Listen and Learn for Business Success
Video and Podcasts continue to gain momentum as teaching and learning tools. This type of media is convenient as you can engage in other activities such as exercising, driving or cleaning while you watch, listen and learn. With so many podcasts and YouTube channels to choose from, you may be wondering where to start. Below are a few of the best podcasts for small businesses. Listen and learn from business tycoons and entrepreneurs from around the world and get inspired in the process. Just type the heading into your search engine or YouTube to get started.
TED Talks/TEDx – Ideas worth Spreading
TED is a nonprofit organization devoted to spreading ideas, usually in the form of short, powerful talks (18 minutes or less). TED Talks curates talks from thought leaders around the world. The channel focuses on current and educational talks, spanning a wide variety of topics. It’s great for any entrepreneur and gives insight into many different issues around the world. TED Talks’ counterpart, TEDx, feeds off of a similar idea but instead shows TED-style talks organized by different communities.
Marie Forleo
Marie Forleo is a well-known thought leader, speaker, and small business advocate. As a marketing, branding, and lifestyle expert, Marie Forleo offers both short and long videos filled with valuable advice for entrepreneurs. The most important characteristic of her channel is her focus on self-improvement and self-growth with her leadership and development advice.
Gary Vaynerchuk
Gary Vaynerchuk’s channel features the advice from CEO and founder Gary Vaynerchuk of VaynerMedia (digital agency). Vaynerchuk offers years of experience in his videos, expanding on his advice featured in public speaking events and books. His channel is a favourite among not only entrepreneurs but also among business leaders.
StartUp
This podcast covers what it’s really like to get a business off the ground. Gimlet Media has some really enjoyable startup podcasts. The story about how Blumberg founded Gimlet is inspiring and motivational. This podcast has a winning mix of personal and professional experiences and it’s amazing for all of the struggling entrepreneurs out there.
The School of Greatness
Lewis Howes is a successful entrepreneur and New York Times bestselling author. He also hosts The School of Greatness podcast where he asks probing questions about self-growth and success.
Entrepreneur on Fire
In Entrepreneur on Fire, John Lee Dumas interviews successful small business owners ranging from tech start-up founders to solopreneurs in order to fully explore their business journey. The podcast is interview focused and each episode provides deep insight into specific industries.
Support is Sexy
Support is Sexy is a daily podcast hosted by veteran business writer, Elayne Fluker. She features powerful, inspiring women entrepreneurs who share their struggles, strategies and success stories.
Mixergy
Personal success stories from world-famous entrepreneurs, Mixergy has a large volume of podcasts and free courses that will help in walking that challenging start up path easier.
Manager Tools
This podcast offers practical advice on handling management issues. Hosted by Michael Auzenne and Mark Horstman, this is everything you need to move forward and run your career.
Social Pros
Want to know about new age marketing? This one has everything you need to know, with an emphasis on social media. Hosted by Jay Baer, this podcast has all of the new trends and strategies that you can use in social media marketing.
Smart Passive Income Podcasts
People are making a lot of money through passive income. Pat Flynn is one of them and he likes to share his strategies and experiences with the world. His podcast is full of strategies and plans that anyone can implement in real life.
There are thousands of podcasts and channels so keep searching until you find the ones that best match what you need to learn for business success. Cheers.
Compiled by Shellecia Brooks-Johnson
