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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