Liberty Ventures Podcast with Alexander McCobin

Alexander McCobin
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Liberty Ventures Podcast with Alexander McCobin

The Liberty Ventures podcast explores entrepreneurship, investing, and liberty to empower you to create meaningful impact. Join Alexander McCobin as he interviews accomplished guests to uncover their strategies to overcome challenges, achieve growth, and leave a lasting legacy. 

  1. 8 HR. AGO

    How to Build a Profitable Company Without Sacrificing Values

    In a world where many entrepreneurs feel they must choose between profit and purpose, Ryan Green—the visionary leader behind IronLite Labs—challenges this notion by demonstrating that it’s possible to achieve both.Ryan has successfully championed over 70 impactful policies that reflect his commitment to aligning business practices with core values. These initiatives, which encompass eco-friendly practices, employee development programs, and community outreach efforts, illustrate how a co...

    23 min

  2. 2 DAYS AGO

    How to Build a Thriving Bakery from Scratch

    Johnathon Bush is the founder of Not Just Cookies, who began his entrepreneurial journey at just 13 years old. Discover how a love for baking turned into a thriving business that has weathered challenges, including a significant pivot during the pandemic.In this episode, Johnathon shares:• The early days of starting his business from his mom's kitchen and the word-of-mouth growth that followed.• The challenges and triumphs of scaling up, including opening a retail store and participating in f...

    20 min

  3. NOV 7

    How to Build a Brand That Listens

    In this episode of the Liberty Ventures podcast, Alexander McCobin sits down with David Simnick, the founder of Soapbox, to dive deep into the world of consumer packaged goods (CPG) and the importance of understanding your audience.David shares invaluable insights from his journey as an entrepreneur, highlighting the critical need for businesses to listen to their consumers and test products before launching. He recounts a pivotal mistake made during the launch of a product that resembled aut...

    32 min

  4. OCT 31

    How to Become a Better Leader: Bob Chapman’s Leadership Wisdom

    In this inspiring episode of the Liberty Ventures Podcast, host Alexander McCobin interviews Bob Chapman, the visionary CEO of Barry-Wehmiller. Bob has transformed the company from $20 million to over $3 billion through compassionate leadership and a strong business model.What You’ll Learn:• The Role of Leadership: Bob explains that a leader’s primary responsibility is to create a business model that instills a grounded sense of hope for the future. He likens it to building a "safe bus" that ...

    34 min

  5. OCT 24

    How to Connect Your Purpose with Your Business | James Rhee

    In this episode of the Liberty Ventures podcast, I had the pleasure of talking with James Rhee, the national bestselling author of "red helicopter—a parable for our times."We dive into the themes of truth, kindness, and purpose in entrepreneurship that drive him.James shares his inspiring journey from private equity investor to unlikely CEO of Ashley Stewart, where he turned a struggling brand into a thriving success story that impacts the community, to TED Speaker and Johnson Chair of Entrep...

    33 min

  6. OCT 17

    3 Critical Goals for Startups Before Scaling

    In this episode, we sit down with Alan Fisher, a seasoned entrepreneur and angel investor, to discuss the three critical goals that startups must achieve before scaling. Alan shares his insights on the importance of customer traction, maintaining a small team, and ensuring product-market fit. Learn how focusing on these essential milestones can set your startup up for sustainable growth and avoid the pitfalls of premature scaling. If you're ready to lay a strong foundation for your business, ...

    25 min

  7. OCT 10

    How Holacracy is Changing Business Leadership with Brian Robertson

    In this episode, I sit down with Brian Robertson, the pioneer behind Holacracy—a groundbreaking organizational model that replaces traditional hierarchies with self-management and emergent order. We dive into Brian’s journey from software developer to creating Holacracy, a system now implemented by companies like Zappos, Mercedes Benz, and Siemens.Brian shares how his new venture, GlassFrog, is revolutionizing how businesses empower their teams and embrace transparency—even if they aren’t ful...

    35 min

  8. OCT 3

    Uncovering the First Big Tech Unicorn in Azerbaijan

    Anar Alizamanli is on a mission to uncover Azerbaijan's first unicorn company. An experienced attorney and investor, Anar is running an accelerator and building an angel investor community in Azerbaijan. We discuss: - His entrepreneurial journey, including training as an an attorney and living in China- What investors look for in start ups- Why the team is more important than the idea- Common networking fears (and how to overcome them)- The mindset that sets apart successful fo...

    33 min
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The Liberty Ventures podcast explores entrepreneurship, investing, and liberty to empower you to create meaningful impact. Join Alexander McCobin as he interviews accomplished guests to uncover their strategies to overcome challenges, achieve growth, and leave a lasting legacy. 

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