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EPISODE · Jul 21, 2026 · 31 MIN

The Millionaire Maker: How Alex Hormozi Scales Any Business to 9 Figures

from First Principles · host Adrian Wells

What if you could turn $1,000 into $100 million without following any traditional business advice? Adrian Wells sits down with Alex Hormozi, the man who's built a portfolio worth over $100 million by completely ignoring conventional startup wisdom. Hormozi's approach isn't about innovation or disruption. It's about leverage, acquisition, and doing the opposite of what most entrepreneurs think they should do. 🎯 What You'll Learn: • The 3 types of leverage Hormozi uses to scale any business (and why most people only focus on one) • Why he buys existing businesses instead of starting from scratch (the numbers will surprise you) • His "same problem, different industry" strategy that eliminates risk and maximizes returns • The biggest mistake entrepreneurs make when trying to scale (hint: it's not what you think) 👤 Perfect for: lifelong learners and anyone who's tired of hearing the same recycled startup stories and wants to understand how real wealth gets built. 📍 Chapters: [00:00] Adrian Wells introduces the man who makes millionaires [02:15] Why Hormozi never starts businesses from zero [04:45] The three types of leverage that actually matter [07:30] How to solve one problem across multiple industries [09:00] The acquisition playbook most people get wrong [11:15] Why doing everything yourself kills your business This isn't another episode about hustle culture or overnight success. It's about understanding the fundamental principles that separate people who build real wealth from those who just talk about it. Hormozi breaks down exactly how he thinks about leverage, deal structure, and scaling in ways that most business advice completely misses. 🔔 Never miss an episode: Follow First Principles on Spotify or Apple Podcasts and turn on notifications. New episodes drop daily, your next favorite insight is one tap away. 🔍 Topics: Alex Hormozi, business scaling, leverage, acquisitions, wealth building Find all episodes at First Principles ---- Keywords: social media addiction, celebrity interviews, motivation psychology, ai dangers, cognitive biases Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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