30 Podcasts You Should Listen to If You've Thought of Starting Your Own
Business
Podcasts, similar to wide leg pants and
Mohawks, are experiencing a huge comeback. Popularized by the iPod in the early
2000s, these short-form audio files experienced huge (albeit short-lived)
success. Originally, the files were too large and painful to download and a lot
of the topics were a bit abstract and obscure for the average taste, so the
podcast slowly died — until now.
The Podcast is back and better than ever!
Apple reported that podcast subscriptions via iTunes broke the billion mark1. Technology has changed the face of this
audio file. Downloading is no longer necessary, they can be listened to
anywhere, and within their niches the topics are mainstream. Best of all, they
are free!
Top 30 Podcasts Every Entrepreneur Should Hear
Gone are the days when we had to learn things
the hard way. Experience may be the best teacher but having access to critical
information can save time, money, and a ton of aspirin. Being an entrepreneur
is tough. It can be lonely and a ton of work if you are doing it right. Having
access to solid information at the right time could mean the difference between
your startup exploding into a huge success or slowly fizzling out and joining
the ranks of the 90 percent that fail.2
An easy, efficient, and portable way to get
great information concerning all things entrepreneurial is by listening to
podcasts. We’ve assembled a list of 30 podcasts that should be on the play list
of every entrepreneur:
This podcast is a must for every small
business owner. The Dave Ramsey Show is a no-nonsense, savvy,
innovative approach to all things financial. Dave gives advice, tips, and
resources to help manage your personal and business finances well. His unique
approach to business and finance has made his business a huge success and his perspective
is well respected in the financial sphere. His podcasts come from his live
radio show which is also available in video. During each show he tackles a
topic and answers questions live on the air.
2. StartUp
This podcast gives advice to young
entrepreneurs who are newbies to the startup game. This one tackles topics that
are critical to a new business such as naming your business, building your
brand, how to value it, and how to bring in partners and investors.
3. Mixergy: Start up Stories
Mixergy is hosted by Andrew Warner and features his interviews
with some of the most cutting-edge, relevant business people of today. What is
especially unique about his interactions with his guests is that some of the
more engaging topics morph into business courses taught by the interviewed
business experts. Not only do you get to hear some advice and personal stories,
you are also given the opportunity to learn from the masters themselves.
If you are looking for a bit of inspiration
and the motivation to keep going, this is the podcast for you. Hosted by former
professional arena football player Lewis Howes, this podcast focuses on helping
you be the best version of yourself. It wakes you up and challenges you to live
intentionally.
This award-winning podcast airs seven days a
week and features incredible stories, advice, and a fresh perspective on
creative ways to run your business by industry heavy hitters. Host John Lee
Dumas ensures that you have an actionable take away from every show.
6. Powderkeg: Igniting Startups
Just the name alone should have you fired up
and ready to listen. The website bills Powderkeg as “The
untold stories of entrepreneurship beyond Silicon Valley.” These are stories of
successful startups in the tech industry. The host, Matt Hunckler, delves into
some of the top minds of this market including investors and innovators. It is
tech focused but there are principles discussed that can be applied to any
business endeavor.
This is another Dave Ramsey project. This one
delves into the dynamics of creating, owning, and operating a business empire,
in addition to building your brand and learning how to operate with integrity.
He uses his own experience and offers tips from the likes of Mark Cuban, Simon
Sinek, Set Godin, and other heavy hitters.
This podcast is a must for creative types. It
offers lessons on the mechanics of running a business while leveraging the
tactical and strategic components necessary for success in the highly
competitive creative marketspace.
HBR IDEACAST is the Harvard Business Review’s podcast. HBR is
the premiere resource for business news and research. According to their
website, their podcast provides analysis and advice from leading minds in all
things business. While HBR does require a membership fee to
access some of its articles and information, the podcast is free.
The $100 MBA is a daily
podcast that is quick and to the point. This 10-minute podcast is hosted by
Omar Zenhom and gives practical, real-world actionable advice by a leading
industry expert. This is great for those who don’t have a lot of time or want
just the information without a lot of chitchat.
If you are looking for a bit of inspiration
and are interested in the stories of how others climbed to success, The
Entrepreneur’s Radio Show is for you. This show is all about self-made
millionaires and prosperous entrepreneurs who started with nothing. The show’s
topics cover the entire spectrum of business, ranging from harnessing ingenuity
to how to create an emotional experience for your customers.
BBC Business Daily is a podcast that focuses on global business news.
It examines big issues facing the global economy, demystifies the world of
money and international business, and explains trends. It gives a broad
perspective of business and is great for those with international business
interests.
The Wall Street Journal on Small Biz is a weekly podcast that primarily focuses on all
things small business. This podcast provides a wide array of topics that keep
you engaged and intrigued. The topics which range from lying on a resume to how
sports logic applies to business are captivating and provide a unique
perspective on business issues.
“Forge your Destiny” is this website’s
tagline. This podcast is not necessarily entrepreneurial. It’s more geared
toward teaching you how to be your best self. It is motivational with a
plethora of self-help content.
This quick 20-minute show hosted by Ashley
Milne-Tyte tackles some of the big issues facing women in the workplace. The
discussion explores topics such as race, communication styles, being a
professional woman with or without kids, and how to survive sexism in the
business world.
Named one of the best podcasts of 2016 by
Apple, this inspiring podcast offers life lessons on work ethic, leadership,
discipline, and even fitness. The show is hosted by retired Navy Seal officer,
Jocko Willink and his ability to turn any story into a teachable moment makes
this podcast worth your time.
The Action Catalyst podcast is all about productivity and building
momentum. The host, Rory Vaden, is a New York Times bestselling author and
Co-Founder of Southwestern Consulting, a multi-million dollar global consulting
practice. He gives real answers to tough questions such as “What’s the fastest,
cheapest way to recruit amazing people?” (Visit his website for the answer!)
This podcast, hosted by John Jantsch is a
monthly or bi-monthly broadcast. John covers primarily marketing and sales topics.
He answers questions and touches on subjects like Chatbots, interpreting body
language, keeping pace with changing SEO tactics, and so much more. If you are
looking for ways to enhance your marketing strategy this podcast is definitely
for you.
This relatively new podcast airs weekly and
features interviews and talks with startup founders, influencers, and
entrepreneurs. 500 Startups is a Silicon Valley seed fund and
accelerator and focuses on how to get your startup off the ground and keep it
growing at a manageable pace during its infancy.
The Tim Ferriss Show is the top-ranked business podcast with over
100,000,000 iTunes downloads. Tim is a New York Times bestselling author and
investor extraordinaire. What makes his podcast so popular and engaging is that
he interviews successful people in a multiplicity of genres, fields, and art
forms. He translates their strategies into business practices and finds ways to
incorporate seemingly unrelated topics and fields into successful business
practices.
21. Youpreneur FM
Youpreneur,
hosted by Chris Ducker, is dedicated to helping you create, enhance, and revamp
your brand. He tackles everything from digital storytelling to using Instagram
as a marketing and branding tool. He offers a fresh look at branding and
leveraging all the available tools to effectively communicate your brand.
This podcast is for those who want to know
what the exciting new trends are in the world of technology. Each week, host
Jason Calacanis interviews a guest entrepreneur to find out what’s happening
right now in the tech industry. This podcast is cutting-edge and is a mix of
current events and trends, company profiles, and insider gossip. This is the
podcast for those techies who need to be in the know.
This podcast is “Investing 101”. It is
designed to teach entrepreneurs how investors think, how to market to them, and
how to entice them to buy into your company, your brand, and more
importantly, you. Host Nick Moran ensures that you walk away with
clear and actionable information on how to be a savvy investor and how to
attract investors.
Andy Stanley’s podcasts focus on leadership
and how to cultivate your vision and develop others around you. His content is
culturally relevant and provides practical insights for life and leadership.
Last month’s podcast was a conversation on how to create a culture of continual
improvement. He knows that any business is only as strong as its leader and he
shows how to lead with passion while avoiding burnout.
According to Andreessen Horowitz (a.k.a.
a16z), “Software is eating the world.” Horowitz wants to teach tech companies
how to leverage technology without becoming slaves to it. He interviews and
engages tech experts and business leaders through spirited discussions
concerning this this “devourment” and helps tech companies devise a plan. His
chats focus on tech news, industry trends, and the future of technology. If you
want to keep pace with trends and survive the future, this podcast is for you.
This short and sweet weekly podcast hosted by
Harry Stebbings is geared toward venture capitalists. Each week two experts in
the world of venture capitalism share their wisdom, insight, and predictions in
a concise and informative interview. This podcast is suited for investors but
it is also a wellspring of knowledge for business-minded individuals, novice
investors, and entrepreneurs.
This is a podcast every entrepreneur (or
anyone looking to market anything) should hear. Jay Baer of Convince &
Convert and Adam Brown of Salesforce are the tag-team co-hosts of this podcast.
This show is an insightful and intelligent look into the essential world of
social media marketing. They get advice from experts associated with global
icons such as Dell, ESPN, and IBM concerning the trends and how-tos of social
media marketing.
The #AskGaryVee podcast is
hosted by entrepreneur, CEO, investor, vlogger/social media personality, and
public speaker Gary Vaynerchuk. Each show is a Q&A with Gary in which he answers
questions concerning everything he’s into. He gives tips, tricks, and secrets
of the trade. This show has something for every entrepreneur. Whether you are
starting a YouTube channel or a high level tech startup, Gary can teach you
something.
Earning a passive income is the new financial
trend currently sweeping the globe. It is also every entrepreneur’s dream.
Making money while you sleep — who wouldn’t want that? Pat Flynn is an expert
in this area. He has built his online empire almost entirely through the use of
passive income. He shows you how to target your energy and efforts now so
that you can relax and reap the rewards long after you’ve quit working.
This podcast is for those who — like host and
creator Brian Clark — find it impossible to stick to the mundane, mediocre
lifestyle that traditional nine-to-five offers. This podcast encourages those
who have a phenomenal work ethic but were built to march to the beat of their
own drums and are destined to forge their own paths in this world. Brian
teaches you how to follow your passion in a very intentional and methodical
way. This podcast is not for the lazy, the trifling, or those who give up
easily.
Listening to podcasts is a quick and
efficient way to increase your knowledge base, maximize the use of downtime,
get motivation and insight, and learn from industries’ top leaders. Spending
your time doing things that matter, sharpening your skills, and learning from
the masters is one of the best ways to solidify your success. These podcasts
are a great place to start.
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Denise Hill
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