Episodes

Two Dangerous Human Behaviors
April 15, 2022

Two Dangerous Human Behaviors

The importance of understanding human behavior when running a business.
Business Autopsy: Why Fintech Startup Fast Failed
April 13, 2022

Business Autopsy: Why Fintech Startup Fast Failed

Where Fast went wrong and what other business builders can learn from Fast’s mistakes.
All You Need to Know to Buy a “Boring” Business
April 11, 2022

All You Need to Know to Buy a “Boring” Business

Codie Sanchez redlines my mini golf business plan.
Buying into the ASMR Slime Business with Codie Sanchez
April 8, 2022

Buying into the ASMR Slime Business with Codie Sanchez

Can we internet turn artisanal slime into a high-growth business online?
Could Elon Musk Become Twitter’s CEO?
April 6, 2022

Could Elon Musk Become Twitter’s CEO?

My thoughts on Elon’s latest Twitter moves.
Using the Hub & Spoke Model to Grow Your Business
April 4, 2022

Using the Hub & Spoke Model to Grow Your Business

The model I use to think about growing businesses, including Morning Brew.
Business Case Studies #6: Excel Dictionary
April 1, 2022

Business Case Studies #6: Excel Dictionary

Why Morning Brew decided to acqui-hire Excel Dictionary and the business opportunities behind the decision.
Business Case Studies #5: The $12 Billion Email Giant (Classic)
April 1, 2022

Business Case Studies #5: The $12 Billion Email Giant (Classic)

The history of Mailchimp and the lessons we can all learn from its meteoric rise.
Business Case Studies #4: World Mini Golf Domination
March 30, 2022

Business Case Studies #4: World Mini Golf Domination

Why I’m buying mini golf courses.
Business Case Studies #3: Costco's Secret Weapon (Classic)
March 30, 2022

Business Case Studies #3: Costco's Secret Weapon (Classic)

In this episode, I'm talking about Costco and what we can learn from it as business minds.
Business Case Studies #2: Uber Partners with Yellow Taxis
March 28, 2022

Business Case Studies #2: Uber Partners with Yellow Taxis

How you should think about Uber’s partnership with taxi companies in New York City.
Business Case Studies #1: Allbirds' Journey to IPO (Classic)
March 28, 2022

Business Case Studies #1: Allbirds' Journey to IPO (Classic)

Allbirds' growth journey and two major lessons we can learn from it.
How Ryan Cohen Turned Chewy into a $3B Business
March 25, 2022

How Ryan Cohen Turned Chewy into a $3B Business

How a college dropout became a hometown hero on Wall Street.
Startup Hotline: Answering Your Burning Business Questions
March 23, 2022

Startup Hotline: Answering Your Burning Business Questions

Answering questions directly from the Founder’s Journal community.
A New Hire vs. Promoting from Within
March 21, 2022

A New Hire vs. Promoting from Within

I discuss one of the toughest decisions you can make in a business.
Top Lessons from “How Will You Measure Your Life?”
March 18, 2022

Top Lessons from “How Will You Measure Your Life?”

Favorite lessons from my current Founder’s Book Club Book.
Great Startup Ideas, Bad Businesses
March 16, 2022

Great Startup Ideas, Bad Businesses

How I analyze and form business ideas.
How to Think About Failure (Classic)
March 14, 2022

How to Think About Failure (Classic)

Approaching failure in a way that can thoughtfully accelerate your career.
The Most Dangerous Traits in Employees
March 11, 2022

The Most Dangerous Traits in Employees

8 characteristics that make people super unpleasant and dangerous to work with.
10 Tips for Crushing Your Next Presentation
March 9, 2022

10 Tips for Crushing Your Next Presentation

Ideas and tactics for delivering a successful presentation.
The Creator Economy & Money With Katie
March 7, 2022

The Creator Economy & Money With Katie

Helping creators accelerate their growth with Morning Brew.
What Motivates You?
March 4, 2022

What Motivates You?

The value of recognizing your motivators.
How to Build a Personal Moat to Further Your Career
March 2, 2022

How to Build a Personal Moat to Further Your Career

How to find and accumulate a unique set of skills that propels your career.
5 Questions to Ask If You Don't Love Your Job
Feb. 28, 2022

5 Questions to Ask If You Don't Love Your Job

Understand Why You Don't Love Your Job