This Simple Productivity System Made Me $100 Million
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.
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@bt5588
9 күн бұрын
This may be the most valuable video I’ve ever watched. Thank you.
@triniguy88
9 күн бұрын
If you manage to see this comment...make the time to stop watching the video, go get a pen, paper, or device and use this video as a tutorial....This is not a casual video where you usually sit and just listen to Alex and his Godlike beard, go make it happen!
@daccaippi
9 күн бұрын
Thanks , finally someone understand me.. I'm a maker.. and this is so true not only about business but everyday life too... Very often people don't understand that I need my time... to plan, to think, to find inspiration and to make... Thank you so much for this ❤
@KarlaKolumna123
9 күн бұрын
Thanks for your mail. Now I am here and listening at the end of my day to go sleep with you with new thoughts in mind and letting them work over the nigh. Thanks
@spontaneousmovement
9 күн бұрын
@@bt5588are you a maker or a manager😂?
Alex …. bro, are you getting any sleep? It’s the 50th upload this week, I’m all for it 😂
@aexetan2769
9 күн бұрын
It's all about productivity.
@PerspicaciousMindset
9 күн бұрын
Too busy racing to $1B
@RedaMouhib-uv3gf
9 күн бұрын
Bro he's sleeping 10 hours a day, he said it before
@aigarskluga7877
9 күн бұрын
A "I posted a gazillion videos on KZread in a month and this is what happened" video coming soon probably.
@AlexMcDaniels
9 күн бұрын
Hahahaha
the pace of these videos is insane, it's been a video per day for weeks and they're all gold
These simple videos with the white board and zero distracting noises or jump cuts are fantastic! I’m here to learn, not crank my dopamine!
When I feel like I can’t keep on going I think to my self “ I can’t disappoint Alex”
@zeyadmohamed6315
9 күн бұрын
that’s so corny bro. He don’t even know you 😂
@Super_BeastGirl
9 күн бұрын
@@zeyadmohamed6315 hey whatever works 💪 I used to imagine David Goggins screaming at me to get through my manual labor job sometimes 😅
@sarsoura8289
9 күн бұрын
❤
@Michael-nf3vm
9 күн бұрын
Don't disappoint yourself Son
@DayTripTookItTo10
9 күн бұрын
@@zeyadmohamed6315Fr, could be his mom, his dad, his future family, his kids.
Alex's productivity summary: Say "NO" often and start working asap while eliminating all possible distractions during your workflow.
@SamuelGriffin
9 күн бұрын
No that is not the summary, you’re way too simplistic. You’re wrong.
@gjorgjicvetkovski2560
9 күн бұрын
@@SamuelGriffin Alex is wrong?
@williamjohnson1395
8 күн бұрын
These videos themselves could be a distraction haha
@gjorgjicvetkovski2560
8 күн бұрын
@@williamjohnson1395 true... that's why I haven't watched the video yet. Maybe in my leisure time over the weekend.
The level of value this man provides is unmatched.
"I know what I need to do to make more money, and I just need to do that." Absolute gold I've only just begun to understand recently. Not only does it prevent nonsense meetings and nonsense projects in the name of humoring someone, it also makes me consume less learning material online once I've got my game plan in place.
How the hell does he have the time to do soo much, evaluate and analyse it, break it down so clearly and deliver sooo much value every effin time !!?? 🤯 G.O.A.T
@kabewar77
9 күн бұрын
Well he just explained his schedule.. plus from writing soooo much, he says he writes for hours daily
@somratdutta
9 күн бұрын
experience baby
@apmartini70
9 күн бұрын
He has a team. You don't really think he does this all by himself, do you? He is all about optimization. Outsourcing to other folks is how it works.
@tonyrichmond9428
9 күн бұрын
In his other videos he tries to describe the difference between THINKING you're working and ACTUALLY working. That's what most videos like this are all about...shine a light in THIS corner of the difference, shine a light in THAT corner of the difference...one video at a time.
@topogigio9421
9 күн бұрын
Great
For those that don't get it yet, Alex decided to do summer school. It's going to be a few weeks of value nonstop, for free. Sharpen your pencils.
@jackbolton4393
5 күн бұрын
I think you're onto something! The Value is here, remember to take action!
Takeaways: - Schedule meeting days - Jealously guard your time - Disinvite people from unproductive meetings and don't be afraid to cancel meetings that don't need to happen
@PandaBoy-zi2hg
7 күн бұрын
and this is supposed to help me get $100 million?
@CinemaRaps
6 күн бұрын
@@PandaBoy-zi2hgYes and to add to that if you only meet on Mondays and a potential client only meets on Tuesdays then they're not worth your time. Good luck making 100 million😂 caveat is I'm not a hater promise Alex has a lot of useful information but I suppose an exception to the rule is in order😊
@garitboothe3413
4 күн бұрын
@@PandaBoy-zi2hg Yes, it will magically land in your pocket over night!
@jamiestone178
3 күн бұрын
@@PandaBoy-zi2hg It will help ‘me’, not sure if it will help ‘you’
@PandaBoy-zi2hg
3 күн бұрын
@@jamiestone178 okay, I'm sure that 'you' will be very rich, lol
Those are perfect Business Videos for me: Easy language, good examples, normal pacing & nearly no editing. Thank you!
ALEX HOW AM I SUPPOSED TO KEEP UP WITH ALL THIS VALUE?? MY LIFE CAN ONLY GET SO MUCH BETTER AHHHHHHHH
this video is underrated af. as someone who's a CEO and also full time artist/ music producer, nothing makes me happier than waking up and seeing no meetings on my calendar ha
@stevebliss7042
7 күн бұрын
It’s only been out for a day - I don’t think it’s underrated by anyone yet
The breakdown of Maker vs. Manager time feels like it’s exactly what I’m missing in my calendar. I’m so focused on managing my tasks that I struggle to make-make videos, make blogs, make content. I need to identify management tasks vs. maker tasks. Thank you!
This is just gold. As a head teacher I fought for this without knowing these terms. My goal was to put all the meeting on one day and let the team do their job uninterrupted for the rest of the week. Unfortunately, our VP thought that the moment she stops looking over someone's shoulder they stop working.
This is just Alex complaining about being interrupted and its awesome!😄
Ok, you just climbed into my head, and made sense of what I have been trying to organize forever. I am a small business owner, and I wear a lot of hats as a homeschooling mom, and business owner. You ROCK! This was so incredibly helpful. Maker/Manager is brilliant!
Realizing my manager side kills my maker side fml Biggest thing I learned was to make sure to have my day cleared when creating a song. I used to pause creating a new song to do lessons and meetings and then try to go back to creating a song. That would never go well.
@ethannguyen5030
9 күн бұрын
I think it’s incredible that a songwriter is getting this much value from a business centric video. Just proves that Alex is the goat.
Hey Alex, we are instantly installing this in our teams. You solved the guilt I would feel at looking at an empty calendar and becoming giddy with elation at what I was about to create that day 🎉🎉🎉
You can tell Alex is a big Cal Newport fan
@DrHelenEmore
9 күн бұрын
Deep work
This video will help me on my career. And for that, I thank you Alex.
The clarity in reasoning is just astonishing. Pure simplification. Love it!
I'm dying because of how much value he is currently providing... truly amazing! Thank, Alex. You are really changing lives.
I don’t know how many different way I can say thank you. Seriously, insanely grateful for you Alex
Huge! Thank you for finally putting this in perspective for me. My number one issue has just been solved! I’’m a maker surrounded by Managers looking for the next big thing from me; I’ve become so frustrated that I’ve stalled. You’re the wind beneath my wings man. Thanks!
From the release of offers to this video almost every single time I watch Alex he’s not only saying something that’s valuable but extremely relevant to my current situation and us entrepreneurs should all aspire to be even half the man at Alex is ❤ The last month I’ve been thrown off my productivity schedule due to life events like working on the side just to keep the business alive, recently moving and my girlfriend been getting a puppy and it’s made every day feel like a struggle to go to sleep on time wake up on time hours of my day, actually doing productive work and then I see this video. Alex truky is the GOAT.
This is absolute gold! Thank you for sharing Alex!
so good Alex! I’ve been trying time blocking for a while, and something would always break down… this nailed it, thank you for always giving and serving 🙏💪
Okay, this concept is SOOOO helpful. I just haven't been able to describe it. I'm definitely a maker and as my business & family have grown, my "maker blocks" are few and far between. Going to implement these recommendations immediately.
Alex you’ve spoken about “knowing how to work” in your short form content and how you know how to work better now than you did when you started. it’d be dope to get a youtube video on that.
The energy/gear switch at 12:20 was funny, like either Leila or a producer spoke up like “Bro, calm yourself, you’re coming off super agro” 😂 Respect brother, I’m right there with you and my wife/business partner calms my vibe on the regular. You guys inspire me. Thank you. Power couple goals!
Best videos by far, amazing clarity and slap in the face. Thanks Alex! ❤
This is a 10/10 video. I resonate, agree and appreciate the way you elucidated this concept.
I’ve known about this concept for years, but this breakdown is a communication godsend. Thank you.
I feel so understood. I’ve been circling the drain on these ideas for years, and now I can effectively apply it. Thank you!
Holy crap this has brought clarity as to why I've been so frustrated and feeling not productive at all lately. I also realize I need to move my office or put a sign up or something because everyone wants to interrupt me constantly. You nailed it.
Bro just chilling with my year's salary sitting on the desk... lmfaoo so fucking legit!!!
This needs to be re-watched!! GOLD!
Hey @alex I have to say this is one of the best pieces of content you’ve ever produced. I know it seems so simple but I never realized that I am a maker and my wife is a manager. I’ve always told her when she calls me while I’m in makers mode and has a random discussion about the kids or something. That’s not very important that destroys my day or at least the next hour of my day to get focused. this goes so much farther than business but also in relationships. Thank you so much for this. It’s been a great share from my wife and my other team members. 🎉😊
This is brilliant. As I am myself am moving from a maker position to a manager position this is ringing incredibly true.
Seriously good stuff here. I work alongside and manage 3 people in the Estimating team and hearing you talk about “makers” resonates and will be more. conscious of meetings, distractions and optimizing productivity
Pure gold, thanks Alex 👊
There isn't a single business influencer that has ever offered more value than Alex. Every video gives me paradigm shifts that change the way i approach my time and direction.
SUCH a valuble video, as a small biz owner (restaurants) , this makes a ton of sense. Plus since my Mom & Dad gave me two distinct sides of my brain (accountant & artist) I often get conflicted "to do's" and LOVE my creative time and need it. Makes A LOT of sense. Thanks for being you...
It felt like you've been watching my business for the last 2 months. Everything you said resonated so much too me! What I do a bit differently is that the first junk of the day is for the "most important task", and sometimes these are meetings or sales calls, and sometimes it's creative work. This is where I have the most energy and confidence.
This is my favorite video you’ve ever posted man absolute gold 👌🏼👌🏼
I found it really valuable to finally understand the difference between maker and manager time.
WoW, that was exactly what I needed to hear! Sharing & implementing to our projects right now ;) Thank you Alex I am so so so glad I found this channel. The deep dive into your content sir started now, ain't sleeping tonight.
Love this! Time is valuable, use it wisely.
Thank you so much for this one Alex!
Incredible Alex! Thank you for verbalizing this concept in such a clear and compelling way.
Hey Alex - THANK YOU for what you do ❤
Thank you for these videos. In the aviation world there's a thing called the FOD Walk. We used to have almost every member of the whole company line up and walk the tarmac 3 times a week. It would take maybe 30 minutes from start to finish at the very beginning of the day. I ran the numbers and realized it cost us about $8,000 (in billed time) to do this 3 times a week. I was walking next to the CEO one day and mentioned it. He said, "It's worth the cost to get us all together and we can talk outside of the office about things that matter more than the office." P.S. We eventually hired an outside contractor for about $2,000 per week that reduced our 3x per week to 1x per week.
Perfect timing for this framework to drop, Thank you.
Speaking to my souls Alex, just what I needed to do to recoup, reorganize and work! Thank you!
Just, thank you. ❤ I can attest that, yes, you are making a HUGE difference in my life.
Love it. Perhaps an inflexion point. You have just articulated all of my frustrations when trying to get things done in the face of ongoing interruptions.
ALEX, you are a GENIUS! Words cannot fully describe how much you and Leila have changed my life, you are light in the darkness, hope in the failure, victory in the darkest night.
This is the best explanation about something I didn't know I needed to understand and now that I do, I can attest it as being of invaluable significance. I am a maker, and the absolute worst thing that could have ever happen to me while working for someone else, was being managed by a "manager". Good grief.....I feel I should send this to every single employer I have worked for, and on the flip side, I completely understand now how my process of creating my business should look like. Thank you good sir.
OMG, this was huge, oh this changes everything, I needed words to describe these roles. Thankyou.
May be your best video ever. This is the #1 thing I’ve been dealing with. Thanks for the video.
What a great great video. Thank you! I’ve been trying to put this into words. And you did it
I can't put into words how grateful I am with your content, you have really made a huge impact on my life outcomes and those of my clients. Thank you Alex! 🙏
I've been following you since the early days, a few years back. You produce a lot of content that resonates with my day to day of being an entrepreneur, but this video... Man this probably saved my life. I'm going to start to apply this concepts RIGHT FN NOW.
Yet again, another great video Alex. Thank you. This is a massive help ❤
I have been dying for this exact video. Thank you so much!!!!
Loving the more focused content on business, marketing, and productivity. Going into the details and tactics of things!
Love you bro. Practicing what you preach! Been struggling for 4 years now with my online fitness business. Been crushing my excuses recently because of you
Excellent video. Structuring my day effectively has been difficult. I’m excited to try this new system!
Thank you! Sharing with team. As a Maker, those Meeting/Mngr Days can feel draining creatively. Definitely going to set those days apart now. Thank you Alex !
I enjoy rapidly gearswitching from mkr to mgr but also enjoy getting into the zone of either and staying in it; so long as it feels like im making use of my time or helping others.
It just makes so much sense. I've always thought about the time in a similar fashion but couldn't structure my thoughts on this topic this well. I could not have articulated it better. Thanks, Alex. Another incredibly useful video.
A big THANKS, Alex!
Manager vs Maker vs Organization time… Ouuu!!! So good! I’ll apply this right away & upgrade my schedule. I love the tips on how to respectfully accept meetings when I’m not feeling like making/creating and to decline meeting invites when I’m in my creative beast mode. I’ll also use the “can we not have this meeting again” or “can someone else be in this meeting” or “what process can we have in place so don’t have this meeting again”. Thanks Alex! You’re crushing it!
Thank you for this valuable content. I just changed my schedule. I appreciate your knowledge.
This is the most useful content Alex has shared. This hit home!
This video was such a shift in frame for me. I was always getting confused about why I was feeling like I couldn’t get things done. Now I realise that I’m a maker and need those big time blocks to do the making. This really helps me understand my time and what I need to shift my focus to. Thank you Alex once again for the immense value.
“I know what I need to do to make money and I just need to do that.” I felt that one down deep 💯💯💯💯
Paul Graham's blogpost is a classic and takes only four minutes. Cant remember how many people I sent it over the years. Great to have a video version now 🎉
2 minutes is a new record for me 😂 this frequency is insane
man, love the edits and placements of footages, wild
When Alex uploads a video outlining something I’ve been helping clients implement for years, it’s validating. For what it’s worth, to all the “managers” out there, this is 1 of the top 2 or 3 most effective change management strategies I’ve seen implemented if you are trying to create a high performing culture!
This is life changing - I had this feeling over and over again when I don't "make" and just spend time on small BS
Always wanted this video from you Alex.
This is the type of value and content we have all been waiting for.
Best video yet, ever. I really like the Maker / Manager analogy. Thanks for that!
Thank you a million Mr. Hormozi!
Really opened my eyes. thank you!
Thanks, Alex! You've just solved a problem I've had for over 6 years. As a software engineer, managing my time while dealing with managers and clients is tough. This video has brought so much clarity on how to maximize productivity and communicate effectively with managers and clients.
Absolutely Epic Information - Thank you Alex!
This is great! Thank you for helping me optimize my week as a maker and manager. I'm going to tell everyone about this concept. Very smart. Thanks!
Awesome!!! This is exactly what I needed right now in life.
This is a great way to framework alex, hella insightful video and appreciate that its free!
This was so informative, and so logical. I did not know how to organize this in my head, even though I knew that this was what I wanted to express. Thank you for this video
This is so valuable, thanks Alex!
Ive read at least book a week for the past 11 years. Sadly haven't come across anything that approaches this topic so efficiently and effectively. Amazing content.
💯 The BEST video I’ve seen on this subject. I knew these concepts theoretically-but this made it concrete and actionable. Game changer for me. Thank you.
In the first five minutes, you have alleviated so much of my anxiety around managing my own house and time. Thanks again.
The best video I’ve ever seen. Thank you.