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I always give away equity in my companies this is why | Ep 316

The Game with Alex Hormozi · with Alex Hormozi · July 15, 2021 · 9 min

Summary

Alex Hormozi shares his philosophy and framework behind distributing equity, specifically using Phantom Equity, to incentivize employees and foster shared wealth creation. This episode breaks down how to align employee incentives with company growth, mitigate risks associated with departures, and build a dedicated workforce deeply invested in collective success. It's a must-listen for entrepreneurs seeking to scale their ventures through strategic team empowerment.

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founder & leadershipfinance & fundraising

Topics covered

phantom equityemployee incentiveswealth creationemployee retentionbusiness scalingownership culture

Episode description

Everyone gets the share of the pie! Today, Alex (@AlexHormozi) talks about how he is able to give away equity in his companies through a basic framework, and how he lives through one of his rules in life regarding making money for not just himself, but for everyone involved.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, make more profit per customer, how to keep them longer, and the many failures and lessons Alex has learned on his path from $100M to $1B in net worth.Timestamps:(1:33) - Vehicle for incentivizing employees, called Phantom Equity(3:32) - Purpose: employees participate and build wealth with owner(5:45) - Downsides: What if employee leaves?(6:57) - Purpose: Incentivize people to stay and grow businessFollow Alex Hormozi’s Socials:LinkedIn | Instagram | Facebook | YouTube | Twitter | Acquisition

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Frequently asked about this episode

What does this episode say about founder & leadership?
Implement Phantom Equity to incentivize employees and share wealth creation without complex legal equity transfers.
What does this episode say about finance & fundraising?
Structure equity or phantom equity programs to include vesting schedules that incentivize long-term commitment and mitigate risks of early departures.
What does this episode say about founder & leadership?
Align employee incentives with company growth by allowing them to participate in the financial upside, fostering a more dedicated and driven workforce.
What does this episode say about founder & leadership?
Clearly define the purpose of equity distribution as a tool for employee wealth building and business expansion to attract and retain top talent.
What does this episode say about founder & leadership?
Understand that distributing equity, even phantom, can cultivate a strong sense of ownership and commitment among team members, directly contributing to business growth.

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