How I Set My Rocks
Today I walk-through how I approach setting my rocks and my roadblocks in setting them Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Jun 26, 2020•9 min•Ep. 35
Founder's Journal
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.
Episodes
My Conversation with Shane Parrish
Today I reflect on the conversation I had with Shane Parrish and what I've learned from Farnam Street Learning Community Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Jun 25, 2020•11 min•Ep. 34
5 Traits of Employees
Today I discuss the five traits an employee can have Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Jun 24, 2020•10 min•Ep. 33
Two Wins and Two Learnings
Today I discuss advice for interns, how repetition influences truth, and how your business is like a factory. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Jun 23, 2020•12 min•Ep. 32
An Audience Company
Today I discuss how every company is an Audience Company Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Jun 19, 2020•7 min•Ep. 31
Our Core Values
Today I discuss the core values we shared with the Morning Brew team Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Jun 18, 2020•11 min•Ep. 30
Company Offsites
Today I talk about our company's offsite and the importance of constructive tension. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Jun 17, 2020•9 min•Ep. 29
Big, Audacious Goals
Today we discuss Hey.com and how they are combing big, audacious goals with the collision of creativity and analytics. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Jun 16, 2020•15 min•Ep. 28
Getting Outside Perspectives
Today I discuss the importance of talking to people outside of your specific area of work. I explore the quandary behind creating an investing community. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Jun 12, 2020•9 min•Ep. 27
The Journey of Interviewing and Pride Month
Today I discuss what Morning Brew is doing for Pride Month and how I'm learning to navigate hiring for a role I've never hired for before. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Jun 11, 2020•11 min•Ep. 26
Fandom and Communities
Today I discuss Fandom and Communities, including the potential benefits and pitfalls of each. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Jun 10, 2020•11 min•Ep. 25
Morning Brew's Response and Reflection
Today I share how Morning Brew is responding to the current unrest surrounding police brutality, systemic racism, and injustice. I read the remarks I gave to the entire team this morning , which details how our company plans to take action in creating a more inclusive workplace. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Jun 08, 2020•9 min•Ep. 24
Defining Brand Architecture
Today I go through the three types of brand architecture and how Morning Brew is figuring out which model is best for our business. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
May 28, 2020•11 min•Ep. 23
Morning Brew's Views on Podcasting
Producer Josh and I dissect a few podcast ideas that came in from a Brew reader. We discuss our current views on podcasting, as well as why discoverability is so difficult. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
May 27, 2020•15 min•Ep. 22
Default to action and consistency
Yesterday was nonstop and felt particularly long. I was mentally and physically exhausted and finally sat down to record The Founder's Journal at 9:30 PM EST. I go through my calendar and a few learnings about my day's experiences. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
May 27, 2020•15 min•Ep. 21
7 Takeaways
Morning Brew had its first off-site today via Zoom. I share seven takeaways from this eight hour meeting and ways to make meetings more effective. Music: http://www.davidcuttermusic.com / @dcuttermusic Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
May 21, 2020•10 min•Ep. 20
Be an Easter Egg
Small, unexpected gestures go a long way. Today I share how someone's hustle to go an extra step became the most impactful moment of my day. Music: http://www.davidcuttermusic.com / @dcuttermusic Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
May 20, 2020•8 min•Ep. 19
Qualities of a good partnership
Partnerships require a lot of time and energy. Today I discuss what to consider when deciding who your business should work with and why Peloton's partnership with ESPN checks all the boxes. Music: http://www.davidcuttermusic.com / @dcuttermusic Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
May 20, 2020•12 min•Ep. 18
Divergent vs. Convergent thinking
My divergent way of thinking became apparent to me while I spent five hours of my day writing an email to sum up the months of research I've been doing around Morning Brew's educational product. Producer Josh and I discuss why you should figure out if you're a divergent or convergent thinker, and why it's sometimes beneficial to use both methods. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
May 19, 2020•10 min•Ep. 17
Distraction relieves discomfort
Our second live Founder's Journal recording was a success. Producer Josh and I continue to discuss what I learned from Nir Eyal's book "Indistractable" and I answer a listener question about the hardest pitched I've ever had to make. Music: http://www.davidcuttermusic.com / @dcuttermusic Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
May 15, 2020•11 min•Ep. 16
The Founder's Grab Bag
Today's discussion: consultants as insurance policies, hiring efficiently, and tapping into your superpowers. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
May 14, 2020•10 min•Ep. 15
Breakthroughs
Today I share a breakthrough I had in developing the foundation of Morning Brew's educational product. I also discuss the importance of IP and what MBA candidates often describe as the most beneficial aspects of their experience. Music: http://www.davidcuttermusic.com / @dcuttermusic Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
May 13, 2020•10 min•Ep. 14
Distraction
It's no secret that I'm the worst at avoiding distractions. But today, I share how Nir Eyal's book "Indistractable" is teaching me practical tips to stay focused, as well as shaping Morning Brew's next educational product. Music: http://www.davidcuttermusic.com / @dcuttermusic Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
May 12, 2020•9 min•Ep. 13
Productivity
Not all productivity is created equal. I share how you can make your schedule work for you by figuring out how to prioritize your daily tasks and goals. Music: http://www.davidcuttermusic.com / @dcuttermusic Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
May 08, 2020•8 min•Ep. 12
Checking in
The Founder's Journal took place on LinkedIn Live today. Here's my conversation with Producer Josh where I explain the importance of checking in with your employees during this time. Music: http://www.davidcuttermusic.com / @dcuttermusic Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
May 07, 2020•8 min•Ep. 11
Applying your learning style as a professional
I've always been someone who learns through discussions, which means I never skipped class in college. Today I explain how I'm figuring out how to apply my learning style in the work place, and how this could inform Morning Brew's educational products. Music: http://www.davidcuttermusic.com / @dcuttermusic Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
May 06, 2020•9 min•Ep. 10
Taking a step back
I reflect on how it felt to watch Morning Brew put on a giant initiative where I played a minimal part in making it happen. I also share why it's important to be empathetic in your hiring process. Music: http://www.davidcuttermusic.com / @dcuttermusic Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
May 05, 2020•9 min•Ep. 9
Attention Economy
Today I go through three notes I wrote down that have me thinking about how to engage audiences and be more original. Music: http://www.davidcuttermusic.com / @dcuttermusic Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
May 01, 2020•9 min•Ep. 8
15 minute blocks
My schedule was packed back to back today with calls, and I realized I never took a chance to process anything. I share how I'm going to change this moving forward and how to make meetings more meaningful. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Apr 29, 2020•8 min•Ep. 7
Knowing your strengths and weaknesses
I detail how founders can better manage their time by figuring out where their strengths are best suited in their companies. Music: http://www.davidcuttermusic.com / @dcuttermusic Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Apr 29, 2020•9 min•Ep. 5