We’re serving up another miniseries, full of business case studies. In this classic episode, I talk about Allbirds, the sustainable lifestyle brand that filed for an IPO in 2021. I’m discuss their growth journey and touch on a few major lessons we can learn from it.  [Allbirds is not a sponsor of this content in any way, just an interesting company case study]Check out full episode transcripts 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. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

In this episode I tell the story of Ryan Cohen, a college dropout who became a hometown hero on Wall Street.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. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Welcome to Startup Hotline! A segment where I take any and all questions about building & scaling businesses directly from the Founder’s Journal community. 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. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

How do you know whether to invest in a new hire or give a current employee a promotion? I breakdown how to think about one of the toughest decisions you can make in a business. 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. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

In this episode, I’m sharing two of my favorite lessons from my current Founder’s Book Club Book, “How Will You Measure Your Life?” by Clayton Christensen, James Allworth, and Karen Dillon. 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. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

I sent out a tweet asking my followers: "what’s a startup idea that sounds great in theory but would be a shitty business?” 1,600 likes and 700 responses later, I'm running some of your ideas through the gauntlet and walking you through how I analyze and form business ideas.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. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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 this classic episode, I distinguish good failure from bad failure, and how to approach good failure thoughtfully to accelerate your career.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. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

I break down 8 characteristics that make people super unpleasant and dangerous to work with. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

I break down five big ideas to think about and five tactical tips to practice ahead of your next big presentation. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Individual creators now have the tools and distribution to earn a massive audience. But it isn’t easy. It’s a physical grind that can take years to pay off. Morning Brew wants to help our own creators accelerate their growth by leveraging Morning Brew’s audience. In this episode, I’m joined by Katie Gatti (better known as Money With Katie) to discuss her journey to full time creator and joining the Brew family. Click here to check out Katie's podcast on your favorite pod platform. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices