Stop Being Broke. Get Busy.

Want to SCALE your business? Go here: acquisition.com
Want to START a business? Go here: skool.com/games
If you’re new to my channel, my name is Alex Hormozi. I’m the founder and managing partner of Acquisition.com. It’s a family office, which is just a formal way of saying we invest our own money into companies. Our 10 portfolio companies bring in over $200,000,000+ per year. Our ownership stake varies between 20% and 100% of them. Given this is a YT channel, and anyone can claim anything, I’ll give you some stuff you can google to verify below.
How I got here…
21: Graduated Vanderbilt in 3 years Magna Cum Laude, and took a fancy consulting job.
23 yrs old: Left my fancy consulting job to start a business (a gym).
24 yrs old: Opened 5 gym locations.
26 yrs old: Closed down 6th gym. Lost everything.
26 yrs old: Got back to launching gyms (launched 33). Then, lost everything for a 2nd time.
26 yrs old: In desperation, started licensing model as a hail mary. It worked.
27 yrs old: "Gym Launch" does $3M profit the next 6 months. Then $17M profit next 12 months.
28 yrs old: Started Prestige Labs. $20M the first year.
29 yrs old: Launched ALAN, a software company for agencies to work leads for customers. Scaled to $1.7mmo within 6 months.
31 yrs old: Sold 75% of UseAlan to a strategic buyer in an all stock deal.
31 yrs old: Sold 66% of Gym Launch & Prestige Labs at $46.2M valuation in all-cash deal to American Pacific Group. (you can google it)
31 yrs old: Started our family office Acquisition.com. We invest and scale companies using the $42M in distributions we had taken + the cash from the $46.2M exit.
32 yrs old: Started making free content showing how we grow companies to make real business education accessible to everyone (and) to attract business owners to invest or scale their businesses.
34 yrs old: I became co-owner of Skool.com to help the many people who want to start a business online do so.
Today: Our portfolio now does $200M/yr between 10 companies. The largest doing $100M/yr the smallest doing $5M per year. Our ownership varies between 20% and 100% ownership of the companies. Many of them we invested in early and helped grow (which is how we make our money - not youtube videos).
To all the gladiators in the arena, we’re all in the middle of writing our own stories. The worse the monsters, the more epic the story.
You either get an epic outcome or an epic story. Both mean you win.
Keep crushing. May your desires be greater than your obstacles.
Never quit,
Alex
FULL DISCLOSURE
I make content to make money - just - on a longer time horizon than most. I want to build trust with business owners so we can find the best ones and help them scale. And if they’re awesome, write them a check and go all the way as partners.

[@AlexHormozi]

Want to SCALE your business? Go here: acquisition.com Want to START a business? Go here: skool.com/games

[@ahmadnassef670]

Im still waiting on my free books for pointing out the “Vanderblit” typo lol i see you guys made the correction

[@AlexHormozi]

@@ahmadnassef670 you can collect your reward on my podcast episode 579 (both audiobooks free). PLUS both courses on my site free. Acquisition.com/training Just don’t tell anyone. 🤫

[@ahmadnassef670]

@@AlexHormozi Thank you Alex. You have been very much generous with your knowledge. Respect.

[@Gos0031]

😊😊😊😊😊😊😊😊😊😊😊😊

[@hivyfalou1393]

I wish there are more people like Alex, Leila and all the people I watch on KZbin, you guys always make me look forward

[@YEZAN_3D]

Basically what Alex said: 1. Small companies have an advantage in doing personalized approach.(So utilize it.) 2, anything is scalable.(So stop whining.) 3. Sell to high ticket clients first.(By doing DFY services.) 4. Sell course's on skool community. (by doing dwy services.) Mid ticket clients. 5. Read his book.( 100M offers and 100M leads.)

[@qtpie3339]

Thank you

[@lr6477]

Doing the Lord's work. What is DFY?

[@qtpie3339]

@@lr6477 done for you

[@lastnamefirst650]

@@lr6477done for you

[@kazuhaboiii8923]

​@@lr6477 done for you [DFY]...... It basically means to outsource your task to a third party .... For example, an agency or a freelancer.

[@albertlopez03]

"You Can't Be Busy and Broke, Pick One!"... Man You got me on that one. I need to improve!

[@rdherps4247]

Quote of the day: "you can't be busy and broke"

[@AlexiDrouin]

Agreed 👍

[@cIiffe]

sales line for “i’m busy”: being busy is better than being broke

[@woodvineandco]

I wish that were true!

[@cIiffe]

@@woodvineandco you can be busy and broke if you’re busy doing the wrong things

[@GeoGrloss]

you can busy and broke if you not smart. If you smart and busy you can't broke. if you smart and broke you're not busy.

[@speakingwithyasirkhan]

Every day I wake up thinking I’ve got shit to do and then Alex uploads a video and the whole plan goes out the window😂

[@iliasherbalist]

I KNOW RIGHT?

[@bastianrivero]

Alex despises distractions but he is the biggest distraction ever 😂

[@theweb2labs]

No front but you should use this stuff as education while you have the education time instead of entertainment that needs to be consumed as it gets released...

[@degreaseLLC]

The irony 😂

[@SHANONisRegenerate]

Ah yes this dilemma. Listen to Alex while you sleep Padawan

[@lordsamaelhunt]

"I'm a 7 figure entrepreneur" ---- Alexes reply ... I dont give a Sh!t. Best business coach ever 😂. Much love alex keep them coming

[@Luan_and_only]

This made me laugh

[@alana2you]

How did you do it? Can you provide advise? Thank You.

[@smugglemuffins]

@@alana2youthat’s a quote from the video

[@Motiv8Malik]

"Whatever your hand finds to do, do it with your might,"' - Ecclesiastes 9:10

[@IronArmMaster]

Bible?

[@bread8857]

@@IronArmMaster yes, many take aways from the bible that apply here

[@TheBazQueenTV]

“You’ll learn before you’ll earn” I love it, because it’s true

[@monicamutuma1120]

So true

[@mikegreen1261]

"You can't be busy and broke! Pick one." Well...damn. I never thought that one sentence could be my master key right now and be an entire Business 101 course.

[@user-df5ym9dv5g]

90% of people are busy and broke.

[@veritas1177]

😂 yes!

[@PaaNiiAwesomeSax]

ALEX DON'T STOP MAKING THESE VIDEOS

[@durgapur_97]

“Mmhmmm❤ yeahhh harder babbyyy DONTTT STOPPP mmoohhyeahhh” energy. Mental masturbation much?

[@AdamKulikowski1]

This is so on point. Broke- then work more. Learn more than you earn @1st. Solutions are made through talking to customers

[@karolinakournossova]

Alex, thank you for coming back with your ‘old style’ ❤ - no more flashy shorts / no more ‘mass-oriented distracted’ videos - I look forward to picking up your brain / learn.

[@andrewperez7509]

Never have I really been compelled to write a comment. I usually consumer and listen. However, this video guided my fingers without thought to the keyboard to simply type... Thank you... currently 1:15 am and sitting at my desk overwhelmed with work, but these videos have been a constant beacon for encouragement and enlightenment. Alex, please do not stop making these videos. Sincerely, a dude in his late 20's running a business to provide for his family of 4 ❤

[@LorrhanFerreira-cp7hk]

When Alex starts videos with a disclaimer AND you can hear the passion in his voice, it’s a good vid.

[@ThatGuyExperience]

Stay passionate. Do not lose this feeling brother. I need you. I promise you that you are changing my life, and many other’s as well. Thank you.

[@user-ht9fr6eh9u]

Jesus is ALL+

[@anticonfidencegirl]

I want to cry because what you deliver is so good!!! Thank you Hormozi!

[@lucasmataloniok]

Let's go man! I love the fresh new content you've been posting lately!

[@JosephHastings-xm2cs]

Also, shooting the ads on the day of filming the video it accompanied and intertwining the video’s content with the ad is absolutely genius.

[@hendrixhussle]

Needed to hear this! Was getting frustrated doing the day to day but I know eventually it won’t be me doing it!! Gotta keep grinding 💪🏼

[@MrJesseraymond123]

This is a great video. I’m going from 0-1 and all the knowledge out there is really how to go from atleast 0.1 to 0.2

[@AntoineTroupe]

Doing the unscalable in services also informs what products you should launch for your type of client. And we know products tend to be much more scalable than services.

[@JosephHastings-xm2cs]

This content (and, more importantly, the quality of the content) output is next-level stuff.

[@bigguyandtea]

Oh man, something got into the Hormozi Wheaties today... The thing I love about watching these videos is when Alex punctuates when he speaks... Comma... Much love, love what I'm learning senor, keep em coming, my biz is better because of you and your lady... Period...

[@BizMorning]

Gold. Love this new format.

[@artcampos]

Love the 20 minute videos. Perfect amount of time to watch while I eat. Then back to work let’s go

[@umarsyedexp]

Literally did the exact same. Great use of time.

[@larryappelbaum2245]

What I love most about you Alex is that you're one of the very few people that can provide 2 hours worth of business training in 20 minutes and 24 seconds! Bravo brother! You Rock! Thank you!

[@salmaanabdalla9611]

Alex dropping daily is the best

[@Chensantics]

Great video and relatable. I am a starting comedian, and I am starting to see how to work the crowds. It is subtle, but once you see it, it is hard to unsee. Thanks 🙏🏻

[@AndyWalsh]

lol, I was a PT for a while once, and every SINGLE client said they didn't want to be too big.

[@user-df5ym9dv5g]

Maybe they don't want to increase stress levels in their life for some additional cash.

[@tobiast.3986]

I start watching and instantly push the like button because I already know value will be delivered for Free!

[@nateolison7553]

Definitely in the broke AND busy phase ngl. 😭 Selling services to public schools, not hitting the sales goals, laying off the whole staff and doing all the deliverables solo for rest of my clients for a year while working other gigs to offset the lack of revenue all while addressing the issues with the marketing, packaging, product development, and city logistics feels very much like being broke and busy. Bout to kill it this next school year tho. I learned and implemented so much.

[@inferno4001]

Alex usually says what most of us (kind of?) already knows! Now it's time to do shit and make it happen!! Thanks man for keeping it fresh!

[@rahulshendre7089]

You can't be busy and broke at the same time!!!! thanks a lot for being this real man

[@QuantumDivinity]

00:00 Focus on scaling the unscalable 01:58 Start small and progress gradually towards your goals 05:21 Get busy and do unscalable tasks to learn from customers 07:01 Focus on consistently onboarding and retaining customers to improve your business. 10:10 Businesses incur debt, but choose the type carefully. 11:51 Personalized communication is key in sales. 15:19 The easier something is to sell, the harder it is to fulfill. 17:02 Transition from done for you to done with you. 20:00 Improving sales skills leads to better customer engagement Now Go Crush it.

[@JohnFerruolo-jh7yt]

Thank you again, see you tomorrow.

[@truelytristan]

This man’s dropping gold ‼️

[@dominickfurino-hl3rl]

Alex, you’re a great speaker that knows how to utilize tonality to add meaning to your words. Could you make a video on it?

[@MrGurosa]

THANK YOU MAN. I needed to hear that.

[@arigutman]

Both inspiring and motivating.. Crushed it, Alex!

[@S1N2D3S]

Fire advice. 🔥🔥🔥 Thank You.

[@adaf123]

Thank you Alex!

[@danieldpa8484]

Thank you Alex - got some good food for thought out of this.

[@Bluestoneblocks]

Thank you for scaling our business mentality 🎉🎉🎉

[@vanessamorris3495]

I felt my mind going into confusion and thought "I just need Alex to yell at me real quick to get out of this bullshit headspace" lol thank you for this video! You be preaching and calling all of our "limitations" out!! grateful for you.

[@garitboothe3413]

Alex says a lot of things that I have discovered as a small business owner, but I haven't heard other people say. You can tell he's been in the weeds! Good to see marketing content that provides value without being fluff.

[@jalenhenderson6281]

Damn, this video actually hit me. Its so simple and true, per usual with you ofc. I was sitting here watching it like, damn, no wonder I'm broke...I'm just sitting here watching this video instead of getting busy on something that would make me money lol.

[@markellgrant2813]

Honestly I have a lot less existential dread about the inherit malevolence in the world because of people like this actively coaching the world into get their self sufficiency up. Thankyou Alex hormozi for doing this!

[@AmitKhanna]

Hardcore --- Thanks a bunch! I certainly needed this.

[@TemperanceLibraRising]

OOOO love the Moody decor . Glad to see ya Moz!

[@individualattributemodel]

Wherever you are....BE THERE! Focusing on the future or overthinking can detract from acting in the NOW. The action you speak of is the experience needed to better understand the emotionally journey. This in turn helps the lessons be remembered and taken for future practice. Good communication, especially with customers helps us build better products and services. I like the way you speak and the messages you convey ❤ 🔥🔥🔥

[@WealthbuilderzTV]

I swear your videos are always interesting and informative. Thank you

[@pythonista320]

I can't say this happens often, but 3mns in and this is GOLD, I see so many startups that are looking or talking about scaling and they don't even have a MVP or PMF... Sale 1, then 2, then 10, then we talk!

[@rolandvarduhn]

Thanks Alex!

[@davidc7182]

Great video. Already doing this but nice to have the confirmation

[@DeuceDeuce80]

Quality content, thanks for uploading.

[@hisanzee3052]

This video at 1.5x speed became a great workout mix for me. Alex Hormozi’s workout and podcasts mixes is the new thing now.

[@user-ht9fr6eh9u]

are you high?

[@Cinemafusion889]

SOP will change my game... Gotta get out the learning curve and start doing

[@cricketheadz]

All Alex Videos goes into my Playlist for daily watch.

[@Ready2WinUK]

Thanks for sharing

[@ucwesley7743]

I've learned a lot from you, alex, and I started following when your channel was still coming up. I wondered how you didn't have a lot more sub at that time because of the value you provide !. Keep up the great work ❤

[@michaelkrahn9487]

Dropping bombs of knowledge cut and dry. 💪💪💪

[@slothbeezy6432]

Man, I am trying to get my business going. You inspire tf out of me, though, and you make an amazing amount of sense. Blows my mind we are the same age. Lol.😅

[@taufiqurrahman8777]

Very helpull, man. Much appreciated.

[@GregVasil]

On point! Thanks Alex.

[@DavidCosta85]

Thanks for your advice

[@james_s321]

Fuck yeah bro!!!!! Andy Frisella!!! Nice shout out!!! 👍💪 I listen to both of you guys!

[@colmrooney414]

unbelievable value in this video, much appreciated.

[@irishmanericlive7549]

Thats why I chomp through info more concerned with knowing its possible more than remembering how to make it possible

[@LesterDiaz]

Dude is running multiple successful businesses and is posting almost daily, I gotta step up my game. Respect 🫡

[@antisugarcoating]

Scalable= people are running it for him so he has time to make content... thats what the video is about 😂

[@user-lp7rp7cb4g]

Damnn..

[@jstro11b30]

Dude. Alex. 🙏 Thank you so much 🙂‍↕️

[@oscargomezbha]

I really admire this man. 🔥

[@RakeshDas-eo1ez]

You definitely have my sub. This content is next level. For me Eledator was the turning point. Please keep doing what you do and keep being you, love it.

[@q3a]

What is Eledator?

[@LakesReptiles]

@@q3a you are replying to an advertisement

[@jessesmithchannel]

Whoa... Am I seeing Alex's whole nose?

[@charmedprince]

Lol

[@CopyWrite-eg1tl]

Alex props bro this shits addicting

[@yoericktv9610]

Thank you Alex. This is absolutely gold and btw great timing!

[@thulitukisi1711]

Stay blessed Lex

[@TheCherelynnShow]

This is a timely and good word - thank you @AlexHormozi !

[@madelainer7526]

this version of alex is my new favourite

[@MeetMikeMiller]

I love the attitude session

[@DevaPearl]

I'm excited to be here in your channel and I'm interested in learning more about investing and saving up for my retirement but am a little confused about the whole process. Any advice or tips to get me started up would be greatly appreciated

[@jonathanrosales7646]

Alex on a rolll man !!!

[@tooeztv760]

Alex breath wait you are lol I love the passion on display.

[@eduardopalomares9691]

Alex got this straight out Paul grahams y combinator…💪🏽

[@SatishTorani]

Thank you for speaking to our excuses 😀

[@scottnglsh]

Wish I had this video 5 years ago. Would have saved me so much lost time and hard lessons! The fact that this content is free is insane.

[@traviscoleman6362]

You guys fired up the fire upper’er

[@JustinHouser]

So much inspiration 🎉…just signed up ❤

[@tydebruyn]

I needed to hear this.

[@martitribo]

Don’t think 10 steps ahead, think about the next step. 💪🏻

[@divondavis]

Every time he upload I gotta watch don’t matter what I’m doin😂

[@PMeventsLT]

This is great business growth wisdom coming from someone who has actually done it and made it. Now how do i slow this down to be able to take notes and understand fully? :) Alex likes to go Very Fast and Very Concentrated. Think fast, baby! 😎

[@AS_210]

I love this man.

[@rockyblumble]

Alex, it's okay to cough! All jokes aside, phenomenal video. I needed to hear this.

[@chrisjensen5762]

This video is straight f****** fire!!! Needed to hear this. Thank you Alex! Have so many ideas and actions to take with my team from this. Forget the scalable, get to action!

[@gangmgang_]

thank you my G

[@naweedmohammadi6551]

New Task: - Hand letter on all of my orders 💪🏽🤝🏾

[@willbechler]

dang. this is really good

[@krismondevv7356]

Can we say he is the Rich Piana of the business. He was honest at his level. Respect!

[@ajyabut-]

this is real Loving the authenticity you can feel the energy difference from all your vids

[@ndifrekedavid3922]

Whenever i feel down and confused i just come over to KZbin to watch Alex's video