Episodes
Good Interview, Bad Interview
Today I tell two stories: one about being hired and one about hiring.
The Entrepreneur Evolution
Today I compare the stages of entrepreneurship to writing an essay.
My Process for Productivity
Today I walk through the process I use to have a productive week.
Building a New Product
Today I walk through the ideation and iterations of our upcoming paid product.
Changing Our Name and Logo
Today I share the origin story of the Morning Brew name and logo.
The Clubhouse Craze
Today I share four timeless lessons from the app that everyone's talking about: Clubhouse
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
Today I explain why everyone should be building an audience.
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
Today I share the story of my first time letting someone go at Morning Brew.
Should I Hire My Friend?
Today I present things you should consider before working with a friend or family member.
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
Today I breakdown the four principles we use for hiring great talent through the story of hiring Morning Brew's Managing Editor.
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.
The Origin of Morning Brew Sales
Today I breakdown the evolution of Morning Brew's 8-figure sales strategy.
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.
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.
I Ruined The Meeting
Today I reflect on how I messed up big time during a meeting for our paid product.
The Secret to Employee Happiness
Today I discuss the impact that managers can have on employee satisfaction.
How to Overcome Builder's Block
Today I describe my experience having "builder's block" and suggest some remedies.
Making Weekdays as Productive as the Weekend
Today I reflect on my productive weekend and think about ways to clear distractions from my weekdays.
Leadership During Tumultuous Times
Today I discuss four lessons that I've learned about leading a company through tumultuous times.
5 Keys to a Pump-up Speech
Today I break down the 5 keys to a great pump-up speech.
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.