Courage Comes First. Confidence Comes Later | Ep 302
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
28 Jul 18min
Throwback: How I Handled Over 120 Employees at 24 | Ep 301
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
25 Jul 20min
How To Do Performance Reviews That Build Trust | Ep 300
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
23 Jul 17min
The Importance of Hiring & First Impressions w/ Our New President | Operator Pod Ep 1
Welcome to BUILD The Operator, hosted by Leila Hormozi and her co-host, Sharran Srivatsaa, President of Acquisition.com. This show isn’t about strategy in the clouds. It’s about execution on the ground.In this episode, Leila (@LeilaHormozi) and Sharran (@Sharran) break down what it actually takes to build a high-performing company culture inside Acquisition.com and beyond. From how they approach hiring and team reviews, to why writing memos is non-negotiable, to spotting and correcting ego-driven behavior in leadership, this is the real operational playbook they use every day.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
21 Jul 56min
Throwback: Maintaining Self-Respect in Relationships | Ep 299
In this throwback episode, Leila (@LeilaHormozi) offers a no-fluff framework to help you evaluate any relationship through the lens of self-respect, not blame, not emotion, but action. She breaks down the “3F Cycle” (Fight, Forget, Repeat), exposes how we train others to treat us, and shares the exact questions to ask yourself to determine if the relationship you’re in is building you up or breaking you down.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
18 Jul 29min
5 Lessons from Leading My Team Last Quarter | Ep 298
In this episode, Leila (@LeilaHormozi) shares five hard truths from her recent Q2 performance reviews. She covers mistaking learning for progress, hiding behind tactics, tolerating mediocrity, and misjudging what true leadership requires. As usual, this is a no-BS look at what’s really holding teams (and leaders) back. 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
16 Jul 16min
How I Lead My Team Through Crisis Without Breaking | Ep 297
In this episode, Leila (@LeilaHormozi) opens the vault on one of the hardest seasons of her career, leading three companies and over 120 people through the chaos of COVID. What you’ll hear isn’t theory, it’s a tactical playbook for any leader facing uncertainty, fear, or pressure to perform. From shifting into wartime mode, to overhauling priorities, to staying grounded when emotions run high, Leila shares the exact frameworks she used to keep her team alive and her business intact. 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
14 Jul 21min
How to Stop Staying Broke: Do the Opposite of This | Ep 296
In this episode, Leila (@LeilaHormozi) breaks down the five habits that keep people broke financially, mentally, and emotionally. If you’re constantly starting over, chasing quick wins, or waiting for someone else’s approval, this episode will help. Leila shares the exact mindset shifts that took her from broke at 22 to selling three companies by 29. No fluff. Just real talk about discipline, frustration tolerance, and why your environment and your partner might be the thing holding you back.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
11 Jul 16min