The Game with Alex Hormozi

You can't use your reason… it's just gonna escalate the situation. Today, Alex (@AlexHormozi) talks about an instance wherein a vendor got extremely angry with him, how he dealt with the situation, and the advice his friend gave on how to combat these kinds of situations with empathy. Welcome to The Game w/Alex Hormozi, hosted by entrepreneur, founder, investor, author, public speaker, and content...

She wished for a weapon, but not for the skill to wield it. Today, Alex (@AlexHormozi) talks about being prepared for the requirements you need to fulfill in order to reach your goal, significantly if these requirements will help you scale massively. He also shares why your inflow is probably your bottleneck and there have to be acceptable metrics that you can extrapolate off of and then work back...

You need to lay down all the right cards before claiming your win. Today, Alex (@AlexHormozi) talks about the different factors that should be considered when you’re reopening your business after COVID-19 and making sure that you’re reaching the right percentage points in order to become profitable again. Welcome to The Game w/Alex Hormozi, hosted by entrepreneur, founder, investor, author, public...

It's worse to lie than tell the truth about your intent. Today, Alex (@AlexHormozi) talks about why being upfront with your intentions is much better especially when it comes to the topic of making money, dealing with negotiations, how saying no is oftentimes the right decision, and how you shouldn’t trust those who say “I don’t care about the money”. Welcome to The Game w/Alex Hormozi, hosted by...

Why don’t we get you started and see what can be done? Today, Alex (@AlexHormozi) talks about how to deal with someone who says they don’t have their card on them and the proper way to solve this situation. Welcome to The Game w/Alex Hormozi, hosted by entrepreneur, founder, investor, author, public speaker, and content creator Alex Hormozi. On this podcast you’ll hear how to get more customers, m...

Skills, Traits, Views, Repeat. Today, Alex (@AlexHormozi) talks about what kind of entrepreneur wins the sale, why it’s important to care about the interests of your customer, and how repeating the 3 breaking points of becoming an entrepreneur every time you level up will help you grow immensely. Welcome to The Game w/Alex Hormozi, hosted by entrepreneur, founder, investor, author, public speaker,...

The obstacle over our portion of any sale is a dance, not a fight. Today, Alex (@AlexHormozi) shares with us this unique but very effective sales tactic that helped him bring his sales calls with ease and overcome the obstacle of decision-making by the end of the conversation with the customer. Tip: make the call feel like a conversation rather than pressuring them to make a decision. Welcome to T...

Make the customer feel like you are accommodating them in every way possible. Today, Alex (@AlexHormozi) talks about how reciprocity is one of the greatest persuasion tools when it comes to downselling, how to get your customer to genuinely say yes to your offer, and why your words and the way you say these words affect the flow of the conversation. Welcome to The Game w/Alex Hormozi, hosted by en...

If people don't get why you made the decision, they resent the decision. Today, Alex (@AlexHormozi) shares with us some advice on how to talk to your employees about hard decisions that were made for the betterment of the business, how to deal with those who react negatively towards these decisions, and ultimately learn how to inspire these people despite these difficult times. Welcome to The Game...

"People will always choose their convenience." Today, Alex (@AlexHormozi) discusses how the COVID-19 pandemic has accelerated the adoption of remote fitness services and how gym owners need to adapt to this new reality. He encourages gym owners to learn new skills such as selling over the phone and take advantage of the opportunity to build a successful online fitness business. Welcome to The Game...

"When you spend money on marketing, you make more money than you think you do, right? You just collected other vehicles." Today, Alex (@AlexHormozi) discusses the importance of gym owners thinking like business owners, making decisions based on math rather than emotions, and being willing to make short-term losses for long-term gains. He also shares examples of how marketing can have secondary and...

"You've gotta be able to sell over the phone. That is the skill." Today, Alex (@AlexHormozi) talks about the importance of being able to sell over the phone and how it is a necessary skill for success in the current remote setting. He urges us to embrace the process and accept that they will need to put in the reps to acquire the skill. Welcome to The Game w/Alex Hormozi, hosted by entrepreneur, f...

"The thing that separates good salespeople from bad salespeople is how they say the words." Today, Alex (@AlexHormozi) shares tips and tricks for increasing sales in the remote fitness industry, including scheduling tactics and negotiating price points. He emphasizes the importance of tonality and energy management in sales, and suggests the use of assumed close offers to increase sales volume. We...

"People pay for you to pay attention(…) They want you to pay attention to them." Today, Alex (@AlexHormozi) discusses how to adapt to changing buying behaviors during a recession. He explains the importance of messaging, focusing on savings, and providing more value for the same price, as well as the significance of giving attention to customers. Welcome to The Game w/Alex Hormozi, hosted by entre...

*Disclaimer* "I am NOT saying you should do this. You should live your own life and make your own decisions. I have a very high-risk tolerance and conviction in my skill set. So I make this decision with this data set as a backdrop." "And so when you get on the phone, if you wanna sell right, you gotta make 'em feel good." Today, Alex (@AlexHormozi) discusses what he would do if he were in the pos...

"Winning doesn't teach us much, but losing sure does." Today, Alex (@AlexHormozi) discusses how to win in a recession by redefining what winning means and understanding which of four entrepreneurial archetypes you fall under. He also emphasizes the importance of putting in hard work and enduring through difficult times. Welcome to The Game w/Alex Hormozi, hosted by entrepreneur, founder, investor,...

"Courage isn't acting in the absence of fear, but acting despite fear or taking action despite of how you feel." Today, Alex (@AlexHormozi) discusses the importance of taking imperfect action and adapting to new circumstances in the face of the COVID-19 pandemic. He emphasizes the need for businesses to recalibrate and utilize existing resources to meet new market demands. Welcome to The Game w/Al...

"There's always a way if there's will." Today, Alex (@AlexHormozi) discusses various obstacles that entrepreneurs may face during uncertain times and provides tips on how to overcome them. He emphasizes the importance of adapting to changes, developing a thick skin, and finding new ways to provide value to customers. Welcome to The Game w/Alex Hormozi, hosted by entrepreneur, founder, investor, au...

"Winners will always win. Whenever there's panic, there's always opportunity." Today, Alex (@AlexHormozi) provides advice and strategies for gym owners to navigate the challenges posed by the coronavirus pandemic. He discusses the importance of transitioning to remote training, cutting overhead costs, and running advertisements to fill the bucket back up. Welcome to The Game w/Alex Hormozi, hosted...

"Your competitors don't steal clients from you. No one steals clients, you lose clients." Alex (@AlexHormozi) discusses the importance of shifting one's mindset from viewing competitors as stealing clients to embracing abundance and helping others in the industry. He emphasizes the benefits of building relationships and how it ultimately benefits everyone in the community. Welcome to The Game w/Al...

"When you have a big initiation fee and the larger discrepancy between the initiation fee and then the subsequent billings, the stickier the billings become." Alex (@AlexHormozi) discusses the benefits of using an initiation fee and how it can make subsequent billings stickier. He also talks about different ways of using discount offers and how to monetize them ethically. Welcome to The Game w/Ale...

"Being a d*ck does not make you more money." Alex (@AlexHormozi) talks about the importance of having grace in business and not burning bridges. He shares personal experiences and gives examples of how being a dick does not make you more money, and that approaching situations with patience and perspective can lead to more success in business. Welcome to The Game w/Alex Hormozi, hosted by entrepren...

"If you just add that extra dollar, like overnight, you have $400 a month that just appears magically to you." Today, Alex (@AlexHormozi) shares four billing tactics to maximize margin, including adding 99 cents to all memberships and purchases, using backup cards to decrease turn, switching to a weekly billing cadence, and using ACH for lower processing fees. These small tweaks can add up to sign...

Your offer can either make or break you. Today, Alex (@AlexHormozi) talks about the importance of having an exceptional and irresistible offer to grow a business. He provides examples of successful offers, discusses the three components of a good offer, and seven ways to ethically use free offers to acquire more customers at a cheaper price. Welcome to The Game w/Alex Hormozi, hosted by entreprene...

"The objective of a business is to make a profit (…) That is what separates it from a nonprofit.” Today, Alex (@AlexHormozi) discusses the importance of taking profits out of your business and investing in yourself rather than constantly reinvesting in the business. He emphasizes the cyclical nature of the business and the need to be disciplined in taking money out every month to increase net wort...