Why I Quit My Job
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
Jan 22, 2021•13 min•Ep. 155
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
How We Grew From 0 to 2.5 million
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
Jan 20, 2021•19 min•Ep. 154
I Ruined The Meeting
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
Jan 18, 2021•12 min•Ep. 153
The Secret to Employee Happiness
Today I discuss the impact that managers can have on employee satisfaction. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Jan 15, 2021•14 min•Ep. 152
How to Overcome Builder's Block
Today I describe my experience having "builder's block" and suggest some remedies. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Jan 13, 2021•14 min•Ep. 151
Making Weekdays as Productive as the Weekend
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
Jan 11, 2021•16 min•Ep. 150
Leadership During Tumultuous Times
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
Jan 08, 2021•13 min•Ep. 149
5 Keys to a Pump-up Speech
Today I break down the 5 keys to a great pump-up speech. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Jan 06, 2021•17 min•Ep. 148
New Year's Resolutions Are Broken
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
Jan 04, 2021•15 min•Ep. 147
Why I'm Rewriting My Job Description
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
Jan 01, 2021•17 min•Ep. 146
Mr. Beast and the Balloon Effect
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
Dec 30, 2020•11 min•Ep. 145
Poker Should Be a Required Business Class
Today I breakdown what business builders can learn from strategies and fundamentals of poker. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Dec 28, 2020•17 min•Ep. 144
The Scary Part of a Relaxing Break
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
Dec 24, 2020•6 min•Ep. 143
Should I Invest in Bitcoin?
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
Dec 23, 2020•8 min•Ep. 142
Your Trash is Another's Treasure
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
Dec 22, 2020•8 min•Ep. 141
Expectations vs. Reality (My First Board Meeting)
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
Dec 21, 2020•8 min•Ep. 140
Small Details Add Up Fast
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
Dec 18, 2020•12 min•Ep. 139
Addition by Subtraction
Today I discuss a cold outreach template that shows that, sometimes, less is more. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Dec 17, 2020•7 min•Ep. 138
How to Make Reference Checks Less Terrible
Today I propose how companies can actually make reference checks useful. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Dec 16, 2020•10 min•Ep. 137
Everyone Is a Project Manager
Today I talk about the importance of creating processes that turn employees into project managers. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Dec 15, 2020•7 min•Ep. 136
You Are Unoriginal
Today I discuss a recent experience that reminded me that our problems are not unique to us. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Dec 14, 2020•7 min•Ep. 135
Monthly AMA: Startups vs. Big Business, Staying Creative, and Opportunity Cost
Today I answer listener questions on the safety of startups, how to stay innovative, and a missed opportunity I'm grateful for. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Dec 11, 2020•12 min•Ep. 134
The Controversial B Word In Business
Today I debate if and when business builders need to invest in brand. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Dec 10, 2020•10 min•Ep. 133
Two Lessons From Our Two-Day Offsite
Today I go behind-the-scenes of our company off-site and discuss how businesses should think about prioritization and data. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Dec 09, 2020•12 min•Ep. 132
It's Okay To Not Be Contrarian
Today I explain why you should pay attention to the most obvious decisions, and discuss the media channel that I am most bullish on. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Dec 08, 2020•8 min•Ep. 131
Iterative Repetition and More Business Lessons from Archery
Today I reflect on my archery session and discuss the importance of iterative repetition. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Dec 07, 2020•10 min•Ep. 130
The Stress of Taking Time Off
Today I talk about the importance of taking time off, and why it's difficult to unplug as a founder. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Dec 04, 2020•9 min•Ep. 129
Mental Readjustments During the Business Building Process
Today I reflect on the mental readjustments I've had to make while growing Morning Brew. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Dec 03, 2020•8 min•Ep. 128
Online Friendships vs. Real Life Friendships
Today I discuss how creating and interacting online can lead to strong friendships. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Dec 02, 2020•7 min•Ep. 127
Using Repetition to Signal What's Important
Today I talk about repetition and why it is a powerful tool in a manager's arsenal. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Dec 01, 2020•8 min•Ep. 126