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Founder's Journal

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Ep 137How 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, 20209 min

Ep 136Everyone 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, 20207 min

Ep 135You 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, 20206 min

Ep 134Monthly 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, 202011 min

Ep 133The 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, 20209 min

Ep 132Two 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 9, 202012 min

Ep 131It'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 8, 20208 min

Ep 130Iterative 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 7, 202010 min

Ep 129The 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 4, 20208 min

Ep 128Mental 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 3, 20207 min

Ep 127Online 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 2, 20207 min

Ep 126Using 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 1, 20208 min

Ep 125The 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 min

Ep 12410 (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, 20208 min

Ep 123Unconventional 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, 20207 min

Ep 122What 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, 20209 min

Ep 1215 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, 202010 min

Ep 120What 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, 20208 min

Ep 119Turn 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 min

Ep 118How 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 min

Ep 117Non-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, 202010 min

Ep 11630 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 min

Ep 115The 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 min

Ep 114The 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 min

Ep 113Work 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 min

Ep 112Why 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, 20208 min

Ep 111I 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 min

Ep 109Nurturing 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 9, 20209 min

Ep 108Positioning 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 6, 202011 min

Ep 107We'll be back on Thursday

bonus

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 4, 20201 min

Ep 107Thinking 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 4, 20208 min

Ep 106What'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 3, 202013 min

Ep 105The 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 2, 202012 min

Ep 104Lessons 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 min

Ep 103Process 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, 20208 min

Ep 102Building 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 min

Ep 101Signal 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 min

Ep 100How 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 min

Ep 99Be 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 min

Ep 98Active 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, 20205 min

Ep 97Interview 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 min

Ep 96AMA: 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 9, 202010 min

Ep 95Moderating 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 about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Oct 8, 20208 min

Ep 9440 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 8, 202012 min

Ep 93My 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 8, 202010 min

Ep 92Get 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 5, 20205 min

Ep 91Reflecting 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 2, 202010 min

Ep 90Losing 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 1, 20208 min

Ep 89The 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 min

Ep 88Prepping 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 min