<p>Have you ever thought about starting a business?</p> <p>What would you do if money wasn’t a problem?</p> <p>Today, Jay sits down with bestselling author, entrepreneur, and investor Alex Hormozi for a practical and eye-opening conversation about money, business, and what it really takes to succeed. Alex has built and sold multiple companies and now runs Acquisition.com, where he helps scale businesses to over $10 million in revenue.</p> <p>In this episode, Alex breaks down why so many people feel stuck when trying to grow a business. Alex and Jay dive into the common mistakes that hold people back, like chasing passive income too early, mistaking passion for a plan, or seeking freedom without first building discipline. Alex shares the real steps you need to take to start making money now. He explains how to create active income by offering your time and skills, how to craft offers people can’t refuse, and why direct feedback is the fastest path to growth. Jay and Alex also explore the mindset traps that stop people from moving forward, including fear of judgment, comparison, and the pressure to get it perfect the first time. Together Jay and Alex highlight the importance of showing up consistently, being willing to fail, and choosing long-term growth over short-term comfort.</p> <p>In this interview, you'll learn:</p> <p>How to Start a Business with Zero Capital</p> <p>How to Create an Offer People Can’t Refuse</p> <p>How to Increase Your Income by Trading Your Time Intentionally</p> <p>How to Sell Without Feeling Manipulative</p> <p>How to Get Unstuck from the Passive Income Trap</p> <p>If you're ready to stop guessing and start building something real, this episode gives you the clarity, structure, and confidence to move forward.</p> <p>With Love and Gratitude,</p> <p>Jay Shetty</p> <p><strong><em>Join over 750,000 people to receive my most transformative wisdom directly in your inbox every single week with my free newsletter. Subscribe </em></strong><a href="https://news.jayshetty.me/subscribe"><strong><em>here</em></strong></a><strong><em>. </em></strong></p> <p><strong>What We Discuss:</strong></p> <p>00:00 Intro</p> <p>00:40 Get Clear on the Exact Actions That Drive Success</p> <p>02:10 Why Most People Misunderstand How to Build a Business</p> <p>04:26 Is the ‘Get Rich Quick’ Model Really Possible?</p> <p>07:41 The Five Emotional Stages Every Entrepreneur Goes Through</p> <p>10:52 Start Here to Learn the Skills That Actually Make Money</p> <p>13:36 Should You Follow Your Passion for Income?</p> <p>23:30 How to Make Your First Dollar from Nothing</p> <p>27:57 The 10 by 10 Strategy to Build Proof and Confidence</p> <p>32:27 Your Product Must Solve a Real Problem</p> <p>35:37 What No One Tells You About the Trade-Offs of Business</p> <p>39:40 How to Turn Your Job Experience into a Business</p> <p>52:27 Redefining Success: It’s Not About the Outcome</p> <p>56:07 Listen to People Who Are Where You Want to Be</p> <p>01:02:18 Overcoming the Fear of Selling Ourselves</p> <p>01:04:23 How to Influence Without Manipulating</p> <p>01:10:17 The Difference Between Criticism and Insults</p> <p>01:17:28 How to Break Repetitive Negative Behavior</p> <p>01:26:15 When to Keep Pushing and When to Pivot</p> <p>01:28:46 The Four Ingredients of an Irresistible Offer</p> <p>01:37:02 Focus on Who You Want to Become Not Just What You Want</p> <p>01:38:40 What Would You Do If You Weren’t Afraid?</p> <p>01:42:46 The Simple Formula Everybody Has But Nobody is Doing</p> <p>01:45:53 The Most Important Step Is Just Start</p> <p>01:47:05 Is Work Life Balance Really Achievable? </p> <p>01:50:35 Be More Productive by Eliminating Everything Unnecessary</p> <p>01:55:17 Alex on Final Five</p> <p><strong>Episode Resources:</strong></p> <p>Alex Hormozi | <a href="https://www.acquisition.com/">Website</a></p> <p>Alex Hormozi | <a href="https://www.instagram.com/hormozi/">Instagram</a></p> <p>Alex Hormozi | <a href="https://www.facebook.com/ahormozi/">Facebook</a></p> <p>Alex Hormozi | <a href="https://www.youtube.com/c/alexhormozi">YouTube</a></p> <p>Alex Hormozi | <a href="https://www.linkedin.com/in/alexhormozi/">LinkedIn</a></p> <p>Alex Hormozi | <a href="https://x.com/alexhormozi">X</a></p> <p>Alex Hormozi | <a href="https://www.amazon.com/stores/author/B099H3YM3R/allbooks?ingress=0&visitId=adba95de-62aa-4ede-887a-9da62c58165f">Books</a></p><p>See <a href="https://omnystudio.com/listener">omnystudio.com/listener</a> for privacy information.</p>