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EPISODE · Jun 26, 2026 · 1H 34M

Leila Hormozi: The Leadership Mindset That Changes How You Operate in Business and Life | Leadership | YAPClassic

from Young and Profiting with Hala Taha (Entrepreneurship, Sales, Marketing) · host Hala Taha | Entrepreneurship, Sales, Marketing | YAP Media Network

Leila Hormozi mastered self-leadership early, parenting herself through her mother's addiction as a child. That struggle spiraled into alcohol abuse and six arrests in eighteen months, until her father's warning that she could die forced her to rebuild her life through deliberate behavior change. Today, she runs a portfolio of companies that generate over $250 million in annual revenue. In this episode, Leila shares her secret to acting despite fear and anxiety and the leadership skills that help founders and entrepreneurs achieve ambitious goals, build exceptional teams, and create lasting success. In this episode, Hala and Leila will discuss:  (00:00) Introduction (00:32) Turning Childhood Adversity Into Self-Leadership (09:26) Shifting From a Partying Mindset to Self-Development (21:11) Learning Sales Skills the Hard Way (26:17) Treating Dating Like a Sales Funnel (34:23) Building a Business With Your Partner (39:29) Getting Uncomfortable to Build Success (52:21) Building the “Get Sh!t Done” Muscle (56:02) What Makes a World-Class Leader (1:02:23) The Hundred-Million-Dollar Hiring Process (1:14:07) Building a Vision Top Talent Wants (1:18:28) The Accountability Formula Every CEO Needs (1:22:25) How Employees Can Stand Out  Leila Hormozi is an entrepreneur, investor, and the co-founder and CEO of Acquisition.com. Alongside her husband and business partner, Alex Hormozi, she has built and scaled a portfolio of companies generating over $250 million in annual revenue. She is widely recognized for her expertise in leadership, team building, organizational scaling, and creating strong operational and management systems. Leila is also the host of the podcast BUILD with Leila Hormozi.  Sponsored By: Indeed - Get a $75 sponsored job credit to boost your job's visibility at Indeed.com/profiting Shopify - Start your $1/month trial at Shopify.com/profiting. Quo - Run your business communications the smart way. Try Quo for free, plus get 20% off your first 6 months when you go to quo.com/profiting Remitly - Transfer money internationally across 100+ currencies with no hidden fees. Download the Remitly app or visit remitly.com to get started. Use code BUSINESS to get a $100 bonus after you send $300 or more. New customers only. Prolon - Reset your body with Prolon’s five-day plant-based program. Go to ProlonLife.com/PROFITING for 15% off sitewide plus a $40 bonus gift when you subscribe to their 5-Day Program. Northwest Registered Agent - Get a complete business identity with Northwest. Visit northwestregisteredagent.com/YAPFree and start using free resources to build something amazing.  Cash App - If you’ve been curious about bitcoin but haven’t made the jump yet, Cash App makes it easy. Sign up at https://click.cash.app/ui6m/qmgmlraz For a limited time, new customers can get $10 added to their balance. Just use code CASHAPP10 when you sign up, and—don’t forget this part—send at least $5 to a friend in the first two weeks. Terms apply. Cash App is a financial services platform, not a bank. Banking services provided by Cash App’s bank partner(s). Bitcoin services provided by Block, Inc. brand. For additional information, see the Bitcoin disclosures at cash.app/legal/podcast Resources Mentioned: Leila’s Website: acquisition.com Leila’s Instagram: instagram.com/leilahormozi  Leila’s Twitter: x.com/LeilaHormozi  Leila’s YouTube: youtube.com/@leilahormozi  Leila’s LinkedIn: linkedin.com/in/leilahormozi Active Deals - youngandprofiting.com/deals  Key YAP Links Reviews - ratethispodcast.com/yap YouTube - youtube.com/c/YoungandProfiting Newsletter - youngandprofiting.co/newsletter  LinkedIn - linkedin.com/in/htaha/ Instagram - instagram.com/yapwithhala/ Social + Podcast Services: yapmedia.com Transcripts - youngandprofiting.com/episodes-new  Entrepreneurship, Entrepreneurship Podcast, Business, Business Podcast, Self Improvement, Self-Improvement, Personal Development, Starting a Business, Strategy, Investing, Sales, Selling, Psychology, Productivity, Entrepreneurs, AI, Artificial Intelligence, Technology, Marketing, Negotiation, Money, Finance, Side Hustle, Startup, Mental Health, Career, Leadership, Mindset, Health, Growth Mindset, Networking, Goal Setting, Time Management, Problem Solving, Decision Making, Strategic Planning Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Leila Hormozi mastered self-leadership early, parenting herself through her mother's addiction as a child. That struggle spiraled into alcohol abuse and six arrests in eighteen months, until her father's warning that she could die forced her to rebuild her life through deliberate behavior change. Today, she runs a portfolio of companies that generate over $250 million in annual revenue. In this episode, Leila shares her secret to acting despite fear and anxiety and the leadership skills that help founders and entrepreneurs achieve ambitious goals, build exceptional teams, and create lasting success. In this episode, Hala and Leila will discuss:  (00:00) Introduction (00:32) Turning Childhood Adversity Into Self-Leadership (09:26) Shifting From a Partying Mindset to Self-Development (21:11) Learning Sales Skills the Hard Way (26:17) Treating Dating Like a Sales Funnel (34:23) Building a Business With Your Partner (39:29) Getting Uncomfortable to Build Success (52:21) Building the “Get Sh!t Done” Muscle (56:02) What Makes a World-Class Leader (1:02:23) The Hundred-Million-Dollar Hiring Process (1:14:07) Building a Vision Top Talent Wants (1:18:28) The Accountability Formula Every CEO Needs (1:22:25) How Employees Can Stand Out  Leila Hormozi is an entrepreneur, investor, and the co-founder and CEO of Acquisition.com. Alongside her husband and business partner, Alex Hormozi, she has built and scaled a portfolio of companies generating over $250 million in annual revenue. She is widely recognized for her expertise in leadership, team building, organizational scaling, and creating strong operational and management systems. Leila is also the host of the podcast BUILD with Leila Hormozi.  Sponsored By: Indeed - Get a $75 sponsored job credit to boost your job's visibility at Indeed.com/profiting Shopify - Start your $1/month trial at Shopify.com/profiting. Quo - Run your business communications the smart way. Try Quo for free, plus get 20% off your first 6 months when you go to quo.com/profiting Remitly - Transfer money internationally across 100+ currencies with no hidden fees. Download the Remitly app or visit remitly.com to get started. Use code BUSINESS to get a $100 bonus after you send $300 or more. New customers only. Prolon - Reset your body with Prolon’s five-day plant-based program. Go to ProlonLife.com/PROFITING for 15% off sitewide plus a $40 bonus gift when you subscribe to their 5-Day Program. Northwest Registered Agent - Get a complete business identity with Northwest. Visit northwestregisteredagent.com/YAPFree and start using free resources to build something amazing.  Cash App - If you’ve been curious about bitcoin but haven’t made the jump yet, Cash App makes it easy. Sign up at https://click.cash.app/ui6m/qmgmlraz For a limited time, new customers can get $10 added to their balance. Just use code CASHAPP10 when you sign up, and—don’t forget this part—send at least $5 to a friend in the first two weeks. Terms apply. Cash App is a financial services platform, not a bank. Banking services provided by Cash App’s bank partner(s). Bitcoin services provided by Block, Inc. brand. For additional information, see the Bitcoin disclosures at cash.app/legal/podcast Resources Mentioned: Leila’s Website: acquisition.com Leila’s Instagram: instagram.com/leilahormozi  Leila’s Twitter: x.com/LeilaHormozi  Leila’s YouTube: youtube.com/@leilahormozi  Leila’s LinkedIn: linkedin.com/in/leilahormozi Active Deals - youngandprofiting.com/deals  Key YAP Links Reviews - ratethispodcast.com/yap YouTube - youtube.com/c/YoungandProfiting Newsletter - youngandprofiting.co/newsletter  LinkedIn - linkedin.com/in/htaha/ Instagram - instagram.com/yapwithhala/ Social + Podcast Services: yapmedia.com Transcripts - youngandprofiting.com/episodes-new  Entrepreneurship, Entrepreneurship Podcast, Business, Business Podcast, Self Improvement, Self-Improvement, Personal Development, Starting a Business, Strategy, Investing, Sales, Selling, Psychology, Productivity, Entrepreneurs, AI, Artificial Intelligence, Technology, Marketing, Negotiation, Money, Finance, Side Hustle, Startup, Mental Health, Career, Leadership, Mindset, Health, Growth Mindset, Networking, Goal Setting, Time Management, Problem Solving, Decision Making, Strategic Planning Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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