
Finding the Right Partnerships (on Think Media Podcast) | Ep 141
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05/15/24 • 20 min
“You have to be honest with yourself, the problem that you've been avoiding (...) that you continue to let year after year or month after month fester, you need to confront it.” Today, join Leila (@LeilaHormozi) as she guests on the Think Media Podcast (with Sean Cannell) to share insights on achieving business success, scaling businesses, and transitioning creators into successful CEOs while emphasizing the importance of strong leadership and strategic partnerships. The discussion also highlights the necessity of building a self-reflective and authentic personal brand, avoiding burnout among content creators, and the role of equitable contributions in successful business partnerships.
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:
(0:39) - The creator's dilemma: from burnout to CEO
(2:16) - Embracing challenges beyond content creation
(5:01) - The art of finding the right business partner
(6:45) - Navigating partnerships and equity in business
(9:11) - The critical role of due diligence in partnerships
(12:15) - Marriage and business: a delicate balance
(14:53) - Confronting partnership challenges in marriage
(18:11) - The power of brand in business and content creation
Follow Leila Hormozi’s Socials:
LinkedIn | Instagram | YouTube | Twitter | Acquisition
“You have to be honest with yourself, the problem that you've been avoiding (...) that you continue to let year after year or month after month fester, you need to confront it.” Today, join Leila (@LeilaHormozi) as she guests on the Think Media Podcast (with Sean Cannell) to share insights on achieving business success, scaling businesses, and transitioning creators into successful CEOs while emphasizing the importance of strong leadership and strategic partnerships. The discussion also highlights the necessity of building a self-reflective and authentic personal brand, avoiding burnout among content creators, and the role of equitable contributions in successful business partnerships.
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.
Follow Think Media Podcast on:
➤ Check out episode on YouTube!
Follow Sean Cannell on:
➤ Instagram, X / Twitter / Facebook / LinkedIn
Timestamps:
(0:39) - The creator's dilemma: from burnout to CEO
(2:16) - Embracing challenges beyond content creation
(5:01) - The art of finding the right business partner
(6:45) - Navigating partnerships and equity in business
(9:11) - The critical role of due diligence in partnerships
(12:15) - Marriage and business: a delicate balance
(14:53) - Confronting partnership challenges in marriage
(18:11) - The power of brand in business and content creation
Follow Leila Hormozi’s Socials:
LinkedIn | Instagram | YouTube | Twitter | Acquisition
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The Four Lies Holding Your Business Back | Ep 140
“The reality is that a lot of people are very good at doing business, but they're not teaching people how to do business.” Today, Leila (@LeilaHormozi) addresses four common misconceptions hindering business growth, providing practical strategies to overcome them. She emphasizes the importance of understanding market potential, effectively scaling services, mastering business operation duplication, and decisively managing personnel issues for businesses with revenues between $250,000 and $20 million.
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.
Timestamps:
(0:54) - 1st Lie: “My market is too small.”
(6:34) - 2nd Lie: “My service can’t be scaled.”
(10:14) - 3rd Lie: “I can’t duplicate myself.”
(14:12) - 4th Lie: “I can’t fire that one employee.”
Follow Leila Hormozi’s Socials:
LinkedIn | Instagram | YouTube | Twitter | Acquisition
Next Episode

Harnessing Humility for Leadership Success | Ep 142
“Humility is a better indicator of potential than confidence is.” Today, Leila (@LeilaHormozi) explores the critical role of humility in leadership, providing valuable insights for building successful businesses. She highlights the dangers of ego, the importance of team over individual success, and the transformative power of humility for effective leadership.
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.
Timestamps:
(0:41) - Learning from the past
(2:25) - The dangers of success
(4:40) - Hiring, promoting, and fostering humility
(8:43) - Identifying and overcoming ego in the workplace
(14:37) - Growth through humility: Skills over traits
Follow Leila Hormozi’s Socials:
LinkedIn | Instagram | YouTube | Twitter | Acquisition
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