Episodes

The Power of Focus
March 24, 2021

The Power of Focus

Today I talk about what it means to stay focused and resist the temptation to always say yes to new opportunities.
What Is Strategy?
March 22, 2021

What Is Strategy?

Today I define business strategy and unpack why we as builders want so badly to be considered strategic.
6 Years, 6 Lessons
March 19, 2021

6 Years, 6 Lessons

We launched The Brew 6 years ago. Here are 6 of the most important lessons I learned.
Meeting My Coach
March 17, 2021

Meeting My Coach

Today I reflect on my first executive coaching session.
Making $$$
March 15, 2021

Making $$$

Today I discuss how we secured our first advertising partners in the early days of Morning Brew.
Work Hard, Pay Hard
March 12, 2021

Work Hard, Pay Hard

Today I discuss the Peter Principle and the influence it can have on employees, managers, and businesses.
Chief People Pleaser
March 10, 2021

Chief People Pleaser

Today I talk more about how I (unnecessarily) personalized the resignations of our first 2 employees and how we kept from losing momentum.
How We Built This
March 8, 2021

How We Built This

Today I reflect on my experience being on one of the largest business podcasts in the world.
A(lex)SMR
March 5, 2021

A(lex)SMR

Today I share some tips and strategies for improving your audio.
The Future of Twitter
March 3, 2021

The Future of Twitter

Today I breakdown Twitter's new products and reflect on how I can apply their strategies at Morning Brew.
How to Deal with Imposter Syndrome
March 1, 2021

How to Deal with Imposter Syndrome

Today I share my experiences with imposter syndrome and some techniques I use to cope with it.
Good Interview, Bad Interview
Feb. 26, 2021

Good Interview, Bad Interview

Today I tell two stories: one about being hired and one about hiring.
The Entrepreneur Evolution
Feb. 24, 2021

The Entrepreneur Evolution

Today I compare the stages of entrepreneurship to writing an essay.
My Process for Productivity
Feb. 22, 2021

My Process for Productivity

Today I walk through the process I use to have a productive week.
Building a New Product
Feb. 19, 2021

Building a New Product

Today I walk through the ideation and iterations of our upcoming paid product.
Changing Our Name and Logo
Feb. 17, 2021

Changing Our Name and Logo

Today I share the origin story of the Morning Brew name and logo.
The Clubhouse Craze
Feb. 15, 2021

The Clubhouse Craze

Today I share four timeless lessons from the app that everyone's talking about: Clubhouse
How We Raised Money
Feb. 12, 2021

How We Raised Money

Today I tell the story of how we raised money for Morning Brew, and share tips on how to get someone to invest in you.
Audience Building 101
Feb. 10, 2021

Audience Building 101

Today I explain why everyone should be building an audience.
Picking a Cofounder
Feb. 8, 2021

Picking a Cofounder

Today I take you back to my college days to tell the story of how I found my cofounder.
My First Fire
Feb. 5, 2021

My First Fire

Today I share the story of my first time letting someone go at Morning Brew.
Should I Hire My Friend?
Feb. 3, 2021

Should I Hire My Friend?

Today I present things you should consider before working with a friend or family member.
The Cauliflower of Business
Feb. 1, 2021

The Cauliflower of Business

Today I explain why an internal communication strategy is so important and go behind-the-scenes of our strategy at Morning Brew.
4 Principles For Making Great Hires
Jan. 29, 2021

4 Principles For Making Great Hires

Today I breakdown the four principles we use for hiring great talent through the story of hiring Morning Brew's Managing Editor.