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Hormozi: Never uses LPs or debt to fund deal acquisitions

Alex Hormozi · I Lost Everything Twice… Then Made $26M In 18 Months · Aug 15, 2024 · at 54:12

Entrepreneur and investor Alex Hormozi explains his deal history and operational background to Sean Puri and Sam Parr.

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“Like I don't have any experience with LPs. I've always done my own money. I don't use debt.”

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