The Crazy Ones

Founders, friends and fellow builders @businessbarista and @jspujji dole out unfiltered opinions and advice on how to build businesses.

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Ever wonder how Alex came up with the idea for his social series 60 Second Startup? Check this out.

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As a CEO, sometimes you have to deal with some crazy situations.

Hear the rest of Steve Gatena's learnings as a founder in the full episode, wherever you get your podcasts.

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Founder Steve Gatena talks about why you don't need a perfect business idea to get started.

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Founder Steve Gatena talks about the framework he used when tragedy struck his business.

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Founder Steve Gatena talks about managing cofounder and employee relationships as the boss.

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How to build your reputation when you don't have any customers yet: practice in public.⁠

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Entrepreneurs are "bold." But did they start like that or build that skill?

Jesse says it's something you can build. Check out the full episode anywhere you get your podcasts.

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Basically, start as young as you can, but don't let your age hold you back if you want to become a founder later in life.

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"How do you sell people?"
- be smart about deal structure
- be persistent as f*ck

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Quick growth can be a blessing and a curse. Here's some advice on how not to lose control when things start moving fast.

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This week's guest shared a story about how entrepreneurial thinking runs in his family.

For his full story on becoming an entrepreneur, check out the full episode anywhere you get your podcasts.

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Sometimes as a founder you just can't take no for an answer.

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Check out why @ankurjain_2 says business plans can actually set you up for failure.

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Here's a useful idea from Jesse to encourage your employees to take ownership of their work.

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"Go hard or go home" isn't exactly sustainable in the long term. In this episode, Jesse talks about finding a more manageable way to motivate himself.

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Delegating a task vs. learning it yourself is always a difficult tradeoff as a founder.

Check out Alex and Jesse's full thoughts on when to delegate, in this week's episode.

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No one likes confrontation, but there's no way to avoid it completely.

In the latest episode, Alex and Jesse talk about how they're trying to embrace confrontation.

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[Alex Lieberman @businessbarista]

This business is making sparkling water less boring.

Bold flavors like Basil Berry, Lemongrass Coconut, Peppermint Watermelon, and Green Bean Casserole.

2023 Revenue = $12 million

Would you invest? 👍 or 👎

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In this episode, Alex shares his experience with getting a Rolex, and ends up going down a rabbit hole about Rolex's timelessness as a luxury brand.

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A founder pitches his business while wakesurfing.

Would you invest? Comment below IN or OUT