One trait shared by entrepreneurs around the world is a passion for pursuing your dreams.
But sometimes that passion gets lost in the stressful reality of operating a business day-to-day.
That’s why we’ve gathered five of the best podcasts for small business owners to help you stay inspired no matter where you are in your entrepreneurial journey.
Whether you are an established business owner or still in the planning stages of launching your business, these five podcasts for entrepreneurs are a great place to turn for inspiration and new ideas.
5 Must-Listen Podcasts for Entrepreneurs and Business Owners
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HBR Ideacast
Harvard Business Review has long been a leading source on business and management topics. Their weekly podcast, HBR Ideacast, features interviews with business thought leaders and covers topics ranging from pricing algorithms to anti-bias policies in customer service.
How I Built This
NPR’s How I Built This podcast shares stories from the lives of some of today’s most well-known business leaders.
Featuring interviews with the leaders of companies like Mailchimp, Lynda.com, Stacy’s Pita Chips, and many more, How I Built This offers unique insights into the people behind big brands.
Startup Nation
Created to inspire entrepreneurs on their journey, Startup Nation features interviews with people who have given their all to building successful businesses.
With resident experts and business-savvy hosts, Start Up Nation has built a huge following for the value they share with their listeners.
The Strategy Hour
Hosted by the founders of Think Creative Collective, a busines dedicated to helping creative entrepreneurs achieve success, The Strategy Hour offers free insights through the hosts’ own expertise and interviews with top creatives.
With a focus on marketing strategies and business growth, The Strategy Hour is a great listen for any entrepreneur trying to think outside the box.
Masters of Scale
Created by the co-founder of LinkedIn, Masters of Scale offers startup advice from Silicon Valley and beyond.
With interviews with CEOs of major brands including Nike, Netflix, and Starbucks, Masters of Scale offers insight, analysis, and advice on everything from operations to scaling from successful experts.
Looking for more advice?
Reading books, listening to podcasts, and following business-related blogs are great ways to stay informed about helpful tips, trends, and new technologies. But sometimes you need more personalized advice.
That’s where MicroMentor’s free online mentorship program comes in.
When you connect with a business mentor, you are accessing not just their advice, but also their networks of people, information, and resources.
Browse mentors with expertise in subjects ranging from finance and marketing to agriculture and supply chain management.
You can also crowdsource questions and resources in the Q&A.