Top 10 Podcasts for Entrepreneurs

When you’re an entrepreneur, it can feel like everyone’s got some advice or words of wisdom to share. That’s why we’ve rounded up a few of the best podcasts for entrepreneurs out there about the pursuit of entrepreneurial greatness. Whether you’re still finding your passion or you’ve already started production, there’s a podcast out there for the journey ahead.

If you are new to podcasts, here are some quick tips to help you get started:

• Find a player (iTunes, Google Play Music, Stitcher, etc…)
• Play at a faster speed, 1.2X for instance, to get through more without missing the message
• Link your phone to your car to make those commutes home more palatable

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How I Built This

Host: Guy Raz

Rating on iTunes: 5/5

Description: “Guy Raz dives into the stories behind some of the world’s best known companies. How I Built This weaves a narrative journey about innovators, entrepreneurs, and idealists-- and the movements they built.”

Our Thoughts: If you love a good Cinderella story, as well as kernels of wisdom hidden in the real lives of entrepreneurs, Guy Raz of NPR fame has a treat for you. It peels away the success to look at the struggles of “making it” when your future is uncertain.

Problem Solvers

Host: Jason Feifer

Rating on iTunes: 5/5

Description: “Problem Solvers with Jason Feifer features business owners and CEO’s who went through a crippling business problem and came out the other side happy, wealthy, and growing. Feifer, Entrepreneur’s Editor in Chief, pulls these stories out so other businesses can avoid the same crippling problems.”

Our Thoughts: If you ever wondered what CEOs think or how they grapple with the pitfalls of running a business, this is the podcast for entrepreneurs to listen to. A quick 20-30 minute show full of insight and practical help on how some of the best CEOs have led their companies to success.

School of Greatness

Host: Lewis Howes

Rating on iTunes: 5/5

Description: “Find out what makes the greatest people great and how to apply those lessons to your life. Join NYT bestselling author Lewis Howes as he shares inspiring stories from the most brilliant business minds, world class athletes, and influential celebrities on the planet.”

Our Thoughts: If you’re looking to be inspired, look no further than the School of Greatness. Howes brings incredible, world-renowned guests in to share their secrets and strategies for finding your place in the world and make smart financial decisions.

So Money

Host: Farnoosh Torabi

Rating on iTunes: 5/5

Description: “Host Farnoosh Torabi is an award-winning financial strategist and bestselling author. So money brings inspiring money strategies and stories straight from today’s top business minds, authors, and influencers. What was their financial journey and how do they master their money today?”

Our Thoughts: Torabi spends a lot of time talking about the fact that making money is about more than just… making money. Her holistic approach recognizes the emotions, baggage, and struggles we all have to wade through before we can have a healthy relationship with our finances.

Legends and Losers

Host: Christopher Lochhead

Rating on iTunes: 5/5

Description: “You can’t be a legend without some losing. Legends and Losers is not for everyone. [It] delivers a remarkable range of riveting guests from Silicon Valley’s top entrepreneurs, marketers, and venture capital leaders, to 4-star generals, NBA Hall of Famers, Super Bowl champs, UFC champs, best selling authors, convicted killers, superior court judges, and others.”

Our Thoughts: For every 20-something and 30-something aspiring entrepreneur, Legends and Losers will put the fire in your belly you need to start doing something. Chris and Colin will kindle the dreamer inside of you with a lot of laughs and some touching moments.

This Week in Startups

Host: Jason Calacanis

Rating on iTunes: 4.5/5

Description: “Jason Calacanis and a rotating group of guest experts bring you this weekly take on the best, worst, most outrageous and interesting stories from the world of Web companies. Calacanis, a podcasting pioneer, gives you an insider's look at what's happening in the tech industry with his trademark blunt style and good humor. Looking to start your own company? Need strategies for improving your business or motivating your team? Just want to catch up on what's happening in Silicon Valley and beyond? Your journey begins here.”

Our Thoughts: This Week in Startups is one of the most entertaining podcasts for entrepreneurs you’ll find. Using real stories of real startups, Calacanis takes the mistakes and triumphs of others and spins it into business gold. Listen in for some laughs and some sound advice.

Being Boss

Host: Emily Thompson and Kathleen Shannon

Rating on iTunes: 5/5

Description: “Being Boss is a podcast for creative entrepreneurs, freelancers, and side-hustlers, whether you're wanting to quit your day job or have been your own boss for a while now. Authors and "business besties" Emily Thompson and Kathleen Shannon dig into the mindset, habits, routines, boundaries, branding, marketing tactics, business strategies, systems, and processes that help you make money doing what you love.”

Our Thoughts: Ever wondered how to “boss up?” Being Boss is for you! Thompson and Shannon cover a range of topics, from creating the routines and rituals that make your life more focused to develop the mindset that is required to become an accomplished entrepreneur. There’s a little something for every step of your journey.

Millionaire Mindcast

Host: Matt Aitchison

Rating on iTunes: 5/5

Description: “The Millionaire Mindcast is a show that focuses on all things mindset, money, and motivation to help aspiring millionaires from all walks of life increase their income, impact and influence. I’m Matt Aitchison - a 7-figure real estate investor, millennial entrepreneur, speaker and educator - and every Monday I interview an [amazing] millionaire or thought leader who is living the "Whole Life Millionaire" lifestyle and taking their wealth far beyond what dollars can buy.”

Our Thoughts: Charismatic host Matty uses his extensive knowledge of finance and entrepreneurship to achieve an incredible depth of skill in seeking out life lessons from his guests’ stories. He seeks out those who have achieved balance in their lives to help listeners do the same.

The Business Method

Host: Chris Reynolds

Rating on iTunes: 5/5

Description: “Host Chris Reynolds interviews successful entrepreneurs from all over the world to learn their strategies on how to scale to the next level rapidly. Tune in as we ask dozens of 7-figure location-independent entrepreneurs how to improve productivity, minimize their work time, build a successful location-independent businesses and live a happier life!”

Our Thoughts: Reynolds has been noted for bringing tangible value to his listener’s lives. His actionable advice and inspiring interviews will take you to the next level of entrepreneurial greatness.

Tim Ferriss Show

Host: Tim Ferriss

Rating on iTunes: 4.5/5

Description: “Tim Ferriss is a self-experimenter and bestselling author, best known for The 4-Hour Workweek, which has been translated into 40+ languages. Newsweek calls him "the world's best human guinea pig," and The New York Times calls him "a cross between Jack Welch and a Buddhist monk." In this show, he deconstructs world-class performers from eclectic areas (investing, chess, pro sports, etc.), digging deep to find the tools, tactics, and tricks that listeners can use.”

Our Thoughts: Ferriss’ take on the world is fresh, unique, and humble. He brings his experiences as an entrepreneur, a world traveler, and a genuinely open person into every interview that he conducts. If you’re looking for a podcast for entrepreneurs that will remind you why you’re pursuing your goals, this is the one.

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