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If You're Not Growing, Look For This | Ep 237

The Game with Alex Hormozi · with Alex Hormozi · September 18, 2020 · 5 min

Summary

Many ecommerce businesses fail to grow not because of a lack of innovative strategies, but due to a breakdown in executing fundamental processes. This episode emphasizes that identifying and rectifying these basic deficiencies is paramount. Businesses should focus on reinforcing existing procedures with their teams rather than constantly seeking complex new solutions to unlock sustainable growth.

Key takeaways

Themes

founder & leadershipsupply chain & operationsdtc strategy

Topics covered

business growth impedimentsoperational deficienciesroot cause analysisfundamental business principlesteam process adherenceavoiding business failure

Episode description

Most times when you change things, nothing happens… Today, Alex (@AlexHormozi) talks about changing the way you perceive deficiencies in your business, what are the actual root causes of these deficiencies, and why skipping the basics will lead to your business’s failure.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:(0:54) - Deficiencies due to people not following basic steps.(3:44) - Lack of basic steps leads to bottlenecks. Remind, not create.(4:33) - No need for fancy. Remind team, don't teach. No new things.Follow 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?
Before seeking complex new strategies, audit your existing fundamental processes to identify where execution is failing.
What does this episode say about supply chain & operations?
Most business deficiencies stem from a failure to follow basic, established procedures, not from a lack of sophisticated knowledge.
What does this episode say about dtc strategy?
Prioritize reminding and reinforcing existing operational steps with your team over introducing new, complex methodologies.
What does this episode say about founder & leadership?
Focusing on the consistent and correct application of core operating procedures is the most effective path to sustainable growth and avoiding business failure.
What does this episode say about founder & leadership?
When growth stagnates, meticulously examine if the foundational steps of your business are being followed with precision.

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