We Have a Weird Marriage

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We Have a Weird Marriage

Summary

  • I pitched to my now-wife Leila about working with me on our first date, emphasizing the financial benefits even if our personal relationship didn't pan out.
  • I was persistent for three weeks in convincing her to quit her job and join me in the business endeavor.
  • Our relationship is unconventional and we focus on being clear communicators with explicit agreements.
  • I acknowledge that some might view our relationship as transactional, but I believe in a mutual value exchange where both parties benefit.
  • I maintain that if either of us fails to meet the terms of our agreement, we're prepared to end the arrangement.
  • I often humorously remark that our relationship is on a "month-to-month" basis, with an implied ongoing renewal clause.

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How To Take Action

I would suggest taking a similar approach to partnerships, whether it's personal like a marriage or professional. First, aim for clarity in communication. Be straightforward with what you expect from each other. For example, when working with partners or team members, explicitly outline what each person's responsibilities are, so everyone's on the same page.

Second, don't be shy about following up persistently if you believe in something. It might take time to convince someone to join your venture, just like it took me three weeks to convince Leila. Highlight the benefits, and be ready to discuss the financial aspects too.

Third, it's important to build relationships on mutual value exchange. Make sure both sides are getting more than they put in. If you're hiring someone, explain how the job will benefit them beyond just money. If you're starting a partnership, discuss how both parties will gain from the relationship.

Lastly, keep evaluating the relationship regularly. Keeping things on a "month-to-month" basis means always being ready to renew commitment or reassess if things aren't working out. In your business, set regular reviews with your team to ensure everyone is still meeting their agreements and is satisfied.

In short, be clear, persistent, ensure mutual value, and regularly review partnerships or agreements. This approach can help your business or personal life flourish with low costs and high benefits.

Quotes by Alex Hormozi

"I pitched ilila on working with me on our first date"

– Alex Hormozi

"we can make a lot of money together even if we aren't in love"

– Alex Hormozi

"I just kept harassing her for the first three weeks that she should put her job and joined me and then she did"

– Alex Hormozi

"we're just like very clear communicators"

– Alex Hormozi

"you get more than you pay and I get more than I pay and we're both happy"

– Alex Hormozi

Full Transcript

I pitched ilila on working with me on our first date I was like listen we can make a lot of money together even if we aren't in love I just kept harassing her for the first three weeks that she should put her job and joined me and then she did I'd say that we have a very atypical relationship and that it's weird because we're just like very clear communicators and like these are our agreements a lot of people are like off I can't believe it's so transactional like yes it's transactional you get more than you pay and I get more than I pay and we're both happy and if one of us doesn't hold up our into the agreement we'll terminate the contract but until now it's been good I always joke I'm like Lea and I are month to month we just said we have an auto R CLA

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