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The Power of Disagreement Nov 03, 2021

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In this episode, I discuss why open and honest disagreement is one of the most important vehicles for society and companies to progress.

Check out the full transcript at https://foundersjournal.morningbrew.com to learn more, and if you have any ideas for our show, email me at alex@morningbrew.com or my DMs are open @businessbarista

Mimetic Theory & Decision Making Nov 01, 2021

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In this episode, I talk about why it is essential to understand mimetic theory and how it impacts the choices you make every single day.

How to Start Building #6: The Evolution of an Entrepreneur Oct 29, 2021

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Welcome to the 6th and final installment of our How to Start Building miniseries. In this episode I breakdown the skills entrepreneurs must adapt over the life of their business.

How to Start Building #5: How the Brew Raised Money (Classic) Oct 29, 2021

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In this classic episode, I talk about how we raised money for Morning Brew and how you should think about funding your business.

How to Start Building #4: How Entrepreneurs Think Oct 27, 2021

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In this episode, I’m talking about the mental toolkit of successful entrepreneurs.

If you're interested in learning more about thinking independently, check out my previous episode, Think for Yourself.

How to Start Building #3: Why a Sales Skillset is a Business Superpower (Classic) Oct 27, 2021

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In this classic episode, I examine our perception of sales and discuss why any modern business professional needs to take the skill seriously.

How to Start Building #2: Creating Startup Ideas Oct 25, 2021

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In this episode, I talk about how to think of startup ideas and cultivating the mindset of a business brainstormer.

And if you're interested in hearing more about the formation and growth of Notarize, check out my previous episode, What to Learn from a Business That 10x'd in 5 Quarters.

How to Start Building #1: Overcome Builder’s Block (Classic) Oct 25, 2021

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This week we're dropping a new miniseries here on Founder's Journal called How to Start Building. We'll be bringing back some classic episodes you loved—or if you're a new listener, maybe you haven't heard before—and some new episodes you won't want to miss. In this classic episode, I talk about a concept that I call Builder’s Block, what I do to remedy it, and why I think Builder’s Block is a good thing.

How Morning Brew Exited in an 8-Figure Deal Oct 22, 2021

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In October of 2020, Morning Brew sold a majority stake of our business for 8-figures. As I reflect on our sale and the 5-year journey that preceded it, there are a handful of key decisions we made and characteristics we exhibited that made this outcome possible. I share them on today’s Founder’s Journal.

As mentioned in this edition, check out my previous episode, Why a Sales Skillset is a Business Superpower and Paul Graham's blog post, How to Think For Yourself.

How to Think About Failure Oct 20, 2021

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Failure needs a rebrand. Without failure, we cannot grow as builders, searchers, and starters. Without failure, we can’t learn what works & what doesn’t. In today’s Episode, I distinguish good failure from bad failure, and how to approach good failure thoughtfully to accelerate your career.

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