Episodes

Positioning Founder's Journal
Nov. 6, 2020

Positioning Founder's Journal

Today I talk about how I want to position Founder's Journal in the podcast market.
We'll be back on Thursday
Nov. 4, 2020

We'll be back on Thursday

No Founder's Journal today. Just want to thank @MorningBrew's creators for their incredible work always, but especially now.
Thinking About the Future in Job Interviews
Nov. 4, 2020

Thinking 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).
What's next for The Founder's Journal?
Nov. 3, 2020

What'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 alex@morningbrew.com with your thoughts!
The Acquisition
Nov. 2, 2020

The Acquisition

Today I discuss Morning Brew's acquisition, reflect on the journey, and discuss what the process is like for a founder.
Lessons from the Godfather of Marketing
Oct. 30, 2020

Lessons from the Godfather of Marketing

Today I reflect on the 3 things I learned from my discussion with Rishad Tobaccowala
Process Is Not The Killer
Oct. 29, 2020

Process Is Not The Killer

Today I uncover the real killer of innovation (hint: it's not process).
Building Communities
Oct. 28, 2020

Building Communities

Today I demystify the benefits and challenges of community, and contrast community vs. fandom.
Signal vs. Noise
Oct. 27, 2020

Signal vs. Noise

Today I discuss the mechanisms for capturing signals and how to distinguish between signals and noise when making decisions for your business.
How to Stay Relevant
Oct. 23, 2020

How to Stay Relevant

Today I discuss relevancy and how to balance creativity and structure to keep your business relevant for decades.
Be a Problem Solver
Oct. 22, 2020

Be a Problem Solver

Today I explain the difference between being a problem solver and a problem identifier.
Active vs. Passive Curiosity
Oct. 21, 2020

Active vs. Passive Curiosity

Today I discuss how passive curiosity enables brands to guide their audience with trust and attention.
Interview Questions
Oct. 14, 2020

Interview Questions

Today I discuss reading between the lines of questions that interviewees ask you.
AMA: Remote Work, Personal Branding, & Content Creation
Oct. 9, 2020

AMA: Remote Work, Personal Branding, & Content Creation

Today I answer listener questions on personal branding, remote work, and how the internet has changed content.
Moderating a Panel
Oct. 8, 2020

Moderating a Panel

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.
40 Under 40
Oct. 8, 2020

40 Under 40

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.
My Q3 Review
Oct. 8, 2020

My Q3 Review

Today I reflect on my Q3 goals and how I'm thinking about setting my rocks for Q4.
Get Out of Your Bubble
Oct. 5, 2020

Get Out of Your Bubble

Today I talk about the value of talking to people outside of your industry, age group, and interests.
Reflecting on the State of the Brewnion
Oct. 2, 2020

Reflecting on the State of the Brewnion

Today I reflect after delivering the State of the Brewnion. What went well and what can we improve for next time?
Losing Employee #2
Oct. 1, 2020

Losing Employee #2

Today I discuss how it feels to lose an early employee, both personally and from the perspective of the business.
The Manager's Paradox
Sept. 30, 2020

The Manager's Paradox

Today I discuss the time commitment and opportunity cost that comes with being a manager.
Prepping for State of the Brewnion
Sept. 29, 2020

Prepping for State of the Brewnion

Today I discuss my thinking as I prepare for our Q3 all-hands, State of the Brewnion.
Scarcity and Exclusivity
Sept. 28, 2020

Scarcity and Exclusivity

Today I discuss the difference between scarcity and exclusivity, and how both can be used as strategies for your business.
Is It Worth It?
Sept. 25, 2020

Is It Worth It?

Today I discuss trade-offs and opportunity cost. How do you determine whether something is worth your time?