Hey, entrepreneurs!
Are you going full speed in hopes of getting your next win?
Whether you are in the early stages of considering entrepreneurship or you’re already running a successful business, it’s always a good idea to listen to others’ business success stories. Think of it this way: you will be guided accordingly on how to achieve the goals you’ve set for your venture. (Related: 7 Books for Business and Entrepreneurship)
Podcasts can be an excellent resource if you want to dive deep into different business-building experiences, including marketing and finance. Minus the part where you’re required to invest a ton of time and money.
To start you off on your journey, I’ve compiled the best small business podcasts you can listen to even while you’re on the go!
Let's get started.
1. TED Business
You can never go wrong with a rich collection of TED Talks (and more) on the topic of business. Let’s say you want to set new goals or discover the next great idea for your small business, TED Business can help you with that. Modupe Akinola of Columbia Business School discusses some of the most important topics in the business world today.
After an in-depth discussion, you’ll also learn how to apply these concepts to practice. Practice what they preach, or so they say!
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Launched in February 2019, The Growth Lab is the official podcast of digital marketing agency LOCALiQ– which aims to help SMBs achieve online growth.
Every week, you have the chance to learn strategies from interviews with some of the biggest names in the business world. If your goal is to build a successful long-term business, this podcast is a great resource to consider. Additionally, you’ll also get downloadable 'Lab Notes' featuring key takeaways and question prompts.
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Presenting practical and actionable insights from top CEOs, entrepreneurs, and digital marketers– this podcast provides some of the best insightful content for business owners today. I love the emphasis on useful business advice in this podcast series, as you’ll learn actionable insights and tips you can apply to your daily operations. With the episode lasting for about an hour, you can count on the fact that there’s enough time to cover everything you need to know.
Important Note: The podcast is no longer active for the time being, but all of its previous episodes are still truly valuable.
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Looking for a different take than most traditional business podcasts? The CHILLPRENEUR by Erin May Henry is dubbed as the “home of the rebel entrepreneur,” so this podcast does things differently.
What I mean when I say this podcast is unique is because it offers a different perspective featuring interesting entrepreneurs and business owners with a focus on their personal branding. Every episode will teach you how to achieve online success in a way that feels fun and laid back!
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Designed for anyone looking for motivation, direction, and focus in life– the Mindset Mentos is a crowd-favorite choice by many of my entrepreneur friends. Given host Rob Dial’s knowledge and enthusiasm to inspire others to become their best selves, it’s no wonder how this podcast developed a following of over 3 million followers.
One thing that struck me the most is that Rob believes that as long as you understand yourself. It will be easier to come up with a strategy to become successful once you conquer your thinking.
Listen to The Mindset Mentor Podcast if you're ready to advance in life, are looking for a greater meaning, or simply need more inspiration or drive!
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6. The $100 MBA
If you're searching for quick, actionable lessons about all facets of business, The $100 MBA is a fantastic podcast. This show was awarded Best of iTunes and has the simple goal of helping business owners get better at doing business. Pretty straightforward, right?
New episodes are released almost every day during the week. Because they are often only 10 to 20 minutes long, they are ideal to listen to in between your breaks or while on the road. What I love about this podcast is that it covers more complex subjects, such as content marketing and social media advertising.
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This next podcast recommendation also believes that negative thinking and viewpoint may be the hindrance to why you can’t succeed in your small business endeavor. As such, you may need to approach your business more mindfully. This helps you increase your productivity and guide you to become a more successful business person.
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8. StartUp
True to its name, the StartUp podcast narrates the transition from a mere commoner to a successful entrepreneur.
I love that the conversations featured in this series go beyond comfortable ones– from unsuccessful pitches to disagreements among co-founders. So if you want a rare glimpse into the full journey from idea to an established firm, this is the perfect podcast for you!
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How did the world’s best-known entrepreneurs build their iconic brands? This is something you’d learn from this podcast. Host Guy Raz interviews different executives from the largest corporations today. So you will hear how they started from scratch and be informed of the different obstacles they encountered along the way.
One thing is for sure, you’ll feel incredibly inspired after listening to this podcast!
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10. The Next Chapter
The Next Chapter by American Express Business Class features host Cardiff Garcia as he interviews several best-selling authors from the business sector. Personally, I love how each episode highlights a specific project in their unique career before making the listeners want to listen more in terms of the next chapter.
If you want to advance your career or grow your small business, this podcast can be a powerful inspiration to propel you toward the right path!
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Before anything else, I’d like to make it clear how you’ll often hear the phrase “fire nation” way too much in this podcast. That’s how host John Lee Dumas (also known as JLD) approaches his loyal audience.
Every week, he speaks with an established entrepreneur to gather some personal takeaways he can impart to other budding business owners.
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This next podcast for small business owners and entrepreneurs is another favorite recommendation by several of my friends. Sean Castrina is a seasoned serial entrepreneur who shares fast and effective tips to equip you for success. Take it from me– his practical and tactical advice will definitely help you grow!
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Host Josh Tapp has spoken with more than 1,000 of the most successful entrepreneurs in the world to learn how they created a cult-like following while managing to stay afloat (profitable).
This podcast aims to share these techniques to help small business owners leverage email lists, build paid communities, and gather a hyperactive social media following to rise to the top of the competition.
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If you are looking for productivity tips, business hacks, social media strategies, and inspirational stories, host Jenna Kutcher can tell you everything to help design the career of your dreams!
Listening to this podcast helped me redefine what success means. While also allowing me to find more peace and joy as I pursue my business goals. This is something I previously thought would be impossible to do.
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