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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Morning Brew

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Business

Latest episode

Jun 30, 2025

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Episodes

Why We Hate Feedback 11.11.2020

Today I discuss why we are so bad at receiving feedback (and how to be better). Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

I Miss People 10.11.2020

Today I'm back in the office and reflecting on how it feels to interact in-person. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Nurturing Your Hires 09.11.2020

Today I discuss why companies should maintain relationships with all-star candidates, even if they aren't a fit for a specific role. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Positioning Founder's Journal 06.11.2020

Today I talk about how I want to position Founder's Journal in the podcast market. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

We'll be back on Thursday 04.11.2020

No Founder's Journal today. Just want to thank @MorningBrew's creators for their incredible work always, but especially now. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Thinking About the Future in Job Interviews 04.11.2020

Today I discuss my favorite interview question to ask candidates and the importance of communication with all employees (especially hiring managers). Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

What's next for The Founder's Journal? 03.11.2020

Today I ask my audience what they want to see as move towards the next phase for The Founder's Journal. Email me at alex@morningbrew.com with your thoughts! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

The Acquisition 02.11.2020

Today I discuss Morning Brew's acquisition, reflect on the journey, and discuss what the process is like for a founder. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Lessons from the Godfather of Marketing 30.10.2020

Today I reflect on the 3 things I learned from my discussion with Rishad Tobaccowala Data is tablestakes Student Mindset The importance of storytelling Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Process Is Not The Killer 29.10.2020

Today I uncover the real killer of innovation (hint: it's not process). Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Building Communities 28.10.2020

Today I demystify the benefits and challenges of community, and contrast community vs. fandom. 10/28 The Founder's Journal with Alex Lieberman Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Signal vs. Noise 27.10.2020

Today I discuss the mechanisms for capturing signals and how to distinguish between signals and noise when making decisions for your business. 10/26 The Founder's Journal with Alex Lieberman Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

How to Stay Relevant 23.10.2020

Today I discuss relevancy and how to balance creativity and structure to keep your business relevant for decades. 10/22 The Founder's Journal with Alex Lieberman Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Be a Problem Solver 22.10.2020

Today I explain the difference between being a problem solver and a problem identifier. 10/22 The Founder's Journal with Alex Lieberman Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Active vs. Passive Curiosity 21.10.2020

10/21 The Founder's Journal with Alex Lieberman Today I discuss how passive curiosity enables brands to guide their audience with trust and attention. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Interview Questions 14.10.2020

10/14 The Founder's Journal with Alex Lieberman Today I discuss reading between the lines of questions that interviewees ask you. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

AMA: Remote Work, Personal Branding, & Content Creation 09.10.2020

10/09 The Founder's Journal with Alex Lieberman Today I answer listener questions on personal branding, remote work, and how the internet has changed content. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Moderating a Panel 08.10.2020

10/07 The Founder's Journal with Alex Lieberman Today I discuss my experience acting as a moderator for a personalized marketing panel, and what I learned about facilitating a conversation between subject matter experts. 🔉 Subscribe to The Founder’s Journal YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC6xplRRnW2TbZZMtejJIGow?sub_confirmation=1 Apple: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-founder...

40 Under 40 08.10.2020

10/07 The Founder's Journal with Alex Lieberman Today I discuss what it means to me to be featured in Ad Age's 40 Under 40, and how I believe this award can be leveraged. 🔉 Subscribe to The Founder’s Journal YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC6xplRRnW2TbZZMtejJIGow?sub_confirmation=1 Apple: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-founders-journal/id1509276485 Spotify: https://open.spoti...

My Q3 Review 08.10.2020

10/06 The Founder's Journal with Alex Lieberman Today I reflect on my Q3 goals and how I'm thinking about setting my rocks for Q4. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Get Out of Your Bubble 05.10.2020

10/05 The Founder's Journal with Alex Lieberman Today I talk about the value of talking to people outside of your industry, age group, and interests. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Reflecting on the State of the Brewnion 02.10.2020

10/02 The Founder's Journal with Alex Lieberman Today I reflect after delivering the State of the Brewnion. What went well and what can we improve for next time? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Losing Employee #2 01.10.2020

10/01 The Founder's Journal with Alex Lieberman Today I discuss how it feels to lose an early employee, both personally and from the perspective of the business. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

The Manager's Paradox 30.09.2020

09/30 The Founder's Journal with Alex Lieberman Today I discuss the time commitment and opportunity cost that comes with being a manager. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Prepping for State of the Brewnion 29.09.2020

09/29 The Founder's Journal with Alex Lieberman Today I discuss my thinking as I prepare for our Q3 all-hands, State of the Brewnion.  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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