logo
episode-header-image
Mar 2023
34m 51s

Maximizing Effort: The Leverage You've B...

ALEX HORMOZI
About this episode

“I think the people that move fastest in life are the ones who employ the most leverage.” Today, join Alex (@AlexHormozi) as he guests on Dan Henry’s show to talk about discuss the importance of putting in significant effort towards one's goals and not getting distracted by unnecessary tasks. He also emphasizes the need to focus on the key drivers of growth, such as acquiring and retaining customers, and shares insights on how to scale a business effectively. This is part 1 of the interview.

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.

Check out the episode on Dan Henry’s YouTube Channel!

Timestamps:

(3:20) Focus effort on the right things, not just effort itself

(9:16) Entrepreneurs focus on the wrong things, like aesthetics over content

(13:43) Two things entrepreneurs need to do more

(18:28) Different archetypes of entrepreneurs: product-driven vs. promotion-driven

(27:41) Ignorance is the biggest threat to entrepreneurs' success

Follow Alex Hormozi’s Socials:

LinkedIn  | Instagram | Facebook | YouTube  | Twitter | Acquisition

Mentioned in this episode:

Get access to the free $100M Scaling Roadmap at www.acquisition.com/roadmap

Up next
Aug 6
Throwback: Most Business Owners Have a Focus Problem | Ep 934
In this throwback episode, Alex (@AlexHormozi) shares the biggest mistake of his career: chasing too many opportunities at once, and the painful lessons that taught him the true value of focus. From nearly dying in a DUI accident to walking away from billion-dollar deals, Alex un ... Show More
9m 19s
Aug 1
Throwback: This Isn't Fun But it Will Make You So Much Money | Ep 932
In this throwback episode, Alex (@AlexHormozi) explains why founders should stop obsessing over automation and scale, and start doing the hard, manual things that teach them how to sell, serve, and grow.Welcome to The Game w/Alex Hormozi, hosted by entrepreneur, founder, investor ... Show More
22m 19s
Jul 2025
My Business Isn’t Growing. What Do I Fix? | Ep 931
In this Q&A, Alex (@AlexHormozi) answers real questions from entrepreneurs at every stage from how to hire your first team member to whether it’s time to quit and start over. He tackles pricing strategy, customer churn, partner dynamics, and what to do when growth stalls. Just ta ... Show More
57m 40s
Recommended Episodes
Sep 2022
Alex Hormozi | Do You Have What It Takes To GET RICH In 3 Years? (Copy These Millionaire Habits)
On Today's Episode: Success measured on the grand scale of financial wealth is far from impossible and yet thousands of people struggle with getting there. If you’re starting from nothing and struggling with the fear of failure and the fear of taking the risks necessary to succee ... Show More
1h 37m
Sep 2023
Debunking Success: Alcohol, Laziness & Social Media Addiction Isn't Holding You Back | Alex Hormozi PT 2
Hey! Did you miss part of this life-changing conversation with the legendary Alex Hormozi? If you did, let me first make the strong suggestion that you head back to part 1 immediately. You will NOT be disappointed. Alex unpacked why that 3 hour morning routine for success may be ... Show More
1h 35m
Jul 2019
The Real Reason People Don’t Succeed on Social | Singapore Keynote
<p>What's up podcast. Today you get to hear a fire keynote I did in Singapore earlier this year. A lot of high level marketing tactics, how to win on social and the importance of perspective and a state of the union of entrepreneurship. Tweet me @garyvee with any takeaways and en ... Show More
1h 10m
Sep 2023
Debunking Success: Alcohol, Laziness & Social Media Addiction Isn't Holding You Back | Alex Hormozi PT 1
If you’ve been frustrated and pissed with yourself about not reaching your goals and you’re wasting time uncertain about your next move and what you should be doing, then pay attention, this episode is for you. Alex Hormozi has been going viral with incredibly valuable content ab ... Show More
1h 26m
Feb 2023
468: Buy Back Your Time with Dan Martell
<p class="MsoNormal" style="line-height: 150%;"><span lang="EN-US" style= "font-size: 12.0pt; line-height: 150%; font-family: 'Open Sans',sans-serif; mso-fareast-font-family: 'Open Sans';" xml:lang="EN-US">If you are an entrepreneur who feels overworked and overwhelmed, today's e ... Show More
45m 22s
Aug 2023
GTM 57: The Real/Raw Version of Selling a Start-Up with Eli Rubel
<p><a href='https://www.linkedin.com/in/elirubel/'>Eli Rubel</a> is the CEO of <a href='https://www.mattermade.co/'>MatterMade</a> and <a href='https://www.noboringdesign.com/'>NoBoringDesign</a>, and has served as a Marketing advisor for companies like Dropbox, Loom, Productboar ... Show More
42m 38s
Jun 2021
384: The Entrepreneurial Leap with Gino Wickman
<p><span style="font-weight: 400;">If you're an entrepreneur (or a wantrepreneur), this episode is for you. Today I'm talking with Gino Wickman, arguably one of the most influential entrepreneurs in modern history and bestselling author of</span> <em><span style= "font-weight: 40 ... Show More
53m 27s
Jun 2023
Leveraging growth advisors, hiring well, mastering SEO, and honing your craft | Luc Levesque (Shopify, Meta, TripAdvisor)
<p>Brought to you by <strong>Mixpanel</strong>—Product analytics that everyone can trust, use, and afford | <strong>Attio</strong>—A powerful, flexible CRM for fast-growing startups | <strong>Eppo</strong>—Run reliable, impactful experiments</p><p>—</p><p><strong>Luc Levesque</st ... Show More
1h 20m