From Rock Bottom to Running a Nine Figure Firm
In her early twenties she hit rock bottom. She moved, started over and became a top trainer. Now she helps run an investment firm.
Before she was a business leader, Leila Hormozi was in trouble.
In her early twenties, she struggled with addiction and legal problems. By her own telling, her life was falling apart.
Years later, she was helping lead companies with more than $100 million in sales and was named one of the most talked about operators in business.
Starting over
Leila is a first generation Iranian American. In her early twenties, she worked minimum wage jobs and faced serious personal struggles, which she has spoken about openly.
In 2015, she moved to California to start fresh and began working in fitness.
The trainer who could sell
Leila quickly became a top selling personal trainer. She was disciplined, organised and great with clients.
She met Alex Hormozi, a gym owner. They became partners in business and in life, and married.
Building the machine
When Alex and Leila started Gym Launch, Alex was the big idea person. Leila built the systems: hiring, training, processes and culture.
Together they grew Gym Launch, Prestige Labs and other companies to more than $120 million in combined sales.
Acquisition.com
Leila became CEO of Acquisition.com, the Hormozis' investment firm in Las Vegas. She is known for teaching leadership, hiring and ownership: taking full responsibility for results.
In March 2026, she moved from CEO to Executive Chairwoman to focus on long term strategy and growing the brand. She is also working on her first book.
Where she is now
Today, Leila Hormozi is co-founder and Executive Chairwoman of Acquisition.com and a popular voice on leadership and business operations.
Why the story matters
Leila Hormozi's story shows that your past does not decide your future. She rebuilt her life with discipline and honesty, then built companies with the same habits.
For young builders, the lesson is simple. Own your mistakes. Build systems. And remember that operators, the people who make things run, are just as important as visionaries.
She did not hide her story. She used it as fuel.
The Record
Background: First generation Iranian American
Career start: Personal trainer in California
Built: Gym Launch, Prestige Labs, Acquisition.com (with Alex Hormozi)
Role: Executive Chairwoman of Acquisition.com (since March 2026)
Timeline
Early 2010s Struggles with addiction and legal trouble.
2015 Moves to California and starts in fitness.
2016 Builds Gym Launch with Alex Hormozi.
2010s to 2020s Scales companies past $120 million in combined sales.
2020s Becomes CEO of Acquisition.com.
2026 Becomes Executive Chairwoman.