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The Metric Warren Buffet Cares Most About and How To Use it to Take Home More Cash | Ep 291

The Game with Alex Hormozi · with null · April 15, 2021 · 13 min

Summary

This episode reveals why Net Free Cash Flow is the ultimate metric for entrepreneurs, influencing personal wealth more than revenue or profit. Alex Hormozi emphasizes moving beyond vanity metrics to focus on the actual cash available after all business needs are met, challenging the common entrepreneurial mistake of neglecting this vital indicator. Learn how to optimize reinvestment for maximum returns and ensure a healthier, more sustainable cash flow for your business.

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finance & fundraisingfounder & leadership

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net free cash flow definitionentrepreneurial financial mistakesreturn on capitaloperational risk managementowner payout maximizationbusiness liquidity

Episode description

Keep the cash flowing! Today, Alex (@AlexHormozi) talks about the number one mistake he says a lot of entrepreneurs make in terms of making more money. He also talks about the number one metric that he uses to track his businesses, and why you should follow this concept. if you're thinking about reinvesting in the business, make sure that the dollars that you're choosing to reinvest, you're getting the best return on capital you possibly can.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:(0:25) - Alex's top metric: Net Free Cash Flow.(3:20) - Reality: 99% of businesses never get sold.(4:24) - Entrepreneur mistake: Neglecting Net Free Cash Flow.(5:49) - Net Free Cash Flow: Profit exceeding business needs.(9:22) - Regular exposure to discounted risk: Operational Risk.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 finance & fundraising?
Prioritize Net Free Cash Flow (NFCF) over gross revenue or net profit; it's the truest measure of a business's health and an owner's personal wealth generation.
What does this episode say about founder & leadership?
Critically evaluate reinvestment opportunities to ensure each dollar spent yields the highest possible return on capital, directly contributing to increased NFCF.
What does this episode say about finance & fundraising?
Understand that the likelihood of selling a business is low for 99% of entrepreneurs, shifting the focus to generating personal wealth from ongoing operations rather than a future exit.
What does this episode say about finance & fundraising?
Implement strategies to minimize operational risk and scrutinize underperforming assets or inefficient operations, as these directly detract from Net Free Cash Flow.

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