College: To Go or Not To Go? | Ep 692

“It'll be more inspiring to other people is a much more powerful frame The more disadvantages you have when you start the more epic story you have when you win.” Today, Alex (@AlexHormozi) explores the mindset barriers to personal and professional growth, emphasizing the transformation of past traumas and unrealized potential into success stories. He shares compelling insights into overcoming adversity, advocating for proactive change, and the power of personal narratives in building a billion-dollar business.Welcome to The Game w/Alex Hormozi, hosted by entrepreneur, founder, investor, author, public speaker, and content creator Alex Hormozi. On this podcast you’ll hear how to get more customers, make more profit per customer, how to keep them longer, and the many failures and lessons Alex has learned on his path from $100M to $1B in net worth.Timestamps:(1:06) - Navigating opinions and finding your path(3:42) - From prodigal son to minimum wage(5:33) - Redefining identity and overcoming the past(9:02) - Embracing epic failures and successes(10:50) - Heroes vs. villains: choosing your path through pain(12:26) - The value of your lowest pointsFollow Alex Hormozi’s Socials:LinkedIn  | Instagram | Facebook | YouTube  | Twitter | Acquisition 

(Disclaimer: This interview was recorded over a livestream. We apologize in advance for the quality of the audio.)“And the thing that I keep coming back to that makes entrepreneurship difficult is that you have a known cost for an unknown payoff. “ Today, Alex (@AlexHormozi) answers questions from his audience and shares vital strategies for entrepreneurial success, emphasizing perseverance, strategic planning, and adaptability. The discussion navigates the challenges of scaling a business, adapting to technological disruptions, and overcoming adversity in personal and professional realms. Key themes include commitment, flexibility, and learning from failures, providing insightful guidance for anyone on the entrepreneurial journey.Welcome to The Game w/Alex Hormozi, hosted by entrepreneur, founder, investor, author, public speaker, and content creator Alex Hormozi. On this podcast you’ll hear how to get more customers, make more profit per customer, how to keep them longer, and the many failures and lessons Alex has learned on his path from $100M to $1B in net worth.Timestamps:(0:35) - Navigating entrepreneurial uncertainty(7:23) - Strategic decisions for aspiring entrepreneurs(14:36) - Overcoming analysis paralysis(20:59) - Navigating personal and professional hardships(25:30) - Leveraging social media for business growthFollow Alex Hormozi’s Socials:LinkedIn  | Instagram | Facebook | YouTube  | Twitter | Acquisition 

“You can bet on yourself, but there are so many more stories of guys who bet everything on themselves at the casino and walked away empty handed.” Today, Alex (@AlexHormozi) shares the key aspects of business valuation, debunking common misconceptions and highlighting seven critical metrics: contract value, lifetime revenue, business valuation, yearly revenue, profit or EBITDA, net free cash flow, and personal net worth. At the end, he ranks which of the metrics are best to use and why you should not be looking at the others to determine the value of a business.Welcome to The Game w/Alex Hormozi, hosted by entrepreneur, founder, investor, author, public speaker, and content creator Alex Hormozi. On this podcast you’ll hear how to get more customers, make more profit per customer, how to keep them longer, and the many failures and lessons Alex has learned on his path from $100M to $1B in net worth.Timestamps:(0:56) - 1st Metric: Contract value(2:35) - 2nd Metric: Lifetime revenue(4:58) - 3rd Metric: Business valuation(7:10) - 4th Metric: Yearly revenue(8:14) - 5th Metric: Yearly profit(10:11) - 6th Metric: Net free cash flow(11:07) - 7th Metric: Net worth(13:32) - Ranking each business valuation metricFollow Alex Hormozi’s Socials:LinkedIn  | Instagram | Facebook | YouTube  | Twitter | Acquisition (This episode is a re-run. Original airdate was on July 1, 2021)

“Even if both of you compromise, you're not enjoying the thing that you're compromising on.” Today, Alex (@AlexHormozi) explores the intricacies of relationships, emphasizing self-awareness, compatibility, and mutual respect as foundations for a thriving partnership. He highlights the importance of personal growth, breaking away from societal expectations in mate selection, and the crucial role of understanding and appreciating diversity in dating and relationships.Welcome to The Game w/Alex Hormozi, hosted by entrepreneur, founder, investor, author, public speaker, and content creator Alex Hormozi. On this podcast you’ll hear how to get more customers, make more profit per customer, how to keep them longer, and the many failures and lessons Alex has learned on his path from $100M to $1B in net worth.Timestamps:(0:29) - Navigating the complexities of dating and relationships(1:37) - Understanding and appreciating diversity in relationships(3:33) - The importance of compatibility and shared goals in marriage(6:13) - Embracing pragmatism and realistic expectations in love(9:24) - The power of being brutally honest in relationships(15:57) - Avoiding common pitfalls in marriages and embracing appreciation(20:44) - Optimizing relationship dynamics through understanding and compromise(22:29) - Thoughts on prioritizing in relationshipsFollow Alex Hormozi’s Socials:LinkedIn  | Instagram | Facebook | YouTube  | Twitter | Acquisition 

“Where I want to go not many people have gone and it's going to be by its very nature difficult and fraught with hardship” Today, join Alex (@AlexHormozi) as he guests on The Learning Leader Show with Ryan Hawk to share his insights on challenging traditional success norms, sharing insights on personal growth, authenticity, and resilience. He discusses his journey in the fitness industry, his strategic approach to sustainable business growth at Acquisition.com, and the importance of choosing the right life partner for overall success.Welcome to The Game w/Alex Hormozi, hosted by entrepreneur, founder, investor, author, public speaker, and content creator Alex Hormozi. On this podcast you’ll hear how to get more customers, make more profit per customer, how to keep them longer, and the many failures and lessons Alex has learned on his path from $100M to $1B in net worth.Follow Ryan Hawk on:➤ Instagram | Spotify | Apple | LinkedIn | Twitter➤ Check out full episode on YouTube!Timestamps:(0:46) - The unconventional wisdom of never skipping dessert(2:06) - Embracing your true self against the grain(6:51) - The journey of self-discovery and breaking free(8:22) - The power of doing you: overcoming fear and judgment(11:20) - Finding your path: the courage to start anew(13:17) - Reconciliation and growth: mending fences with the past(18:12) - Choosing your life partner: the ultimate teammate(19:52) - The philosophy of growth and achieving big goals(22:47) - The essence of work: finding joy in the grind(26:07) - Building a legacy: the vision behind Acquisition.comFollow Alex Hormozi’s Socials:LinkedIn  | Instagram | Facebook | YouTube  | Twitter | Acquisition 

“Just because no one has done it doesn't mean it's not possible.” Today, Alex (@AlexHormozi) discusses strategies to overcome market limitations and personal barriers for limitless business growth. He emphasizes the need for a mindset shift, strategic thinking, and a focus on serving more customers to break industry revenue benchmarks and scale beyond perceived ceilings.Welcome to The Game w/Alex Hormozi, hosted by entrepreneur, founder, investor, author, public speaker, and content creator Alex Hormozi. On this podcast you’ll hear how to get more customers, make more profit per customer, how to keep them longer, and the many failures and lessons Alex has learned on his path from $100M to $1B in net worth.Timestamps:(0:58) - The three pillars of business growth: beliefs, traits, and skills(3:13) - Expanding your vision: the power of belief in business(4:26) - Traits and skills: the inner workings of success(7:26) - The path to unprecedented growthFollow Alex Hormozi’s Socials:LinkedIn  | Instagram | Facebook | YouTube  | Twitter | Acquisition (This episode is a re-run. Original airdate was on October 19, 2021)

“The ultimate win at life is where you can shift things that are out of your control that you deem winning to things that are under your control which you can deem winning.” Today, Alex (@AlexHormozi) shares insights on building a billion-dollar business, emphasizing the power of consistent practice, and the value of hard work. He explores key success factors including persistence in content creation, using evidence to build credibility, and redefining personal success through effort and character development.Welcome to The Game w/Alex Hormozi, hosted by entrepreneur, founder, investor, author, public speaker, and content creator Alex Hormozi. On this podcast you’ll hear how to get more customers, make more profit per customer, how to keep them longer, and the many failures and lessons Alex has learned on his path from $100M to $1B in net worth.Timestamps:(1:18) - Building confidence through experience(2:18) - The power of persistence in content creation(4:39) - The turning point: from obscurity to recognition(5:00) - Content vs. context: the real game changer(6:39) - Redefining success: effort over outcome(10:25) - The infinite game: a new perspective on winning(12:35) - Building character: the ultimate winFollow Alex Hormozi’s Socials:LinkedIn  | Instagram | Facebook | YouTube  | Twitter | Acquisition 

“You need to have an equally strong force that will cause it to go down.” Today, join Alex (@AlexHormozi) as he guests on The Matt Gray Show to share key strategies for long-term success, emphasizing the importance of hard work, self-improvement, and leveraging current activities for greater returns. He also shares insights on integrating media business into one's life, setting a learning budget, experimenting with new ideas, and leveraging referrals for sustainable growth.Welcome to The Game w/Alex Hormozi, hosted by entrepreneur, founder, investor, author, public speaker, and content creator Alex Hormozi. On this podcast you’ll hear how to get more customers, make more profit per customer, how to keep them longer, and the many failures and lessons Alex has learned on his path from $100M to $1B in net worth.Follow The Matt Gray Show on:➤ Instagram | Spotify | Apple | LinkedIn➤ Check out full episode on YouTube!Timestamps:(0:29) - The importance of hard work and satisfaction(1:26) - Optimizing for satisfaction to reduce anxiety(2:53) - The power of repetition and self-improvement(6:01) - Investing in yourself and your learning(7:07) - Experimentation: the key to innovation and growth(10:10) - Content creation: reducing friction and leveraging your life(14:06) - Referrals: the most overlooked yet impactful lead generation strategyFollow Alex Hormozi’s Socials:LinkedIn  | Instagram | Facebook | YouTube  | Twitter | Acquisition 

"If you want the things that everyone else doesn't have, you have to act in ways that everyone else doesn't act in." Today, Alex (@AlexHormozi) discusses the idea of overcoming difficult situations and becoming a champion rather than letting those situations make you weaker. He emphasizes the importance of the story that we choose to tell ourselves and its impact on our ability to overcome adversity.Welcome to The Game w/Alex Hormozi, hosted by entrepreneur, founder, investor, author, public speaker, and content creator Alex Hormozi. On this podcast you’ll hear how to get more customers, make more profit per customer, how to keep them longer, and the many failures and lessons Alex has learned on his path from $100M to $1B in net worth.Timestamps:(0:44) - The mindset of champions(2:09) - When personal issues impact work(3:38) - The power of perception(9:09) - Unconditional love and the harsh reality of conditions(10:30) - Crafting your story(12:49) - Using adversity as fuel to winFollow Alex Hormozi’s Socials:LinkedIn  | Instagram | Facebook | YouTube  | Twitter | Acquisition (This episode is a re-run. Original airdate was on August 13, 2019)

“Most businesses fail because the entrepreneur gives up.” Today, Alex (@AlexHormozi) discusses the struggles of scaling a business and offers advice on how to deal with the pressure and overwhelm. He emphasizes the importance of having a plan B, focusing on what makes money, and having a supportive partner.Welcome to The Game w/Alex Hormozi, hosted by entrepreneur, founder, investor, author, public speaker, and content creator Alex Hormozi. On this podcast you’ll hear how to get more customers, make more profit per customer, how to keep them longer, and the many failures and lessons Alex has learned on his path from $100M to $1B in net worth.Timestamps:(0:36) - The high altitude of business growth(2:13) - Understanding your plan B(4:32) - The entrepreneurial journey: challenges and choices(8:27) - Focusing on what makes money(9:42) - The essence of entrepreneurship: discipline and focus(10:37) - Embracing the entrepreneurial struggleFollow Alex Hormozi’s Socials:LinkedIn  | Instagram | Facebook | YouTube  | Twitter | Acquisition (This episode is a re-run. Original airdate was on September 18, 2019)