Morning Brew

Founder's Journal

Business EN ↓ 637 episodes

Alex Lieberman, the co-founder and Executive Chairman of Morning Brew, gives you an insider’s look into building businesses. Alex explores the founder’s journey, from the painful challenges of 0-to-1 to the powerful frameworks that help you scale to millions in revenue as well as the emotional rollercoaster that is present throughout.

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Picking a Cofounder 08.02.2021 18:03

Today I take you back to my college days to tell the story of how I found my cofounder. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

My First Fire 05.02.2021 15:51

Today I share the story of my first time letting someone go at Morning Brew. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Should I Hire My Friend? 03.02.2021 12:29

Today I present things you should consider before working with a friend or family member. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

The Cauliflower of Business 01.02.2021 17:51

Today I explain why an internal communication strategy is so important and go behind-the-scenes of our strategy at Morning Brew. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

4 Principles For Making Great Hires 29.01.2021 11:01

Today I breakdown the four principles we use for hiring great talent through the story of hiring Morning Brew's Managing Editor. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Losing My Dad 27.01.2021 11:20

Today I reflect on the biggest loss in my life and how it made me the professional and man I am today. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

The Origin of Morning Brew Sales 25.01.2021 14:04

Today I breakdown the evolution of Morning Brew's 8-figure sales strategy. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Why I Quit My Job 22.01.2021 12:42

Today I reflect on the thought process that convinced me to leave my cushy job at Morgan Stanley and go full-time at Morning Brew. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

How We Grew From 0 to 2.5 million 20.01.2021 19:21

Today I break down the tactics Morning Brew used to grow from 0 to 2.5, including the ambassador program, referral program, and paid acquisition. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

I Ruined The Meeting 18.01.2021 12:28

Today I reflect on how I messed up big time during a meeting for our paid product. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

The Secret to Employee Happiness 15.01.2021 14:17

Today I discuss the impact that managers can have on employee satisfaction. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

How to Overcome Builder's Block 13.01.2021 14:17

Today I describe my experience having "builder's block" and suggest some remedies. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Making Weekdays as Productive as the Weekend 11.01.2021 15:35

Today I reflect on my productive weekend and think about ways to clear distractions from my weekdays. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Leadership During Tumultuous Times 08.01.2021 12:41

Today I discuss four lessons that I've learned about leading a company through tumultuous times. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

5 Keys to a Pump-up Speech 06.01.2021 17:17

Today I break down the 5 keys to a great pump-up speech. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

New Year's Resolutions Are Broken 04.01.2021 14:36

Today I explain how New Year's Resolutions set you up to fail, and present a better framework for reaching your goals. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Why I'm Rewriting My Job Description 01.01.2021 16:42

Today I explain my annual review process and why I'm rewriting my job description as CEO of Morning Brew. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Mr. Beast and the Balloon Effect 30.12.2020 10:40

Today I explore the growth of Mr. Beast and compare it to the growth of Morning Brew. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Poker Should Be a Required Business Class 28.12.2020 16:46

Today I breakdown what business builders can learn from strategies and fundamentals of poker. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

The Scary Part of a Relaxing Break 24.12.2020 6:26

Today, as people start logging off for the holidays, I discuss the anxiety of doing nothing. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Should I Invest in Bitcoin? 23.12.2020 8:20

Today I walk through my decision making process while pondering whether I should invest in Bitcoin. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Your Trash is Another's Treasure 22.12.2020 7:54

Today I discuss how to make less with more by utilizing the processes, waste, and unused ideas in your business. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Expectations vs. Reality (My First Board Meeting) 21.12.2020 7:39

Today I reflect on my expectations going into my first board meeting, and how things actually went down. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Small Details Add Up Fast 18.12.2020 12:03

Today I discuss the importance of being "on brand" in all the little touch-points your business has with its customers. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Addition by Subtraction 17.12.2020 6:45

Today I discuss a cold outreach template that shows that, sometimes, less is more. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices