The Game with Alex Hormozi
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PodcastThe Game with Alex Hormozi
Publisher/creatorAlex Hormozi
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Join The In-Person Scaling Workshop In Las Vegas: https://www.acquisition.com/o-vegas You're about to hear the exact blueprint that took Alex Hormozi from hustling in the gym industry to dominating the social media game and building an empire. In this Q&A, Alex breaks down the top social media strategies that have fueled his success, revealing why YouTube is the conversion king and how Instagram still leads in traffic generation. He uncovers the realities of balancing intense business growth with personal relationships, offering insights that most entrepreneurs won't talk about. Alex also shares some tips to boost productivity and focus, especially for business leaders battling ADHD. In this episode 00:00 Top ROI platforms: YouTube, Instagram, and TikTok 02:13 How Alex and Leila met 03:28 Balancing between business and a relationship 06:15 How to make cold calls and push through to seven figures 07:10 ADHD productivity hack: Focus through subtraction, not addition More Value: Download your free personalized $100M scaling roadmap in under 30 seconds: https://www.acquisition.com/roadmap?el=yt-alex-486r&htrafficsource=youtube Discover The Easiest Business I Can Help You Start (Free Trial): https://www.skool.com/hormozi Get the $100M Book Bundle: https://shop.acquisition.com/pages/100m-book-bundle Take the $100M Lead Generation Course: https://www.acquisition.com/training/leads?hsLang=en Learn How to Make Offers People Cannot Refuse: https://www.acquisition.com/training/offers?hsLang=en Follow Alex Hormozi’s Socials: LinkedIn | Instagram | Facebook | YouTube | Twitter | Acquisition
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Quick lightning opener: which channel has the highest ROI right now? For me, it is YouTube—clear number one.
I would put YouTube and Instagram at the top.
Same here—YouTube then Instagram, because Instagram often brings more clicks but YouTube traffic buys at approximately three to four times the rate, and you do not need massive numbers to benefit. If TikTok under‑monetizes, steer people to Instagram DMs, and let email and podcasts handle follow‑up that mostly gets fed by YouTube.
How did we meet? We matched on Bumble—your profile flexed gyms, workouts, whiskey, and steak—and our first date was froyo, where you wrote me off after spotting my old back tattoo, then softened up once you got food.
Switching gears—how do you start a relationship while you are building your best life and taking risks?
A great life can include a partner, but it is not convenient. Time only gets tighter, so choose it deliberately and own the trade.
Culture says to keep every option open, but progress requires a choice. Commitment means cutting alternatives—you cannot have a lifelong partner and unlimited optionality at the same time, so pick the path you truly want.
Pineapple on pizza? I am a yes—with jalapeño.
I am team pineapple with ranch, not jalapeño.
A nineteen‑year‑old superfan asks how to build a personal relationship with us. The real path is to join the team—if we are hiring and you are ready to learn and lead for years, apply to ACQ; we spend most of our time with a crew of former founders.
Last one: I was just diagnosed with ADHD—should I take meds or rely on discipline?
Labels can pin you down; I treat traits like ADHD as potential advantages when aimed well. I am not a doctor—talk to yours—but hyperfocus is real, and when you channel it, it can be a superpower.
Productivity comes from subtraction. Strip your environment of every distraction so there is nothing to do but the work.
Meds alone do not guarantee output; many people still do not ship. You will likely get more lift from exercise, a low‑stimulus setup, and starting sooner—the task often takes less time than the delay before you begin.
That was a great answer—thanks, I appreciate...
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