The 6 Levels of Making Money  | Ep 955

The 6 Levels of Making Money | Ep 955

Author: Alex Hormozi March 24, 2026 Duration: 17:16

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Most people can only get money by trading for it. In this episode, Alex Hormozi breaks down the six levels of trading stuff for money, revealing how each level ramps up leverage, income, and reward. From the lowest-risk 9-to-5 jobs to high-stakes equity deals, Alex explains how to decide which paths could work for you. Your income boils down to how much risk you're willing to take and how well you manage it.

In this episode

00:00 Introduction to deal structures

01:10 Scheme 1: I work, then you pay

02:06 Scheme 2: You pay as we go

03:22 Scheme 3: You pay, then I work

06:15 Scheme 4: You’re paid based on outcomes

10:00 Scheme 5: Buying and selling risk

11:19 Scheme 6: Always get paid no matter what

12:35 How to move up the pyramid

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There’s a playbook for building a business, but it’s rarely the one they teach in school. The Game with Alex Hormozi digs into the real mechanics of growth, straight from someone who’s navigated the climb from significant success to even greater scale. Host Alex Hormozi draws from his own journey as an entrepreneur and investor, focusing on the fundamental levers every business owner must pull: attracting more customers, increasing the value of each transaction, and building loyalty that lasts. This isn’t about vague inspiration; it’s a practical, often gritty, look at the systems that work. You’ll hear detailed breakdowns of strategy, marketing, and operations, all framed through the lens of hard-won experience. The conversations in this podcast regularly revisit the stumbles and lessons learned along the way, offering a transparent look at what happens before and after a major milestone. It’s for anyone tired of surface-level advice and ready to engage with the substantive, sometimes counterintuitive, choices that separate a good business from a truly exceptional one. Tune in for direct, actionable insights that cut through the noise.
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