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May 2024
16m 21s

The Realities of Being a Content Creator...

Leila Hormozi
About this episode

“And by the end of the day, how much better am I than that person has to wait a month?” Today, join Leila (@LeilaHormozi) as she guests on the Think Media Podcast (with Sean Cannell) to share valuable insights on building a billion-dollar business like Acquisition.com through a unique content strategy, skill development, and strategic partnerships. The episode discusses challenges faced by female content creators, ethical ways to build a million-dollar online business, and provides practical advice for beginners on utilizing personal skills for business-oriented content creation.

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:

(0:41) - Mastering content creation

(2:39) - Ethical pathways to a million-dollar online business

(5:51) - Addressing gender representation in business content

(7:45) - Navigating online harassment

(12:11) - Reflecting on the content creation journey

(13:35) - Valuable habits for content creators

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