The Crazy Ones

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Jan. 24, 2023

Conversation with Jonathan Swanson: building a unicorn & finding opportunity in offshore talent

pisode 17: Today, hosts Alex Lieberman (@businessbarista) and Jesse Pujji (@jspujji) are joined by fellow startup entrepreneur Jonathan Swanson. Jonathan is the co-founder and chairman of Thumbtack—a massive technology leader building the modern home management platform. In this episode, Jonathan tells Alex and Jesse all about how he and his…

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Jan. 17, 2023

How an Entrepreneur Turns Self-Hate into Love

Episode 16: Today, hosts Alex Lieberman (@businessbarista) and Jesse Pujji (@jspujji) discuss some of the highly self-critical beliefs Alex has been reflecting on as a founder, and how he’s learned to reframe them in a more positive light. (00:15) - Intro (01:04) - Today’s topic (02:00) - How Alex developed…

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Jan. 10, 2023

Our 2023 Predictions, from AI to the Creator Economy

Episode 15: Today, hosts Alex Lieberman (@businessbarista) and Jesse Pujji (@jspujji) are talking about their predictions in the business world for 2023—from generative AI, to content creation, what will happen with Twitter (of course), and so much more. Then, Alex gets Jesse’s advice on the launch plan of his new…

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Jan. 7, 2023

What allowed Morning Brew to scale

Austin describes the surprising reason why Morning Brew was about to scale quickly in the beginning. 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! Alex Lieberman (@businessbarista) Sophia Amoruso (@sophiaamoruso) Jesse Pujji…

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Jan. 6, 2023

Growing Morning Brew's subscriber base

How Austin Rief and Alex Lieberman grew Morning Brew's subscriber base. 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! Alex Lieberman (@businessbarista) Sophia Amoruso (@sophiaamoruso) Jesse Pujji (@jspujji) Growing Morning Brew's subscriber…

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Jan. 6, 2023

Alex recounts the luck factors that led to Morning Brew's success.

How luck played a part in building Morning Brew''s success. 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! Alex Lieberman (@businessbarista) Sophia Amoruso (@sophiaamoruso) Jesse Pujji (@jspujji) Alex recounts the luck factors…

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Jan. 3, 2023

Morning Brew’s Co-founders Share Secrets Behind $75 Million Success

Episode 14: To kick off the new year, host Alex Lieberman (@businessbarista) is bringing you a very special episode of The Crazy Ones featuring Morning Brew Co-Founder and CEO Austin Rief (@Austin_Rief) and special guest Sahil Bloom (@SahilBloom). In this conversation moderated by Sahil, Co-Founders, Austin and Alex, recount the…

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Dec. 27, 2022

Building a Multimillion Dollar Business….By Yourself

Episode 13: Today, hosts Alex Lieberman (@businessbarista), Sophia Amoruso (@sophiaamoruso), and Jesse Pujji (@jspujji) are talking solo-preneurship—aka running a business of one. What are the pros and cons of being a solo-preneur? And what types of businesses is solo-preneurship best suited for? Then, the team gets radically honest about how…

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Dec. 22, 2022

How one founder's hobby became a multimillion-dollar business

The story behind the founding of My Subscription Addiction. #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! Alex Lieberman (@businessbarista) Sophia Amoruso…

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Dec. 21, 2022

What most people don't realize about side hustles

Sophia dispels a common myth about starting a side hustle. #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! Alex Lieberman (@businessbarista) Sophia…

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Dec. 20, 2022

Alex's unusual side hustle idea

The unconventional way Alex dreams of making a little extra cash. #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! Alex Lieberman (@businessbarista)…

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Dec. 20, 2022

We Give Away 7 Profitable Side Hustle Ideas for 2023

Episode 12: Today, hosts Alex Lieberman (@businessbarista), Sophia Amoruso (@sophiaamoruso), and Jesse Pujji (@jspujji) brainstorm some brilliant ideas for making extra $$ in the new year, as well as how to come up with your own side hustle concepts. Then, the team gets deep with a discussion on year-end reflection…

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Dec. 15, 2022

Warren Buffett spotted one of the earliest loyalty programs

How Warren Buffett made millions off of Blue Chip Stamps—one of the first versions of a loyalty program. 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! Alex Lieberman (@businessbarista) Sophia Amoruso (@sophiaamoruso)…

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Dec. 15, 2022

How Starbucks gets interest-free loans from its customers

The brilliance behind Starbucks' app and gift card model and how they're basically interest-free loans for Starbucks. #TheCrazyOnes #Starbucks #entrepreneurship 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…

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Dec. 13, 2022

Why Airlines Are Banks, How to Annual Plan for Your Business & The Biggest Myths About Founders

Episode 11: Today, hosts Alex Lieberman (@businessbarista), Sophia Amoruso (@sophiaamoruso), and Jesse Pujji (@jspujji) are talking about the brilliance behind airline rewards programs, and other genius ways that businesses have found to get extra cash out of their partners and customers. Then, the team talks end-of-year planning for your business…

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Dec. 8, 2022

The $400 million dollar deal Sophia passed on

Why Sophia passed on a $400 million dollar offer for Nasty Gal. #TheCrazyOnes #Startups #Entrepreneur 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! Alex Lieberman (@businessbarista) Sophia Amoruso (@sophiaamoruso) Jesse Pujji (@jspujji)

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Dec. 7, 2022

On the decision to sell Morning Brew

Why Alex decided to sell Morning Brew when he did. #TheCrazyOnes #Startups #entrepreneur #morningbrew 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! Alex Lieberman (@businessbarista)…

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Dec. 7, 2022

Selling your company is part of your career path as a founder

Why selling your business is an important part of your career trajectory as an entrepreneur. #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…

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Dec. 6, 2022

The genius of Spotify Wrapped. How to copy it.

Episode 10: The team is back together again! Today, hosts Alex Lieberman (@businessbarista), Sophia Amoruso (@sophiaamoruso), and Jesse Pujji (@jspujji) discuss the marketing brilliance of Spotify Wrapped and all that makes it a mega success, as well as how other companies can try to replicate it. Then, the team dives…

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Dec. 1, 2022

How 1-800-GOT-JUNK got on the Ellen Show

How Brian Scudamore became the first CEO on the Ellen Show. #TheCrazyOnes #Startups #entrepreneur 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! Alex Lieberman (@businessbarista) Sophia Amoruso (@sophiaamoruso) Jesse Pujji (@jspujji)

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Nov. 30, 2022

Why this CEO laid off his entire team

Why 1-800-GOT-JUNK CEO Brian Scudamore laid off his entire team in 1994. #TheCrazyOnes #Startups #Entrepreneur 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! Alex Lieberman (@businessbarista) Sophia Amoruso (@sophiaamoruso) Jesse Pujji (@jspujji)

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Nov. 29, 2022

How the Founder of 1-800-GOT-JUNK Built His $700M Empire

Episode 8: Today, host Alex Lieberman (@businessbarista) is solo again for another special episode of The Crazy Ones, this time featuring founder and CEO of 1-800-GOT-JUNK and 02E Brands, Brian Scudamore (@BrianScudamore). Brian bought a used truck and started 1-800-GOT-JUNK in 1989 as a college dropout. Today, 1-800-GOT-JUNK makes $600…

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Nov. 25, 2022

How to ACTUALLY Negotiate

Codie Sanchez on the real secret to the art of negotiation. #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! Alex Lieberman (@businessbarista)…

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Nov. 23, 2022

Why You Should Buy a Boring Business

Codie Sanchez explains the value of investing in small, boring businesses. #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! Alex Lieberman (@businessbarista)…

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