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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

The Great Unlock for Creativity and Connection

Today I breakdown the benefits I've seen from joining the 30 for 30 writing program, and share why I want to bring the program to the Morning Brew team. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Nov 30, 20207 minEp. 125

10 (Unexpected) Things I'm Thankful For

Today I highlight 10 things that I'm thankful for (beyond friends, family, and health) Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Nov 27, 20209 minEp. 124

Unconventional Ways to Attract Talent

Hiring is hard. Today I brainstorm ideas on how we can attract great content creators to Morning Brew Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Nov 26, 20208 minEp. 123

What Companies Can Learn From Sneakers Drops

Today I discuss surprising and delighting your customers and the art of the product drop Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Nov 25, 202010 minEp. 122

5 Non-Obvious Benefits of Focusing On Your Best Customers

Today I talk about why you should focus on your best customers, and how our ambassador program has provided benefits beyond acquisition. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Nov 24, 202011 minEp. 121

What To Do When You Encounter a Shiny Object

Today I discuss how we keep our core values and competencies in mind when evaluating new opportunities Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Nov 23, 20209 minEp. 120

Turn Employees Into Influencers

Today I discuss why why every company should empower its employees to be creators. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Nov 20, 202010 minEp. 119

How to Shoot Your Shot

Today I explain why you should fear regret, not rejection. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Nov 19, 20206 minEp. 118

Non-Marketing Lessons from a Marketing Legend

Today I discuss finding your company's purpose, being a part of societal issues, and growing people. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Nov 18, 202011 minEp. 117

30 Days of Writing

I'm joining a 30 day writing challenge. Today I discuss why I joined this challenge and what I plan on writing about. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Nov 17, 20208 minEp. 116

The Brewsletter

Today I explain what the Brewsletter is and the importance of having internal employee communication. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Nov 16, 20209 minEp. 115

The Idea Funnel

Today I discuss the funnel for how ideas can be captured, evaluated and executed within an organization. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Nov 13, 20209 minEp. 114

Work From Home Setup

Today I set up my new work environment and it got me thinking about the tools we use in our work stack. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Nov 12, 20207 minEp. 113

Why We Hate Feedback

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

Nov 11, 20209 minEp. 112

I Miss People

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

Nov 10, 20209 minEp. 111

Nurturing Your Hires

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

Nov 09, 20209 minEp. 109

Positioning Founder's Journal

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

Nov 06, 202012 minEp. 108

We'll be back on Thursday

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

Nov 04, 20201 minEp. 107

Thinking About the Future in Job Interviews

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

Nov 04, 20208 minEp. 107

What's next for The Founder's Journal?

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

Nov 03, 202013 minEp. 106

The Acquisition

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

Nov 02, 202012 minEp. 105

Lessons from the Godfather of Marketing

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

Oct 30, 202010 minEp. 104

Process Is Not The Killer

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

Oct 29, 20209 minEp. 103

Building Communities

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

Oct 28, 202012 minEp. 102

Signal vs. Noise

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

Oct 27, 202011 minEp. 101

How to Stay Relevant

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

Oct 23, 20208 minEp. 100

Be a Problem Solver

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

Oct 22, 202011 minEp. 99

Active vs. Passive Curiosity

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

Oct 21, 20206 minEp. 98

Interview Questions

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

Oct 14, 20207 minEp. 97

AMA: Remote Work, Personal Branding, & Content Creation

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

Oct 09, 202010 minEp. 96