Episode 38: Alex Lieberman chats with Ankur Jain, (@ankurjain) Founder and CEO of Bilt Rewards, a loyalty program that helps you earn points on rent. They discuss Ankur’s early upbringing, catching the entrepreneurial bug, and how he applied the airline loyalty program to the rental market. Startup AMA: As a…
Episode 37: Founders, what if you could hire a content agency that could write text-based content for your business? While there are plenty of services that help you with short-form videos, which is also important, text-based platforms get overlooked. Founders can spend vast amounts of time writing up content on…
Episode 35: Alex Lieberman (@businessbarista) and Jesse Pujji (@jspujji) look at the people behind some of the biggest business conferences today. If Alex and Jesse could start their own conference, what kind would it be and how would they start it. Also, should you avoid or embrace confrontation? Alex and…
SEpisode 34: Are you spending too much time on things that aren’t really growing your business? Alex Lieberman (@businessbarista) shares his take on the pros and cons of being a scrappy entrepreneur. Some of the common pitfalls every entrepreneur faces are often areas they think are important. Knowing when and…
Episode 33: Alex talks about his experience purchasing a Rolex watch, which leads him to go down the rabbit hole of the history behind Rolex and how they’ve become a timeless luxury brand. Alex Lieberman (@businessbarista) and Jesse Pujji (@jspujji) do another round of High, Low, Buffalo to catch up.…
Episode 32 Founder’s Journal: Alex Lieberman (@businessbarista) shares his experience and tips on how to acquire your first group of customers, whether that be 100 or 1000. First, he talks about the early stages of Morning Brew, going from classroom to classroom to sign people up for the newsletter. This…
(Recorded 03/10/23) Alex Lieberman (@businessbarista) and Jesse Pujji (@jspujji) react and unpack the news about Silicon Valley Bank and its collapse. Jesse goes into where banks fit in the entire financial ecosystem and how they relate to startups. Then, they go into some of the early lessons learned that could…
Episode 30: Let’s face it…most meetings suck. Even when they’re set up with all the best intentions, they often end up being a waste of everyone’s time. So what can be done? Alex Lieberman (@businessbarista) has 7 important lessons to keep your meetings under control. By incorporating these lessons, you’ll…
Episode 29: In this episode, Alex Lieberman (@businessbarista) and Jesse Pujji (@jspujji) catch up to talk about Jesse’s tips on unplugging when going on vacation. Then, the guys get into the incredible story of Sam Zemurray, the billionaire that built his fortunes in the banana business. Lastly, Alex and Jesse…
Episode 28: In this episode, Jesse Pujji (@jspujji) breaks down what a venture studio is, the pros & cons of a venture studio, and examples of successful studios that could be your source of inspiration. Then, Jesse shares what the future could look like for his very own venture studio,…
Episode 27: In this episode, Alex Lieberman (@businessbarista) and Jesse Pujji (@jspujji) are sitting down with Isaac Medeiros. He’s the founder of MiniKatana, a product company that is wildly successful because of its…content? That’s right. MiniKatana goes beyond building products. In fact, they see themselves as a media company that…
Episode 26: It’s ok, you’re not alone. Today, Alex (@businessbarista) tackles the phenomenon that affects even the most prominent leaders today: imposter syndrome. Whether you’re an executive of a multinational corporation or small business owner, we’ve all dealt with it. Alex is here to share his thoughts on how he’s…
Episode 25: Today, hosts Alex Lieberman (@businessbarista) and Jesse Pujji (@jspujji) are discussing how Rihanna built her businesses. From convincing Jay-Z to being a multi-platinum artist to establishing her fashion brand, Fenty Beauty, Rihanna has grown to be one of the most iconic figures today. Then, Jesse and Alex get…
Episode 24: In this episode of The Crazy Ones, host Jesse Pujji (@jspujji) is sharing his seven biggest takeaways from launching GrowthAssistant, which celebrated its 2-year anniversary on February 10th. Listen to hear Jesse share some really sage advice on what to keep in mind when starting a new business.…
Episode 23: Today, hosts Alex Lieberman (@businessbarista) and Jesse Pujji (@jspujji) are discussing product-market fit: how to find it, what to do when you don’t have it, and just how much you should actually worry about it. Then, Jesse and Alex jump into a discussion about billionaire Sir Richard Branson…
Episode 22: In this episode of The Crazy Ones, host Alex Lieberman (@businessbarista) is walking you through why, when, and how to craft the perfect investor update, complete with advice from some very experienced investors. #TheCrazyOnes #Startups #Entrepreneur Listen to The Crazy Ones here: https://link.chtbl.com/OV4W93_W Watch The Crazy Ones here:…
Episode 21: Today, hosts Alex Lieberman (@businessbarista) and Jesse Pujji (@jspujji) are getting into all things crowdfunding. Alex has decided to create a Kickstarter campaign for his new business, The Plunge, and is learning a lot in the process—from the secrets behind the most successful Kickstarter campaigns in history, to…
Episode 20: In this special bonus episode of The Crazy Ones, host Alex Lieberman (@businessbarista) is telling you everything you need to know about personal knowledge management. That’s right, Alex is breaking down and summarizing what he’s learned in a recent course he took called Building a Second Brain, all…
Episode 19: Today, hosts Alex Lieberman (@businessbarista) and Jesse Pujji (@jspujji) are breaking down the recent sale of Jesse’s first business, Ampush. From building the company in the early days, to making the decision to sell, to the actual negotiations and the emotional aftermath, Jesse and Alex dig into all…
How the Thumbtack co-founder dreamed up the concept of the business with his co-founders. #TheCrazyOnes #Startups #Entrepreneur Listen to The Crazy Ones here: https://link.chtbl.com/OV4W93_W Subscribe to Morning Brew! Sign up for free today: https://bit.ly/morningbrewyt Follow The Brew! Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/morningbrew/ Twitter - https://twitter.com/MorningBrew Tik Tok - https://www.tiktok.com/@morningbrew Follow Our Hosts!…
Episode 18: Today, host Jesse Pujji (@jspujji) is bringing you a special bonus episode addressing a frequently asked question—how do you run a great team off-site? Listen to hear Jesse break down the fundamentals of running an impactful off-site with your team—from effective preparation, to what types of strategy sessions…
Jonathan Swanson, co-founder of Thumbtack, shares his tips for having the best possible relationship with your co-founders. #TheCrazyOnes #Startups #Entrepreneur Listen to The Crazy Ones here: https://link.chtbl.com/OV4W93_W Subscribe to Morning Brew! Sign up for free today: https://bit.ly/morningbrewyt Follow The Brew! Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/morningbrew/ Twitter - https://twitter.com/MorningBrew Tik Tok - https://www.tiktok.com/@morningbrew…
How Alex reframed what he perceived as a major flaw in himself as a founder, into something that is actually a strength. #TheCrazyOnes #Startups #entrepreneur Listen to The Crazy Ones here: https://link.chtbl.com/OV4W93_W Subscribe to Morning Brew! Sign up for free today: https://bit.ly/morningbrewyt Follow The Brew! Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/morningbrew/ Twitter -…
Jesse explains the concept of The Upper Limit Problem, and the challenge of self-limiting beliefs. #TheCrazyOnes #Startups #entrepreneur Listen to The Crazy Ones here: https://link.chtbl.com/OV4W93_W Subscribe to Morning Brew! Sign up for free today: https://bit.ly/morningbrewyt Follow The Brew! Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/morningbrew/ Twitter - https://twitter.com/MorningBrew Tik Tok - https://www.tiktok.com/@morningbrew Follow Our…