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Build with Leila Hormozi

Build with Leila Hormozi

By: Leila Hormozi
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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.Copyright 2026 Leila Hormozi Economics Leadership Management Management & Leadership
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  • How to Outsmart a Toxic Workplace | Ep. 356
    Apr 30 2026

    Read 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 episode

    00:00 Replace "toxic" with a specific description

    02:48 Taking the self-respect test

    04:10 Recognizing that value misalignment is not toxicity

    05:59 Choosing accountability before accusation

    08:21 Leaving gracefully or staying happily



    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/subscribe

    Receive a curated set of internal memos from the past year at Acquisition.com: https://leilahormozi.com/acq

    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.

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    12 mins
  • Rewire Your Brain to Actually Make More Money | Ep. 355
    Apr 28 2026

    Read 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 episode

    00:00 Rewriting limiting money scripts

    01:09 Why discipline beats side hustles

    02:17 Raising your wealth thermostat

    03:00 Work versus manifestation

    03:44 Ownership versus blame

    04:37 Taking fear along while doing the work




    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/subscribe

    Receive a curated set of internal memos from the past year at Acquisition.com: https://leilahormozi.com/acq




    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.

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    6 mins
  • How I Stopped Being the Escape Hatch for My Team | Ep. 354
    Apr 23 2026

    Read 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 episode

    00:00 The Phil Jackson paradox: change how you think about yourself

    06:56 Psychological safety: the foundation of high-performing teams

    08:19 Practical steps to delegate better

    10:02 The "iceberg illusion" of leadership

    14:32 Applying the Triangle Offense system of leadership

    15:59 Delegating leadership decisions and not just tasks

    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/subscribe

    Receive a curated set of internal memos from the past year at Acquisition.com: https://leilahormozi.com/acq

    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.

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    20 mins
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Her honesty and transparency is just as impressive as her knowledge and wisdom! I’m thoroughly enjoying this podcast

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Honest, useful & easy to follow business advice from a phenomenal and transparent business leader.

Honest, useful & easy to follow business advice

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