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You will never make it... a back of napkin breakdown | Ep 109

The Game with Alex Hormozi · with null · February 28, 2019 · 11 min

Summary

This episode dives into the often-unspoken financial stress entrepreneurs face, even when successful. Alex Hormozi dissects the "never enough money" fallacy, offering ecommerce operators practical strategies to build a financial cushion and manage the inherent anxieties of running a business. Learn to navigate cash flow and leverage a strong mindset to reduce financial pressure and sustain growth.

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finance & fundraisingfounder & leadership

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entrepreneurial financial stressmanaging cash flowbuilding financial cushionscarcity mindset in businesswealth building for entrepreneurspsychology of money

Episode description

Believe it or not, entrepreneurs get stressed about money even if they make tons of it. Today, Alex (@AlexHormozi) discusses the fallacy of never having enough money, exploring the stress and pressure of running a business and the importance of having a cushion of money saved. He also provides tips for entrepreneurs to manage the financial stress of their business.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:(1:00) - Understanding the fallacy of never having enough(2:46) - The stress of running a business(3:53) - The financial stress of entrepreneurship(7:55) - Understanding the cycle of stress and success(9:01) - The reality of floating a 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 finance & fundraising?
Recognize the 'fallacy of never having enough' – financial stress can persist even with high revenue; focus on building a resilient mindset around money.
What does this episode say about founder & leadership?
Prioritize establishing a substantial financial cushion to absorb business fluctuations and reduce operational anxiety, ensuring long-term stability.
What does this episode say about finance & fundraising?
Implement robust cash flow management strategies to "float" your business effectively, understanding the cyclical nature of stress and success.
What does this episode say about finance & fundraising?
Shift your mindset from scarcity to abundance by actively challenging limiting beliefs about money and wealth accumulation.
What does this episode say about finance & fundraising?
Connect financial health with customer acquisition, retention, and profit per customer, as a strong financial foundation enables better business growth initiatives.

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