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Dec 2023
35m 54s

Finding Success in the Unconventional (o...

Leila Hormozi
About this episode

“I don't want to play a game where I think I'm going to fail.” Today, join Leila (@LeilaHormozi) as she guests on Behind the Brand with Bryan Elliot to share various aspects of business, from concepts of prioritizing and caring for people, examination of different business strategies to the importance of well-suited partnerships. She also shares her insights on business acquisitions and investing in businesses and emphasizes the importance of character, dedication, and efficiency in business operations. This is part 2 of the interview.

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.

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Timestamps:

(2:03) - Challenges faced in managing a gym business

(5:08) - Role in strategy and preference for simple businesses

(11:18) - Mutual respect and trust in decision-making process.

(14:38) - Consensus and respect to avoid division and resentment.

(19:37) - Need for legal team due to increasing investment percentages.

(24:54) - Assisting companies with strategy improvement and network utilization.

(32:37) - Expressing the goal of helping as many good companies as possible

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