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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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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.Want to scale your business? Click here. Follow Leila Hormozi’s Socials:LinkedIn | Instagram | YouTube | Twitter | Acquisition
2In this throwback episode, Leila (@LeilaHormozi) shares the five most common mistakes leaders make when hiring and how they quietly sabotage growth. From confirmation bias and the halo effect to similarity and affinity bias, Leila exposes the unconscious traps that lead to the wrong people on the team.Want to scale your business? Apply for one of our scaling workshops here: https://www.acquisition.com/podlWelcome 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.Want to scale your business? Click here.Follow Leila Hormozi’s Socials:LinkedIn | Instagram | YouTube | Twitter | Acquisition
In this throwback episode, Leila (@LeilaHormozi) shares the five most common mistakes leaders make when hiring and how they quietly sabotage growth. From confirmation bias and the halo effect to similarity and affinity bias, Leila exposes the unconscious traps that lead to the wrong people on the team. Want to scale your business? Apply for one of our scaling workshops here: https://www.acquisition.com/podlWelcome 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.Want to scale your business? Click here.Follow Leila Hormozi’s Socials:LinkedIn | Instagram | YouTube | Twitter | Acquisition
In this episode, Leila (@LeilaHormozi) shares five mindset shifts that helped her detach from external validation and anchor her identity in her own values. From ignoring applause to reframing criticism, she explains why most feedback says more about the other person than it does about you.Want to scale your business? Apply for one of our scaling workshops here: https://www.acquisition.com/podlWelcome 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.Want to scale your business? Click here.Follow Leila Hormozi’s Socials:LinkedIn | Instagram | YouTube | Twitter | Acquisition
In this throwback, Leila (@LeilaHormozi) shares what she’s learned from managing leadership transitions inside her own companies and coaching portfolio CEOs through the same challenge. From the emotional resistance teams feel, to the sense of loss people experience when a leader changes, Leila lays out the steps for making transitions smooth instead of chaotic.Want to scale your business? Apply for one of our scaling workshops here: https://www.acquisition.com/podlWelcome 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.Want to scale your business? Click here.Follow Leila Hormozi’s Socials:LinkedIn | Instagram | YouTube | Twitter | Acquisition
In this episode, Leila (@LeilaHormozi) breaks down the five common behaviors that quietly kill executive presence and exactly what to do instead. From overexplaining and nervous fidgeting to avoiding hard conversations, she shares the practical shifts that turn scattered communication into sharp authority. Packed with stories, examples, and simple practices, this episode will help you stop undermining yourself and start speaking so people actually listen.Want to scale your business? Apply for one of our scaling workshops here: https://www.acquisition.com/podlWelcome 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.Want to scale your business? Click here.Follow Leila Hormozi’s Socials:LinkedIn | Instagram | YouTube | Twitter | Acquisition
In this throwback episode, Leila (@LeilaHormozi) explains why most accountability systems fail and how to implement one that actually sticks. She breaks down the difference between tactical and developmental accountability, shows why reinforcement is the missing link, and shares her formula for creating accountability that drives results instead of resentment.Want to scale your business? Apply for one of our scaling workshops here: https://www.acquisition.com/podlWelcome 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.Want to scale your business? Click here.Follow Leila Hormozi’s Socials:LinkedIn | Instagram | YouTube | Twitter | Acquisition
In this episode, Leila (@LeilaHormozi) shares six powerful tactics to command respect without begging for it. From setting non-negotiable standards to walking away from toxic environments, Leila looks at how self-respect sets the foundation for how others treat you.Want to scale your business? Apply for one of our scaling workshops here: https://www.acquisition.com/podlWelcome 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.Want to scale your business? Click here.Follow Leila Hormozi’s Socials:LinkedIn | Instagram | YouTube | Twitter | Acquisition
In this episode, Leila (@LeilaHormozi) breaks down why motivation and goal-setting aren’t enough and how building repeatable systems is the real driver of success. Drawing from her own journey of losing 85 pounds, scaling companies to nine figures, and building a $500M portfolio, Leila shares the exact formula for creating systems that are simple, scalable, and friction-free.Want to scale your business? Apply for one of our scaling workshops here: https://www.acquisition.com/podlWelcome 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.Want to scale your business? Click here.Follow Leila Hormozi’s Socials:LinkedIn | Instagram | YouTube | Twitter | Acquisition
In this throwback episode, Leila (@LeilaHormozi) breaks down branding into four tactical principles you can apply immediately. She shares how associations shape your brand’s strength, why you must trade today’s brand for tomorrow’s growth, and how repetition creates market dominance.Want to scale your business? Apply for one of our scaling workshops here: https://www.acquisition.com/podlWelcome 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.Want to scale your business? Click here.Follow Leila Hormozi’s Socials:LinkedIn | Instagram | YouTube | Twitter | Acquisition
In this episode, Leila (@LeilaHormozi) challenges the seductive idea of “pivoting” your business. She argues that most pivots aren’t strategic; they’re emotional reactions to boredom, fear, or the first real obstacle. Drawing on lessons from helping thousands of companies scale, Leila shares why the biggest returns often come years after most entrepreneurs quit, and how to resist chasing trends like AI by doubling down on your current mission.Want to scale your business? Apply for one of our scaling workshops here: https://www.acquisition.com/podlWelcome 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.Want to scale your business? Click here.Follow Leila Hormozi’s Socials:LinkedIn | Instagram | YouTube | Twitter | Acquisition
In this episode, Leila (@LeilaHormozi) tackles one of the toughest leadership challenges: dealing with a team member whose emotions spill into disruptive actions. She shares her principle that all feelings are valid but not all behaviors are acceptable, and shows how to uphold that standard without dismissing someone’s humanity.Want to scale your business? Apply for one of our scaling workshops here: https://www.acquisition.com/podlWelcome 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.Want to scale your business? Click here.Follow Leila Hormozi’s Socials:LinkedIn | Instagram | YouTube | Twitter | Acquisition
In this throwback episode Leila (@LeilaHormozi) reveals five powerful business lessons she learned while training for bikini competitions. Dealing with unfairness to outworking self-doubt, Leila shares how the discipline, resilience, and clarity required for fitness competitions directly translated into her entrepreneurial success.Want to scale your business? Apply for one of our scaling workshops here: https://www.acquisition.com/podlWelcome 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.Want to scale your business? Click here.Follow Leila Hormozi’s Socials:LinkedIn | Instagram | YouTube | Twitter | Acquisition
In this episode, Leila (@LeilaHormozi) unpacks what it really means to live well when you’re wired for high performance. She introduces her 90/10 rule: 90% discipline, 10% freedom, and how consciously breaking your own rules can save you from burnout. Through stories from her birthday, recovery, and past overwork, Leila shares how she learned to trade guilt for joy, constraints for conscious choice, and burnout for sustainable success.Want to scale your business? Apply for one of our scaling workshops here: https://www.acquisition.com/podlWelcome 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.Want to scale your business? Click here.Follow Leila Hormozi’s Socials:LinkedIn | Instagram | YouTube | Twitter | Acquisition
In this episode, Leila (@LeilaHormozi) breaks down one of the most transformative mindset shifts in her personal and professional life: understanding the difference between needs and preferences. Mislabeling a strong desire as a “need” can trap you in emotional drama, drain your relationships, and sabotage your leadership. With personal examples from business, marriage, and recovery from major surgery, Leila shows how language isn’t just communication, it’s control.Want to scale your business? Apply for one of our scaling workshops here: https://www.acquisition.com/podlWelcome 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.Want to scale your business? Click here.Follow Leila Hormozi’s Socials:LinkedIn | Instagram | YouTube | Twitter | Acquisition
In this throwback episode, Leila (@LeilaHormozi) breaks down the 5 biggest mistakes leaders make when setting company goals. She covers misaligned incentives, rigid planning, poor tracking, unrealistic expectations, and the productivity-killing habit of setting too many priorities. Want to scale your business? Apply for one of our scaling workshops here: https://www.acquisition.com/podlWelcome 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.Want to scale your business? Click here.Follow Leila Hormozi’s Socials:LinkedIn | Instagram | YouTube | Twitter | Acquisition
In episode 2 of Build The Operator, Leila (@Leila Hormozi) and Sharran (@Sharran) break down how great leaders take responsibility, communicate hard truths, and rebuild trust when things go sideways, based on the Coldplay Jumbotron incident. How do businesses and CEOs recover from public scandals? Leila and Sharran share how to own the narrative, take accountability, and lead with clarity.Want to scale your business? Apply for one of our scaling workshops here: https://www.acquisition.com/podlWelcome 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.Want to scale your business? Click here.Follow Leila Hormozi’s Socials:LinkedIn | Instagram | YouTube | Twitter | Acquisition
In this episode, Leila (@LeilaHormozi) breaks down why confidence is not the starting point, it’s the reward. Leila shares how every major breakthrough in her life has come from choosing courage first. If you’ve been waiting until you feel ready to make your next move, this episode will challenge that belief.Want to scale your business? Apply for one of our scaling workshops here: https://www.acquisition.com/podlWelcome 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.Want to scale your business? Click here.Follow Leila Hormozi’s Socials:LinkedIn | Instagram | YouTube | Twitter | Acquisition
In this throwback episode, Leila (@LeilaHormozi) breaks down the four levels of expectations that every business must set, whether you're running a startup or scaling a team. Discussing core values, brand promises, departmental KPIs, and individual role benchmarks, Leila shows how great leadership starts with giving clear, actionable instructions.Want to scale your business? Apply for one of our scaling workshops here: https://www.acquisition.com/podlWelcome 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.Want to scale your business? Click here.Follow Leila Hormozi’s Socials:LinkedIn | Instagram | YouTube | Twitter | Acquisition
In this episode, Leila (@LeilaHormozi) breaks down the four biggest lessons she’s learned as a CEO and leader. after a decade of performance reviews. It isn’t about formal scripts or one-size-fits-all templates. It’s about how to give real feedback that builds trust, improves performance, and actually helps people get better, not just work harder.Want to scale your business? Apply for one of our scaling workshops here: https://www.acquisition.com/podlWelcome 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.Want to scale your business? Click here.Follow Leila Hormozi’s Socials:LinkedIn | Instagram | YouTube | Twitter | Acquisition
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I wish we could bookmark sections to listen to them very morning
living this podcast, Leila is the big sister and mentor that I never had 🥰
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love the podcast, but please lose the 'beeps'. They are extremely distracting...I'd much rather hear the cursing. I don't think your audience minds it either. Thanks!
Exactly what I needed to learn about right now. Thank you!
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