The Game with Alex Hormozi

Tip: ask for a backup card during the signup process. Today, Alex (@AlexHormozi) talks about their social media presence and provide a tactical tip on how to eliminate two-thirds of payment declines for recurring businesses by getting backup cards from customers during the signup process. Welcome to The Game w/Alex Hormozi, hosted by entrepreneur, founder, investor, author, public speaker, and con...

"You always have that advantage cuz you are in the moment of truth." Today, Alex (@AleHormozi) discusses the importance of mastering the first sale in order to maximize throughput and revenue in a service-based business. He outlines a sales process that includes anchoring high, working down, and using humor and rapport to sell. Welcome to The Game w/Alex Hormozi, hosted by entrepreneur, founder, i...

"The more I see the big companies (…) all I keep seeing is how they focus on removing barriers, on how they focus on removing friction" Today, Alex (@AlexHormozi) discusses the value equation and how to increase the perceived value of a product or service by decreasing the obstacles and friction that a prospect has to go through to achieve the desired outcome. He emphasizes the importance of focus...

"The thought of deserving something is literally the most entitled bullsh*t I've ever heard of in my entire life." Today, Alex (@AlexHormzi) talks about his thoughts on the concept of deserving something and how it bothers him. He also discusses his upcoming vacation and the importance of planning campaigns for the holiday season in order to boost business. Welcome to The Game w/Alex Hormozi, host...

"Ask for the ID first. That's what gets them to take their wallet out. That way they can't say they forgot their wallet." Today, Alex (@AlexHormozi) shares with us sales tips for overcoming the common objection of not having a credit card, including asking for ID to get the customer to take out their wallet and swapping their ID for their card. Welcome to The Game w/Alex Hormozi, hosted by entrepr...

"Whisper it first. Then tease it. Then shout it." Today, Alex (@AlexHormozi) discusses the importance of creating hype and positioning when promoting new programs or services. He outlines a framework for building excitement and addressing potential customer pain points, and emphasizes the need to follow a deliberate and strategic approach to marketing. Welcome to The Game w/Alex Hormozi, hosted by...

"The number one reason that people fail is because they are successful, then they change something." Today, Alex (@AlexHormozi) discusses the biggest mistake that successful entrepreneurs make: not being able to repeat successful actions. He explains that it is important to focus on quality assurance and consistently do the same actions to sustain success, even if it is boring. Welcome to The Game...

"The only number that really matters in marketing from an acquisition standpoint is cost per acquisition." Today, Alex (@AlexHormozi) discusses the importance of measuring marketing success based on cost and lifetime value ratios, rather than just the cost per lead. He walks through each step of the funnel and emphasizes the need to measure as close to the sales stream as possible. Welcome to The...

"Talk about in terms of pain avoidance (…) people tend to be more responsive to it." Today, Alex (@AlexHormozi) discusses the importance of availability for making sales and the difference between talking in terms of pain avoidance versus opportunity for gain. He shares a story about reframing his message to gym owners and seeing a huge response as a result, and emphasizes the importance of using...

"Never get too far away that you can't see the problems." Today, Alex (@AlexHormozi) shares his failures and lessons learned in business, people management, and relationships in the year 2019. He emphasizes the importance of focusing on one thing, protecting the core, and balancing comfort and distance in relationships. Welcome to The Game w/Alex Hormozi, hosted by entrepreneur, founder, investor,...

"Normal people have concerns. You need to overcome them." Today, Alex (@AlexHormozi) shares with us how to manage sales conversations and sales teams using the Closer framework, regular communication cadence, call recordings, cutting the bottom 10% of sales team, and keeping the team competitive through leaderboards and competitions. Welcome to The Game w/Alex Hormozi, hosted by entrepreneur, foun...

"The amount of goodwill you have times the number of times you ask for a sale equals revenue equals how much money you make." Today, Alex (@AlexHormozi) discusses the importance of maximizing value extraction from customers by providing multiple revenue streams and upsell opportunities. He uses the example of a rental car company and outlines a choreographed process for upselling and ascending cus...

"The best salespeople have conviction. If you can bring that conviction to the table, they will feel it." Today, Alex (@AlexHormozi) discusses the importance of conviction in sales and how to maintain it even when facing potential failure. He emphasizes the need to compare alternatives and sell in the mind against them. Welcome to The Game w/Alex Hormozi, hosted by entrepreneur, founder, investor,...

"Consider the alternatives. You can't expect the same if you change the variables.” Today, Alex (@AlexHormozi) talks about some of the most used sales tactics he learned in the trenches, including using the phrase "just how we've always done it" and asking customers which product they prefer. He also emphasizes the importance of having conviction in your service or product and believing in your vi...

"If you monetize it properly, it can allow you to get a lot of the things that you normally pay for free." Today, Alex (@AlexHormozi) discusses the concept of monetizing a business's distribution network to generate passive revenue. He uses the example of a gym's members purchasing supplements and food to demonstrate how businesses can capitalize on their clients' purchasing habits to make money w...

"You probably think you work harder than your partner does, and your partner's reading this thinking that they work harder than you do…” Today, Alex (@AlexHormozi) talks about the challenges of partnerships in small businesses and the importance of clearly defining roles. He advises against partnerships and suggests that entrepreneurs should develop all the necessary skills to operate a small busi...

"Churn is important so that you know that there is a problem, but it is very difficult to implement solutions to try and fix churn." Today, Alex (@AlexHormozi) discusses how to improve customer lifetime value by focusing on leading indicators of churn, such as customer activation points. He also talks about the importance of properly setting customer expectations and bringing in highly qualified c...

"Once you know the rules, play the game. Business is a game." Today, Alex (@AlexHormozi) discusses the need for fitness entrepreneurs to focus on making offers that convert and to not be afraid of upselling. He emphasizes the importance of clarifying customer priorities and providing information so that customers can make informed decisions about the offers that best align with their goals. Welcom...

"I've never fired someone and not found someone." Today, Alex (@AlexHormozi) discusses how to make decisions about employees who are not performing well. He emphasizes the importance of understanding cultural fit and provides tips for re-onboarding employees who lack the necessary skills to perform well. Welcome to The Game w/Alex Hormozi, hosted by entrepreneur, founder, investor, author, public...

“The best data is from all the people who leave, right?” Today, Alex (@AlexHormozi) discusses the importance of analyzing data from lost customers to identify traits of good and bad customers, setting proper expectations to avoid customer disappointment, and focusing on high-lifetime value customers. He also shares insights on how to amplify value and build trust with prospects through expectation...

"You can be successful at anything you want, just not everything you want." Today, Alex (@AlexHormozi) discusses the importance of acquiring and deepening skills, as well as developing character traits such as focus, patience, and consistency to consistently execute those skills. He also emphasizes the need to prioritize and say no to shiny objects in order to achieve success. Welcome to The Game...

“Success to me is a choice, is being able to choose what I want.” Today, Alex (@AlexHormozi) is joined by his wife Leila (@LeilaHormozi) as they discuss the importance of the shared mission, shared values, and complimentary skillsets in successful marriages and business partnerships. They also provide insights on the cheerleader vs fullback concept, making the first dollar together, and the defini...

"No one likes change." Today, Alex (@AlexHormozi) talks about the lessons he learned from his failed attempt at marketing a new service called "Hybrid" that combined in-person and online nutrition and accountability coaching. He discusses the importance of effective messaging and understanding the needs and expectations of real business owners. Welcome to The Game w/Alex Hormozi, hosted by entrepr...

"Maybe it's better to think no one will outpace me. Or no one will outlearn." Today, Alex (@AlexHormozi) discusses his fundamental issue with the quote "no one will outwork me", stating that it is ill-informed and unrealistic. He suggests a more productive way to approach work and achieving goals by thinking in terms of sacrifices and personal growth. Welcome to The Game w/Alex Hormozi, hosted by...

"Stop whining. It's not gonna get better." Today, Alex (@Alexhormozi) discusses the importance of accepting the rising costs of online advertising and instead focusing on monetizing customers and providing more value. He emphasizes the need to continually improve one's business and find ways to increase the lifetime value of customers, regardless of the advertising platform used. Welcome to The Ga...