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  1. The Game with Alex Hormozi
  2. we made 106M in 72 hours. | Ep 987
we made 106M in 72 hours. | Ep 987

we made 106M in 72 hours. | Ep 987

The Game with Alex Hormozi · Jan 6, 2026

Alex Hormozi reveals the strategy behind his record-breaking $106M book launch, breaking a Guinness World Record in 72 hours.

A High-Stakes Launch Relies on an Existing High-Performance Company Culture

The success of Hormozi's book launch wasn't just from a temporary event team; it was supported by the pre-existing, intense culture of his operating business. This foundation of trust and competitive drive couldn't be manufactured on short notice for a one-off project.

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we made 106M in 72 hours. | Ep 987

The Game with Alex Hormozi·a month ago

Breaking a Single Massive Product into a Sequential Series Increases Its Value

Hormozi’s three books were originally one giant volume. By breaking them into constituent parts, he created a more digestible, skill-stacking journey for the reader (Offers -> Leads -> Monetization). This product strategy improved comprehension and likely increased the total perceived value of the collection.

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we made 106M in 72 hours. | Ep 987

The Game with Alex Hormozi·a month ago

Elite Presenters Rehearse Physical Motions Until They Are Subconscious

For his high-stakes live event, Alex Hormozi practiced not just his words, but the entire physical "flow" of his presentation—hand movements, signals, and stage positions. This is analogous to a musician learning to play an instrument while singing, making the mechanics second nature so he could focus entirely on delivery.

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we made 106M in 72 hours. | Ep 987

The Game with Alex Hormozi·a month ago

Small Goals Can Be More Demotivating Than Audaciously Large Ones

Hormozi suggests that a lack of motivation often stems from goals being too small, not too big. The goal of breaking a world record and hitting $100M was so significant that it excited the team and justified the extreme effort required, whereas a more "realistic" goal might not have inspired the same commitment.

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we made 106M in 72 hours. | Ep 987

The Game with Alex Hormozi·a month ago

Alex Hormozi's Book Launch Itself Was Proof the Book's Concepts Worked

Instead of just claiming his "Money Models" worked, Hormozi designed the entire multi-million dollar launch event as a live demonstration of those models in action. This "show, don't tell" approach builds immense trust by making the proof of concept the marketing campaign itself.

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we made 106M in 72 hours. | Ep 987

The Game with Alex Hormozi·a month ago

De-Risk a Major Launch by Identifying and Mitigating "Choke Points" in Advance

Hormozi's team didn't just plan for success; they systematically identified every potential point of failure ("choke points") from ad platforms to payment processors. By asking "how would we fail?" and creating contingencies for each scenario, they proactively managed risk for a complex, high-stakes event.

we made 106M in 72 hours. | Ep 987 thumbnail

we made 106M in 72 hours. | Ep 987

The Game with Alex Hormozi·a month ago