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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.

Founder's Journal Morning Brew Podcasts

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    • 5.0 • 5 Ratings

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.

    My New Business

    My New Business

    Episode 130: On today’s episode, I talk about refinding purpose post-exit and launching my new business storyarb. I share the full details on storyarb with no details spared including, ideation, customer acquisition, early challenges, pivots, finding my co-founder, and our biggest lessons. 

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    • 31 min
    Why I Stepped Down As CEO

    Why I Stepped Down As CEO

    Episode 129: On today’s episode I discuss my decision to step down as CEO of Morning Brew. I chat about going from a Chapter 1 to a Chapter 2 CEO, the emotional journey after stepping down, and climbing out of the trough of sorrows.

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    • 33 min
    Why We Sold Morning Brew

    Why We Sold Morning Brew

    Episode 128: On today’s episode of Founder’s Journal, I talk through the sale of Morning Brew. I chat about how the opportunity came about, why we said no to previous potential deals, why I thought selling the business was the right decision, and if I have any regrets reflecting on the decision today.

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    • 27 min
    Growing Morning Brew from 0 to 10,000 Subscribers

    Growing Morning Brew from 0 to 10,000 Subscribers

    Episode 127: On this episode of Founder’s Journal, I break down the exact strategies we used to acquire our first 10,000 newsletter subscribers and abstractable growth lessons you can apply to your business.

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    • 21 min
    Lessons from CMOs, Great Storytelling, Freelance vs. Full-time, Follow Your Energy

    Lessons from CMOs, Great Storytelling, Freelance vs. Full-time, Follow Your Energy

    Episode 126: Today I discuss my biggest takeaways from a Fortune 500 CMO dinner I hosted, choosing between freelancers vs. full-time employees, lessons in storytelling from Shaan Puri, the importance of following your energy, and joining the board of a non-profit. 

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    • 28 min
    Feeling Unskilled, Curing Cancer, and Going All-In on Morning Brew

    Feeling Unskilled, Curing Cancer, and Going All-In on Morning Brew

    Episode 125: In today’s episode I chat about being in a content creation slump, making an impact as an entrepreneur, and why you never know if it is the right time to go all in on your business. 

    Send us an email and let us know what you think of the idea! foundersjournal@morningbrew.com

    #FoundersJournal #Startups #Entrepreneur
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    Watch Founder’s Journal here: https://www.youtube.com/@FoundersJournal/ 

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    • 23 min

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