The Crazy Ones

Episodes

Jan. 27, 2021

Losing My Dad

Today I reflect on the biggest loss in my life and how it made me the professional and man I am today.

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Jan. 25, 2021

The Origin of Morning Brew Sales

Today I breakdown the evolution of Morning Brew's 8-figure sales strategy.

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Jan. 22, 2021

Why I Quit My Job

Today I reflect on the thought process that convinced me to leave my cushy job at Morgan Stanley and go full-time at Morning Brew.

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Jan. 20, 2021

How We Grew From 0 to 2.5 million

Today I break down the tactics Morning Brew used to grow from 0 to 2.5, including the ambassador program, referral program, and paid acquisition.

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Jan. 18, 2021

I Ruined The Meeting

Today I reflect on how I messed up big time during a meeting for our paid product.

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Jan. 15, 2021

The Secret to Employee Happiness

Today I discuss the impact that managers can have on employee satisfaction.

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Jan. 13, 2021

How to Overcome Builder's Block

Today I describe my experience having "builder's block" and suggest some remedies.

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Jan. 11, 2021

Making Weekdays as Productive as the Weekend

Today I reflect on my productive weekend and think about ways to clear distractions from my weekdays.

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Jan. 8, 2021

Leadership During Tumultuous Times

Today I discuss four lessons that I've learned about leading a company through tumultuous times.

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Jan. 6, 2021

5 Keys to a Pump-up Speech

Today I break down the 5 keys to a great pump-up speech.

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Jan. 4, 2021

New Year's Resolutions Are Broken

Today I explain how New Year's Resolutions set you up to fail, and present a better framework for reaching your goals.

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Jan. 1, 2021

Why I'm Rewriting My Job Description

Today I explain my annual review process and why I'm rewriting my job description as CEO of Morning Brew.

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Dec. 30, 2020

Mr. Beast and the Balloon Effect

Today I explore the growth of Mr. Beast and compare it to the growth of Morning Brew.

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Dec. 28, 2020

Poker Should Be a Required Business Class

Today I breakdown what business builders can learn from strategies and fundamentals of poker.

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Dec. 24, 2020

The Scary Part of a Relaxing Break

Today, as people start logging off for the holidays, I discuss the anxiety of doing nothing.

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Dec. 23, 2020

Should I Invest in Bitcoin?

Today I walk through my decision making process while pondering whether I should invest in Bitcoin.

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Dec. 22, 2020

Your Trash is Another's Treasure

Today I discuss how to make less with more by utilizing the processes, waste, and unused ideas in your business.

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Dec. 21, 2020

Expectations vs. Reality (My First Board Meeting)

Today I reflect on my expectations going into my first board meeting, and how things actually went down.

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Dec. 18, 2020

Small Details Add Up Fast

Today I discuss the importance of being "on brand" in all the little touch-points your business has with its customers.

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Dec. 17, 2020

Addition by Subtraction

Today I discuss a cold outreach template that shows that, sometimes, less is more.

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Dec. 16, 2020

How to Make Reference Checks Less Terrible

Today I propose how companies can actually make reference checks useful.

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Dec. 15, 2020

Everyone Is a Project Manager

Today I talk about the importance of creating processes that turn employees into project managers.

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Dec. 14, 2020

You Are Unoriginal

Today I discuss a recent experience that reminded me that our problems are not unique to us.

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Dec. 11, 2020

Monthly AMA: Startups vs. Big Business, Staying Creative, and Opportu…

Today I answer listener questions on the safety of startups, how to stay innovative, and a missed opportunity I'm grateful for.

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