilahormozi.com/subscribeReceive a curated set of internal memos from the past year at Acquisition.com: https://leilahormozi.com/acqDISCLOSURE Information shared here is for educational purposes only. Individuals and business owners should evaluate their own business strategies, and identify any potential risks. The information shared here is not a guarantee of success. Your results may vary. Copyright © 2026.
SummaryRewire Your Brain to Actually Make More Money | Ep. 355
4w ago00:05:42Summary readyRead the unfiltered memos I send my team as we scale Acquisition.com to $1B+:https://leilahormozi.com/subscribe The path to wealth isn’t just about grinding harder but also understanding the psychology behind it. In this episode, Leila shares the key mental shifts needed to make more money and scale a business. She reveals how most people fail not because of a lack of effort, but because they’re controlled by limiting childhood beliefs and self-doubt. Leila emphasizes the need to take ownership instead of blaming others and putting in the work despite the fear.In this episode00:00 Rewriting limiting money scripts01:09 Why discipline beats side hustles02:17 Raising your wealth thermostat03:00 Work versus manifestation03:44 Ownership versus blame04:37 Taking fear along while doing the workMore Value:Get your personalized $100m scaling roadmap: https://www.acquisition.com/roadmapRead the unfiltered memos I send my team as we scale Acquisition.com to $1B+: https://leilahormozi.com/subscribeReceive a curated set of internal memos from the past year at Acquisition.com: https://leilahormozi.com/acqDISCLOSURE Information shared here is for educational purposes only. Individuals and business owners should evaluate their own business strategies, and identify any potential risks. The information shared here is not a guarantee of success. Your results may vary. Copyright © 2026.
SummaryHow I Stopped Being the Escape Hatch for My Team | Ep. 354
Apr 2300:20:05Summary readyRead the unfiltered memos I send my team as we scale Acquisition.com to $1B+:https://leilahormozi.com/subscribe The difference between leaders who grow and those who plateau is learning how to step back and trust their teams. In this episode, Leila breaks down how leaders can shift from being the star player to being the coach. She emphasizes the power of delegating decisions (not just tasks) and creating psychological safety so that teams can perform without constant oversight.In this episode00:00 The Phil Jackson paradox: change how you think about yourself06:56 Psychological safety: the foundation of high-performing teams08:19 Practical steps to delegate better 10:02 The "iceberg illusion" of leadership14:32 Applying the Triangle Offense system of leadership15:59 Delegating leadership decisions and not just tasksMore Value:Get your personalized $100m scaling roadmap: https://www.acquisition.com/roadmap Read the unfiltered memos I send my team as we scale Acquisition.com to $1B+: https://leilahormozi.com/subscribeReceive a curated set of internal memos from the past year at Acquisition.com: https://leilahormozi.com/acqDISCLOSURE Information shared here is for educational purposes only. Individuals and business owners should evaluate their own business strategies, and identify any potential risks. The information shared here is not a guarantee of success. Your results may vary. Copyright © 2026.
SummaryThe Market Does Not Care How Hard You Worked | Ep. 353
Apr 2100:13:48Summary readyRead the unfiltered memos I send my team as we scale Acquisition.com to $1B+:https://leilahormozi.com/subscribe Entrepreneurs who struggle take every failure personally; those who win treat each decision as an experiment. In this episode, Leila shares a tough truth about entrepreneurship: effort doesn’t guarantee success. The key to growth is learning to embrace failure as feedback and not defeat. She also shares five mindset shifts necessary to grow a start-up into a multi-million dollar business.In this episode00:00 Beware: smart people tend to procrastinate more02:52 Information doesn’t exist without action04:58 Wasted work is inevitable07:52 Your business doesn't need to look like a real company10:20 The market doesn’t reward effortMore Value:Get your personalized $100m scaling roadmap: https://www.acquisition.com/roadmapRead the unfiltered memos I send my team as we scale Acquisition.com to $1B+: https://leilahormozi.com/subscribeReceive a curated set of internal memos from the past year at Acquisition.com: https://leilahormozi.com/acqDISCLOSURE Information shared here is for educational purposes only. Individuals and business owners should evaluate their own business strategies, and identify any potential risks. The information shared here is not a guarantee of success. Your results may vary. Copyright © 2026.
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