Why Accountability Creates a Culture of Success | Ep 138
“Reinforce the behaviors that you want in your team.” Today, Leila (@LeilaHormozi) highlights the crucial role of accountability in business success, providing practical strategies for instilling a culture of accountability within teams. She offers valuable advice for enhancing operational efficiency, reducing churn, and improving team performance, all crucial factors for businesses looking to avoid the common pitfalls that lead to failure.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:(1:21) - Accountability defined: the key to business success(2:51) - The soft skills gap: leadership and accountability(3:28) - The real-world impact of accountability on revenue and team dynamics(8:14) - Transforming business culture through accountability(9:39) - Practical steps to implementing accountability(11:35) - The psychology of accountability and positive reinforcement(18:53) - Encouraging positive behavior in teamsFollow Leila Hormozi’s Socials:LinkedIn | Instagram | YouTube | Twitter | Acquisition
6 Touko 202419min
Mastering Content Creation as a CEO (on Think Media Podcast) | Ep 137
“Make the content that you want to consume.” Today, join Leila (@LeilaHormozi) as she guests on the Think Media Podcast (with Sean Cannell) to emphasize the crucial role of consistent content creation and personal branding in business growth. The discussion explores overcoming fears, balancing CEO responsibilities, and integrating content creation into business strategies for enhanced leadership effectiveness and success.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 / LinkedInTimestamps:(0:46) - The power of consistency in content creation(2:03) - Navigating business challenges while creating content(4:13) - Developing mental toughness and resilience(6:34) - The why behind investing in content creation(9:16) - Content strategy for business growth(14:13) - Addressing the challenges of busy business owners(15:58) - Overcoming fear and self-doubt in leadershipFollow Leila Hormozi’s Socials:LinkedIn | Instagram | YouTube | Twitter | Acquisition
1 Touko 202420min
Your Worst Employee is Your Own Fault | Ep 136
“If job expectations are better than job conditions, then you get somebody who's discontent. They regret their decision.” Today, Leila (@LeilaHormozi) talks about the importance of effective onboarding and retention strategies in business success and team performance enhancement. She provides practical onboarding tactics like setting proper expectations, comprehensive orientation, and aligning processes with role expectations to foster a positive work environment, minimize employee churn, and build efficient teams.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:(0:39) - Expectations vs. actual job experience(1:03) - Mastering employee onboarding and retention(5:38) - Setting the right expectations for your employee(12:02) - Creating a context-rich environment for success(17:19) - Onboarding done right: matching expectations with realityFollow Leila Hormozi’s Socials:LinkedIn | Instagram | YouTube | Twitter | Acquisition
29 Huhti 202420min
Cultivating Competitive Greatness in Your Business (on The Matt Gray Show) | Ep 135
“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.Follow The Matt Gray Show on:➤ Instagram | Spotify | Apple | LinkedIn➤ Check out full episode on YouTube!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 feedbackFollow Leila Hormozi’s Socials:LinkedIn | Instagram | YouTube | Twitter | Acquisition
24 Huhti 202430min
How I Handled Over 120 Employees at 24 | Ep 134
“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 expectationsFollow Leila Hormozi’s Socials:LinkedIn | Instagram | YouTube | Twitter | Acquisition
22 Huhti 202420min
Navigating Authenticity in Content Creation and Business (on The Graham Cochrane Show) | Ep 133
“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.Follow Graham Cochrane on:➤ Instagram | Spotify | Apple | LinkedIn➤ Check out full episode on YouTube!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 successFollow Leila Hormozi’s Socials:LinkedIn | Instagram | YouTube | Twitter | Acquisition
17 Huhti 202422min
This is Why No One Wants to Work Anymore | Ep 132
“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 challengesFollow Leila Hormozi’s Socials:LinkedIn | Instagram | YouTube | Twitter | Acquisition
15 Huhti 202424min
The Reality Behind Building a Billion Dollar Business (on The Matt Gray Show) | Ep 131
“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.Follow The Matt Gray Show on:➤ Instagram | Spotify | Apple | LinkedIn➤ Check out full episode on YouTube!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 challengesFollow Leila Hormozi’s Socials:LinkedIn | Instagram | YouTube | Twitter | Acquisition
10 Huhti 202429min
