hormozi-guarantees

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Hormozi Guarantees

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Core Principle

The guarantee removes risk. The less risk, the easier to say yes.

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Why Guarantees Work

They address the #1 barrier to purchase: RISK

When someone is interested but hesitant, a guarantee shifts the internal conversation from:

• "What if it doesn't work?" → "Nothing to lose"
• "What if I'm the exception?" → "They'll fix it or refund"
• "Can I really trust this?" → "They're willing to put their money where their mouth is"

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The Hierarchy of Guarantees (Weakest to Strongest)

Type	Example	When to Use
1. Satisfaction Guarantee	"If you're not satisfied, let us know"	Weak — too vague
2. Money-Back (Time-Limited)	"30-day money-back guarantee"	Better but has conditions
3. Money-Back (Unconditional)	"No questions asked, full refund anytime"	Strongest
4. Performance Guarantee	"If you don't get result X, we'll do Y"	Most compelling
5. Risk-Free + Plus	"You literally cannot lose"	Most powerful

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The Best Guarantees

The "Can't Lose" Guarantee

"If you don't [achieve X], we will [fix it free / give full refund].
You literally cannot lose."

Alex's gym example:

• Gym owners paid $42,000/year
• Average gym made $239,000 more in first year
• Guarantee: "If you don't increase revenue, we work for free until you do"

The "Double Your Money" Guarantee

"If you don't [achieve result], we'll not only refund your money
but also pay you $[X] for your time."

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The Psychology of Guarantees

What Makes a Guarantee Strong:

1. Asymmetrical risk — The vendor absorbs the risk, not the buyer
2. Specific outcome — Tied to a concrete result, not vague satisfaction
3. Easy to claim — Low friction to exercise the guarantee
4. Vendor confidence — Signals the vendor believes in their deliverable

What Makes a Guarantee Weak:

1. "Satisfaction guaranteed" — Too vague, easy to dispute
2. Time-limited money-back — Creates deadline pressure
3. Multiple conditions — "Must have completed 80% of modules, attended 3 calls..."
4. Pro-rated refunds — "You'll get back 30% of what you paid"

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The Trust Equation

A guarantee is a trust signal. It replaces trust you haven't earned yet.

Without Guarantee	With Strong Guarantee
"Prove you're worth it"	"Put your money where your mouth is"
High barrier	Low barrier
Few buyers	Many buyers
Slower sales	Faster sales

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When to Use Which Guarantee

For High-Ticket ($1,000+):

Performance + Money-Back Combo

"We guarantee you'll [specific result] or we'll [work for free / refund].
No questions asked."

For Medium-Ticket ($100-$1,000):

Money-Back with Duration

"Try it for 30 days. If you're not completely satisfied,
get your full money back. No hassle, no questions."

For Low-Ticket (< $100):

Instant guarantee (can often just deliver the result upfront)

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The Construction Formula

GUARANTEE = [Outcome] + [Compensation] + [Duration] + [Ease of Claim]

Component	Example
Outcome	"If you don't lose 20 pounds in 60 days..."
Compensation	"...we'll refund your full purchase price + $100"
Duration	"...if you claim within 90 days"
Ease	"Simply email us with your before/after photos"

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Common Guarantee Mistakes

1. Making it too weak — "Satisfaction guaranteed" means nothing
2. Hiding it in fine print — It should be prominent
3. Adding too many conditions — Kill the signal with fine print
4. Not believing in it — If you wouldn't offer it, your offer isn't strong enough
5. Using it as a crutch — Guarantees don't fix bad offers

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The Guarantee Paradox

If you need a guarantee to sell your offer, your offer might not be strong enough.

But:

A strong guarantee IS a strong offer. They're not separate.

The goal: Build an offer so good you don't NEED a guarantee — then offer one anyway because it signals confidence and removes final objection.

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The Gym Launch Guarantee Example

Alex's $42,000/year program:

• "If you don't increase your gym revenue by $100,000 in the first year, you don't pay anything."
• The guarantee was only possible because he knew the system worked
• It removed all risk for the gym owner
• Result: Almost everyone achieved the target because they were all-in (no risk → followed through)

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Questions to Ask When Building a Guarantee

/prompts:

• "What specific outcome can I guarantee? (Be concrete — not 'satisfaction')"
• "What would make this guarantee impossible to refuse?"
• "What am I willing to risk if the outcome isn't achieved?"
• "Is my offer strong enough to back this guarantee? If not, how do I strengthen it?"
• "How easy is it to claim the guarantee? (More friction = weaker signal)"
• "What's the minimum guarantee that would make this a 'no-brainer'?"
• "Would I be comfortable offering this guarantee? If not, why not?"

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Source

From $100M Offers by Alex Hormozi, Chapter 11: "Guarantees"

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Related Skills

• hormozi-grand-slam-offer — The complete offer framework
• hormozi-bonuses — How to construct bonuses
• hormozi-scarcity-urgency — The 4 types of urgency and scarcity
• hormozi-value-equation — The math behind value