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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

Moderating a Panel

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-founders-journal/id1509276485 Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/7v0bSXLudQ4m58rIcevedx Learn more abou...

Oct 08, 20209 minEp. 95

40 Under 40

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.spotify.com/show/7v0bSXLudQ4m58rIcevedx Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices...

Oct 08, 202012 minEp. 94

My Q3 Review

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

Oct 08, 202010 minEp. 93

Get Out of Your Bubble

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

Oct 05, 20206 minEp. 92

Reflecting on the State of the Brewnion

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

Oct 02, 202011 minEp. 91

Losing Employee #2

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

Oct 01, 20208 minEp. 90

The Manager's Paradox

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

Sep 30, 20207 minEp. 89

Prepping for State of the Brewnion

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

Sep 29, 20209 minEp. 88

Scarcity and Exclusivity

09/28 The Founder's Journal with Alex Lieberman Today I discuss the difference between scarcity and exclusivity, and how both can be used as strategies for your business. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Sep 28, 20207 minEp. 87

Is It Worth It?

09/25 The Founder's Journal with Alex Lieberman Today I discuss trade-offs and opportunity cost. How do you determine whether something is worth your time? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Sep 25, 20209 minEp. 86

Lessons From My Golf Lesson

09/24 The Founder's Journal with Alex Lieberman Today I talk about the lessons I learned about discipline and processes from my golf lesson. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Sep 24, 20209 minEp. 85

Moving Fast and Breaking Things

09/23 The Founder's Journal with Alex Lieberman Today I discuss how to identify and deal with cracks that form in your business as you move fast. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Sep 23, 202010 minEp. 84

90% Unsexy

09/22 The Founder's Journal with Alex Lieberman Today I talk about how unsexy my work today was an what the day-to-day of running a media organization is really like. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Sep 22, 202010 minEp. 83

The Open-Mindedness Opinionated Matrix

09/18 The Founder's Journal with Alex Lieberman Today I discuss how you can be open-minded but also hold strong opinions (and how your level of each can affect you in your career) Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Sep 18, 202010 minEp. 82

The Perils of Podcasting

09/17 The Founder's Journal with Alex Lieberman Today I reflect on my conversation with Lewis Howes about podcasting (and how hard it is to grow a podcast). Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Sep 17, 202013 minEp. 81

Hiring is a Team Sport

09/16 The Founder's Journal with Alex Lieberman Today I talk about hiring and why you need all hands on deck to make effective hires. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Sep 16, 20209 minEp. 80

Remote Work Technology

09/15 The Founder's Journal with Alex Lieberman Today I discuss remote work tools and their adoption in organizations. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Sep 15, 20209 minEp. 79

Why Startups Are Allergic To Planning

09/12 The Founder's Journal with Alex Lieberman Today I discuss why most startups fail to plan, and as the saying goes "If you fail to plan, you can plan to fail." Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Sep 12, 20209 minEp. 78

Asking For Help

09/11 The Founder's Journal with Alex Lieberman Today I discuss how and when to ask for help. When I ask questions: - When I have many questions to answer - When the questions aren't easily accessible - When the price for wrong answers is high Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Sep 11, 202011 minEp. 77

Podcast Growth

09/10 The Founder's Journal with Alex Lieberman Today, Josh and I brainstorm how we can grow this podcast through proactive and reactive marketing. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Sep 10, 202013 minEp. 76

Therapy

Today I discuss why I go to therapy and how a therapist can be an emotional sparring partner who helps me reflect on life's greatest questions. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Sep 09, 20209 minEp. 75

Anxiety of the Unknown

Today I reflect on the anxiety of finding my purpose and identity once I'm done with my career at Morning Brew. How do you deal with ambiguity? What is fulfillment and purpose for you? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Sep 04, 202010 minEp. 74

1 Million Opens

Today I talk about what 1 million opens of the Morning Brew newsletter means to me and what I've learned on this journey. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Sep 03, 20208 minEp. 73

Leading a Business During a Recession

Today I discuss what I've learned about running a business during the first recession in Morning Brew's history. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Sep 02, 202011 minEp. 72

Special Surprises

Today I talk about "Special S's" and the impact of giving special surprises and treats (even if it's small or FREE!) to your team for no reason. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Sep 01, 20208 minEp. 71

Taking Stock of Your Career

Today I reflect on the question "what are you most excited about _____?" and my list of non-negotiables for my career Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Aug 28, 20209 minEp. 70

Personal Branding

Today I discuss how individuals can lean into their various interests to become a multi-branded asset. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Aug 27, 20207 minEp. 69

My Conversation with Kipp Bodnar

Today I reflect on my conversation with Kipp Bodnar, and discuss finding less popular items for your content diet and the skill-sets that help a startup employee to grow. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Aug 26, 20209 minEp. 68

Managing Senior Employees

Today we're discussing how to manage senior employees and what a senior employee should expect from a founder or co-founder. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Aug 25, 20208 minEp. 67

Where To Look For Inspiration

Today I discuss two places you can look for inspiration: things that are new and unproven for your audience and things that are new and unimpressive. This includes: Unscaled businesses Other geographic markets Other demographics Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Aug 21, 202010 minEp. 66