Many entrepreneurs make a point of following the emerging trends within their industries. If you’re looking for something beyond traditional trade publications, there are a number of rich sources of information and discussions available, including industry-specific podcasts.
To help you learn about some of these resources, we asked a panel of Young Entrepreneur Council members the following question:
Q. What is one podcast or other resource you recommend entrepreneurs follow for industry insights? Why is this resource so valuable?
1. How I Built This
How I Built This with Guy Raz is one of the best podcasts for entrepreneurs. Each episode shares the story of a different entrepreneur and how they built their company. By listening to their stories, you can gain a lot of insight that can be helpful or inspiring in regards to your own business. Past guests on the show include the founders of companies like Shopify, Headspace, Yelp, and tons more. —Thomas Griffin, OptinMonster
2. Business Wars
One podcast I’ve been enjoying lately is Business Wars. It tells the stories of the biggest global brands from the perspective of the competition. I especially love that this show talks about both grand successes and massive failures. It’s a great source of knowledge and inspiration for entrepreneurs—totally recommended. —Solomon Thimothy, OneIMS
3. Copyblogger FM
I listen to a weekly podcast called Copyblogger FM. The show is hosted by Tim Stoddart and Darrell Vesterfelt, and focuses on turning average freelancers into extraordinary writers. I find that this podcast helps me find inspiration for our content strategy. I have used some of these strategies when working on our quarterly content marketing plan. —Chris Christoff, MonsterInsights
4. Business Daily
Business Daily compiles a roundup of all the latest and greatest business news around the globe. It keeps me informed about the world’s current events, as I like to know what’s going on at all times in the industry and how I can apply new principles to my own company. —Jared Atchison, WPForms
5. The Joe Rogan Experience
Joe Rogan’s podcast, The Joe Rogan Experience, is not industry-specific, but he brings on a ton of people from across multiple industries that are at the top of their game. The insights can be incredible. Many times your best ideas come from outside of the industry, so don’t be afraid to listen to and learn from people seemingly not connected with your industry, but who are also entrepreneurs. —Andy Karuza, FenSens
6. HBR IdeaCast
Harvard Business Review’s HBR IdeaCast is great for business owners and entrepreneurs seeking advice and anecdotes on the subject. If you’re looking for true insight into running or managing a business, this podcast is a great place to start as you’ll see various perspectives. —Stephanie Wells, Formidable Forms
7. Marketing School
Marketing School is a podcast hosted by Eric Siu and Neil Patel. Both of these marketers are extremely talented and between them have enough knowledge to turn anyone into a successful marketer—providing you follow their advice. They have 10-minute chat sessions every day, and I feel like these small sessions help get me thinking and motivated for the day. —John Turner, SeedProd LLC
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8. The Smart Passive Income Blog
The Smart Passive Income Blog is a great podcast for entrepreneurs whose businesses are largely online. It’s a helpful resource for developing niches, building habits, and building a passive income. One of its most helpful features is that it helps you to connect with other people. You can also participate in webinars and workshops, making it an interactive and hands-on resource base. —Blair Williams, MemberPress
9. The Side Hustle Show
The focus of The Side Hustle Show is making money on the side, which is something many entrepreneurs need to do at first. It has great content for approaching side hustles in different industries. If you aren’t ready to set up a full-fledged business, then check out the other recommendations to do with freelancing and investing. —Syed Balkhi, WPBeginner
10. Rise and Grind
I am a big fan of a number of the podcasts already mentioned on this list, but another one that I have been enjoying as of late is Rise and Grind. It’s hosted by Daymond John, who interviews successful people in the business world. The discussions focus on the keys to their own success, as well as how they’ve learned to be more efficient with their time. It’s a good listen. —Colbey Pfund, HUGS Wellness
11. The 10X Movement
Grant Cardone and the 10X Movement have really taken off in the self-discovery and entrepreneurship learning space. What he offers podcasts, seminars, retreats, books, and social media is beyond the competition. Cardone is so far ahead of his competition in terms of free content because the premise of “10X” is to do 10 times the work and hold yourself accountable for being 10 times better. —Matthew Capala, Alphametic
12. The Tropical MBA
The Tropical MBA has been around for almost a decade and is a podcast for location-independent entrepreneurs. Whether you’re location-dependent or not, there is a lot to learn from the hosts and guest; running a remote business can be difficult and often requires unconventional strategies and efficiency that traditional businesses can benefit massively from. —Karl Kangur, Above House
13. The No Excuses Show
John Danes created The No Excuses Show with the main objective of eliminating excuses and negativity in entrepreneurs. John interviews entrepreneurs and important business people who give advice and tips about their careers, which is very useful, by the way. —Kevin Leyes, Team Leyes
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