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What separates "the best" from "the rest"...and what the best sales people & baseball players have in common.. | Ep 73

The Game with Alex Hormozi · August 27, 2018 · 10 min

Summary

This episode reveals that the top performers in any field, from sales to sports, aren't privy to secret techniques but rather master consistency. By implementing unwavering routines and relentlessly practicing fundamentals, ecommerce operators can achieve predictable outcomes and sustained excellence, transforming inconsistent results into reliable success. This approach minimizes reliance on hot streaks and builds a bedrock of dependable performance.

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founder & leadership

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consistency in businesssales performanceroutine developmentskill masterypattern recognition

Episode description

"It's about seeing how you can consistently execute the same thing over and over and over again." Today, Alex (@AlexHormozi) discusses the importance of consistency in sales and business success, citing examples from top-performing salespeople and baseball players. He emphasizes the need to establish routines and recognize patterns to execute sales techniques, achieving desired outcomes consistently. 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: (2:42) - McDonald's: Consistency over quality for success. (4:25) - Repetition and outworking doubt create consistency. (6:20) - Establish a daily routine for consistent outcomes. (7:43) - Best salespeople train multiple times for mastery. (9:23) - Mastery leads to unconscious competence and success. (9:43) - Consistently achieving outcomes > being a superstar. 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?
Implement consistent daily routines for critical tasks, mirroring how top athletes and salespeople build predictable performance through repetition.
What does this episode say about founder & leadership?
Prioritize consistent execution of known effective strategies over the constant search for new information or "secret" techniques.
What does this episode say about founder & leadership?
Train regularly and repeatedly on core skills to develop "unconscious confidence," allowing for automatic and effective responses in high-stakes situations.
What does this episode say about founder & leadership?
Structure your sales process (or any critical business function) like a repeatable "foul shot" or "at-bat" routine to minimize variability and maximize desired outcomes.
What does this episode say about founder & leadership?
Understand that consistency isn't just a virtue, but a highly valued commodity in the marketplace, leading to better customer perception and team dependability.

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