This archive report was first published on 18 September 2019.
Top Podcasts for Entrepreneurs ¶
As an entrepreneur, time is a valuable resource. With the right podcast, you can make the most of your 24 hours and grow your business. Here are seven top-rated entrepreneurship-themed podcasts to get you started.
Tim Ferriss, known for his groundbreaking books, hosts The Tim Ferriss Show. This podcast features a diverse set of guests, including Arnold Schwarzenegger, LeBron James, and Kara Swisher, who share their tactics and strategies for success.
Recommended episodes include #334: Drew Houston – The billionaire founder of Dropbox and #347: Susan Cain – How to overcome fear and embrace creativity.
Another popular podcast is How I Built This, hosted by Guy Raz. This show dives into the stories behind some of the world's best-known companies, with inspiring and enlightening founder stories.
Recommended episode: We work – with Miguel McKelvey.
For daily value-packed episodes, check out Entrepreneurs on Fire, hosted by John Lee Dumas. This podcast covers a wide range of topics, from inspiring and humorous to heart-wrenching and awe-inspiring.
Recommended episodes include 7 steps to designing the perfect funnel system for your business so you can capture leads, convert sales and create a community of raving fans for your business – with Bryan Dulaney and 3 ways to avoid being an unhealthy entrepreneur – with Eric Martinez.
The GaryVee Audio Experience, hosted by Gary Vaynerchuk, is a must-listen for any entrepreneur. This podcast includes a combination of #AskGaryVee episodes, segments of his DAILYVEE series, and keynote speeches.
Recommended episodes include How to get the job you want with no experience and Stop ‘faking it till you make it’.
The School of Greatness, hosted by Lewis Howes, covers inspiration, business, entrepreneurship, health, and relationships. Lewis offers concise five-minute episodes every Friday, promoting healthy and successful lifestyles.
Recommended episodes include What holds us back from having it all – with Danielle Laporte and The 10 success principles to a great, abundant life – with Jack Canfield.
For those serious about launching a business, How to Start a Start-up is a great resource. This show includes loads of basics on how to take the very first steps for your start-up, from creating a team and building a product to getting marketing right.
Recommended episodes include Start from the very beginning of the course for maximum impact, but Lecture 02 by Sam Altman on team and execution is quite good.
Finally, Mixergy, hosted by Andrew Warner, offers a tonne of free courses for the newest of entrepreneurs, with a focus on start-ups and the initial growth stage. This podcast provides transcripts for each episode in case you want to go back and research specific moments.
Recommended episodes include #1453: The future of chat (and interacting with your customers) and #1703: How do you know if a side hustle is worth going all in?
